Lorenzo Carcaterra's new cozy "Nonna Maria and the case of the lost treasure"
Nonna Maria, “one of the most charming amateur sleuths ever created” (Tess Gerritsen), dodges assassins and hunts for hidden treasure in this transporting mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lorenzo Carcaterra in his new book "Nonna Maria and the case of the lost treasure". As Nonna Maria’s longtime friend and sometimes colleague, Cap...
Diabolik: Why You've Never Heard of 1 of the World's Most Famous Superheroes (Despite a Live-Action Movie in 2023)
Despite being one of the longest-running comic series on the planet, Diabolik remains unknown to the Western World. Since 1962, more than 900 volumes of Diabolik have been released, becoming one of the world's most popular Italian comic series. Diabolik has been adapted into television shows (including a 2000 cartoon on Fox Kids), several video gam...
Carlo Muscarello, the Sicilian sailor of the kiss with the nurse in Time Square, has left us.
His photo in Times Square, New York, as he passionately kisses nurse Edith Shain on August 14, 1945, has become immortal because it symbolizes the end of World War II. The success of the shot by a master photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt was immediate because it ended up on the cover of Life magazine. On Tuesday, sailor Carlo Muscarello-known to ever...
IAP 314: from tax ledgers to teaching triumphs – Maria Teresa Quaranta is one special educator!
When Maria Teresa Quaranta left her tax accountant ledgers for lesson plans, she wasn’t just changing careers; she was answering a calling. Her heart led her to the vibrant halls of the Robert F. Kennedy School in Manhattan, where she now brings the richness of Italian American culture to life using innovative teaching strategies tailored to studen...
A preservation of San Diego Little Italy’s history
As we enter March, may the cultivation, rejuvenation, and celebration of Italian Heritage continue within our community. To properly honor the stories of generations’ past, you are invited to support the production of Convivio’s five-part docuseries that genuinely highlights Little Italy’s history, community, and heritage. For a sneak-peak, enjoy...
This Scenic Train Visits 5 Of Italy’s Most Beautiful Coastal Towns For Only $20 This Spring
Italy is back to being on everyone's radar now that temperatures across the Mediterranean basin are rising as we bid farewell to the bleak winter months. If you can't wait until summer to experience some of that dolce vita yourself, then you don't want to miss this. There is a scenic train visiting five of the country's most beautiful coastal towns...
A warm greeting to the Italian community in Boston from Professor Paolo Gaudenzi, Scientific Cooperation Advisor of the Italian Consulate General in Boston
The challenges posed by the sustainable development of the Planet, health crises, new and dramatic conflicts, and other emergencies involving the Earth's inhabitants require a change of pace to the advances in science and technology, including as a contribution to the creation of solutions in the short term and in the development of economic and de...
Grana Padano confirmed as the world’s most consumed PDO product
“Nearly a Millennium of Tradition Preserved with Care”. So says the presentation of the world’s most famous Italian cheese, Grana Padano PDO, which has been confirmed once again in 2023 as the most consumed PDO product in the world. A total of 5,456,349 wheels of Grana Padano PDO rolled off the production lines across 141 dairies in 2023, a testame...
There's Plenty of Puccini in ICCC's Operatic Lecture Series
While the average person may not be able to name any of the operas written by the Italian composer and librettist Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), they’ve likely at least heard the titles of his most famous works: La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Tosca or Turandot (and yes, it’s actually Madama and not Madame).Or, if you’re a fan of ‘80s rom coms and/or Ch...
USNS Trenton Arrives in Naples, Strengthening US-Italy Naval Ties and Exploring Cultural Riches
The USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5), a Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship, recently made headlines with its scheduled port visit to Naples, Italy, highlighting the ongoing cooperation between the United States Navy and its Italian counterparts. This visit not only underscores the strategic importance of US naval presence in the Mediterranean...
Italian Flavors: A Culinary Collective Delegation at the NGA Show in Las Vegas - March 10-12
From March 10-12, a delegation of some of Italy's top food and beverage brands will travel to Las Vegas to exhibit with the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce at the annual NGA Show, organized by the National Grocers Association. The IACC will be joined by members including Bindi, Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano, Coop Italian Food North America,...
Rome's City of Water. Visit Vicus Caprarius
If you’ve been to Rome, you’ve seen the Trevi fountain, or you’ve gotten close enough to squeeze through a crack in the throng and come out somewhere within throwing distance of the big pool. But did you ever wonder, “where does that water go after tourists have gawked at it and thrown their coins in it?” For that, you have to go below the street s...