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Italian supercars are among the most desired vehicles on the planet, with most people – even ones who aren’t particularly interested in cars – acknowledging that they are special machines. These supercars changed a lot over the last few decades, but the basic idea remained the same since the 1960s. Ferrari and Lamborghini are by far the most popula...

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Bare trees and the white snow piled here and there unevenly. Winter is coming to an end and the sun melts the ice. The paths to the Sardinian donkeys are impossible to walk on with city shoes. If the rolling Hudson Valley is naturally uneven on the outside, the art inside is deliberately uneven: Arte Povera, Italian art from the 1960s onward. A vis...

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The last few years have seen the United States deeply re-think public sculptures following Black Lives Matter protests, inspiring similar demonstrations and conversations around the globe. And yet, there’s been no such reckoning here in Italy–particularly surprising in a country where such statues are superabundant. Old nations, Nietzsche said, hav...

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Rolling Umbrian hills doused in golden light, Romanesque villas winking at Rivas across glassy lakes, and sun-baked Sicilian beach houses inhaling the salty Tyrrhenian air. It’s easy to see why Italy is a popular choice for destination weddings. Not only does this enviably good-looking country offer up a vast array of landscapes, from the snow-capp...

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More job opportunities are coming to the mountains this year, as a European company is opening its first U.S. branch in Hendersonville. Italian company Andreani is a motorbike suspension components distributor looking to bring its skills to America. The company will also offer training courses for mountain bike racing teams and technicians. News 13...

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An exceptionally rare Guarneri violin—so fabled that it has its own name, the Baltic—sold for $9.44 million (premium included) at auction on March 16, just shy of its $10 million estimate. The final sale price smashed the $3.6 million auction record for a Guarneri instrument (set in June 2022) to become the third-highest price paid for any musical...

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Silk has been a part of Italy’s cultural heritage for centuries. The country has a rich history of silk production and has been a leader in the industry for generations. Italy is renowned for its high-quality silk fabrics, which are used in fashion, home décor, and other industries. Italian silk is known for its smooth texture, luxurious feel, and...

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Sitting on the side of a vast, empty parking lot in Converciano, leaning against a pole, I bask in the warmth of what feels like the first days of spring. But I can’t shake the feeling of anxiety that comes with being a protective mother watching her child take a driving test. The only difference is that it’s not my child, but my 34-year-old husban...

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Of the classic car events held during the year, my all-time favorite is the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Since attending The Amelia for the first time 19 years ago, I have returned every year, with each successive visit reflecting the growth and change that has made it better and better thanks to a fine selection of cars, seminars and amazing...

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For the first time in its history, Ducati’s revenue overcame 1 billion euros (1,089 million euros), marking an increase of 24 percent over 2021 (878 million euros), thanks to an attractive product portfolio that resulted in higher volumes in sales. Operating profit is also remarkable with a record 109 million euros, corresponding to a massive growt...

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