Virgin Galactic to Send Italian Researchers to Space, Then Regular Commercial Flights
Virgin Galactic announced Thursday that monthly commercial flights to the edge of space will begin for ticket-holders in August, following a research flight planned for the end of June. The space tourism company will be taking up a team of specialists with the Italian Air Force and the National Research Centre of Italy to conduct microgravity rese...
Beltrami County Historical Society to celebrate Beltrami Bicentennial June 24-25
In August 1823, the 44-year-old Italian juror and aristocrat Giacomo Beltrami was on the Red Lake River, southeast of Thief River Falls. Actually, he was in the river, not on it. He had a buffalo hide rope tightly wound in his right hand, with the strap pulled taut across his shoulder and fastened to a birch bark canoe laden with supplies and artif...
Italy wine tour: a lifetime vacation
It’s that time of year again. Spring segues into summer, followed by fall – a period usually reserved for a vacation. This is when many of us hit the highways, airways, or waterways to escape the routine way of life we’re accustomed to for a brief but anticipated visit to what hopefully is another world. Some folks keep returning to the same locati...
Move Over Fried Chicken: Italian Cuisine Reigns as Kentucky’s Best Fast Food
It turns out the best fast food in Kentucky, doesn't involve fried chicken. Recently FoodAndWine.com created a list of the best fast food restaurants by state. I would have bet money that Kentucky's best fast food would have been Kentucky Fried Chicken, I mean Kentucky is literally in the name. KFC actually started in North Corbin, Kentucky, and w...
20 things to do in Florence
The capital of Tuscany in central Italy is steeped in history, beautiful architecture, amazing museums and art galleries, and great food and wine. Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, but its history goes back to ancient Rome. It was originally set up as a Roman camp by Julius Caesar and was then called Florentia. However, between the 14t...
This champion for Valley Stream Italians and pillar of village life dies at 72
Will Florio’s pride for his Italian heritage served as a vanguard for Italian Americans who brought their generational culture and talents to Valley Stream and etched them deeply into the village’s public life. Florio died on May 3. He was 72. Born in 1951 to two first-generation Italian immigrants, living in Dyker Heights, Florio would not stay in...
Experiencing history, landscapes and food in Italy's Campania
If you’re looking for a warm, cozy holiday full of history, unique experiences, and of course, excellent food, Italy’s southern region of Campania is the place to go. As the region is coastal, the main tourism season begins in April, allowing tourists to choose from weather that ranges between cool with occasional rain – as we experienced in May –...
Mona Lisa, A Masterpiece in Little Italy, SD
Are you looking for a great Italian sandwich? Interested in Amari or some good Italian wine? Pizza dough, house-made sauce, and pasta in all shapes and sizes, Mona Lisa Deli on India Street at Hawthorn in Little Italy has got it all. I have been a faithful customer for 25-plus years, and I am still trying to figure out what they don’t have. The Del...
9 Italian Classic Cars That Define Automotive Elegance
No gearhead can resist an Italian classic. Italy after all gave rise to the supercar, with Lamborghini rewriting the rules in 1966. But what if elegance is your thing and not speed? Luckily Italy is also home to some of the finest automotive designers the world over. You only have to look at Pininfarina, Carrozzeria, and Giugiaro to recognize Italy...
Danilo Gallinari exercises player option to remain with Boston Celtics
Danilo Gallinari did not play a single game during the 2022-23 NBA season. The player has now chosen his future in the league. According to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, the Italian forward has chosen to exercise his player option in the contract with the Boston Celtics and will remain with the team during the next season as well. Gallinari tore hi...
Summer in Italy like a local: 7 things to do
Experience the beauty of Italy under the summer sky in all its glory. Despite the crowd of the peak season, you won't want to miss it. We'll take you high up in the mountains and then back to sea level to breathe in the air of Naples or blend in with Sicily's intriguing mix of cultures. Discover enchanting villages, enjoy relaxing vacations by the...
What's up with WTI: Editorial # 164
Dear Friends, for the second year in a row the We the Italians Gala dinner was held at the Circolo del Ministero degli Esteri on June 12, with guests of honor being the board members of the National Italian American Foundation, the most important association representing the 20 million Italian Americans. Photos and videos can be found here. Despite...