Christmas Concert at St Michael’s College in Winooski, VT
Sunday, December 15, 2 p.m. Saint Michael’s College Chapel, VT; FREE. Vermont Italian Cultural Association, cofounder Dr. William Tortolano will perform a Christmas concert on December 15th in the Saint Michael’s College Chapel on the Winooski campus. He will play on the classic 1966 Casavant pipe organ which was designed by Dr. Tortolano and is de...
No, Genetics Don’t Prove Christopher Columbus Had Sephardi Ancestry
Speaking of the pitfalls of popular reporting on historical research, a Spanish documentary received much attention in October because of its claim that new genetic evidence implied that Christoper Columbus was of Jewish ancestry. Mosaic noted reasons for skepticism on historical grounds. Razib Khan, a geneticist, points out the flimsy biological...
Your Guide to Networking as You Study Abroad in Italy
Studies show that most jobs and internships come from connections rather than cold applications. But networking isn’t just about jobs; it’s about learning from others, sharing ideas, and building relationships that can last a lifetime. When you study abroad in Italy at John Cabot University, you’re surrounded by people from more than 75 countries....
Italian Trade Agency Initiative Highlights the Italian Technology Providers Supporting American and Canadian Manufacturers
Many U.S. manufacturers have been incorporating offshoring or overseas outsourcing into their business models for decades, weighing the opportunities and challenges of working with a manufacturing partner abroad. One Italian organization, however, is giving North American manufacturers greater access to Italian technology closer to home. The Itali...
The little-known Italian wine region that rivals Champagne
I know a trick question when I hear one. “Red or rosé?” Gabriele Cristini asked as he proffered a plate of slow-cooked beef on a bed of polenta. The answer was so obviously, so screamingly “red” that I smelt a rat. Then he whipped out a bottle from behind him — not just any rosé, but sparkling! — and popped the cork alongside my prejudices. Turns o...
Ferrero invests in hazelnut sourcing as it grows US production
Ferrero is making efforts to diversify its hazelnut sourcing in North America, where the nuts are in high demand during seasonal celebrations like the upcoming winter holidays. “Our mission is to master the hazelnut value chain from end-to-end to create and deliver value in service of customers, brands, and products,” Tommaso de Gregorio, head of F...
Italy’s beautiful island with a rare ‘blue zone’ where loads of locals live past 100
Sardinia is home to one of the world's rare "blue zones" where a greater number of people live to 100 or more. The zone consists of a cluster of villages on the Italian island, which bluezones.com says are inhabited by locals with a rare genetic "quirk" linked to exceptional longevity. The blue zone areas of Ogliastra, Barbagia di Ollolai and Barba...
When Michelangelo's 'Pietà' Came to New York
Growing up in the New York metro area in the 1970s and early 1980s, the work of art I heard my parents discuss most often was Michelangelo’s Pietà. The famous sculpture, which resides inside St. Peter’s in Rome, features a beatific and serene Mary seated with the body of the crucified Jesus sprawled across her lap, evoking the great suffering of hi...
The 10 best Italian restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix has become known as a go-to destination for pizza. And we certainly do have a wonderful selection of spots to grab a slice or share a pie. But Italian food is filled with riches. And, lucky for us, Phoenix is filled with exceptional Italian restaurants churning out everything from pizza and pasta to delectable seafood, bread dipped in the b...
“Tu scendi dalle stelle”, Italy’s Beloved Christmas Carol and How It Was Born
I grew up in New York City. I joined my parish choir in the 4th grade and in high school sang in three services on Sunday: Sunday School’s at 9:30 AM, at 11:00 AM for parents and parishioners, and Vespers at 8 PM. When I moved to Rome after my college graduation, what I missed most besides my family and friends, was the inky smell and world-wide co...
Italian PDO Economy Worth €20B
Italy’s PDO economy demonstrates resilience, weathering agricultural and market pressures to post solid growth. The 22nd Ismea-Qualivita report reveals that the PDO economy reached €20.2 billion in production value in 2023, up slightly (+0.2%) on the year and 52% higher than a decade ago. The sector now contributes 19% to Italy’s agri-food revenue,...
A very Italian suburb
As I grew up in Highwood, visiting my friends was like being in my own home: the same foods were served, I sat on the same style furniture, and I saw pictures of relatives on their walls posted in a fashion similar to mine at home. The promotional calendars of the local Italian insurance firm hung right next to the pictures of the pope in all our k...