Erika Tessarolo, the Italian Queen of Mechanical Bulls
Erika Tessarolo is the young Italian entrepreneur who has conquered the world with her innovative production of mechanical bulls, exported globally, particularly to the United States. Her company, M.Art Technology, is based in Manerba del Garda, in the province of Brescia, and her brand ShowGames.com is a symbol of “Made in Italy” excellence. Erika...
Beneath the Sardinian Sun: A Life Shaped by Community, Tradition & Taste
Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, boasts a distinct culture that has evolved over millennia. Northern Sardinia, in particular, offers a glimpse into traditions that have withstood the test of time. The region is dotted with ancient Nuraghi — mysterious stone structures dating back to the Bronze Age — that stand as silent sen...
Italian scientists turn light into a solid. It’s Incredible!
These are the words of researchers from the CNR, Italy’s National Research Council, summing up an extraordinary experiment recently published in Nature: a supersolid made of light. A quantum material that defies all known categories, behaving simultaneously like a solid crystal and a frictionless fluid. Until yesterday, we could only imagine such e...
Happy National Meatballs Day from the birthplace of meatballs!
As every March 9th, today in the United States is National Meatball Day: in Italy, we don’t have this holiday, perhaps because here every day could be National Meatball Day! There’s no perfect recipe for meatballs: the most common ingredients include ground meat, egg, parmigiano reggiano cheese, milk, parsley, bread, and salt, but in the countless...
U.S. Consulate in Florence at Risk of Closure Amid State Department Cuts
The U.S. Consulate in Florence could be among the diplomatic offices targeted for closure as part of the Trump administration’s effort to downsize the State Department. According to Politico, the administration is planning significant reductions in diplomatic missions worldwide, which may include the closure of consulates in Florence. The initiativ...
The transformation of Sicily into Europe's tropical garden
Balestrate, a small town in Sicily, has become the Italian capital for mango production, and the island itself has turned into Europe’s primary garden for tropical fruits. This shift can be seen as a response to climate change, which, while challenging, has also created new opportunities. Sicily’s warm temperatures, once seen as a problem, have now...
Rosa Genoni, the godmother of Made in Italy
On the occasion of March 8th, International Women's Day, we are pleased to celebrate and remember Rosa Genoni, the godmother of Made in Italy. With talent and visionary genius, Rosa Genoni was an authentic and extraordinary architect of Made in Italy and contributed to the emancipation of women. We must rewrite the history of Fashion and Co...
Elon Musk’s DOGE department freezes NATO base payments in Italy
The United States Government Efficiency Department (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has blocked the business payment cards of employees at the NATO base in Aviano, northern Italy, which is managed by American forces. According to the newspaper Il Messaggero, only one dollar was left on the cards. The Italian newspaper reported that 60 civilian employees'...
The reform of Italian artistic, musical, and dance education: honoring a marvelous past and looking toward a promising future
The Italian Government has established new rules for the rationalization and updating of the artistic and disciplinary sectors of Higher Artistic, Musical, and Dance Education in Italy. The revision and reorganization of these sectors have allowed for the optimization of their structure and the updating of content and profiles in light of new needs...
50 years of Profondo Rosso: Dario Argento’s masterpiece that redefined horror
Today, March 7th, Dario Argento’s iconic Profondo Rosso celebrates its 50th anniversary. Released on March 7th 1975, the film is widely considered a milestone in the world horror genre, setting new standards for style, technique, and storytelling. Often hailed as a masterpiece, Profondo Rosso is renowned for its fusion of giallo and supernatura...
Another discovery from the collaboration between Italy and the US, this time about pancreatic cancer
At the root of pancreatic cancer’s aggressiveness is a particular transformation that pancreatic cells undergo, making them capable, even in the early stages of the disease, of forming metastases and resisting therapy. This is what researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, led by Giannicola Genovese, discovered in a study published...
14 Italian Beers To Know And Try
When you think of Italian drinks, your mind may instantly go to wine or coffee. However, for enthusiasts like myself, it's also the home of some fantastic beers. As someone who has spent many years drinking beer from countries all over the globe, Italian beers are ones I always go back to. While they produce other types of beer, Italy's lagers comm...