In ‘My Italian Secret,’ a Champion Cyclist Saves Jews From Nazis
"My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes" compiles the stories of Jews who lived or sought refuge in Italy during World War II and the gentiles who helped them, particularly after German troops occupied the northern half of the country in 1943. The movie periodically returns to the deeds of Gino Bartali (given a voice-over by the actor Rob...
Hollywood Takes a Roman Holiday ... Again
by Jim Yardley Inside the Cinecittà film studios, originally built by Mussolini in part to produce fascist propaganda, a catapult is parked beside Soundstage 13. Not far away, craftsmen touch up chariots. The props are for the remake of the 1959 swords-and-sandals epic, "Ben-Hur," which is consuming much of the vast studio lot, if not all...
Gigi Datome Opens Up About His Success With Celtics
There have been a lot of role players on the Celtics over the years that have developed a loyal following at the TD Garden. However, few have received the admiration of Celtics fans as quickly as Italian forward Gigi Datome. After being glued to the bench in Detroit, Brad Stevens has given the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter a chance to make an impact upon...
Frank Maselli named new honorary consul of Italy in New Orleans
Businessman Frank Maselli was named Honorary Consul of Italy in New Orleans April 22 by decree of the Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. Maselli assumes the position from Arnaldo Partesotti, who served as Honorary Consul of Italy in New Orleans since 1997. As Honorary Consul, Maselli will represent Italy at official international function...
The best way to tour Emilia Romagna region in Italy is at wheel of vintage muscle car like an Alfa Romeo
"Ciao, bello," yells a young, Italian man in my direction. "Hello, beautiful," he's saying, as his friends crane their necks and loosen their jaws in awe. They're not aiming their ardor at me but at the car I'm riding in — a vintage 1962 Alfa Romeo. In gleaming, tomato red, it's a finely-curved marvel of style, history, technolog...
Andrea Vaccari, the Italian man behind Facebook new App Hello
by Claudia Astarita Andrea Vaccari is 30 years old, comes from Verona and he has been chosen by Mark Zukerberg to launch Facebook new App: Hello. The new system provides details on received calls even if the number it is not saved as a contact, allowing its users to recognize who is calling in advance. So far, the App is available...
Italian traditions: The Legnano contest
WTI Magazine #61 2015 May, 29Author : folclore.it Translation by: The Feast of the "carroccio" (a four-wheeled war alta) is the set of commemorative events of the Battle of Legnano, which on May 29, 1176 saw the victory of the allies in the Lombard League over Prince Frederick I Barbarossa. The victory is attributed by tradition to A...
Festa Al Fresco at Greenwich Historical Society: Just Like Nonna Used to Make
The Greenwich Historical Society will host its third annual Festa Al Fresco, a community potluck supper that celebrates Greenwich's Italian-American community and the Italian immigrants who first settled here in the early 20th century Sunday, July 12, from 4-7 p.m., at the Bush-Holley Historic Site, 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob. To continue...
The History of Pepperoni--Riazzi's Italian Garden
Most people, and rightly so, would have thought pepperoni was born in Italy. Although it is hard to say exactly when it was created, it probably popped up in the early 1900s when Italian butcher shops and pizzerias began to flourish on the streets of a burgeoning Italian-American society. Notes food writer and historian John Mariani, who wrote a b...
Next Stop: Italy
July 11 - November 2015. Western Reserve Historical Society - 10825 East Blvd. - Cleveland. Presented by the Consulate of Italy in Detroit & Hon. Consulate of Italy in Cleveland, WRHS and NOIA Foundation A journey to discover Italy, its brilliance, innovation, and excellence anchored in the present and driven by an unpar...
15 most incredible beaches in Central Italy
Looking for some beautiful beaches to sunbathe and relax during your Central Italian stay? From Tuscany to Marche passing by Lazio and Abruzzo, Swide has rounded up some of the most pristine beaches in Central Italy. If you are traveling to Central Italy this summer, you'll be surprised in discovering how many wonderful and peaceful beache...
Italian-American Heritage Festival Starts Friday
by Josh Nguyen Italian-American Heritage will celebrate its sixth annual festival even bigger this year. "Come on down, everyone is Italian this weekend," said Darren Marasco, chairman of the Italian -American Heritage Festival. The festival will once again will be held at Western Gateway park this year and they have expanded. &...