Natalie Aldern
Articles by Natalie Aldern
Thu, 07/07/2011 - 04:56
In a large coordinated sweep, Italian police have broken up an extensive network of tomb raiders that has been looting archaeological sites in central…
Thu, 07/07/2011 - 03:22
American filmmaker Woody Allen has been spotted scouting locations in Rome for the last few weeks, but yesterday he was officially welcomed to the cit…
Wed, 07/06/2011 - 06:39
Connoisseurs of past fashions are gathering in Florence now through to the 8th of July 2011 for the 18th edition of Vintage Selection. One of the most…
Wed, 07/06/2011 - 05:22
Out of Italy’s population of 60 million, 23 million Italians are indulging in ice cream this summer, at an estimated 20 servings per person.Cone, cup…
Tue, 07/05/2011 - 06:42
Birthplace of the cinematic legacy of Federico Fellini, Italy has long produced some of the world's most celebrated films. The broad range of filmmaki…
Tue, 07/05/2011 - 06:00
It is rumored to have taken years to secure his appearance, but organizers of the Umbria Jazz Festival have confirmed that Prince will take the stage…
Tue, 07/05/2011 - 04:01
A new show on the BBC is bringing two self-described greedy Italians back to the Bel Paese to see how things have changed in the 40 years since they m…
Mon, 07/04/2011 - 05:02
Google Italy has analyzed the internet searches of citizens preparing for summer holidays and the "Bel Paese" remains the destination of choice among…
Mon, 07/04/2011 - 03:17
Touted as one of the most important artistic discoveries in the last century, a portrait recently attributed to Leonardo da Vinci could soon be the mo…
Sat, 07/02/2011 - 06:46
Marzia Buzzanca and Rosa AguinneA few hours after a devastating earthquake struck L’Aquila on the 6th of April 2009, Marzia Buzzanca made her way to t…
Fri, 07/01/2011 - 04:52
Home to the Venice Film Festival and several luxury hotels, Lido in Venice is famous the world over as an exclusive escape for the rich and famous. I…
Thu, 06/30/2011 - 05:01
Wine industry leader Decanter Magazine has included two Tuscans on its influential Power List Top 50.One Italian on the list was Piero Antinori, whose…
Thu, 06/30/2011 - 04:42
Italian shoppers and retailers are readying themselves for one of the biggest sales of the year. Businesses across Italy will offer major discounts w…
Wed, 06/29/2011 - 04:09
Those hoping for a closer connection to the Vatican from all over the world can now follow the Pope as he tweets about the Catholic Church.Pope Benedi…
Wed, 06/29/2011 - 04:05
In a reversal of past precedence, Italy’s highest court ruled that citizens were legally entitled to grow marijuana on their home balconies.The court’…
Tue, 06/28/2011 - 03:22
Basilica di San SalvatoreSeven groups of monasteries, churches and fortresses throughout Italy have been designated World Heritage sites by the United…
Mon, 06/27/2011 - 05:34
The world of fashion has always been competitive and dramatic, but designer Giorgio Armani has taken things to new heights by denouncing his rivals fo…
Mon, 06/27/2011 - 03:54
In his only European appearance this summer, Andrea Bocelli will take the stage at the ancient Greek Theatre of Syracuse on 1 July. The celebrated ten…
Fri, 06/24/2011 - 04:43
A multi-media exhibit soon to open in Toronto will bring Federico Fellini’s creative inspiration to life.The exhibition is traveling to Canada after p…
Fri, 06/24/2011 - 03:36
Officials in Florence have asked France for an exceptional loan, requesting to borrow the Mona Lisa for a 2013 exhibit at the Uffizi.Leonardo Da Vinci…