Why The Opera in Verona Should Be On Your Travel Bucket List
The Opera in Verona is not just an event, it’s a phenomenon. Held in the ancient Roman amphitheatre, the Arena di Verona, this opera festival transforms the historic site into one of the most awe-inspiring open-air opera venues in the world. Here, the blend of stellar performances, the grandeur of the Roman architecture, and the magical ambience un...
The 'Extraordinary Italian Eyewear' Roadshow in the U.S. Showcases Independent Eyewear
The Italian Trade Agency concluded their independent eyewear roadshow held in Seattle and Chicago last month. Under the theme "Extraordinary Italian Eyewear," the events underscored elegance and innovation in eyewear, bringing together creative forces in the independent eyewear retail segment, showcasing Italy's rich legacy of craftsmanship and des...
Why We Need a Women’s History of the Roman Empire
There is a story from the 1970s often told by Roman historians of gender. It goes like this: students at an American college approached their male professor, a revered Roman historian, to request a course on women in Roman history. They, being among the first women ever to study ancient history at this university, wanted to see themselves on their...
The Pasinis provide fresh and funny perspectives on the cultures of the USA and Italy
I find this couple simply delightful. Meet the Alessio and Jessi Pasini, who are an Italian (Alessio) and American (Jessi) couple currently living in the United States. They post sweet and funny videos centered around their cultural differences and focused on Alessio's endearing reactions to various aspects of US American culture. On their YouTube ...
Why You Should Plan a Trip to the Dolomites
Located in Italy’s northeastern corner, bordering Austria, the Dolomites have a distinct landscape, culture, and cuisine that’s completely different from what you’ll find elsewhere in Italy. Up there, rolling hills and olive trees are replaced by jagged limestone peaks and alpine meadows where cows graze. Weathered Mediterranean buildings are repla...
Guttilla finds her voice by teaching Italian
On the first day of class, high school teacher Roberta Guttilla asks her new students why they want to learn Italian, and loves to hear their answers. “They tell me all these different stories,” Guttilla says. “They fell in love with the culture, they visited Italy once, they want to major in Italian in college. Or they say, ‘My great grandparents...
Agriculture, Tradition and Good Food: Here's Why Saffron Tourism is Gaining Popularity
In Italian gastronomy, few spices hold a candle to the appeal and history of saffron. Known as oro rosso, or red gold, this spice made a special place for itself not only in the kitchens but also in the cultural and economic fabric of Italy. Derived from the crocus sativus flower, saffron belongs to the Iridaceae family and is distinguished by its...
Michigan woman's artistic, homemade pasta creations bring her closer to family roots
Theresa Duford knows there’s something special about fresh homemade pasta. “My love of pasta started at birth. It's like inherited when you're Italian, I think,” joked Duford. Aside from the incredible taste, pasta is one thing that connects this metro Detroiter to her family roots. “I grew up with fresh pasta from my grandma, who came here from I...
The most beautiful villages in the Itria Valley
We are in Apulia, 'the heel of Italy', in the southern part of the Murge plateau, between the municipalities of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto. Here, among undulating hills, expanses of olive and almond trees, ancient farms surrounded by vineyards, orchards and dry stone walls, lies the enchanting Itria valley with its villages. This is a land of ancie...
St Louis-Bologna Sister Cities presents: 5th Annual Italian Christmas Concert
The St Louis - Bologna Sister Cities proudly invites you to its 5th Annual Italian Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM. The concert will be held at Webster University's Community Music School Concert Hall in Webster Groves. The address is of the venue is: 535 Garden Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63119Listen to the magnificent re...
The Cinque Terre Park Area Takes Steps Toward Self-Protection
Le Cinque Terre (or Five Lands), a string of picturesque towns along the northern Ligurian coast, is known for its steep, terraced vineyards and olive groves, cliffside hiking trails and unique ecosystem. But the colorful, charm-filled towns — which collectively make up a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — have also been at the forefr...
Legendary pizza chef’s hotly anticipated Bay Area restaurant finally arrives
Italian fare from one of America’s foremost pizza chefs arrives in Napa next week. Chris Bianco, credited with sparking the country’s modern artisanal pizza scene, is behind a new menu at Farm at the Carneros Restaurant & Spa in Napa. The restaurant will reopen on Dec. 8, marking Bianco’s Bay Area debut. Notably, Farm won’t serve pizza, but it will...