The Ancient Romans: precursors to GPS
In the contemporary era, many individuals rely heavily on GPS navigation systems for even the simplest journeys, such as visiting a new grocery store. This dependence often leads to curiosity about how ancient civilizations, particularly the Romans, managed extensive travel and maintained their vast empire without the aid of modern, scaled maps. Th...
Welcome to the Albuquerque Italian Culture and Language Group
The mission of the group is to preserve, celebrate and advance the culture, language and heritage of Albuquerque’s Italian community by providing a welcoming and supportive environment for Italians and lovers of Italian culture to network and share, speak the language, and form friendships. Meetings are based on several different aspects of the Ita...
Lambrusco di Sorbara: from today, the bubbles from Emilia Romagna are also white
The world of wine is evolving, driven by consumers seeking fresher, lighter options and the impacts of climate change influencing vineyard practices. In this context, Lambrusco—a sparkling red wine renowned worldwide—is embracing innovation. Notably, the Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC will now include a white version, produced from Lambrusco grapes vinif...
This pioneer in health care is a true son of Italy who leads from his Italian American heart
Dr. Nicholas De Pace is the only child of Italian American parents, 100 percent Italian and undeniably one of a kind. Practicing the art and science of medicine for 46 years now, his story begins with his father’s parents immigrating from Naples; and his mother’s from Cosenza and Sicily, by way of Argentina. They all settled in Newark, N.J., in St....
La Befana: Italy’s Beloved Broomstick Rider
In Italy, the festive season doesn’t truly end until January 6th, the day of the Epiphany. This holiday is celebrated with unique traditions, the most famous being the legend of La Befana. A figure deeply rooted in Italian culture, La Befana is depicted as an elderly woman flying on a broomstick, carrying a sack filled with treats for well-behaved...
ECHO Goes Italian For New Year’s Celebration
It may still be the holiday season, but Energy Corridor of Houston Orchestra (ECHO) is unplugging the Christmas machine and prepping for the new year Italian style. On Friday, the organization will present ‘A Night In Italy,’ featuring great italian arias and Italian food at the Hyatt Regency Houston West.The exciting and Romantic Italian music, co...
Taste Atlas: The Top 16 Best Pasta Dishes in the World Are Italian!
Taste Atlas, the renowned gastronomic guide, recently published a ranking of the 100 best pasta dishes in the world, based on 16,879 reviews. Italian dishes dominate the list, occupying all of the top 16 positions. On the podium we find pasta dishes from Piedmont, Sicily and Sardinia. Here are the 16 Italian dishes at the top of the ranking. Tajari...
Italian American Sport Club award dinner, scholarships awarded
An awards dinner was held at the Italian American Sport Club this past weekend in Gates. Several folks and groups were recognized for their contributions to the community. The special event honored Frank DiMino. His donations have helped with building improvements, a new parking lot and even a bocce ball court. In addition, roughly $25,000 was dist...
The super guide to Italian frying
“Everything tastes better when fried”: and how to disagree with this proverb, as old as Italy, that we all keep repeating when we talk about food. The smell, the crispy texture, the warm and velvety filling (when present) are an irresistible mix and everything takes on a different essence. Frittura is undoubtedly a landmark of Italian gastronomic c...
Suze Rotolo, the Italian American muse behind Elle Fanning’s character in A Complete Unknown
In 2024, the film A Complete Unknown was released, offering a cinematic portrayal of Bob Dylan's early career and his relationship with Italian American Suze Rotolo. Directed by James Mangold, the biopic stars Timothée Chalamet as Dylan and Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, a character inspired by Rotolo. The film delves into Dylan's rise in the 1960s...
In 2025, the wonderful Palazzo Te in Mantua will celebrate its 500th anniversary
In 2025, Mantua's Palazzo Te will commemorate its 500th anniversary, marking half a millennium since its construction between 1525 and 1535. This Renaissance masterpiece, conceived by Federico II Gonzaga and brought to life by architect and artist Giulio Romano, stands as a testament to the era's artistic innovation and the Gonzaga family's cultura...
Michael Palma publishes a new translation of the Divine Comedy
Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy is one of the most significant works in Western literature, captivating readers for over 700 years. Its profound themes, intricate structure, and timeless exploration of the human condition have made it a cornerstone of literary and philosophical study. Translating such a masterpiece into English, or any language, is...