10 Fairytale Villages in Lombardy: discover the region of hidden treasures
Lombardy is a land that holds enchanted villages, places where time seems to have stopped. These little jewels, scattered among lakes, hills and plains, tell stories of a past that continues to live. The frenetic Lombardy, region of dynamic Milan, holds timeless oases of tranquility and tradition. These villages are like hidden treasure chests, eac...
Ciao Bella! Nonstop flights to Italy are coming to Colorado
I have been fortunate to visit a handful of Italian cities in this surreal country over the past few years. One of the drawbacks of flying to Italy from Colorado is that you always have to have some form of a layover and they are usually quite long. Soon, you won't have to deal with the layovers if you want to experience la dolce vita in Italy as o...
20 Foods You Must Eat in Piedmont
Car lovers know Piedmont for Fiat; sommeliers for Barolo; and coffee-holics for the Moka… But what the region really deserves the limelight for is food. Much of the region’s culinary heritage dates back to the chefs in the House of Savoy, one of Europe’s oldest dynasties (they go back to 1003 AD) and the ruling royal family of Italy from 1861 until...
Nettuno, Italy baseball legend Lenny Randle passes away at age 75
Italy mourns with the USA on the passing of Lenny Randle, heralded by Rolling Stone as “The Most Entertaining Man in Baseball," who died in Murrieta, California on December 29, 2024. Having landed in Nettuno in 1983 after a 12-year career in MLB with 1138 games under his belt, Lenny Randle left his mark on Italian baseball because of his talent and...
Janus, the Roman god who represents the celebration of the New Year and gives his name to the month of January
In Ancient Rome, New Year's Eve was not just a simple calendar transition—it was an extravagant, high-energy affair that set the tone for the entire year. The Romans were known for their grand public celebrations, and New Year's Eve was no exception. This night was not only a time of reflection but also one filled with festivities, religious ritual...
Agrigento, Sicily: Italian Capital of Culture 2025
From January 1, 2025, Agrigento will begin a year-long celebration of its cultural achievements. Among the most notable events are exhibitions, theater performances, music festivals, and international conferences that will bring together scholars, artists, and cultural leaders from around the world. These events will not only showcase the artistic...
The End-of-2024 Address by President Sergio Mattarella to the Italians
Italian President Sergio Mattarella delivered his traditional end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, highlighting the critical issues facing Italy and the world. The central theme of his speech was the urgent call for peace amid a year marked by escalating global tensions and persistent conflicts. With particular reference to the ongoing war in...
Vittoriale degli Italiani surpasses 300,000 visitors: a historic milestone
The Vittoriale degli Italiani, the mansion-museum celebrating the figure of Gabriele d’Annunzio in Gardone Riviera, has reached a historic milestone: 300,000 visitors in a single year. An ambitious goal, set by the Foundation and President Giordano Bruno Guerri after the Vittoriale’s centennial in 2021, which marked a moment of revival despite the...
Dante’s exile and a James Bond set: Culture without the crowds in Italy’s most beautiful villages
Italy is peppered with villages from hilltop hamlets crowned by medieval castles to coastal resorts with fishing-boat-filled bays. The association ‘i borghi più belli d’Italia’ - the most beautiful villages in Italy - celebrates, promotes and preserves these tiny treasures. As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these q...
“A Citizen of All Places, Contemporary of All Ages”: A Volume Celebrates the Legacy of Neapolitan Enlightenment Philosopher Gaetano Filangieri
Edited by Professor Amedeo Arena of the University of Naples Federico II – the Italian university celebrating its 800th anniversary this year – the book Cittadino di tutti i luoghi, contemporaneo di tutte l’età: l’universalità del pensiero di Filangieri brings together essays by legal scholars, historians, and philosophers, exploring the universal...
Contemporary Italian artist reimagines stolen Caravaggio masterpiece
In 1969, Caravaggio's masterpiece, Nativity with Saint Francis and Saint Lawrence, was stolen from the Oratory of Saint Lawrence in Palermo, Sicily. Despite extensive investigations, the painting remains missing, leaving a significant void in the art world. Now, the Amici dei Musei Siciliani initiated a project inviting contemporary Italian artists...
10 Years without Pino Daniele: we miss you so much
Some extraordinary artists of Italian music are not as well-known in America as they deserve to be. One of these masters is certainly the magnificent Pino Daniele, a symbol of Naples and of all of Italy that loves the city we adore here at We the Italians. Ten years after the passing of Pino Daniele, his music and influence remain a cornerstone of...