Early Neolithic Settlement Found Underneath the Waters of Lake Bracciano
La Marmotta, an ancient lakeshore settlement submerged in Lake Bracciano near Rome, Italy, has captivated underwater archaeologists since its discovery in 1989. Now, archaeologists have located some well-preserved artifacts that shed light and insight into Neolithic and Bronze Age societies, including a settlement from the Early Neolithic Period! T...
Italian Plan to Revamp Penn Station Picks Up Valuable Ally Who No Longer Urges MSG Move
A principal advocate for moving Madison Square Garden to make way for a grand new Penn Station announced Monday April 17 he has joined an Italian development firm as a consultant backing their plan to rebuild the station while leaving MSG in place. That is likely to put it on a collision with Community Board 5 which only last week recommended that...
5 places in Umbria where you can relax body and soul
Umbria, often referred to as the 'green heart of Italy', offers an extraordinary variety of landscapes and destinations, ideal for those seeking a place to relax and rejuvenate. Majestic mountains, crystal clear lakes, rolling hills, lush forests and medieval villages characterise this region, offering every visitor an unforgettable experience. Thi...
Chicago Italian restaurant Quartino readies for Texas debut at The Colony
A new Italian concept from Chicago is coming to Dallas-Fort Worth: Quartino Ristorante and Wine Bar, a Chicago-based authentic Italian neighborhood restaurant, pizzeria, and wine bar, is making its Texas debut with a location in the Grotto District of Grandscape, in The Colony. According to a release, it'll open June 19. Quartino will occupy two le...
Italy unveils new measures to combat violence against women
The Italian cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill containing a series of proposals designed to combat violence against women and to strengthen measures already in place. The bill, which will require approval in parliament, was presented by the minister for family, birth rates and equal opportunities, Eugenia Roccella. The government proposes modifyi...
Silvio Berlusconi dies
Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime minister, has died aged 86, his office confirmed. Berlusconi, who was a senator and leader of the right-wing Forza Italia party — a junior partner in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition government — was admitted to a Milan hospital last week. A billionaire media and property tycoon-turned-politician...
How Joe Masciandaro built a mental health care powerhouse
When Joe Masciandaro, the founder and longtime leader of CarePlus New Jersey, got a letter from a woman in Cameroon who needed help getting rural residents to a nearby mental health program, he turned to a network of behavioral health leaders in America and New Jersey-based foundations and civic organizations, including the Rotary Club of Paramus,...
Romans, lend me your shears: empire brought hair removal to Britain, says English Heritage
As Monty Python fans know, the Romans have done nothing for us apart from giving us sanitation, medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, a fresh water system and public health. Roman experts may also suggest they have given us public relations, street food, town planning, currency, our calendar, underfloor heating and bureaucracy...
Should we regulate Italian restaurants abroad?
Italian cuisine is known worldwide for its authentic and traditional products. However, in recent years, the Italian-sounding phenomenon has posed a threat to genuine Italian goods. It’s not uncommon to see “Italian” items, complete with Italian names and symbols, but with nothing Italian about them. Just to give you an example, an Austrian-Chinese...
Why Sambuca Is Garnished With 3 Coffee Beans In Italy
In any Italian drinking establishment, you're bound to see bottles of red, green, black, and white sambuca behind the bar. A neutral grain alcohol infused with star anise, sugar, and elderberry essential oils, sambuca is commonly served straight up with three coffee beans floating atop the shot. Far from being a simple garnish, the beans have addit...
"Pride and Memory - Emigration from the South of Italy" - Exhibition
When: From Wednesday, June 28, 2023 to Monday, August 28, 2023 From 10:00 am To 4:00 pm - Organized by : IIC-NY - Entrance : Free The exhibition "Pride and Memory - Emigration from the South", conceived by journalists Luigi Liberti and Gaetano Bonelli and sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute in New York, aims to tell the story of those who e...
20 most charming historic houses where to sleep in Italy
Choosing an historic residence as a place to sleep in Italy offers a unique experience that blends timeless elegance with the richness of history and modern luxury. Italy, home to ancient traditions and extraordinary cultural heritage, boasts a myriad of historic homes that have been beautifully restored and transformed into charming boutique hotel...