Temple of Segesta
The Doric order was one of the three orders of Greek and Roman architecture (the other two are Ionic and the Corinthian). This temple, which fortunately survived the destruction that ensued during the Carthaginian sacking of Segesta, is a fantastic relic from that architectural era. But strangely, as fine as the structure is, it has several compone...
Food exports: Italy overtakes competitors
In spite of the tightening of duties, the return to protectionism, the rejection of free trade agreements, and Brexit at the gates Italy’s food exports in this (almost) first half of 2018 continue to run, growing by 3.5% compared to 2017. However, given that at the moment we are still in a phase of ‘threats’ and not ‘obstacles’, we must not fool ou...
Sistine Chapel exhibit will stay in Houston a little bit longer
The first thing that visitors notice as they walk up the red carpeted steps at The Corinthian in downtown Houston where a traveling Sistine Chapel exhibit is at the back of the venue. A huge, magnified version of Michelangelo's crowning depiction of The Last Judgment pops out at the viewers from a few hundred feet away. The tangled mess of angels a...
Borse di studio universitarie discendenti di emigrati umbri residenti all'estero a.a.2018-2019
Il progetto intende rivalutare il territorio e promuovere un’azione di promozione internazionale della propria offerta formativa, linguistica e culturale rivolta ai giovani discendenti di umbri emigrati e residenti all'estero, che permetta di mantenere e ricreare i legami con la propria terra d’origine, offrendo un’opportunità per un loro eventuale...
Russo’s New York Pizzeria Strengthens its Presence in the Houston Area with Opening in Pearland
Houston’s own Russo’s New York Pizzeria, the only authentic New York-style, Italian restaurant and pizzeria franchise concept, is now open in Pearland. The location, which officially opened Monday, July 16, invites Pearland residents, commuters and visitors to savor the unmistakable tastes and ambiance of the chef-created, chef-inspired and chef-dr...
Sergio Marchionne, CEO Who Steered Fiat Chrysler, Dies Aged 66
Sergio Marchionne, the former chief executive officer of Fiat Chrysler and architect of the automaker’s dramatic turnaround, has died. He was 66. His death was confirmed Wednesday by Exor NV, the holding company of Fiat’s founding Agnelli family, just days after Marchionne was replaced as CEO. His health had declined suddenly following complication...
Sons of Italy sausage always a hit at the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Fest
The Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival kicks off this week in Wheeling, but some of the major preparations are happening across the river. In fact, one of the festival's favorite foods is made at the Sons of Italy in Bellaire, where they finished Tuesday making more than 3,000 pounds of sausage. “We prepare 3 weeks in advance,” Sons of Italy...
Racconti dell'emigrazione lucana in America
Due grandi iniziative di concerto tra i Comuni di Castelluccio Inferiore e Ruvo del Monte ED IL Museo dell'Emigrazione Lucana, per guardare dentro le storie di emigrazione attraverso la valorizzazione di nuovi personaggi da segnalare al Museo. La volontà di parlare di emigrazione è pari a quella di capire cosa c'è dietro i nuovi flussi immigratori...
Gustoso Sicilian Brand Experience apre la sua prima Boutique al Grand Hotel Villa Igiea
Un’inaugurazione in grande stile è attesa per giovedì 26 luglio ore 19.00 a Grand Hotel Villa Igiea di Palermo per l’apertura ufficiale della nuova Boutique Gustoso. Al taglio del nastro parteciperanno, l’Assessore regionale all’Agricoltura dott. Edgardo Bandiera, l’On. Alessandro Aricò, il Prof. Paolo Inglese Direttore del Sistema Museale di Atene...
Italian Fest to carry on despite heavy hearts
Bradford’s Festa Italiana will never be the same again. Though the festival is slated for Aug. 9 through 11, emotions are still heavy after the passing of Tom Brown, who was actively involved in the Italian-American Progressive Club and the Festa Italiana Committee. But Mary Ann Colestro, Festa Italiana Committee secretary, says that the show must...
Santa Margherita Announces National Summer Experiential Tour
World-renowned Italian winery, Santa Margherita(www.santamargheritawines.com), is proud to announce the launch of their Behind the Vine tour, bringing the Italian winery experience to U.S. consumers all summer long. As part of the drive, Santa Margherita will host a series of experiential pop-ups in key markets nationwide to showcase the essence of...
Growing Up in Greenbush: Nino Amato Reflects on Racism, Poverty and Blessings
Tony Schiavo, a recent Italian immigrant, went pheasant hunting, because in 1918 pheasant and rabbit made up a good part of his family’s daily supply of food. He got lost in the Mount Horeb area, west of Madison. He came across the Foster Handle family dairy farm. He could hardly speak a word of English, was dying of thirst and met Cecelia Foster,...