Uncovering the Beauty and Diversity of Italian Traditional Clothing
Fashion and tradition have always been intertwined in Italy. Italian traditional clothing, known as “tracht” or “trachten,” has a long and rich history, deeply rooted in the country’s culture and heritage. The clothing of Italy reflects the country’s diverse regional cultures and has distinct features that make them unique. The traditional Italian...
9 Must-Try Italian Restaurants in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri, is a beautiful city filled with lush greenery, rolling hills, and a charming downtown area. It’s a place where people are friendly, the air is crisp and clean, and the food scene is nothing short of amazing. This city truly has it all, and its food culture is one of the best things about it. As a traveler, I have had the plea...
This Italian Architect Emphasizes The Connection Between Nature And The City
Known for inventing the Vertical Forest, a new model of living with trees in high-rise buildings, Milanese architect and urban planner Stefano Boeri discusses the importance of forging an alliance between nature and the city and redefining the relationship between humans and other living species. When did you realize you wanted to be an architect?...
Pinocchio: The Wooden Boy - An Original Play for kids
Enjoy a heartfelt adaptation of the classic tale. This one-woman show will entertain the entire family. An original play by Silvia Bottini - Please note: Children need to be accompanied by an adult. This event is part of the exhibition: A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio explores the cultural origins, interpretations, and enduring appeal of on...
What to do in Trapani like a local: 7 travel tips
Trapani is the city of salt, couscous and churches. An ideal starting point for exploring western Sicily, Trapani sits on a crescent-shaped stretch of coast, right where the Tyrrhenian Sea meets the Mediterranean. Trapani offers visitors brilliant glimpses of history, ancient traditions and a perfect cuisine for sea-food lovers. Phoenicians, Romans...
Bucci's Italian Scratch Kitchen to offer Marion favorite traditional dishes
The creative minds behind Marion's newest Italian restaurant are making steady progress toward its planned opening around the end of April. Bucci's Italian Scratch Kitchen is located in the former home of The Warehouse Italian Dinners at 320 W. Center St. in downtown Marion. That familiar locale in the city's downtown district will also house Urban...
Our Made in Italy: L'Erbolario
"Plants and flowers will never cease to amaze me, to fascinate me, to be my inexhaustible source of inspiration.” These are the words of Daniela Villa, technical director and co-founder of L’Erbolario, an 100% Made in Italy brand that specializes in natural and organic beauty products. It was founded in 1978 by Daniela and her husband, Franco Berga...
Fauci becomes consultant of Biotecnopolo hub in Siena
American immunologist Anthony Fauci has agreed to act in an informal capacity as a strategic advisor to Rino Rappuoli, scientific director of the Biotecnopolo biotech hub in Siena, an institution founded by the Ministries of the University, Health, Economy and Industry with the aim of focusing on applied research in biotechnologies and life science...
Real Letters from the Roman Front Lines – What Do They Say? (Video)
Real letters from the Roman front lines offer a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives of ancient soldiers . These letters were the primary means by which soldiers kept in touch with their families and friends, and they provide valuable insights into the social, political, and cultural realities of the Roman Empire. The process of writing a le...
Some of Napoli’s Best Pizza Can Be Found in Manhattan’s West Village
If you’ve ever journeyed across the world for a great meal, you’re in good company. Food is one of the main reasons to travel, after all. Now, New Yorkers don’t have to go far to devour one of Napoli’s best and most famous pizzas. After opening a Los Angeles outpost in 2019, L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele debuted in Manhattan’s West Village late last...
The Italian Museum That Owns Leonardo’s ‘Vitruvian Man’ Has Successfully Sued to Stop Production of a 1,000-Piece Puzzle Based on the Work
An Italian court has blocked the German toy company Ravensburger from producing puzzles featuring Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Vitruvian Man drawing. Ravensburger was brought to court by the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice, where the real Vitruvian Man lives. The museum claimed that it was owed financial compensation from the puzzle manufacturer, e...
Beatrice Rana, piano
Italian pianist Beatrice Rana has become a force in the international classical music world, receiving admiration from critics and audiences alike. As renowned for her sensitivity and musical intelligence as she is for her vivid colorations and pyrotechnics, she is a pianist who truly has it all. Beatrice Rana has performed at the world’s most este...