In Sicily, school students work with inmates and learn together
The boys and girls of the Marco Polo Institute in Palermo have started a volunteer project to assist individuals serving sentences in social housing facilities in their city. This project was created to promote social integration and mutual support between young people and those who are deprived of their freedom. The students, guided by their teach...
Venice: the upside-down forest
The upside-down forest: why is Venice called this? The nickname "upside-down forest" is related to the engineering technique used to build the city. Venice was constructed on a vast system of wooden piles that rise from the bottom of the lagoon to support the buildings. This process transformed the city into a kind of submerged forest: thousands of...
Explore Italian Architecture in New York City
A few weeks ago we explored Italian architecture across the globe, ended with a nod to Rosario Candela’s work in NYC, and hinted that there was more to discuss. On April 3, we pick up the conversation with a deeper dive into the wonderful examples of Italian architecture in NYC. RSVP here. Whether it is works inspired by the Italian Renaissance or...
Italian American Podcast Ep.360 The Discussion Continues! Are Italian Americans MADE IN ITALY? Pt. 2
We are back with part 2 to this wonderful episode. Join us as we journey through the sartorial evolution of Italian American fashion, tracing the transformation from the traditional elegance of “Bella Figura” to the casual, tech inspired wardrobes that have reshaped professional environments since the late 1990s. We reflect on the enduring formalit...
The Flag Bearers of the Uffizi: the Florentine tradition that enchants the world
In the heart of Florence, a city that symbolizes the Renaissance, there is a tradition that blends spectacle, art, and history: flag-throwing. The Bandierai degli Uffizi, founded in 1973, are Florence's official flag bearers and represent one of the most authentic expressions of Italy's historical culture. With their choreographed movements, accomp...
Italian American Rick Pitino brings St. John’s legacy back to life
You dream big when Rick Pitino shows up to coach your team, when he plants that magical seed that grows into a forever moment you want to freeze-frame in your March Madness consciousness. He hasn’t just taken the torch from the late, great Looie Carnesecca, he has fanned the flame of greatness and raised it to the roof at the top of the Big East Co...
Dante’s Comedy (in music) in Arizona. Concert of the Italian pianists Elena Buttiero and Anita Frumento
Elena Buttiero and Anita Frumento, Italian musicians from Liguria, return to the United States to present "La Divina Commedia" for piano four hands of the Genoese composer Cesare San Fiorenzo (1875). The recital will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in the Recital Hall of the School of Music at Arizona State University in Tempe, just outside...
St. Patrick goes “Viva!” Italian in San Pedro’s culturally diverse waterfront town
St. Patrick’s Day in San Pedro is becoming its own unique melting pot, reflecting the port town’s deep European roots — in this case, Ireland and Italy. Held in the town’s newly-minted Little Italy district — established in 2018 by former City Councilmember Joe Buscaino whose family came from Italy — the St. Pat’s celebration is now headed up and e...
We the ItaliaNews: Italy in english. Episode 6/2025
Italian scientists turn light into a solid. It’s Incredible! Rome Fiumicino airport is the best in Europe for the 8th consecutive year Renewable energy: Italy is fourth in the world among the largest markets for network development projects Pordenone in Friuli Venezia Giulia is the Italian Capital of Culture 2027 La Sapienza University of Rome is...
Breast cancer, Italy performs better than the EU average in access to and reimbursement for therapies
According to a recent study, breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in Europe and Italy, with over 55,000 new diagnoses every year in our country alone. Thanks to advancements in diagnosis and therapies, the five-year survival rate has reached 88%, exceeding 90% in cases detected early. However, there are still numerous ch...
Superyachts driving the Italian nautical industry
Superyachts are driving the Italian nautical industry, which maintains its global leadership in the segment of units over 24 meters, with 572 yachts under construction out of a total of 1,138. Italy represents more than half of the global orders, with a share of 50.3%. At the top of the world are the four champions of Made in Italy: Azimut-B...
"Il Talento di Essere Tutti e Nessuno" by Luca Ward
Luca Ward, a renowned Italian actor, will bring his expertise and professionalism directly to students through a series of educational meetings and events. This project aims to inspire and engage younger generations, strengthening their connection to Italian culture. The show will be on Sunday March 30th at 5pm at the Somerville Theatre (55 Davis S...
