Sperlinga: a Medieval stronghold frozen in time
Tucked away in the province of Enna, between the Nebrodi and Madonie mountains in the heart of inland Sicily, lies a village that borders Gangi (in the province of Palermo) and Nicosia (in the province of Enna). Its name is Sperlinga, home to fewer than 700 residents. The name – Sperrënga in Gallo-Sicilian and Spilliňga in Sicilian – derives from t...
UNICO Waterbury Pledges $500 to Rochambeau Memorial Project
Dr. Joanne D’Angelo and Marie A. Vitarelli of UNICO Waterbury presented a $500 check to the Middlebury Historical Society in support of the Rochambeau Monument Project last week. Dr. D’Angelo serves as Local Charity Chair, and Ms. Vitarelli is a member of UNICO’s Board of Directors. Dr. Robert L. Rafford, president of the Middlebury Historical Soci...
Is Sicily the New Frontier for Mango Exportation?
Agriculture in Sicily is changing its face: mango and avocado are the new fruits of Southern Italy. Traditional crops such as citrus fruits, prickly pears, vineyards, olive trees, cereals, and ancient grains must contend with global warming and the extreme events it brings, drought and water scarcity, even the emergence of pests unknown until a few...
Italian wine consumption in the US fell in May 2025: -10.6% compared to a year ago
Until recently, reading data on Italian wine exports to the United States was synonymous with “record” or, at least, provided an immediate response of growth, stability, and bright prospects for the future. Now, however, the tide seems to have turned.With the rush to stock up on wine due to fears of tariffs now over, and with those tariffs having a...
Study in Rome: a down-to-earth guide to unis, costs & life
There’s nowhere quite like Rome for a student adventure, where ancient ruins and buzzing piazzas set the scene for daily life. From soaking up lectures at the legendary Sapienza University of Rome to joining a lively crowd of international students, you’ll soon notice how the city has a knack for combining old-school charm with modern energy. Stud...
Italiana: Italian Women Who Changed the World – Exhibition
The exhibition Italiana: Italian Women Who Changed the World highlights the many impressive achievements by Italian women over the course of the last few centuries, until today. These formidable women all greatly impacted the world in one way or another, often also against the odds imposed by a “male-ruled” society. The selection of 22 portraits in...
The underrated Italian seaside town that's as pretty as Venice or Lake Como
With its deep blue sea, green mountain backdrop and elegant hotels and villas, this forgotten little seaside town on the Italian Riviera can certainly give big tourist hitters like Venice and Lake Como a run for their money. But instead of being flooded with foreign tourists in the summer, the small historic town of Rapello is more popular with It...
Delta opens Rome-Seattle route: from next summer challenge between giants in the skies
Delta Air Lines has announced the opening of a new direct flight from Rome Fiumicino to Seattle, which will kick off on May 7, 2026 with four weekly frequencies. And this is just the beginning: On the same route also announced its European debut. Alaska Airlines, which will make Rome its first destination in the Old Continent.. Thus, a real challen...
This Protected Italian Bread Can Only Be Made With Ingredients From Puglia
Italy is known for its fantastic food, from pastas to pizzas and everything in between. Some food items are so revered that they are actually protected products. These products are designated DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protteta) or PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), and can include Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (along with more than 30 other ty...
Announcing: AP Italian Mentorship Program
Dear Colleagues,We are pleased to introduce a new initiative for the upcoming school year—the AP Italian Mentorship Program! This program is designed to foster collaboration, support, and professional growth among educators engaging with the AP Italian Language and Culture course*. Whether you are looking for guidance and resources at the AP Italia...
Ferrari unveils Hypersail project led by Soldini
Ferrari announced its entry into the world of sailing on Wednesday with a Hypersail project led by Italian yachtsman Giovanni Soldini that it said would blend racing tradition with technological innovation. The world's first 100-foot monohull ocean racing yacht with a foil on the keel has been designed by French naval architect Guillaume Verdier an...
Parma – Italy's Little Paris
There’s a different feel in Parma, that town in Emilia-Romagna noted for such culinary masterpieces as Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma. Traveling northern Italy’s 2,000-year-old Via Emilia, Parma sits as a distinguished jewel midway between Milan and Bologna. These days, the Via’s original Roman name has been traded for a more utilitari...