Ronciglione is the "Borgo dei Borghi 2023"
Ronciglione (Viterbo, Lazio) is the Borgo dei Borghi of 2023: the Lazio municipality won Rai's traditional Easter competition reserved for 20 villages, one for each region. Ronciglione, the candidate for Lazio, triumphs ahead of Sant'Antioco (Sardinia) and Salemi (Sicily) and in the roll of honor follows Soave (Veneto), which had won in 2022. Perch...
Behind Genova Bakery's iconic green doors, Stockton has found tasty treats for 105 years
For more than a century, Stocktonians have loaded up on French bread and fresh milk rolls at the unassuming bakery on Sierra Nevada Street. When customers walk through the iconic green screen doors to their right, they will find Genova Bakery merchandise hanging above the countertop. Customers can grab and fill out a sandwich order form. They have...
Italian Yachting Industry Turnover Exceeds €7 Billion in 2022
The Italian Marine Industry Association Confindustria Nautica has released the fifth edition of "La Nautica in Cifre Monitor – Trend di mercato 2022/2023," providing an updated analysis of the official market trends in the boating industry as of the middle of the year. According to forecasts from the association's research department, the Italian y...
Bernard Castro and the sofa bed
Did you know that the invention of the sofa bed, the most valuable and essential item in every college student’s apartment, is credited to an Italian American? To be fair, the idea of combining a bed with a sofa is much older, with some evidence of similar furniture appearing even in imperial Rome. During the Victorian era, the sofa bed became popu...
A Guide to Joining the Roman Army
The world of ancient Rome was one of great conquests, military might, and glory. Joining the Roman Army was a privilege and an honor that only the most courageous and qualified men could achieve. To become a Roman soldier, one had to prove their worthiness by passing a physical test, demonstrating their qualifications, and taking a solemn oath bef...
Warm Hospitality and Authentic Food Greet Garage Buona Forchetta Guests
Hospitality runs deep in the veins of Marco Zannoni, one of the partners of Garage Buona Forchetta, who started working in his hometown of Rimini, Italy as a bartender at the age of 14. Near the beach, his town was filled with tourists and exuded a hospitable culture, comparable to Coronado. With its nostalgic garage décor, it’s hard not to love th...
Just what the doctor ordered: masterpieces from Milan museum brighten up hospital
Many visit museums searching for solace and enrichment. But the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan attempts to expand its therapeutic reach by taking some of its iconic masterpieces into a local research hospital. Details from works at Brera by artists from Francesco Hayez to Raphael have been blown up in high-definition and pasted onto walls in the corr...
Fanatics Buys Italian Sports Merchandiser, Adds Serie A Clubs
Fanatics Inc. is buying Italian sports merchandising firm Epi and adding deals with several Serie A football clubs as it expands abroad. Epi, which is closely held by management and Quadrivio Group’s Industry 4.0 private equity fund, generated more than $50 million in sales in 2022, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be...
Discovering the Hidden Treasures of Laurenzana, Italy
Tucked away in the heart of Basilicata, the beautiful region of southern Italy, lies a hidden gem that is often overlooked by tourists – the town of Laurenzana. Known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and warm hospitality, Laurenzana is a town that offers a unique and authentic Italian experience. Laurenzana is a small town with a populat...
Civico 1845’s Spring Menu Reflects Traditional Offerings Of Southern Italy
Fresh offerings are now available at Little Italy’s beloved Civico 1845 with the launch of a new spring menu that features roughly 80% new or revamped dishes across both its traditional and vegan menus. According to Co-owner and Executive Chef Pietro Gallo, Civico 1845’s new menu showcases the traditional offerings diners across Southern Italy enjo...
Italian Archeologists Created 100 Plaster Casts of Pompeii Victims Petrified in Ash
The volcanic eruption that hit Pompeii in 79 CE destroyed the bustling Roman city and covered it in ash. This ash ultimately preserved the city, which remained untouched until the 19th century, thus giving us the unique opportunity to see what an ancient Roman city looked like. But aside from preserving buildings, the ash also preserved the bodies...
Before Marc Iavaroni became a Sixers trivia question, he slept in a van and dreamed of his chance
The van did not have air conditioning but it had enough in the summer of 1982 to make it across the country. Marc Iavaroni bought the stick-shift Ford Econoline 150 for $8,100 and drove it to California clinging to his dream. He had been cut by three teams, spent three seasons in Italy, and had yet to play an NBA game four years after being drafted...