Superga 2750 Marks 100 Years as Italy’s Enduring Sneaker Staple
This year, Superga commemorates the 100th anniversary of its original 2750 plimsoll. As one of the first footwear models created by the brand, its landmark milestone is set to bring a series of events and special releases over the coming months. To kick off its celebrations, Superga has just launched a new campaign honing in on the sneaker’s long-s...
The Ferrucci Institute Explores the Humanity of Science
On March 15, the broader Chapman Italian Studies community came together for a day dedicated to exploring and celebrating the human dimension of scientific inquiry. Guided and inspired by the core mission of the Ferrucci Institute—to uncover the universal meaning within Italy’s rich history and cultural fabric—two signature events took place. The d...
New Orient Express train offers luxury rail travel in Italy
A new luxury train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, was unveiled at Ostiense station in Rome on Thursday before making its maiden journey to the vineyards of Tuscany. The five-star service is operated by luxury hospitality companies Arsenale and Orient Express with the support of Italy's Fondazione FS Italiane and FS Treni Turistici Italiani. The tra...
Pinsami Showcases at Pizza Expo 2025 in Las Vegas
Pinsami concluded a highly successful participation at Pizza Expo 2025, the world’s largest trade show for the pizza and baked goods industry, which recently wrapped up in Las Vegas with strong attendance. Already a leader in Italy’s premium pinsa base category and recognized by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, the...
The awful impact of US tariffs on Italian exports and industries
The "Liberation Day" has arrived, albeit with little respect for the term, as it marks the announcement of tariffs the United States will impose on goods from several countries. A 20% tariff will be levied on European goods, based on a claim—disputed by economists worldwide, including American experts—that Europe imposes a 39% tariff on U.S. goods,...
Amerigo Vespucci Society 150 Anniversary Gala
On Saturday March 29th the Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) held their 150th Anniversary Gala at Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale, New Jersey. The organization is the oldest Italian-American Mutual Aid Society in the United States, founded in 1875 and incorporated in 1895. The AVS hosted approximately 450 guests who traveled from various areas...
Jubilee effect: the center of Rome belongs to Americans – surge in homes purchased by U.S. citizens
The "Jubilee Effect" is driving a significant increase in demand for real estate in Rome from foreign citizens, with a particular interest in luxury homes. Data shows that over the past four years, requests for apartments in the Capital and Lazio region have risen by 42%, and the positive trend continues into 2025. The increase in foreign demand is...
Italian American Bocce Club plays final spring league games in Metairie
The Italian American Bocce Club of Greater New Orleans gathered for an hour at their headquarters on Wednesday night in Metairie, LA for the final spring league games ahead of Saturday's championships. Six teams played on 3 courts. Long-time member Giorgio Beltram said he picks the seven teams to make it more fair, pairing less practiced participan...
When in Rome, Do as the Runners Do
It’s early on a Tuesday morning in mid-March, and Isabella Calidonna is ready to run. She’s got a hydration pack wrapped around her back and a smile on her face while standing next to the Baroque Four Rivers Fountain in the heart of Rome, Italy. This centerpiece of the famed Navona Piazza, she tells me, is among more than 2,000 fountains in the cit...
Big Spokane Italian family traces roots back home, finds cousins and sets sights on another trip to Sicily and Sardinia this spring
Geri Guinn knew she came from a large Italian family; that much was clear. Growing up in Chicago with her parents and two sisters, she lived near her aunts, uncles and paternal grandparents, Pietro and Crocifissa Congiu, who had immigrated to the United States from Italy in the early 1900s. Although her grandparents only spoke Italian, weekly spagh...
European center for cultural heritage sciences established. The headquarters is in Florence
E-RIHS - European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science(www.e-rihs.eu) provides technologically advanced tools and specialized expertise to explore the secrets of the colors in an ancient painting, analyze the composition of historic textiles or identify archaeological sites. This infrastructure brings together Europe’s most prestigious rese...
Luna Italian Cuisine to open second Harrisburg-area restaurant
Owners of Luna Italian Cuisine in Mechanicsburg are expanding to Dauphin County. Later this year, Giovanni Scotto and his family will open a Luna at Susquehanna Union Green, a mixed-use development in Susquehanna Township. Giovanni’s daughter and co-owner Rossella Scotto said the family was approached several months ago about bringing the restauran...
