In today’s world, people can make purchases with a simple swipe of a credit card or the click of a mouse button. But for the vast majority of human history, people had to carry around coins, or other material goods to trade in barter. Not only are coins rather cumbersome, but they also do not include the travel perks that many modern credit cards o...
The one-ring Zoppé Family Italian Circus has captivated audiences for generations, with acrobatics, equestrian stunts, clowns, and heartfelt storytelling. Inviting guests into an intimate, 500 seat tent, the circus is steeped in old-world charm and a family-friendly atmosphere, with performances inspiring laughter and awe. Starring Nino the clown,...
Those ads nudging people to leave everything behind and go to Italy have never been more alluring in these curious times. And with the pricetag for a villa sitting at just $1, why not? That’s the hook in the charming Netflix romantic comedy, La Dolce Villa, which finds a single dad dashing off to Europe to stop his daughter from forking over a buck...
Today is World Radio Day, because it was February 13, 1946, 79 years ago, when the first UN radio broadcast went on the air. An international holiday but with Italian rootsfor what UNESCO says is an irreplaceable channel of information, support for the spread of culture and freedom of speech. In 1895 Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi was already a...
In the age of artificial intelligence, infrastructure is no longer just networks, but also computers. Both traditional computing centers and supercomputers. Starting with the former, Italy is carving out a leading role for itself in Europe. The datacenter market is booming, with Italy accounting for 13% of the continent's infrastructure, with an a...
There are two new figures that confirm our importance in the world of tourism. Italy is becoming increasingly popular is wedding tourism. With its history, breathtaking landscapes and unique culture, Italy continues to be a favorite destination for couples from all over the world who want to celebrate the most important day of their lives with us....
The next Solidarity Session - “Bridging Cultures Against Cancel Culture” will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8 PM EST to bring communities together in unity. Starting last March, the monthly Sessions have been hosted by The Italian American One Voice Coalition (“IAOVC”) and the Native American Guardians Association (“NAGA”), to b...
Congressman Tom Suozzi wants to give back to his heritage. The first-generation Italian-American has introduced the bipartisan National Museum of Italian American History Commission Act. The legislation would start a planning commission to examine the possibility of creating a Smithsonian Museum of Italian American History on the Washington Mall....
For the fishes swimming deep in a particular patch of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Sicily in the wee hours of February 13, 2023, it was a night like any other—at least until a sudden azure shimmer, invisible to human eyes, shot through the dark water. The event signaled something extraordinary: the detection of the most energetic particle...
If you know only one thing about Italian culture, it’s probably that food is woven into every aspect of daily life. If you know two things, it might be the fact that food and wine go hand-in-hand. An Italian meal isn’t complete without wine, whether it’s a simple table wine or a nuanced Barolo. In my family, even young children enjoy a taste with t...
The Italian Consulate in Detroit is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher M. Caputo as the Honorary Consul of Italy to the State of Tennessee. In this esteemed role, Mr. Caputo will work closely with the Italian government to strengthen and expand Italy's economic, cultural, and diplomatic footprint in Tennessee. "The appointment of Ch...
When: Thursday, March 6, 6 – 8:30 p.m - Where: Keating First Auditorium, 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 Join Campus Ministry, the Center for Religion and Culture, the Curran Center for American Catholic Studies, and the Jesuit community at Fordham Rose Hill for a film screening of the movie Cabrini. The film depicts the life of a Catholic m...