This Lesser-visited Italian Region Is the Birthplace of Prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano—How to Visit
When you arrive in Bologna, the gastronomic capital of a country that is arguably the gastronomic center of the world, it’s best to arrive hungry. I arrived with a molar that had fractured on a cough drop en route to Boston’s Logan airport. The concierge at my hotel procured an appointment with a dentist shortly after I landed. My toothache throbbe...
Mysterious tunnels sketched by Leonardo da Vinci in the late 1400s may have been found
Leonardo da Vinci excelled in the fields of art and science, but the Italian polymath was also a highly skilled expert in military structures and defensive systems, breaking new ground in the strategy of warfare during the Renaissance with his designs and inventions. Now, scientists have uncovered a hidden feature underneath a medieval castle in Mi...
Meatballs, Memories, and Maggiore’s Vision
The Sicilian Butcher brings authentic Italian cuisine to life, blending tradition with innovative twists inspired by the foods and flavors chef Joey Maggiore grew up on. Maggiore is the founder and executive chef for The Sicilian Butcher, one of the five brands owned and operated by his Maggiore Group. His father, Tomaso Maggiore, “was a master che...
Legendary Italian design consultant opens first office in metro Detroit
Legendary Italian automotive design and engineering consultant Italdesign-Giugiaro has opened its first Detroit office with an eye to engineering and design work for locally based automakers, startups and suppliers. You might not recognize the name, but you will recognize the landmark vehicles and consumer goods the consultant helped create. At Ita...
History unwrapped: ‘Philadelphia Sandwiches’ goes behind the scenes of a local saga
It takes a true food historian who’s passionate about his subject to wade into the world of Philadelphia sandwich history. Fortunately for readers, Philadelphia-area author Mike Madaio is the writer for the job. His new book, “A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches,” ventures with authority into the sandwich saga, and unwraps some tasty slices of his...
Online the first real-time updated map of movies and TV series filmed in Italy
Now available on Italy for Movies - the portal dedicated to locations and incentives for audiovisual production, promoted by the Ministry of Culture’s General Directorate for Cinema and Audiovisual and developed by Cinecittà in collaboration with theItalian Film Commissions - is the new section SUL SET. This innovative tool, which is constantly up...
Discovering Forenza, a treasure of folklore, art and rural culture in Basilicata
Land of stories and culture where to discover the authenticity of the South, of villages and towns that join modernity on a human scale, of forests and mountains that romantically overlook two seas: Basilicata is all this, an immersive experience where you can rediscover the beauty of simplicity among the alleys, the views and the emotions of truly...
Art and medicine: diagnostic analysis supports restoration of cultural heritage at Milan hospital
They arrived just before dusk on Wednesday, February 19, at the Emergency Room of the Galeazzi Hospital in Milan. No sirens, but surrounded by great curiosity. The “patients” arrived at this advanced healthcare facility, which has been operational since August 2022 on the outskirts of Milan, transported by Arterìa – a company specialized in the han...
Italy's economic outlook: mixed results in public finance and growth
The Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) has published a report on Italy’s economic situation, focusing particularly on GDP growth and public debt. The picture that emerges is somewhat mixed: it's positive, at least in part, regarding public finance stability and the state budget, but less encouraging when it comes to economic growth. I...
Italian Moon instrument receives signals from Earth
An Italian-made instrument on the Moon has received signals from the Earth for the first time, the Italian Space Agency (ASI) said Monday. For the first time, ASI said, signals from navigation satellites active in Earth's orbit have been received on the Moon. The result, as stated on the ASI website, "is due to the LuGre satellite receiver, the res...
Open house 2025: celebrating Little Italy’s architecture, community, and culture
San Diego’s vibrant architectural heritage takes center stage once again with Oh! San Diego, an annual open-house event that invites the public to explore some of the city’s most significant and intriguing spaces. Hosted by the San Diego Architectural Foundation, this weekend-long celebration, running from March 7–9, offers rare access to iconic bu...
Trump duties at 25% would cost 1 billion euros to Italian wine, in the Usa, and not only
Duties at 25% on EU wares, “cars and all the other”, announced by Trump, who confirmed the promises made during the campaign (as we reported here), also messed up the Italian wine & food world, which, in the USA, has a primary and fundamental partner. And, if American duties also hit wine, for Italy, the account would be close to 1 billion euros on...