Italian Carnivals
February in Italy means that just about every city on the Peninsula is invaded with masks, confetti, colors and lights that make for a very exciting and unique atmosphere: it's Carnival! It is a party with ancient roots, and today has become a folkloristic rite in which traditions and fun work together to bring enormous life to this unique celebrat...
Biscotti regionali italiani di spudorata bontà: i migliori 20
Parlare di cucina regionale italiana significa inoltrarsi in un labirinto: prendi una strada pensando di avere chiara la tua meta e invece, in un attimo, ti ritrovi trasportato lontanissimo, non solo nello spazio, ma anche nel tempo, nella cultura. Inizia così "A qualcuno piace Cracco", il libro che il barbuto aristochef italiano ha dedicato alla c...
The 100 Top Italian Wine Producers Show Off Their ‘grand Beauty’ at La Grande Bellezza of OperaWine 2014
Connection and communication – these were the buzzwords today as Vinitaly International opened the doors to La Grande Bellezza of OperaWine, the premier event – now in its third edition – that precedes tomorrow's official opening of Vinitaly 2014. In the Palazzo Gran Guardia in the center of Verona, producers, journalists, and distinguishe...
Why Italy’s Lost City May Never Be Found
The ruins of the ancient Roman town of Ostia Antica about 18 miles southeast of Rome aren't nearly as sexy as those of Pompeii outside of Naples. After all, it's hard to compete with a volcanic eruption that buried a city in hot ash and lava, perfectly preserving its contents—people included. But Ostia Antica has its own allure. Not only i...
Cellino Set To Sell Cagliari To American Investor?
Cagliari president Massimo Cellino looks set to sell the club to an American investor with Tuesday reportedly set to be an important day in talks. It has been reported that the Italian will sell the club following his successful acquisition of English Championship side Leeds United. Read more Source: http://forzaital...
Ancient Etruscan Necropolis reopens to public
A two-million euro investment by the Italian state and the European Union has made possible the reopening of the Etruscan Necropolis of Banditaccia at Cerveteri, a UNESCO World Heritage site, July 4, 2014. The restoration includes previously-enclosed tombs and a new welcome center. One of the highly-anticipated spectacles is the renovated...
Dopo 60 anni la vetta del K2 resta italiana e pakistana
Nell'estate del 1954 il presidente del Consiglio Alcide De Gasperi aveva trasformato la missione K2 di Ardito Desio in un'operazione dal forte significato politico. L'Italia uscita piegata dalla guerra aveva bisogno di una grande impresa di successo per riaffacciarsi con orgoglio e dignità sul palcoscenico internazionale. Gli americani che...
Castel del Monte, Abruzzo: Dark Ages and silver screen
Places like Castel del Monte in the province of L’Aquila – with steep alleys and cylindrical towers, crystallized almost a millennium ago – are irresistible for creative types with fantastic stories set in Italy’s Middle Ages. Indeed, the small municipality inside Gran Sasso National Park has welcomed a number of cinema troupes, becoming t...
Metafore e cultura gastronomica nei modi di dire dell'italiano
by Filomena Fuduli Sorrentino Come ho scritto in altri articoli, i modi di dire usati nelle conversazioni degli italiani sono parecchi. Le espressioni e i proverbi fanno parte del nostro patrimonio linguistico e culturale, le quali, tramandate da una generazione all'altra, rappresentano il mezzo di comunicazione fra diversi livelli social-...
Il Made in Italy delle PMI seduce e dall'estero tornano gli investitori
di Giovanni Marabelli L'Italia sta iniziando a recuperare il proprio appeal tra gli investitori internazionali. Benché l'inversione di tendenza registrata negli ultimi mesi sia ancora nella fase iniziale, e i livelli pre—crisi decisamente lontani, le premesse per attirare flussi d'investimento dall'estero, realizzare progetti, creare occup...
15 beautiful bridges you can cross in Italy
by Claudia Baroncelli Beyond monuments and churches, palaces and museums Italy also boasts many wonderful and ancient bridges where engineering truly meets nature. From the North to the South, Swide has rounded up some of the most enchanting and beautiful bridges across Italy. There are some spots in Italy where you can truly feel...
Luxury Market in Europe is Boosted by Italy
Known as the historical home of the majority of luxury houses, Europe's market accounts for nearly $83 billion of the personal luxury goods sector, according to a report by R&S Mediobanca. The annual "Italian Fashion Sector" survey looks at Italy's key industry, with a focus on the top 15 fashion houses that call the country home. ...