Italian hazelnuts: the precious varieties to discover and taste
Italian hazelnuts: a fruit that is widely spread in Italy, and that is one of the many agri-food heritage of our country. Probably, the cultivation of hazelnuts – Corylus avellana – would date back to the Roman era – which used the plant also for wishing happiness – but we also know that the Greeks magnified the therapeutic qualities of hazelnuts,...
15 Awesome Things To Do In Lombardy In One Week
There is so much more to Lombardy than Milan! If you are planning a one-week trip to the region, this list of things to do in Lombardy should help you to discover the beautiful scenery, history, culture and amazing food this region has to offer. I’ve recently come back from a week exploring Lombardy in Italy. Before going, my expectations were the...
Padua’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles: UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021
In 2021, the site Padua’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles, located within the city walls of Padua in north-eastern Italy, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the 57th Italian site on the list. The Padua Urbs Picta Nomination Committee was formally formed in 2016, although collaboration between the partners had already been un...
Venus of Willendorf’s Origins Are Traced Back to Italy, Solving Longstanding Archaeological Mystery
The source of the materials used to make the Venus of Willendorf, a 30,000-year-old figurine that counts among the world’s oldest artifacts, have long eluded experts. The figurine, which resembles a woman with fulsome breasts and round hips, is made of a rock known as oolite, which isn’t native to Willendorf, the village in Austria where it was fou...
A pizza dough without yeast has been risen by scientists in Italy
The star ingredient responsible for an airy, bubbly pizza crust is yeast. As cells that eat sugar and convert into carbon dioxide, yeast is what makes dough rise -- yet Italian scientists have discovered a way to make pizza dough without it. Because of a severe yeast allergy, Italian materials scientist Ernesto Di Maio can't eat traditional pizza,...
In the footsteps of the Etruscans: Italy’s top sites for discovering this ancient culture
Long before the Romans rampaged onto the scene, the Etruscans had forged a powerful civilization in central Italy. While little remains of this ancient people, if you head to the pitted, rugged hills of Tuscany, Umbria and northern Lazio, and you’ll find traces of what was once one of the Mediterranean’s great cultures. Here is our guide to Italy’s...
Beer and Cheese, Italian-Style
Wine isn't the only beverage that makes for a smart cheese pairing – beer and cheese can also be rather dandy – and the Italians know how to do beer. When done right, a beer and cheese pairing take both of the components to new heights. Here are Italian beer pairings for six types of Italian cheese. 1. Mozzarella One of the most delicate types of...
My Romantic Visit to the Dolomites
Few places in the world call to mind stunning natural landscapes and romantic vistas like The Dolomites. Also known as the Dolomite Mountains, this spectacular mountain range located in northeastern Italy was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. And as you make the journey toward this magnificent natural wonder, it’s easy to see why. In a...
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV Coming In 2023 With 1,200+ HP
Italian luxury brand Maserati has started the teasing campaign of its first all-electric model, the next-generation GranTurismo, and has revealed fresh details about its electrification plan. The Stellantis-owned company says it will be the first Italian luxury car brand to produce full-electric models under a dedicated lineup called Maserati Folgo...
Epic journeys, transcendent tales from Calabria's Montalto Uffugo
Montalto Uffugo is an ancient town in eastern Calabria that offers a gratifying choice for travelers looking for a lesser-known destination with abiding cultural clout in the region. Its historic center sits on five hills facing the Tyrrhenian Sea, while downstream are the two hamlets of Settimo and Taverna that represent the economic heart of the...
The history of Diesel and Italian jeans
Renzo Rosso makes his first trousers at the age of 15 and begins to sell the jeans made to his friends, immediately showing his entrepreneurial attitude. His first work experience takes place in the laboratory of one of the leading jeans manufacturers of the time, the one of Adriano Goldschmied; After two years, in 1978, Renzo Rosso founded, togeth...
Dantedì: Italy pays tribute to Dante with national day
Italy marks the third edition of Dantedì, the national day dedicated to Dante Alighieri, on Friday 25 March. The annual event in honour of the mediaeval poet and philosopher - known as the Father of the Italian language - follows the 700th anniversary of his death last year. A programme of Dante-themed events takes place across Italy on Friday, fro...