here is an almost electric energy in how Oriana Fallaci is portrayed in the new Rai television series. Her writing, her sharp gaze, her relentless dismantling of the powerful with surgical precision – everything about her embodies conflict, passion, and ruthless intelligence. Miss Fallaci doesn’t merely recount her biography; it seeks to step ins...
The Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy is a perennial favorite of travelers interested in history, art, and architecture. This year marks the 80th anniversary of UNESCO, a United Nations agency dedicated to preserving the world’s cultural and natural heritage. An essential part of the agency’s mission is to promote sustainable tourism. The Emi...
A tech tycoon said she's leaving what was once her 'dream home' in Malibu for a new life in Italy as the Golden State continues to drive out its prized millionaires. Linda Bernardi, a Los Angeles-based tech executive, is just one of many wealthy Californians fleeing the state amid soaring living costs, unrelenting wildfires and a bitter political...
Gardens have always played a fundamental role in Italian culture and landscape, representing the harmonious interaction between man and nature. Italy has been called the “Garden of Europe” thanks to the beauty of its landscapes, the result of a skillful combination of natural elements and human intervention, including some of the most beautiful gar...
Puglia, Sicily and Tuscany share the prize money for the best extra virgin olive oils in Italy. During Veronafiere, an event dedicated to the world of olive oil, the prize was presented the 15th edition of the Gambero Rosso Italian Oils Guide which reviewed 828 oils from 437 companies, awarding recognition of excellence to 183 labels awarded with t...
In Genoese dialect they’re called crêuze—narrow cobblestoned paths that cross the hillsides along Italy’s dazzling Ligurian coast. These centuries-old mule tracks were originally used by farmers to transport grapes, olives, and lemons grown on terraces cut into the steep, mountainous landscape. Today locals use the trails to walk into town from the...
The boys and girls of the Marco Polo Institute in Palermo have started a volunteer project to assist individuals serving sentences in social housing facilities in their city. This project was created to promote social integration and mutual support between young people and those who are deprived of their freedom. The students, guided by their teach...
The upside-down forest: why is Venice called this? The nickname "upside-down forest" is related to the engineering technique used to build the city. Venice was constructed on a vast system of wooden piles that rise from the bottom of the lagoon to support the buildings. This process transformed the city into a kind of submerged forest: thousands of...
In the heart of Florence, a city that symbolizes the Renaissance, there is a tradition that blends spectacle, art, and history: flag-throwing. The Bandierai degli Uffizi, founded in 1973, are Florence's official flag bearers and represent one of the most authentic expressions of Italy's historical culture. With their choreographed movements, accomp...
According to a recent study, breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in Europe and Italy, with over 55,000 new diagnoses every year in our country alone. Thanks to advancements in diagnosis and therapies, the five-year survival rate has reached 88%, exceeding 90% in cases detected early. However, there are still numerous ch...
Superyachts are driving the Italian nautical industry, which maintains its global leadership in the segment of units over 24 meters, with 572 yachts under construction out of a total of 1,138. Italy represents more than half of the global orders, with a share of 50.3%. At the top of the world are the four champions of Made in Italy: Azimut-B...
Well, if you ever thought wine was a rich person's hobby, a 200 percent tariff on EU wines in the US might help your argument. Should – should – the threat of the tariffs go though, however, are we likely to see a drop in the number of Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine in the US over the next few years? And would it ultimately harm the US consu...