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In an era driven by technological excess, Massimo Banzi describes Arduino not as a specific technology but as a "formula" for applying technology. Arduino is based on the philosophy of "just enough technology," offering the right technology at the right time, without unnecessary features. In contrast to the obsession with constantly advancing techn...

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Ciao and Vespa, icons of Italian scooters, return in electric format to keep Italian design alive Italians and smart working: 60% appreciate it Homicides down in last 10 years, Italy is among safest countries in Europe Italy’s cultural tourism continues to thrive with growing global interest Pope Francis signs decree recognizing Salvo D'Acquisto's...

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The Ivrea Carnival in Piedmont is one of the oldest in Italy and is the only one that has carried on some traditions since the Middle Ages. One of the most fascinating aspects of this Italian Carnival is the famous "Battle of the Oranges": in the streets, during the parade, a real battle takes place with oranges being thrown between the citizens!...

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Whether you want to sip hearty red wine paired with premium white truffles, to see the birthplace of Fiat, to scope out a new movie location, or to participate in a medieval orange throwing contest (more on that below), Piedmont is the place for you. Here, five off-the-beaten-path towns in the region that you need to visit. IvreaIt might be surpris...

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A small, provincial town below the Piedmontese Alps of just 22,600 people, complete with a medieval orange festival, doesn’t really seem like it would be a beacon of tech innovation. But Ivrea, home of the famed Olivetti factory, is exactly that. Beside the cute piazze and ancient bridge, the long via Jervis hosts a strange linear building made of...

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Olivetti was a company of extraordinary importance and originality that brought Italian Design to the World. Particularly strong was the link between Adriano Olivetti, his company, his products and the United States. Great stir was caused in 1959 by the acquisition by the Eporediese group of Underwood, a U.S. company with a great tradition in the t...

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As Carnevale approaches in the runup to Lent and then Easter, Italy comes alive with festivals in February. In the US the biggest such event is New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, but in Italy many cities have their own versions as they celebrate the last fling before Lent puts an end to fun and self-indulgence, ushering in the reflection and gravity of prepa...

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Ivrea is a small town at the foot of the Piedmont Alps. Located a 40-minute drive from Turin, the city is famous for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the glorious history of the Olivetti factory, but even more so for its characteristic Carnival. The Historic Carnival of Ivrea is the oldest historical carnival in Italy, dating back to th...

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For the three days leading up to Fat Tuesday, the men, women, and children participate in the largest organized food fight in Italy – the Battle of the Oranges. The origins of the fight are a little murky but seem to date back to a medieval revolt. In the 1100s, Ivrea was ruled by an evil tyrannical duke. Legend has it that the duke tried to attack...

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Us Italians have truly taken this Italian proverb to heart, both during carnevale and anytime we throw a festa–chaos-filled days celebrated with cheese chases and food fights and a sport somehow more violent than rugby. Though it may seem like chucking oranges at your neighbor’s head is ruthlessness for the sake of ruthlessness, there actually is s...

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