La Sapienza - University of Rome is once again a world leader in classical and ancient history studies
Quacquarelli Symonds has released the fourteenth edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The rankings provide an independent comparative analysis of the performance of more than 1,500 universities in 96 countries and territories, in 55 academic disciplines and five broad areas of study. La Sapienza - University of Rome, which mainta...
Italian automotive festival in Sacramento, CA
Sunday May 19 - 11-4. Sacramento Italian Cultural Society - 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608. It's no secret that Italy is a country of beauty and quality. This is seen in everything from their clothing to their coffee. And that includes its cars. Few cars can equal the beauty of Italian designed cars, known for their style and performance...
Journey through the workshops of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence
There is a guaranteed method for making even the most peaceful of restorers hostile: uttering the phrase “restore to ancient splendor” in his presence. Emanuela Daffra, superintendent of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure, is explaining this to us in front of a panel by Giovanni Bellini that is under the care of professionals working in the institute’s...
AGBO & ISDA announce 2024 grant recipients of ‘Russo Brothers Italian American filmmaker forum’
AGBO and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) are pleased to announce the 2024 grant recipients for the Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum (RBIAFF). Five filmmaking teams were each awarded a $10,000 production grant to make a short film based on a submitted concept that depicts and explores aspects of the Italian American e...
Tourism: 50% of the Italians are ready to travel by combining vacation and work
Travel intentions for the current year are increasing, with Italy ranking second, after Spain, as the most popular destination for European travelers. More than 90% of Italians plan to take at least one trip this year, the highest figure among the countries surveyed. The train is the preferred means of transportation for business trips (57%) while...
A Food Lover’s Guide to the Hill, St. Louis' Premier Italian Destination
When it comes to specialty food shops and restaurants that have stood the test of time, no St. Louis neighborhood does it better than the Hill. The south city neighborhood still wears its Italian roots proudly, with fire hydrants and even crosswalks proudly sporting the Tricolore, and naturally there are numerous Italian delis, bakeries, coffee sho...
The 26 Best Things to Do in Rome
In such an ancient and dense place, prioritizing which corners to see can be an overwhelming task. How do you even start to figure out what to do in Rome? To shed some light on that impenetrable question, we've pulled together a list of world-famous sites and lesser-known destinations—museums, markets, archeological and architectural marvels—that w...
Horrific Treatment Of Sammy Davis Jr. Forced Frank Sinatra To Take A Historic Stand
Music legend Frank Sinatra, affectionately known as the Chairman of the Board, was one of the greatest entertainers to emerge from the 20th century. He was also one of the most powerful people in the entertainment industry at the height of his fame. He even helped support President John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign. While there are certainly...
ISMEA report on Italian wine: turnover 13.8 billion euros; exports worth 7.8 billion euros; production down
The Italian wine industry (that will be meeting at Vinitaly, from April 13th to 17th, in Verona, which is the largest trade fair in the sector celebrating one of Italy’s symbolic products, ed.), is going through a moment of “transition” and has many challenges ahead to face. At the same time, though, it can count on solid foundations as it has an i...
How Brooklyn’s Lucia Pizza Continues a Family Legacy
Salvatore Carlino, chef-owner of Brooklyn’s Lucia Pizza, did not have to look any further than his own upbringing when deciding what he wants his pizza joint to look like. Carlino’s parents were the owners of legendary pizza joint Papa Leone’s: “It’s kind of like having professional athletes for parents, then you decide that you wanna play that spo...
Puglia’s Enchanting Towns, Among the Most Picturesque, but Often Snubbed
Italy is world-famous not only for its cities of art but also for its many seaside resorts. The best known are on the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Seas (just think of the Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast), while those on the Adriatic side are largely snubbed, which is a big mistake. In particular, the region of Puglia is home to some of the most pict...
Poltrona Frau Announces Opening of Flagship Store on New York's Madison Avenue
Italian luxury furniture brand Poltrona Frau is set to open a new flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York City. The store, located in a historic early twentieth-century Art Deco building, spans three levels and covers 19,000 square feet, making it a significant presence in Manhattan's midtown design district. The flagship store is envisioned a...