History, sea, and Shelley: discovering Lerici
Lerici is a small coastal town in the province of La Spezia, in the eastern part of Liguria. Known as one of the jewels of the so-called Gulf of Poets, it has attracted writers, artists, and travelers for centuries, all drawn to the beauty of its cliffs, its calm waters, and its particular blend of Ligurian and Tuscan influence. Its historical sign...
21st Annual ItalianCarFest
Satuday September 6, 2025 - Nash Farm - 626 Ball St. - Grapevine, TX 76051. The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Italian Car Club of North Texas are excited for the 21st Annual ItalianCarFest 2025. ItalianCarFest is an annual prelude to GrapeFest®. This is the largest show of premier Italian automobiles in the Southwest. There will be...
St. Rita of Cascia Parish displays eucharistic miracles exhibit designed by first millennial saint
St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago on Saturday debuted an exhibit designed by the soon-to-be-canonized first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis. The Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles of the World, designed by Acutis, features panels of photos and descriptions of eucharistic miracles that the Italian teenager documented on his webs...
What's up with WTI: Editorial # 190
Dear friends, As August begins here in Italy, everything pretty much slows down. For an entire month, it's as if the country runs at a quarter of its usual pace—especially in the big cities. But We the Italians never stops. In fact, we're hard at work planning several new initiatives for this fall and even into next year. As mentioned earlier, our...
Italian wine: Ligurian wines, a legacy carved by sea, stone and tradition
In Liguria, a narrow strip of land nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea in northwestern Italy, wine production is as much about geography as it is about tradition. The region’s steep coastal cliffs and terraced vineyards, often with no road access, define what many call “heroic viticulture.” Grapes are harvested by hand, often ca...
Italian entertainment: 50 years later, the enduring legacy of Amici Miei
Exactly 50 years ago, Italian cinema once again proved its genius for creating unforgettable characters and stories that would become cultural landmarks - at least in Italy. Back then, few Italian films made it across the Atlantic, which means American audiences missed out on some remarkable masterpieces. While the 1990s gave the U.S. Friends, Ital...
Italian flavors: Mozzarella di Bufala campana. A taste of tradition, a legacy of excellence
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana is one of Italy’s most iconic and cherished cheeses. Soft, fresh, and delicately elastic in texture, this stretched-curd cheese is made from the milk of water buffaloes, not cows - a distinction that gives it a richer taste and a unique nutritional profile. Its traditional production is centered in the southern region o...
Italian traditions: “La Madonna che Scappa”, Sulmona’s spectacular Easter ritual
Every Easter Sunday in the town of Sulmona, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, one of the country’s most emotional and unique religious traditions takes place: the "Madonna che Scappa in Piazza" - the Running Madonna. This centuries-old Easter ritual is a dramatic reenactment of the moment when the Virgin Mary learns of the resurrection of her son, Je...
Italian territories: Vallo di Noto, where baroque beauty meets ancient earth
The exact origins of the word "Vallo" remain uncertain, with scholars debating whether it comes from Latin or Arabic roots. Historically, the Vallo di Noto was a major administrative division of the Kingdom of Sicily, responsible for overseeing justice, taxes, and occasionally military matters. It remained in place from the Norman era until 1818, w...
Italian sport: An open door for Italy’s new generation of athletes
For years, Italian sports lost out on promising talent. Not due to a lack of skill, motivation, or dedication, but because of the law. Thousands of young athletes who grew up in Italy - many of whom were born there or arrived as small children to foreign parents - were denied the chance to represent the Azzurri in international competitions. Why? B...
Italian historical trademarks: Sina Hotels
Founded in 1958 by Count Ernesto Bocca, Sina Hotels is Italy’s longest-standing luxury hotel collection still owned and operated by the founding family. It has become one of the country’s most distinguished luxury hospitality brands, thanks to the irreplaceable family legacy that has been at its heart since day one. The story of Sina Hotels is a ca...
Italian economy: Saving the Italian way, an old art facing off with Wall Street
Saving, in Italy, isn’t just about financial prudence - it’s a deep-rooted cultural habit. It reflects a way of thinking that balances living in the moment with preparing for the future. But what happens when this age-old mindset meets America’s consumption- and investment-driven model? The result is a striking contrast between two different approa...