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Dry, dusty fields, rationed water, unforgiving clear skies: Sicily continues to languish, stricken by drought. In the last few hours, however, a report by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology has aired a potential solution: the discovery of a huge underground reservoir, set deep in the heart of the island, between 800 and 2100 meter...

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Local Italian Americans and the community gathered for a day celebrating Italian culture in Biloxi. The Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society held a family game day at Lighthouse Park. Guests enjoyed delicious food, games, music, and a silent auction while learning more about Italian culture in South Mississippi. Here’s what the president an...

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Genoa in Liguria hosted the presentation of the new made in Italy prototype artificial foot called “SoftFoot Pro”. This device, developed by the Soft Robotics for Human Cooperation and Rehabilitation Unit of the Italian Institute of Technology, represents an important innovation in the field of technological prostheses for people with disabilities...

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Festa Italiana is one of the many great traditions here in Rockford and this year they are celebrating 45 years of the festival! Mike and Paul Maffioli are with us tonight to show off some of the food that will be available at Festa Italiana as well as talk about some of the entertainment. Festa Italiana is sponsored by the Greater Rockford Italian...

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Thomas Ceccon said he fulfilled a childhood "dream" by giving Italy their second swimming gold of the Paris Olympics with a thrilling victory in the men's 100m backstroke on Monday. Ceccon won with a time of 52.00 seconds, with China's Xu Jiayu 0.32sec behind for silver and Ryan Murphy of the USA in bronze. The Italian, who was fourth in Tokyo, del...

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I went on TUI’s Lakes and Mountains trip to explore the Swiss-Italian Lake Maggiore, a wonderful alternative to the more famous Italian lakes. The lake is the second largest in Italy, stretching 40 miles in length and spans the Piedmont and Lombardy regions, as well as bordering into Switzerland. It is the largest lake in southern Switzerland. W...

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The hydrofoil is a type of fast watercraft that rises above the water on wing-like foils as it gains speed, reducing drag and allowing for higher speeds. This innovative vessel was invented by Italian engineer Enrico Forlanini, whose work significantly impacted maritime travel. Forlanini (1848-1930) was an Italian engineer, inventor, and aeronautic...

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We discovered we had been living under a rock when our own Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics ordered chef Alban Besiri's scratch-made pasta for their NBA finals pregame meals. His restaurant, Enoteca Italia, is Turtle Creek's favorite eatery for authentic, homemade Italian food.A reservation was made expeditiously. Inside, the restaurant is upsca...

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The iconic Mr. Peanut celebrated his 100th birthday back in 2016, and the sweeping celebration that Planters threw was a testament to his enduring popularity as a mascot. (Daily Meal named him among the most iconic food mascots of all time.) While everyone recognizes the monocle-wearing, anthropomorphized peanut today, the story behind his creation...

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Discovering Tuscany is like visiting an immense open-air museum. Every curve is a new story, every village a page of history, every landscape a painting that leaves you speechless. Away from the places of mass tourism, it becomes easier to connect with the authentic atmosphere of the region. From the green hills to the beaches of the Tyrrhenian coa...

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Have you ever wondered if you could adopt the Italian lifestyle? Three recent books suggest not only that it is possible but also offer practical advice on how to do it. The newest book, Il Dolce Far Niente: The Italian Way Of Summer (Hachette Book Group, 2024), is a photographic celebration of summer in southern Italy. The phrase “dolce far niente...

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The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is proud to announce that they have chosen Stephanie Mongiello Wauters of Toms River to be Grand Marshal for the 33rd Annual Celebration. Each year the selection is difficult because there are several worthy individuals nominated and reviewed by the search committee. After carefully reviewing each of t...

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