The 20 (jk, 30) Foods You Must Eat in Naples
Adversity breeds innovation, and that’s something that Naples proves true. Rising out of the ashes of Vesuvius, Campania’s capital really marches to the beat of its own drum: here, there’s an entirely new set of traffic laws, religion (and curses) are taken very seriously, and the culinary canon is so strong and flavorful that I was forced to up It...
Discover Rampoldi: A Culinary Gem in New York
Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, Rampoldi Restaurant invites you to experience an exquisite blend of Italian cuisine and contemporary dining. With a commitment to using the finest ingredients and traditional recipes, Rampoldi has quickly become a favorite among both locals and visitors. A Taste of TraditionAt Rampoldi, every dish is a celebration...
Dante would agree: Italian should count for the BA
Imagine a Hillsdale that taught the “Aeneid” without training students in Latin, or read the “Iliad” but didn’t encourage the study of Greek, or assigned short stories from Jorge Louis Borges but never led students to delve deeper into the study of Spanish. Now remember that Hillsdale students will often study the works of Dante, Petrarch, and Mac...
10 of the best ski resorts in Italy
Alongside its wealth of historic cities, picturesque seaside towns and rolling countryside, Italy also boasts a fantastic number of resorts for a ski holiday across the Alps and the Dolomites. Whether skiing at the foot of the Matterhorn in the Aosta Valley or taking in the views of the towering Dolomites, Italian resorts combine magnificent scener...
Women and the Transnational Making of Italy
Saturday, November 16 · 2 - 4pm PST. St. Joseph Cathedral, 1535 Third Avenue San Diego, CA This presentation will discuss three works by women: Rosalia Pianavia Vivaldi’s colonial diary Tre anni in Eritrea (1901), Sibilla Aleramo’s memoir Una donna (1906) and Marie Hall Ets’s transcribed oral storytelling Rosa: The Life of an Italian Immigrant (197...
Spain: 2,000-year-old Roman dam saved city from flooding
As anger grows in Spain over authorities' poor response to floods that have claimed more than 200 lives, footage has emerged showing how one town escaped the worst of the devastation thanks to a 2,000-year-old Roman dam, 134 meters high and 120 meters long. The video shows torrents of water crashing down on a hillside in northeastern Spain. Thanks...
Febal Casa debuts in the U.S.
Febal Casa, among the most important companies in the furniture industry with 217 monobrand stores nationwide and internationally, is excited to announce its first retail openings in the United States. The opening of the Febal Casa Flagship Store in Miami, Florida, scheduled for November 21, 2024, represents an important step in the Colombini Group...
The roots of sustainability in Italian rail transport: A journey from past to present
Before sustainability was even a focal issue, rail transport already embodied this mission. Throughout its technological evolution, in fact, it has anticipated future challenges, investing in innovations that today seem essential for an eco-friendlier world. A historic example of this forward-looking vision was construction of the Frejus alpine rai...
Joseph P. Campanelli to be honored with 'Creativity Award' by Consulate General of Italy as part of a week-long series of cultural events in November
Needham (MA) Bank Chairman, President and CEO Joseph P. Campanelli will be honored next month by the Consulate General of Italy in Boston as part of the Consulate's week-long 'Festival of Italian Creativity.' The series of events November 14-22 are being hosted by the Italian Consulate in cooperation with the October Italian Heritage Month Committe...
Why global giants are betting on Italy for data centres
Italy is becoming a key data centre hub, with €30 billion in investments and government plans to tackle energy costs and skill shortages. Milan is at the heart of this growth, attracting global tech giants. A strategic position. Italy is being recognised as an ideal location for data centres, said Adolfo Urso, the Minister of Enterprises. During hi...
Ranking of the world's best eating cities: Naples ranks first
How many people choose a tourist destination based on its culinary offerings? There are many who, in addition to visiting museums and iconic destinations, want to try typical dishes when they are traveling, so they can taste new and unique ethnic flavors. Dedicated food markets, tastings, gourmet restaurants-all such lovers will be pleased to know...
“Ingredients/Ingredienti series. Preserving traditions: How Italian Immigrants in the USA maintain the Mediterranean diet
Wednesday November 13 2024, 6 PM to 8 PM (Local time). IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. The aim of the event is to explore the adaptation of the Mediterranean diet outside Italy and how it changes when it comes into contact with other cultures. Professor Annamaria Colao, UNESCO Chair and professor at the Federico II University of Naples, defines this ph...