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The editorial staff of We the Italians magazine is composed of young students and professionals who share Italian citizenship, of which they are proud, and a passion for the United States. Two Flags, Many Hearts.

Varesino DOP Acacia Honey is among the most refined and prized designations found in Lombardy. Honey has gently accompanied humankind throughout history — the earliest beehives, man-made shelters where bee colonies live, date back to the 6th millennium BC. For centuries, honey was the only sweetening food available. Called the “food of the gods” by...

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Neapolitan music has an extraordinary history, filled with melodies, lyrics, and masterpieces of the musical world. Naples is a city where emotions play a central role, and they have often been expressed through popular songs that are part of its history and are still sung and played today by both the young and the old. But this music dates back ma...

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I’m not sure if street food was invented in Naples, but sometimes I feel like everything was invented in this extraordinary city. One thing is certain: it’s here where some incredible flavors have always been enjoyed in the streets of the Neapolitan neighborhoods, where life is still vibrant, wonderful, and delicious. Exploring Campania means divin...

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Worldwide, the total production of glasses and lenses is valued at about 10 billion euros. Among all countries, Italy is the largest producer in Europe and the second-largest in the world, but we are number one everywhere if we consider just the luxury segment. The heart of all this is the Belluno region in Veneto. When you ask where high-quality e...

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The total vineyard area in Abruzzo exceeds 32,000 hectares, with nearly 96% of it located on hills and 4% dedicated to mountain viticulture. The total wine production exceeds 2.6 million hectoliters, of which 38% are DOP wines, 15% IGP wines, 30% red and rosé wines, and 70% white wines. The vineyard area of Abruzzo is made up of 32,000 hectares, wi...

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The Valtellina is an alpine area in Lombardy that stretches from the Swiss canton of Grisons to Lake Como, nestled between the Western Rhaetian Alps and the Bergamasque Alps. A welcoming land rich in ancient traditions, the Valtellina is the ideal destination for those who love experiencing the mountains in every season. However, this territory als...

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The Scamiciata is a historical reenactment held in Fasano (Brindisi, Apulia) in memory of the victory over the Turks on June 2, 1678. On this day, after years or even centuries of enduring Turkish raids in patient resignation, the people of Fasano finally defeated the Turks in a major battle outside the city walls. In remembrance and celebration of...

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In Italy, food is a reflection of our memories, traditions, and language. It is how we express who we are, and often, we do this through a simple drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. In our cuisine—the one we seek to preserve and pass on—olive oil is the first, yet most essential, ingredient. Though rarely mentioned, it is what makes the difference b...

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Italy is an open-air museum, where art is everywhere, in many different forms. Some of the places where this art is found are not accessible, and that’s a shame. Today, after a long and painful period of closure marked by bureaucracy and mismanagement, there is a wonderful news about the path leading to the reopening of an extraordinary, unique, an...

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Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, and its traditional craftsmanship is a testament to this. The island’s history, shaped by centuries of diverse influences, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the Arabs, Normans, and Spanish, has resulted in a vibrant tapestry of crafts that continue to thr...

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Chickpea farinata is a savory cake made with chickpea flour, water, salt, and extra virgin olive oil. It is a typical dish from Ligurian tradition, introduced in the Middle Ages by the Maritime Republic of Genoa through trade contacts with the Arab world. Over time, it spread to other parts of Italy and the world, including Argentina and Uruguay. I...

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The landscape of the Marche region, located between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea, is particularly striking. The mountain range slopes toward the coast, offering spectacular panoramic views of hills and lush valleys. This area, ideal for viticulture, has optimal conditions for growing grapes. The combination of favorable climate and modern win...

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