15th Century Italian Castle Near Florence Seeks A New Overlord
This 15th century castle set in the Tuscan countryside has an enduring place in the history of Florence, Italy. The Cavalcanti Castle was constructed around 1427 by a descendant of Guido Cavalcanti, a renowned poet and friend of writer-philosopher Dante Alighieri. When the castle was built there were no notable figures within the still-prominent fa...
Wearing a Work of Art: Designer Tiziano Zorzan Tells His Story
The textile collector dwells in a creative soul. He has no predefined color, he darts away from preconceptions, he stands with one foot in a future all to be designed, and with the other in the artisanal past — the one that comes from a quality that, with its scent, does not compromise the principle of good rules. Tiziano Zorzan has an indefinite a...
Sepino: a journey through time in Molise
Nestled in the Molise region of Italy, the village of Sepino is rich in history and natural beauty. Its name derives from the Latin word saepum, meaning “enclosure,” which referred to the wooden palisade that enclosed the area designated for animals along the ancient tratturi, a seasonal migration route for livestock. Sepino’s long history is visi...
Wine & food and catering, record tourism raises sentiment and expectations for 2023
Large-scale consumption struggles, food production loses -4.5%, in the first three months of 2023 (compared to 2022), with Italians under the ax of inflation which cut consumption, and exports which, after the records in value of 2022, has not taken off in 2023. But wine & food, especially high-end, that has been one of the most penalized by the di...
Explore Colorful Burano In Italy
Burano, the colorful island of Italy enchanted with its unique, exceptional beauty, is a paradise that creates emotions. Hidden just 40 minutes from bustling Venice, the small fishing village of Burano, with houses painted in bright colors, is a terrestrial rainbow in the world. All those who have visited Burano remain fascinated by the riot of col...
Eat Gourmet Italian Food At The 18th Annual FESTA ITALIANA Charlotte
It’s the 18th Annual Festa Italiana Charlotte event happening May 21st from 1 pm to 6 pm at Gateway Village located at 800 West Trade St. It is the only Italian Gourmet Food and Wine Festival featuring the best of Italian Culture. You’ll enjoy 15 restaurants and 14 chefs showing off the best of the best. We all will taste plates of food, some wine,...
Culprits behind stains on Leonardo's Codex Atlanticus found
Scientists have discovered the chemical culprits behind stains that appeared in 2006 on some pages of the Codex Atlanticus, one of the most extensive and fascinating collections of drawings and writings by Leonardo da Vinci: mercury salts added in a previous restoration to ward off microbiological attacks, and sulfur, linked to Milan's atmospheric...
Italian Market Festival celebrates heart and soul of South Philly
The South Ninth Street Italian Market Festival will continue its beloved tradition later this month, bringing food, fun, vendors and more to South Philadelphia. On May 20-21, the festival will wind its way through the entirety of the South Philadelphia shopping, dining and lifestyle district, including a holy procession of the Saints celebrating Sa...
Rosario Fiorello on Breathing New Life Into Italian Public TV and Infuriating Harvey Weinstein
It’s 7:30 a.m. on a sunny May morning in Rome on a side street outside the studios of Italian state broadcaster Rai. A live audience standing behind metal fencing is watching a lithe group of nuns, one with a mustache, who slowly creep out from a row of white closet doors. They start dancing, hugging and pirouetting to a ballad belted out by a you...
Meet Ray Romano's Wife Anna
Everybody loves Raymond, but there's no one in the world who loves him more than his wife Anna. For nearly 40 years, she has been the one cheering him on from just behind the scenes — and comedian Ray Romano truly has no idea what he would do without her. "If aliens came and took her away and didn't hurt her and kept her in a safe place and was gon...
Food Review | That’s ‘Amore!’
It’s a sandwich, salad and coffee café drenched in Italian folklore. A small space with an abundance of personality. Take some time to read the extensive sandwich menu board. It’s entertainment itself. All the Sandwiches are named after characters from the Godfather movies, The Soprano’s T.V. series as well as the actors and directors. I usually pi...
Paolino selects Johnston as new home for Columbus statue
The former Christopher Columbus statue that was vandalized numerous times in Providence before being taken down will find a new home in Johnston. Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino, who bought the statue in March, announced Johnston will be the new home as a way for the town to celebrate the Italian community. “I am thankful that Mayor Polisena Jr...