The Neverending Empire by Aldo Cazzullo – Book presentation
Wednesday, May 7 · 6 – 8pm. Rizzoli Bookstore, 1133 Broadway New York, NY. Free entrance, RSVP HERE. International bestselling author and journalist Aldo Cazzullo presents his brilliantly researched history of the Roman Empire and its infinite legacy, followed by a signing. This event will be in English. “The only way to narrate over a thousand yea...
Italian 'hidden gem' is perfect summer destination – and cheaper than Amalfi Coast
For all the travel enthusiasts out there, one avid globetrotter is singing the praises of an Italian destination that's perfect for your next getaway. As Europe begins to bask in sunnier climes and pleasant warmth, the allure of escaping the mundanity of daily life beckons. While jetting off can often come with a hefty price tag, this period offers...
Balla Italian Soul in Las Vegas introduces some wonderful new dishes
Something about Italian food just hits different. Melty cheeses, robust tomato sauces, bright and fragrant herbs … While there are many incredible restaurants that offer this delicious experience on the Strip, Balla Italian Soul at SAHARA Las Vegas has mastered it, courtesy of executive chef Shawn McClain, whose ingredient-focused dishes feature fr...
Ancient grape seeds reveal 3,000 years of Italian wine evolution
Italians have spent over 3,000 years perfecting grape cultivation for their famous wines , according to new research. Ancient grape seeds show "gradual domestication" from the Bronze Age through to the Middle Ages, say scientists. Today, annual worldwide grape cultivation produces around 80 million tons of fresh grapes and 26 billion liters of wine...
Sal Rapaglia, long-time soccer advocate, coach and administrator, has died
Soccer enthusiast Sal Rapaglia, who spent a lifetime promoting the game he loved and just last year received the prestigious honor of Life Membership into the U.S. Soccer Federation, has died. Rapaglia, a Sicily native who came to the United States when he was 15-years-old, was 84. Sal is survived by his sons, Sandy and Sal Jr., and several grandch...
Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches reveal Sforza Castle secret tunnels
Art, history, and modern technology helped researchers unveil hidden tunnels beneath Milan’s Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle), structures that perfectly match sketches made by Leonardo da Vinci over five centuries ago. Built in the 15th century, the Sforza Castle had been originally commissioned by Galeazzo II Visconti in the late 14th century;...
How Burrata Conquered America
Sometime in the 1920s, Lorenzo Bianchino Chieppa reportedly produced the first burrata while working on a dairy farm in the foothills of the southern end of the Apennines, in the shadow of a picturesque 13th -century castle. Legend has it that because he could not travel to market due to heavy snow, he used the byproducts from the making of mozzare...
Militello in Val di Catania triumphs at Borgo dei Borghi 2025: it is the most beautiful in Italy
Militello in Val di Catania is the Borgo dei Borghi 2025. The verdict came Sunday, April 20, in prime time on Rai3, during the final of Rai Cultura’s program “Il Borgo dei Borghi,” hosted by Camila Raznovich, which every year guides viewers on a journey through Italy’s most fascinating villages. It was a victory loaded with significance for the Sic...
Castella helps connect Fermi Scuola to Chicago area
Italian-born Marta Castella recently signed on as Italian programs outreach director at Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi in Chicago, a job she describes as “equal parts cultural bridge and growth architect.” Founded in 2016, Scuola Fermi is the only full-time Italian immersion school in the Chicago area, offering bilingual education from preschool thro...
Best national archaeological museum in Italy: Florence, Naples and more
With more than six hundred archaeological museums in Italy, to which we can add several dozen outdoor areas such as Pompeii, the choice is truly immense. From north to south, in large cities as in smaller towns, travellers who love ancient history will never lack the opportunity to dive into the most remote and fascinating past. From the world of t...
The Italian American Charlie Stillitano is the new President of Spezia Calcio
Spezia – a club competing in the Serie B league – has come under the control of US entrepreneur Thomas Roberts. A new era has begun, yet there are also some confirmations within the Board of Directors despite the share transfer. One of these concerns the figure of Carmelo Stillitano, known as Charlie, who was already on the board as vice president...
Geneva Sons and Daughters of Italy unveil new Heritage Room April 24
The Geneva (NY) Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 2397, in collaboration with Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Historic Geneva, is proud to present its new Heritage Room. The public is invited to attend the Grand Opening on April 24 at 5 p.m. at the Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge, 31 Prospect Ave. The event will feature a panel discussion b...
