What's up with WTI: Editorial # 188
Dear friends, Even this month, there have been many things that have kept us at We the Italians busy. Let’s start with the big news: We the Italians: the surveys. It is a new tool to further enhance our role as a platform for listening to and discussing the interests and opinions of this community. We’ve launched an observatory dedicated to this mi...
Italian entertainment: Pino Daniele, the heart and soul of contemporary Naples
Neapolitan music has an extraordinary history, filled with melodies, lyrics, and masterpieces of the musical world. Naples is a city where emotions play a central role, and they have often been expressed through popular songs that are part of its history and are still sung and played today by both the young and the old. But this music dates back ma...
Italian flavors: Varesino DOP acacia honey, a Lombard treasure rooted in nature and tradition
Varesino DOP Acacia Honey is among the most refined and prized designations found in Lombardy. Honey has gently accompanied humankind throughout history — the earliest beehives, man-made shelters where bee colonies live, date back to the 6th millennium BC. For centuries, honey was the only sweetening food available. Called the “food of the gods” by...
Italian traditions: The wild boar hunt of Mondavio, a journey into renaissance pageantry
The Wild Boar Hunt is a historical reenactment held every year from August 12 to 15 in Mondavio, a town in the province of Pesaro-Urbino in the Marche region. The event commemorates the arrival of Giovanni Della Rovere in Mondavio in 1474, when he took possession of the vicariate — a gift from Pope Sixtus IV to mark Giovanni’s marriage to Giovanna...
Italian art: The Bosco della Ragnaia
Just outside the village of San Giovanni d’Asso, a small medieval town nestled in the Crete Senesi landscape in Tuscany, lies an oasis of greenery and culture: the Bosco della Ragnaia. Once a place where birds were hunted using nets, today it is a most unusual sculpture park. At the entrance, a motto greets visitors: "If not here, where?" In this f...
Italian cuisine: Fresh farfalle For summer
Just because the temperatures are warming up doesn’t mean that fresh pasta can’t be a part of your meal. This recipe uses egg dough which in addition to farfalle, you can also use it to make fettuccine, tortellini, ravioli, maltagliati, and more tender pasta shapes. Pairing the pasta with fresh vegetables, herbs, and seafood makes it the perfect pr...
Italian territories: Tigullio, coastal beauty and timeless charm in the Ligurian riviera
The Tigullio is one of the most renowned areas along the Ligurian Riviera — a stunning stretch of coastline dotted with beautiful coves that has attracted international visitors since the last century. With well-equipped beaches and charming harbors filled with both fishing boats and luxury yachts, picturesque towns overlooking crystal-clear waters...
Italian sport: The Italian Bowl in the US
Football (which we call American Football here in Italy, because for us, 'football' means what Americans call 'soccer') is a sport that, over the years, has carved out a niche following in Italy, with a modest-level league, fairly competitive teams, and a history filled with memorable moments. Football first came to Italy during World War II, when...
Italian historical trademarks: Marchesi di Barolo
The Marchesi di Barolo represent one of the most prestigious wine estates in Piedmont, with a history rich in tradition and passion for wine. Located in the heart of the Langhe region, this historic winery has played a key role in the promotion and fame of Barolo, one of the most appreciated and renowned wines in the world. The origins of the estat...
Italian healthcare: What it Takes
In previous issues of We The Italians, we explored various topics related to Italian excellence in the global healthcare sector. Starting from the company Medical Tourism Italy, exploring the illuminated idea of its founder, Claudio Paccanaro, the articles took a brief look at many Italian excellences in the medical field. In “The Importance of Bei...
Italian economy: Tariffs and Made in Italy, what changes for Italian Americans?
There is a deep bond - of blood, memory, and tradition - that unites millions of families in the United States with Italy. It is not just a story of past generations who emigrated; it is an identity that continues to evolve, enriched by new expressions of belonging. It is the way Sunday lunch is prepared in countless homes, the way holidays are cel...
Italian design: Carlo Scarpa, brilliant designer of commercial layouts
The commercial layout of a store is, for many businesses—especially in the fields of retail and franchising—a fundamental strategic asset. It is a business asset that can be protected through various Intellectual Property tools, ranging from Copyright and Trade Dress to Unfair Competition and Design rights. A major recent development has occurred i...