One of the best Sicilian white wines is produced by a cooperative on land confiscated from the Mafia
Centopassi, the winery whose name honours the heroic legacy of Peppino Impastato, is part of Libera Terra, a cooperative that cultivates land confiscated from the Mafia in the Alto Belice Corleonese. These fields, once abandoned, have been reclaimed for agriculture, creating a powerful opportunity for social redemption and the promotion of the land...
Prosecco pilgrimage offers sublime scenery and sipping minus Italy tourist hordes
Americans have quite a fondness for prosecco, with statistics from a leading beverage industry data firm showing that 42% of U.S. consumers had drunk the sparkling wine in 2023. But American tourists by and large aren’t heading to Conegliano or Valdobbiadene, where prosecco comes from. So of course those towns were on the itinerary a few months ago...
The beautiful Italian island with barely any tourists - but not for long
A beautiful Italian island could soon become a top tourism hotspot after featuring in a film Hollywood set with an all-star cast. Christopher Nolan has announced that he will film much of his new film The Odyssey on the island of Favignana, off the northwest tip of Sicily in the Egadi archipelago. The film, set to come out next year, is based on th...
Top-rated diet lowers cancer risk in a surprising way, new study finds
Meals from the sunny Mediterranean have been shown to reduce the risk of developing prostate, cervical and colorectal cancer, while also decreasing the risk of women dying from any cancer by 17%. The Mediterranean diet also wins gold medals for healthy weight loss and lowering obesity. Obesity is a leading risk factor for cancer and many other chro...
Ecoprogetti supplies US solar panel maker with 800 MW production line
Italian PV manufacturing equipment provider Ecoprogetti said it has supplied US solar manufacturer CS Solar MFG LLC with an 800 MW module production line. CS Solar MFG LLC plans to use the equipment at its facility in an unspecified location in Texas. The line was conceived for the production half-cut bifacial glass-glass PERC panels with an effici...
Cincinnatus, the Dictator Who Voluntarily Renounced His Power Twice After Saving Rome
In Italy, it is not uncommon to find streets and neighborhoods named Cincinnatus, but even more familiar is the name of a city in the American state of Ohio. Although similar, these names have different origins: the U.S. city is named after The Society of Cincinnati (a society of veterans of the Revolution), while the Italian references honor the m...
This Is Your Sign To Explore Umbria Italy
Umbria, Italy, is often overlooked. The better-known neighboring regions of Tuscany and Lazio usually steal the spotlight, but Umbria (pronounced “ooohm-bree-ah”) is a lesser-known gem worth exploring. While it doesn’t have a sprawling metropolis or primary industry to hang its hat on, it checks the boxes on all things classic Italian. We’re talk...
Dante’s divine autofiction
tudies of the reception and “afterlife” of classic works are becoming something of a trend. Last year, Orlando Reade’s What in Me Is Dark received well-earned praise for its tracking of the surprising career of Milton’s Paradise Lost in the centuries following its composition – not least its role in shaping a revolutionary political imagination. Da...
Spiritual retreat in North Sardinia: an itinerary through prayer and meditation
Sardinia, a land with an ancient history made of ancestral cults, such as those that today still revive in the folk magic of Carnival or in the lighting of the bonfires of St. Anthony Abbot, courageous acts of faith and devotion such as those of St. Efisio, martyr of the Church with a strong cult in the island, and idyllic places immersed in the pu...
Lucio Corsi: 10 Facts about Italy’s Eurovision 2025 singer
Italy made us wait for its decision this year, but finally, we know that the one who will fly to Eurovision 2025 in Basel this spring is Lucio Corsi, with his rock ballad “Volevo Essere Un Duro.” Is Lucio Corsi a tough guy? We will find out with the next 10 facts. Festival di Sanremo, the iconic Italian festival through which Italy also decides its...
Preserving Italy's underwater treasures: a groundbreaking effort for biodiversity
Italy is known for its many stunning landscapes, making it one of the most beautiful countries in the world. From seas and hills to lakes, rivers, and mountains, each Italian region has extraordinary places to visit. But some of these hidden gems are off the beaten path and don't attract tourists. Did you know, for example, that Italy is home to m...
Special Olympics world Winter Games 2025 in Italy: a celebration of inclusion, courage, and unity
The 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games are about to begin in Italy, in the stunning region of Piedmont. The slogan "The Future is Here" is fitting for an event that, from March 8 to 15, will involve over 1,500 athletes from 102 countries, competing in Torino, Sestriere, Bardonecchia, and Pragelato. This event is not only about sports, but al...