Statement by President Sergio Mattarella on the occasion of Italian National Flag Day
Today marks the 226th anniversary of "National Flag Day," the symbol of our homeland. It was January 7, 1797 when the representatives of Bologna, Ferrara, Modena and Reggio Emilia, proclaiming the Constitution of the Cispadane Republic, raised the first red white and green Tricolor with horizontal bands, the flag of their unity. Under these colors,...
Pamela Wright (President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution)
We begin 2023 with an interview that is particularly dear to me. Those who know me know how much I cherish the history and celebration of American war efforts and the heroes who under the Star-Spangled Banner helped liberate many countries, starting with Italy. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a wonderful institution tha...
Chris Denorfia and Jack Santora join Team Italy coaching staff for World Baseball Classic
Former MLB player Chris Denorfia and former San Marino and Rimini favorite Jack Santora will serve as coaches for Team Italy under the leadership of manager Mike Piazza in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Both having worn the Team Italy jersey as players, Chris Denorfia and Jack Santora are returning to the Azzurri squad as accomplished MLB-affilia...
Beloved Italian restaurant on East 185th was saved by its neighborhood
There's been a lot of construction on East 185th Street, and while major investments are being made to position it as Cleveland's next popular neighborhood, a restaurant at the heart of it all stands as a testament to the street's past, and anchor for its future. Scotti’s Italian Eatery is where food, reasonable prices and warmth have kept customer...
Call4INNOVIT Acceleration Program
The Italian Innovation Centre in San Francisco at INNOVIT is inaugurating Call4INNOVIT, an acceleration program designed for innovative startups and SMEs. Applications are open now. The first Call4INNOVIT specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse technologies, and Cultural and Creative Industries. The goal is to help boost the success of It...
How the Ancient Romans Built Their Roads, the Lifelines of Their Vast Empire
At its peak in the second century, the Roman Empire dominated nearly two million square miles of the world. As with most such grand achievements, it couldn’t have happened without the development of certain technologies. The long reach of the Eternal City was made possible in large part by the humble technology of the road — or at least it looks li...
New owner takes over Gino’s Italian Cuisine in Cedar Park, rebrands to Tuscano Italian Kitchen
Jay Roush took ownership of Gino’s Italian Cuisine in Cedar Park on Dec. 1 and rebranded and renamed the restaurant Tuscano Italian Kitchen. Roush said Gino’s Italian Cuisine opened about six years ago and has gone through a couple of ownership changes. Tuscano will offer elevated Italian cuisine with a Texas twist featuring menu items such as Ital...
Tutti in Scena. The Story of Yesterday's Italian Theater in the US
Monday 01/30/2023 - 6:30pm. Casa Italiana Casa Italiana Zerilli - Marimò. 24 West 12th Street - New York, NY. On the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of KIT - Kairos Italy Theater: Screening of "Tutti in Scena. The Story of Yesterday's Italian Theater in the US". Told by Today's Italian Theater Company in NY (Documentary, USA, 2021, 47 min.) In ENG...
Exploring the Dolomites with a hiker
Perhaps when you picture Italy, you don’t picture mountains or the Italian Dolomites. But the Alps have been our northern border for millennials. And they are rich in beauty. It’s the natural beauty of high snowy peaks and of green pastures. This is the beauty of homemade cheese and cows grazing. Yes, Italy is a destination for hikers. And the Ital...
The 150th Anniversary of St. Leonard's Church in the North End
St. Leonard's Parish in the North End is kicking off their 150th Anniversary year with a special mass to be celebrated by Boston Archbishop Sean Cardinal O'Malley OFM Cap. at Noon, this Sunday, January 8th, at St. Leonard of Port Maurice Parish, 320 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113. St. Leonard's holds a special place in the hearts of the Italian-A...
Former Italy striker Vialli dies aged 58
Gianluca Vialli has died at the age of 58, five years after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A footballer, coach, sports commentator and sports executive, Vialli was one of the soccer icons of the 1980s and 1990s in Italy. He made history with Sampdoria, paired with Roberto Mancini-the two were nicknamed the "goal twins"-who many years later...
Our Made in Italy: the italian saffron of safranum
My grandmother used to say that saffron was more precious than gold, and she did have a point, as it had been for centuries one of the most costly spices. The word saffron, or “zafferano” as we say in Italian, comes from the Arabic za’feran or, possibly, from the Persian sahafaran, which gave the Latin safranum. The Persian root “asfar” means “yell...