Wickliffe (OH) honors Italian American roots with commemorative tree planting
In a heartfelt ceremony Friday, the city of Wickliffe (OH) celebrated its deep Italian American heritage by planting a tree dedicated to generations of Italian families who shaped the community. The event, held at Coulby Park, brought together civic leaders, descendants of early immigrants, and members of the local Italian-American Club. Mayor Joe...
The new Superman has an Italian look
The new Superman movie is hitting theaters around the world—and hidden behind the superhero’s iconic look is a distinctly Italian signature. The man behind the suit is Christian Cordella, a concept artist from Lecce, in the Salento region of southern Italy. Cordella comes from a long line of tailors—he's the eighth generation of a family that helpe...
U.S. tariff hike sparks alarm among Italian exporters
A letter sent on Saturday, July 12, by former President Donald Trump to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has rattled Italy’s business world. In it, Trump announced a steep 30% tariff on all European imports starting August 1, sending shockwaves through Italy’s export-driven economy. The response from Italian manufacturers was swif...
We the ItaliaNews: Italy in english. Episode 23/2025
Social egg freezing in Puglia: a new path to reproductive freedom Cutting through the red tape: Italy’s push to simplify bureaucracy The summer lotus bloom of Mantua in Lombardy Digital habits and media literacy in Italy Italy relaunches mining with new national exploration program Turin named European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025 Made in Carcer...
What's up with WTI: Editorial # 189
Dear friends, Even in this July 2025 editorial, I’m thrilled to share lots of exciting news with you. First up, our cover story, something big is coming to Atlanta, Georgia, this September. We the Italians, through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Italia America Reputation Lab (IARL), is proud to partner in the first-ever Made in Italy Expo in the “Big...
Italian flavors: Taranto and its black gold. The story of the cozza tarantina
Taranto, often called the queen of Magna Graecia, is a city rich in history and art. Founded by the Spartans in the 8th century BCE, it was one of the most important city-states of the ancient world. Even today, its geography is unique, as it is surrounded by two bodies of water—the Mar Piccolo (Small Sea) and the Mar Grande (Big Sea)—precious trea...
Italian handcrafts: The hidden legacy in Leonardo’s masterpiece and the story of Perugian tablecloths
How many times have you looked at Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper? It’s one of the most studied and admired works of art in history. But there’s a detail that most people miss. Right at the center of the table, beneath the hands of Christ and his disciples, lies a white tablecloth adorned with delicate geometric patterns. While it might seem like a...
Italian land and nature: The quartz shores of Is Arutas in Sardinia
Is Arutas Beach stretches for several kilometers, featuring crystal-clear waters that range in color from emerald green to deep blue. It’s famously known as the “rice grain beach” because it’s made up of tiny grains of quartz, which shimmer in shades of pink, green, and pure white. Is Arutas - along with nearby beaches like Mari Ermi and Punta Maim...
Italian design: Arnaldo Pomodoro, between art, design, and architecture
On June 22, 2025, on the eve of his 99th birthday, Arnaldo Pomodoro passed away in Milan. The renowned sculptor, originally from Romagna, stood out as a figure of profound depth and distinctive originality in both the Italian and international contemporary cultural scenes. Pomodoro’s work resists easy classification within any specific artistic mov...
Italian territories: Marsica, a land of history, nature, and heritage in the heart of Abruzzo
Nestled in the interior of the Abruzzo region, Marsica is a historically rich area named after the ancient Italic people known as the Marsi, who inhabited the region as far back as the first millennium BCE. This mountainous zone was once centered around Lake Fucino and its surrounding lands. The name "Marsica" comes from the Latin adjective Marsicu...
Italian art: Giacomo Serpotta's baroque
Talking about the Italian Baroque often feels too broad—and sometimes oversimplified. While Baroque architecture can be found in every region of Italy, each area has its own distinct interpretation, with unique details that unmistakably reflect the local identity. Cities like Rome, Lecce, Naples, and Venice are the most iconic examples of this styl...
Made in Italy Expo to spotlight Italian innovation and industry in the Southeast
This September 2025, a piece of Italy is coming to Georgia—and not just the kind you eat, wear, or dream about during your next vacation. The Made in Italy Expo is planting its flag in Atlanta, and with it comes a renewed sense of pride, purpose, and presence for Italian creativity, craftsmanship, and industry in the heart of the Southeastern Unite...