Marina di Sibari: one of the most beautiful places in Calabria
In Italy there are small towns with a glorious past that today have become a tourist destination such as Marina di Sibari in Calabria in the province of Cosenza. The small town is a fraction of the municipality of Cassano all’Ionio. In the past, it was an important colony of Magna Graecia. This Italian region is characterized by the presence of spl...
This Secret Chairlift on Capri Will Take You to the Island's Highest Point — and the Views Are Incredible
As we sailed across the Bay of Naples from Sorrento toward Capri, the boat captain pulled me over and pointed to the highest point on the island. "That's where you're going," he said. I had been obsessed with the Monte Solaro Chair Lift, a single-seat, open-air ride to the mountaintop, ever since I learned about it from a fellow traveler. But look...
Typical Sandwiches for Every Italian Region
Even in Italy, street food plays a fundamental role within the traditional diet. Whether it’s take-away pasta or a sandwich on the fly, Italians never shy away from food. Every region of Italy has its own ingredients and typical bread shapes, so it is easy to satisfy all tastes. Sandwiches are the classic lunch break for those who have little time,...
The sky is the limit: Italy's contribution to the space race
Last week, eight years after her first historical mission, our Samantha Cristoforetti – lovingly known as Astro Samantha – returned to Space. At 9.52 a.m. Italian time, on the 27th of April, SpaceX’s Freedom brought her, and three other astronauts, to the ISS. But Italy’s love story with Space didn’t start with Samantha. If you think of it, we’ve b...
Acquaviva Picena, historical weaving
Walls and ramparts, a massive stronghold, narrow streets and churches. Acquaviva Picena, not far from Ascoli Piceno, gathers all its beauty in a tiny village laid on the hills of Marche. It’s a place full of history and culture that is well-known for its handcrafted products like the typical pajarole, baskets made of straw and willow that tell a lo...
Cinecittà Studios Undergoing Modern Renovations Amid 85th Anniversary
Since Cinecittà Studios was founded in 1937, the sprawling facilities have driven the golden age of Cinema Italiano. The famed city of cinema has also, albeit intermittently, been a magnet for international productions and endured wild fluctuations in the country’s political climate, before recently reemerging as a new frontier for the country’s fi...
Frank J. Guarini School of Business Receives Accreditation from Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
John Cabot University is proud to announce that the Frank J. Guarini School of Business has received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), thus placing it among the world’s leading business schools. The fundamental purpose of AACSB accreditation is to challenge business educators to pursue excellence...
Ponza: one of the most beautiful islands in Italy
In Italy there are many islands to discover: one of them is Ponza. Here, it is possible to enjoy wonderful beaches and a turquoise sea that will leave the visitor pleasantly surprised. Here you will find out where this island is as a part of the archipelago of Pontine islands and you will know what to do and to see in this place. You will also have...
'Mater Naturae'
IN THE IDYLLIC TOWN OF Porto Venere sits a peaceful bronze statue that represents Mother Nature. Her position on the rocky crags above Lord Byron’s Grotto gives her a fantastic view of the Gulf of La Spezia. Despite her windy perch, the sculpture appears serene, contemplative, and infinitely patient. Created by Neapolitan artist Lello Scorzelli, t...
The new “ Super-Italians”, 12 essential and new generation Italian wines, according to “Decanter”
Italian wine is an assortment of vines and territories, of strenuously defended history and of experimentation, of faithfully respected tradition and of innovation. It is this aspect of Italian wine that is also very interesting to worldwide critics, who would like to narrate something new to wine fans all over the world. And, this is precisely wha...
Dr. John D. Muccigrosso nominated new Dean at AUR
With an extensive career in higher education, Muccigrosso is currently professor of Classics and Director of Undergraduate Honors in the College of Liberal Arts at Drew University. He previously served as Associate Dean of the College and Director of Institutional Research and as Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Holy Names...
The 5 most fascinating caves in Italy
Italy is a country rich in natural beauty that fascinates anyone who wants to go to their discovery. But there are some places, that more than all, have something magical and surreal, the caves. Over the centuries, nature has shaped the territory, thus forming natural cavities that tell the whole story that accompanied them. Speleological tourism i...