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Selfie-stick-waving influencers may feel like they are breaking new ground, but did Roman gladiators beat them to it by more than 2,000 years? Making it big on Instagram and TikTok promises income, acclaim - and healthy brand sponsorship deals. Some of which would have been familiar to a Roman gladiator. But, of course, the stakes were a little hig...

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There are two entrances for visitors to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, a prominent 17th-century church in Rome that has an illustrious baroque facade. The entrance on the left is for those seeking to soak up its history and artistic treasures. The one on the right is for those seeking to capture their reflection in what has become known as “the...

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Nadia Caterina Munno’s new cooking and travel show, named after her social media handle, ‘The Pasta Queen,’ recently took fans throughout Italy. In her Instagram video announcing the show, Munno said, “Come on a journey with me through Italy, and I will teach you how to cook like a real Italian.” All 13 episodes were set to debut exclusively on Pri...

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Compared by some to Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton, the most followed TikToker in the world, Khaby Lame, is preparing to launch a film career in Hollywood following his dizzying global success on social media."Now I'm dedicating myself to cinema. I hope this will be my job for life. It's something I've dreamt of since I was a child," said Lame, a...

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Every city has its own traditions, customs and superstitions, and Chicago is no exception. But it can be difficult to explain to an out-of-towner the street etiquette of “dibs,” the rivalry between the North and South sides, why ketchup on the Chicago hot dog is frowned upon and why anyone would ever drink Malort on purpose. Also, the importance of...

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No family member holds as much cultural cachet as the nonna. Whether Italian or not, I’d like to bet that you can close your eyes and immediately call to mind an Italian grandmother. She’s often wearing an apron, with perfectly coiffed hair and a well-lined face, a symbol of a life well-lived. Above all she’s a domestic goddess, the gatekeeper of r...

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Post the TikTok — take the cannoli. A family of Brooklynites is championing social media creators in New York’s Italian American community who produce funny and authentic content that’s being devoured like fra diavolo worldwide. Siblings Sabino and Michela Curcio and their cousin Rocco Loguercio have run “Growing Up Italian” across social media sin...

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1.7 million viewers tune in to watch 85-year-old Nonna Marianna cook sugo ai piselli or make espresso on her grandson Giuseppe’s account (@sepps_eats). Elsewhere, 77-year-old Nonna Fina (@mynonnafina) is seen being pranked by her granddaughter Maddie, ranking Met Gala looks, and sharing her recipe for lemon biscuits. And then there is 84-year-old N...

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Food can be a love language - as Italians know all too well. A video posted to TikTok by Karissa (@karissaastevens) has gone viral after revealing the massive feast her Italian grandmother prepared after she was informed Karissa was going to quickly drop in. Since the video was posted on June 20, it has received one million views and 93,000 likes....

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Andrea Bocelli is known for his incredible vocal range, but it looks like his kids are just as talented when it comes to the music department. Fans of the Italian singer saw the musical genes on display when he and son Matteo sang a duet of his song "Time to Say Goodbye"during the 2024 Oscars' "In Memoriam" segment. Well, Andrea's 12-year-old daugh...

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