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Dear friends, since the beginning of the year, we have been working on a new version of our website, which will be online by the end of May. Our new We the Italians will be more innovative, faster, and more rational. There will be several new features, but the biggest change concerns the areas into which we have divided the United States from the v...

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"Ogni giorno la vita è una grande corrita, ma la notte no! Ogni giorno è una lotta, chi sta sopra e chi sotta. Ma la notte no!”. These fun and catchy lyrics have been sung by millions of Italians. They are from "Ma la notte no," the famous opening theme of the television program Quelli della notte, which first aired exactly 40 years ago, on April 2...

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The artichoke (Cynara scolimus) is a plant known since the time of the Egyptians and is widespread in the Mediterranean region. Legend has it that its name, Cynara, comes from a beautiful girl whom Zeus fell in love with. Zeus went to visit his brother Poseidon and, upon seeing the girl, immediately fell in love with her. After seducing her, he tur...

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A corner of paradise located just a few steps from the coast of Praia a Mare, in the province of Cosenza: Dino Island is the largest in Calabria and one of the must-see destinations when visiting the region. It can be reached by canoe, pedal boat, or by joining a guided boat tour. With its crystal-clear waters, picturesque coves, and limestone clif...

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The Giostra del Saracino of Sarteano is a knightly tournament with ancient tradition that has been held in Sarteano, in the province of Siena, for time immemorial. Five knights, known as "giostratori," representing the five districts into which the town is divided, compete for the coveted palio. Called to charge, each mounted knight, galloping and...

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In the heart of the magnificent Italian Dolomites, in Pampeago, there is a unique artistic treasure: RespirArt. This project, a 3-kilometer ring, came to life in 2011 and continues to evolve year after year, offering visitors an unforgettable experience that blends art and nature at an altitude of over 2,200 meters. RespirArt is located in Pampeago...

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For centuries Italian Catholics, like their Eastern Orthodox neighbors to the east, would abstain from animal derived foods during the Lenten season. For this reason, many Easter recipes, originally created to break the Lenten fast, were full of eggs, dairy, and meat. Frittate are Italian-Style omelets normally eaten at lunch or dinner in Italy. Th...

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The Gargano is an imposing promontory located in the province of Foggia. It essentially corresponds to a mountain massif known as the "spur of Italy," stretching 70 km into the Adriatic Sea and giving rise to the Gulf of Manfredonia. To the east, it extends to the so-called "Head of the Gargano," while to the west, it connects with the Tavoliere de...

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The Formula 1 season has just started, and racing fans are hoping to see amazing overtakes and duels at every corner in all the Grand Prix races this year. This season, there are four top teams competing for the World Drivers' and Constructors' Championship titles: Red Bull, McLaren, Mercedes, and the legendary Ferrari, which has signed Lewis Hamil...

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The landscape of the Marche region, located between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea, is particularly striking. The mountain range slopes toward the coast, offering spectacular panoramic views of hills and lush valleys. This area, ideal for viticulture, has optimal conditions for growing grapes. The combination of favorable climate and modern win...

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Conserve Italia, a cooperative group founded in 1976, has been a leading figure in the Italian agri-food sector, representing a supply chain of 14,000 farming members. The company has always focused on tradition and quality as its core values. Its membership in the Associazione Marchi Storici d’Italia further acknowledges its commitment to promotin...

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To achieve excellence in many fields, especially in healthcare, many factors must work synergically. For example, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities or extraordinary investments in research. These investments could be public or private, depending on the goal; it doesn’t matter. What matters is another factor that is often forgotten: people....

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