Qs Ranking, the ranking of the world's best universities: Politecnico di Milano first in Italy, then La Sapienza and University of Bologna
Politecnico of Milan, then La Sapienza of Rome, and third the Alma Mater Studiorum of Bologna. Italian universities, year after year climb positions in the QS World University Rankings, which thus places Politecnico di Milano at the absolute first place in Italy, rising 16 positions over last year to 132nd in the world. Just behind Sapienza, which...
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Feast in Verplanck, NY
July 12 - 16, 2023. Verplanck, NY. The longest running Italian Feast in the Hudson Valley, the 101st Annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Feast in Verplanck will take place from Wednesday, July 12th through Sunday, July 16th. Be sure to check the Feast’s website for a complete schedule of activities throughout the week! Come out for a night of f...
Romans Cleverly Used Interchangeable Heads on Their Statues
Museums are filled with the captivating spectacle of bodiless heads and headless bodies dating back to Roman times. “Headless, these statues invoke a sense of mystery and fragmentation, allowing us to glimpse into the past while reminding us of the gaps in our understanding,” described Diana Kleiner in her book Roman Sculpture . But why is it that...
New Gelato Shop Now Open in James-York Plaza
A new shop, The Swirl, recently opened in James-York Plaza offering gelato imported from Italy. The Swirl offers 14 different flavors of gelato that change regularly depending on the season. It also offers a Flavor Burst, a traditional swirl cone infused with flavors. While ice cream and gelato are similar, they aren’t the same. The Food Network ex...
Tricks and secrets to make your signature Italian dishes perfect
We all love Italian food: it’s simple, flavorsome, and full of good ingredients. But let’s face it, sometimes even the more straightforward of recipes can be tricky: I mean, it must be like that, otherwise why can’t my tomato sauce taste as good as my grandma’s? That’s because there’s more to a recipe than ingredients and step-by-step instructions,...
Amerigo Vespucci Society holds 130th Anniversary Gala
On Sunday evening the Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch celebrated their 130th anniversary and honored their fellow member Frank J. Crupi, Esquire as the “Man-of-the-Year”. The event was held at Breakers in Spring Lake. Over one hundred and fifty people attended the event which began with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvre hour. The program i...
Secret Italian hotspot better than the Amalfi Coast
One of Italy’s lesser-known coastlines, dubbed the heel of the boot, is fast becoming a tourist hotspot. Savvy travellers are leaving the bustling (and often torturous) winding roads of the Amalfi Coast behind and opting for a much more relaxed, traffic- and selfie-stick-free holiday in Puglia. And there’s no compromising on crystal-clear waters or...
Hoboken’s Alessio’s Cafe Expanding to Jersey City Heights
A storefront along a quieter street in The Heights, Jersey City will soon be home to the second brick-and-mortar of Alessio’s as the Hoboken-based Italian café will be expanding significantly in the coming months. The initial location of Alessio’s at the intersection of Park Avenue and Sixth Street is known among Hobokenites for its authentic break...
Titian’s Sacred and Profane Love: Hidden Secrets and Symbolism
Titian’s Sacred and Profane Love is the gem of Rome’s Borghese Gallery… and one of the most famous paintings of Italian Renaissance art. Perhaps the painting – also known as Amore Sacro e Amor Profano – is so famous simply because of its beauty and because it’s a masterpiece by the Renaissance great Titian. Or perhaps people have fallen in love wit...
'I've enjoyed every moment' - USMNT's Gianluca Busio on 'ups and downs' at Venezia and Olympic dreams
Busio moved to Venezia in August 2021, with the club breaking its own transfer record to sign the midfielder from Sporting KC. However, the club would be relegated to Serie B after that season before finishing eighth in the second division last season. Busio was in and out of the lineup last season, but did make 28 total appearances. However, the d...
Every Car Enthusiast Should Visit the Motor Valley in Italy
Whether you are a car enthusiast or not, the Emilia-Romagna region is a place you should add to your bucket list. Found in the northern part of Italy, the region is home to cities including Bologna, Ravenna, Modena, Parma, and Ferrara. Emilia-Romagna, also known as Motor Valley, is the beating heart of Italian car culture. You can find some of the...
San Giuseppe Pizza reopens in new dine-in space in North Naples
After operating for seven months at a shared commissary kitchen in Rail Head Industrial Park, San Giuseppe Pizza recently relocated to a more traditional restaurant space in North Naples. Formerly able to offer only takeout and delivery, San Giuseppe now has its own dining space at its new pizzeria 7 miles south in Olympia Park near the southwest...