Italy for History Buffs: Must-See Ancient Ruins and Historical Sites
Italy isn’t just a destination: it's a living museum. With every step you take, you're walking through thousands of years of history from Roman emperors to Etruscan kings, from medieval knights to Renaissance thinkers. This is a country where ruins aren't hidden behind glass but integrated into daily life. For history buffs, it’s paradise. The Ita...
Connie Francis, 'Who's Sorry Now?' and 'Pretty Little Baby' Singer, Dies at 87
Connie Francis has died at the age of 87, two weeks after it was revealed that she'd been hospitalized due to "extreme pain." Francis' close friend, Ron Roberts, who is the president of the musician's label Concetta Records, confirmed the news on Facebook early on Thursday, July 17. Roberts wrote, "It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that...
Modena in Emilia Romagna named Italy’s Capital of volunteering for 2026
In 2026, the United Nations will celebrate the “International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development,” recognizing the crucial role volunteer efforts play in building a more just, inclusive, and environmentally responsible world. That same year, Modena will take the spotlight as Italy’s Capital of Volunteering, succeeding Palermo. This hono...
Italians are consuming less electricity: demand drops by 1% compared with 2024
Italy’s demand for electricity in the first five months of 2025 reached 125 billion kWh, representing a decline of 1.1% compared with the same period last year. May in particular confirmed the trend, with electricity demand amounting to 24.2 billion kWh—a 2.7% decrease year‑on‑year. However, once adjusted for working days and average temperature, t...
Raphael’s restored banner will make its U.S. debut in New York
Raphael’s Banner of the Holy Trinity, normally housed at the Municipal Art Gallery in Città di Castello, will be on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York as part of the exhibition Raphael: Sublime Poetry, curated by Carmen Bambach. The show, scheduled to run from March 23 to June 28, 2026, will offer a comprehensive look at Raphael’...
Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival kicks returns July 25-27 in Wheeling (WV)
The 42nd annual Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival is set to bring a taste of Italy to Wheeling's Heritage Port from July 26-28. The festival promises traditional food, music, and vendors, offering something for everyone. "Food, fun, and family. That's what we're going for, so most of our events revolve around food," said Michelle F...
Silicon Valley Italian Museum and Trade Hub is launched
We The Italians Ambassador, Charles Marsala, has launched a 4,950 square foot office dedicated to Italian Innovation and fostering Italian Trade. Marsala has been President of the American-Italian Federation of the Southeast since 2019 and is a former Mayor of Atherton CA. He holds regional positions in NIAF, the Italian Sons and Daughters of Ame...
‘A rebellion has begun’: Newton residents repaint Italian flag traffic stripes
When Jordan Lee Wagner thinks about Nonantum, he doesn’t just picture a neighborhood in Newton. He sees a tight-knit place where immigrants are welcomed with open arms and where generations of stories and memories have been fostered. “You don’t see that much anymore, and certainly not 15 minute commute down to a major American city,” Wagner said. “...
How did Federal Hill become Providence's dining destination? A rich history helped
How did Federal Hill gain its reputation for Italian food? Start with a look at a timeline of restaurants and markets in Providence and you'll get it. 1914: Camille’s is opened at 174 Atwells Ave. by Pasquale Parolisi as Marconi’s Restaurant. It moves to its current space in a small part of a mansion on Bradford Street in 1919. In 1952, it is renam...
I'm from Italy and love visiting this small, breathtaking village that's less than 2 hours from Rome
As someone who was born and raised in Rome, I know firsthand that there's nothing more enjoyable than the city's vibrant atmosphere and friendly community. But if you're looking for a lesser-known place where you can reconnect with nature and enjoy a more peaceful environment, you'll need to look beyond the typical tourist areas. That's why I love...
Love charms, frog bread, letters and wakes: How the Irish and Italians handled emigration to the US
The idea for Rituals of Migration emerged when we began to compare the customs surrounding emigration from Ireland and Italy. In Ireland, local communities bade farewell to emigrants they would never see again by holding an “American wake,” an all-night ceremony with drinking, music, and keening. In Italy, although the chances of returning were muc...
The Italian Silicon Valley is in Naples
Naples is known worldwide for a myriad of reasons: its cuisine, its music, the sea, its folklore. In short, when thinking of the Neapolitan city, a long list of cultural elements immediately comes to mind, elements we now define with the expression “soft power”. Among these, however, it’s rare to imagine the tech industry. Yet, over the past ten ye...