Lazio "Region of Honor 2025" of the National Italian American Foundation, program of initiatives kicks off
The detailed program of initiatives, events, and collaborations planned for 2025 was presented, the year in which Lazio has been chosen as the Region of Honor by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). Hosting the event, the President of the Lazio Region, Francesco Rocca, along with Vice President and Economic Development Minister Roberta...
Italian Food Exports Surge, Led by Olive Oil
Italy’s extra virgin olive oil led the country’s food and beverage export growth in 2024, with sales soaring by 45%—outpacing cured meats (+10%) and dairy products (+9%). Yet wine remained Italy’s most valuable export, generating €8.1 billion. According to Coldiretti, the primary Italian farmers’ association, agri-food exports hit an all-time high...
Donatella Versace out as creative director of the Milan fashion house, in a shakeup by US owner
Donatella Versace has been replaced as creative director of the Italian luxury fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace, assuming the new role of chief brand ambassador, Versace’s U.S. owner Capri Holdings announced on Thursday. Versace will be replaced by Dario Vitale, who most recently was design director at the Miu Miu brand owne...
New Board Elected for the OSDIA's Rome Chapter. Cutuli Appointed President
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America's (OSDIA) “Capitolo di Roma” #3002, the organization's first chapter established outside of the American continent, has elected a new board. OSDIA, founded as the "Ordine dei Figli d’Italia" in 1905 in New York, represents one of the most significant Italian-American organizations in United States hi...
The Doomed Life of Hortense Mancini, Italy’s Most Scandalous Duchess
Hortense Mancini was born in Rome in 1646 to Baron Lorenzo Mancini and Girolama Mazzarini. She was the fourth of five sisters who collectively became known as the Mazarinettes, as well as the niece of the famous Italian Cardinal Mazarin, chief minister to Louis XIV of France. As she herself once said about her life: "If the events that I have to r...
Expressive, animated, unstoppable: the Italian love for talking
We all know that Italians love to talk. It may be friends discussing soccer at a café, an elderly woman sharing stories at the market, or a businessman passionately debating politics over an espresso, it doesn’t really matter: conversation is at the heart of Italian social life. This is also why Italians are known worldwide for their expressiveness...
35 Must-Watch Italian Film Classics
Italy has produced many of the most celebrated films of all time, and the history of Italian cinema has influenced directors and actors worldwide. However, knowing where to start with Italian films can be hard. Many of the greatest Italian movies have long run times and are connected to larger artistic movements, which can make them feel daunting....
Palazzo dei Papi (Palace of the Popes)
Viterbo, Italy, styles itself as the "City of the Popes" and this Gothic-style, palace, known locally as Palazzo dei Papi, is the reason why. Most people think of Rome (or more specifically, Vatican City) as the home of the pope, but this is not written in stone. Many people remember the abandonment of Rome during the Avignon Papacy of the 14th cen...
Italy's 'Hidden Paradise On Lake Garda' Is An Authentic Shoreside Town With Olive Groves And Serenity
Lake Garda has long been legendary as the largest lake in Italy, towered over by picturesque mountains and dotted with charming villages and historic villas. A lush cypress-lined hillside unfurling into the southeastern shores of the lake, the petite yet prestigious peninsula of Punta San Vigilio is one of the most idyllic destinations on Lake Gard...
How Two Ancient Olive Trees in Molise Help Fund Meals in New York
Nestled in the heart of Parco dei Buoi in Larino, in the central-southern Italian region of Molise, the Leoni di Carpineto (Lions of Carpineto) are two olive trees that date back more than 500 years. With their fruit, Francesco Travaglini produces the extra virgin olive oil brand Pressure. The revenues from its sale support Refettorio in Harlem, a ...
La Sapienza University of Rome is the world’s top university in Classical Studies for the fifth consecutive year
La Sapienza University of Rome once again confirms its global excellence in classical studies. For the fifth consecutive year, the Roman university ranks first in the "Classics and Ancient History" category, according to the 2025 edition of the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject, with an outstanding score of 99.1. The report analyz...
Pordenone in Friuli Venezia Giulia is the Italian Capital of Culture 2027
After a thorough evaluation process, the Jury selected the winning project from among the 10 finalist cities. Pordenone, the winner with the project "Pordenone 2027. A City That Surprises," will be awarded a contribution of 1 million euros to implement the cultural program presented in the application dossier. This is the motivation: The dossier pr...