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Fri, 07/21/2023 - 15:32
A rare incunabulum — an early printed document or book — penned around 500 years ago by Genoese adventurer Cristoforo Colombo (Christopher Columbus) h…
Wed, 07/19/2023 - 10:58
Beginning August 6, archaeology and history buffs will be able to enjoy direct, high-speed Frecciarossa train service between Rome’s Termini station a…
Sat, 07/08/2023 - 13:00
On the heels of the success of Fiat’s fully electric Cinquecento 500e, the legendary Turin-based manufacturer has launched the new Topolino (“little m…
Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:15
Access to ancient Rome is looking a little different this summer. Here are the changes you can expect to see at some of the Eternal City’s most famili…
Wed, 07/05/2023 - 14:00
Casoli’s recent placement in the Borgo dei Borghi contest is big news in this little hilltop town. Nestled deep in the region of Abruzzo, the ancient…
Sat, 07/01/2023 - 09:30
Ongoing excavation activities among the ruins around the Regio IX district of the ancient city of Pompeii may have hit pizza pay-dirt.  A fresco dati…
Wed, 06/21/2023 - 00:53
The swirling colors of glass which have become almost synonymous with the Venetian island of Murano have a long and varied history, navigating many ce…
Wed, 06/14/2023 - 08:28
It’s a truth of travel that exploring or eating what’s hyped-up, hot and new often ends up being the least memorable part of a trip. But it’s one that…
Sat, 06/03/2023 - 14:00
A 7% flat tax regime and drastically lower cost of living than the US and many European countries are just some of the reasons many Americans are look…
Thu, 05/18/2023 - 12:30
Archaeologists uncovered a pair of skeletons during recent excavations and security work on the Insula of the Chaste Lovers, a section of the ancient…
Wed, 05/10/2023 - 02:29
The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the world’s most watched non-sporting events and among the largest music competitions on the planet. This year’s…
Wed, 04/19/2023 - 13:05
We see it time and time again in Italy: A run-of-the-mill restoration gets underway, only to be interrupted by the discovery of new artworks and artif…
Mon, 04/17/2023 - 10:51
The United States has the Oscars; Britain owns the BAFTAs. But how much do you know about Italy’s “Davids”?  On Wednesday, May 10, the 68th edition o…
Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:00
With the dollar holding its position against the euro, Italy continues to attract those looking for a second home. Steer clear of the classic destinat…
Sat, 04/08/2023 - 13:51
The classic Italian honeymoon destinations of Rome, Venice and the Amalfi Coast are all lovely, but this varied country has so much more to offer. Fro…
Wed, 04/05/2023 - 03:40
Agrigento, a hilltop city on the southwestern coast of Sicily, has been crowned Italy’s Capital of Culture for the 2025 calendar year.  The much-anti…
Mon, 03/27/2023 - 08:30
Sponsored content | The Italian Cultural Society of Washington DC Visiting Italy is a dream for many Americans, but sometimes that trip of a lifetime…
Tue, 03/14/2023 - 12:35
Habemus podcast. On March 13, to mark the 10th anniversary of the pontificate, Vatican News aired a special 9-minute “Popecast” with Francis — born J…
Fri, 03/10/2023 - 14:00
As part of a national initiative to promote reading among the Italian public, the Ligurian port city of Genoa has been named Italian Book Capital 2023…
Thu, 03/09/2023 - 10:00
37-year-old Elly Schlein took home a surprise victory at last month’s primary for the new leadership of the struggling Partito Democratico (the center…