Cyriacus of Ancona, the Italian Humanist Considered the Father of Archaeology Who Identified the Pyramids and the Parthenon
Although the German Johann Joachim Winckelmann is generally considered the father of modern archaeology, it’s important to note that this science didn’t suddenly appear in the 18th century but had roots hundreds of years earlier, particularly in the Italian Renaissance, which revived Greco-Roman artistic and cultural classicism. Consequently, one m...
Italian American Recollections in Stamford
When: Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM - Where: Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd, Greenwich, CT, 06807 Come hear Kim Harke talk about her book: Italian American Recollections in Stamford, Connecticut, a rich portrayal of Stamford in the 1930s through the 1960s from the experiences of Italian American descendants. Their memories of war, ro...
Azzurri chosen for Club Italia LA28 Olympic Baseball Camp in Arizona and Florida
The Azzurri roster for the 2024 Olympic Camp has been announced and has been split up in two between an exclusive mini-camp for pitchers and catchers in Surprise, Arizona at the Kansas City Royals Spring Training facility and the University of Tampa, where the position players will join the others for core of the program. Intersquad games as well a...
Springfield (MA) celebrates Italian Heritage Month with flag raising
October is Italian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the rich culture and contributions of Italian-Americans in the US. Earlier Tuesday afternoon, the city of Springfield held a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate this observance and recognize the generations of Italians in their community. Italian-Americans in Springfield came togethe...
Sicily by train, one memory at a time
They’re almost a hundred years old, but still lead an active life. Since 2018—six years now—they’ve been traveling, stopping at small railway stations, accompanied by the nostalgic sound of the bell signaling their arrival and departure. These trains don’t just carry tourists—whether local or from afar—but also their memories, their past, and their...
Parade: Worcester's Italian heritage takes to the street (Shrewsbury) on Sunday
The white sidewalk on Shrewsbury Street has been given a touch of green and red paint, a sign of things to come. The annual Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade will be held Sunday, with the first marchers stepping off at noon. The westbound route covers the length of Shrewsbury Street, starting near the intersection of Belmont Street and endi...
Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Verrazzano’s Discovery of New York Harbor and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 60th Anniversary
Since 1976, the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New York has spearheaded first a week, and now a month-long collaboration with other Italian and Italian American organizations, with the mission of promoting, presenting and preserving Italian and Italian American culture in the Tri-State area. Its annual theme is mirrored by other states...
The real ancient Roman plot that inspired 'Megalopolis'
Francis Ford Coppola has been working on his epic sci-fi fantasy drama Megalopolis since the early 1980s. Fresh off the success of Apocalypse Now, Coppola became fascinated by the story of Lucius Sergius Catiline, who in 63 B.C. sought to forcibly overthrow the consuls of the Roman Republic, co-led by Marcus Tullius Cicero. This attempted coup d’et...
Festa Italiana di Santa Rosa
Benvenuti! Enjoy an afternoon at D'Argenzio Winery filled with the flavors, music and colors of Italy. Savor Italian food, biscotti, gelato, wine and espresso. Cibo Rustico Pizzera will be open with some of its signature dishes and glasses of wine and wine tastings will be poured in the D'Argenzio tasting room. Walk along the path to find some Ital...
Secret Eats: Discovering Hidden Culinary Gems in Italy
Italy, a land renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and its extraordinary culinary heritage, is a gourmand’s delight. A recent poll found that Italian cuisine is the world’s most popular ethnic food and it’s not hard to see why. However, there’s more to explore than pizza and pasta, despite how popular those iconic dishes are, with pl...
Cal-Ital Is Seeing a Renaissance Thanks to the Introduction of Comunità Wines
Today we celebrate a new wine-child, born out of the June 2024 acquisitions of Armida Winery and Idlewild Wines, two storied wineries based in Healdsburg, California in the heart of Sonoma County. Armida rebranded to Overshine Wines and continues their focus on California classic varietal wines from exceptional vineyards. Now help us in welcoming t...
Welcome to Ponza, the surprising island near Rome
The choice of a summer destination is never an easy one, especially when time is at a premium, be it for a weekend or even just for a quick getaway from the heat that is the city. There is, however, a place not far from Rome that has more to offer to those who are looking for a perfect mix between relaxation, vivacity, authenticity and the breathta...