They Won’t Let Sacco and Vanzetti Die
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti have been arrested in time on the third floor of the Community Church of Boston. They are interred, not in a tomb — their bodies were cremated shortly after their executions — but in an archive, a testament to a radical tradition and the first Red Scare which sought to disrupt it. In the Church, their memory has...
An honest review of every (major) Italian lake
First things first: the Italian Lakes are beautiful. Balmy weather in what should be a region of Alpine chill nurtures palms, olives, lemons and a profusion of sublime villa gardens. Old fishing villages cling to the shores, the views are some of Italy’s loveliest, and gentle hills and rugged mountains tumble to the water to provide the most perfec...
Song'E Napule
For a sit-down Neapolitan pizza, Song’E Napule in Greenwich Village always delivers. The pizza comes out of the oven consistently chewy and light, with nicely charred edges, and you can pretty much always get a table—even at peak downtown bar-and-restaurant hopping hours. The restaurant is bigger than it looks from the street, and colored in the s...
Samnites: The Italian Enemies of Rome
The Samnites were Italic tribes that migrated from Central Europe to the mountainous area of south-central Italy in the 9th century BC. They later became an enemy of Rome. Even though these tribes shared language and cultural ties, each maintained a level of autonomy in governance and societal organization. They were native to a region known as Sam...
IACC celebrates 100 years
It began several decades ago. A group of Italian immigrants came to the city of Steubenville, making it their home away from home. These particular individuals were filled with passion …. passion for preserving their cultural identity within America, within Ohio, within Steubenville. And they chose to do so through the theater. A group of these men...
No sandcastles and no clogs! Italy's most bizarre laws
Italy is known for many wonderful things: art, architecture, opera, hand gestures, and an enviable approach to coffee. But tucked among these cultural icons, there is something just as incredible: its delightfully peculiar laws. Some are old, some still enforced, and some are just baffling enough to raise an eyebrow and bring a smile. Whether aime...
Coratti’s Pizzeria opening in Ann Arbor at former Cottage Inn site
The 75-year-old Cottage Inn on East William Street closed its doors last spring, and now Coratti’s is ready to open theirs. The old building has been transformed into a fun, colorful, open-concept restaurant, with two bocce ball courts, about 220 seats for guests, and a market next door. Vintage bikes hang from the ceiling and metal garage doors op...
Schiacciata Vs Focaccia: What's The Difference?
When most of us think of Italian bread, the first thing that comes to mind is focaccia. This thick, springy bread often topped with rosemary and sea salt is a treat to eat fresh out of the oven, all on its own, to let the depth of flavors shine. It's also the bread many American Italian restaurants start off meals with, accompanied with olive oil a...
Italian street festival brings authentic Italian culture to Indianapolis
Holy Rosary Catholic Church is hosting its annual Italian Street Festival on June 13 and 14 in Indianapolis. The free, family-friendly event will take place at Holy Rosary Church and Lacy Park, offering a taste of authentic Italian culture. The Italian Street Festival will feature over 25 food booths serving Italian meats, pastas, salads, and desse...
Gia Coppola to Be Celebrated by Filming Italy Sardegna Festival Held on Mediterranean Island (EXCLUSIVE)
Gia Coppola will be honored by Italy’s Filming Italy Sardegna festival where “The Last Showgirl” director will receive the event’s Women Power Excellence Award. In a statement Tiziana Rocca – the marketing guru and current Taormina Film Festival chief who also heads the event in the Italian island of Sardinia – praised Coppola as a fresh voice in...
Postino’s Battle of The Bruschetta is Back for Year Three!
Postino WineCafé is turning up the summer heat with the return of its culinary competition, the Battle of the Bruschetta. Now in its third year, the summer-long event invites guests to vote for their favorite among six limited-edition bruschetta creations. Running from June 15 through August 15, 2025, the competition will feature three rounds, each...
Clean energy in the Rome Airport Leonardo Da Vinci, even when the sun isn't shining
The largest energy storage system in Italy using hybrid “second-life” batteries was unveiled at Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino. Developed by Enel and Aeroporti di Roma, the project not only contributes to decarbonizing the airport, but also gives a second life to used electric vehicle batteries. It is the only system of its kind that integr...