"Monumental necropolis" of 200 ancient tombs unearthed by archaeologists in Italy
Italian archaeologists recently uncovered a "monumental necropolis" that appeared to honor an elite class of people thousands of years ago, provincial officials announced this month. The ancient cemetery found in Trento, a northern Alpine city, includes at least 200 individual tombs, which experts believe date back to the early Iron Age, a pre-Roma...
Join us on the 100 most beautiful roads of Italy
Panoramic roads, culinary routes, paths steeped in history, and trails through nature—Italy has thousands of kilometers of surprises waiting around every corner. For adventurous travelers, the country offers countless special roads through its many charming villages, forming a network of beautiful routes: scenic roads that run along cliffs, winding...
Serious concerns over seismic swarm in the Campi Flegrei area
There are serious concerns about the seismic swarm that continues to strike the Campi Flegrei area in Naples every day. The seismic emergency worries local residents, but experts are reassuring: there are no signs of an imminent eruption. The phenomenon of bradisism, a gradual uplifting of the ground, has been ongoing since 2005, while authorities...
After a great career Alex Liddi announces retirement from baseball
"The time has come to finally say enough with playing baseball and spend more time with my family," said the first athlete born and raised in Italy to play in the Major League. Added FIBS president Marco Mazzieri, "I want to thank Liddi for his role as the standard-bearer of our movement, which he has been able to play on and off the field at the h...
Francesco Rivella, father of Nutella, dies at 97 after shaping Ferrero’s iconic chocolate and spread
Francesco Rivella, the Italian chemist credited with helping to create Nutella, passed away on February 14 at the age of 97. Dubbed the "father of Nutella" by Italian media, Rivella played a key role in developing the globally popular chocolate-hazelnut spread during his tenure at Ferrero. Born in Barbaresco, Piedmont, Rivella pursued a degree in b...
Tara Cannistraci at Mic Drop Mania in Chandler, AZ
Thursday 02/27/2025 7:00 PM, Door Time: 6:00 PM. Mic Drop Mania, 51 E. Boston St., Chandler AZ 85225. Tara Cannistraci is an Italian-American comedian, actress, and writer, hailing from the vibrant streets of the Bronx, New York. Tara's talents have lit up the stage, television, film, and even centerfield as the scoreboard host for the New York Yan...
Mancini’s Italian microdeli opens Wednesday in Lewiston (ME)
A one-of-a-kind eatery is opening Wednesday at 5 Park St., just yards from the intersection with Main Street around the corner from Blue Jay Coffee. Entrepreneur and chef Evan Mancini is opening what he calls an Italian microdeli, a strictly carryout and delivery operation featuring about two dozen sandwiches and pasta dishes, and a line of dessert...
Review: At Louie's Deli, the Italian sandwich experience you feared extinct
Ever walked into an old-school Italian-American deli and stood in line for a sandwich, greedily inhaling the atmosphere? Fresh bread’s yeasty breath, funk from cured meats and aged cheese, the acetic cologne of pickles and vinegar dressing, all for free. In Buffalo, you must leave the city limits, and venture into the wilds of Clarence. Dave Lyman,...
One Heart, Two Homes: A Story of Italian American Ancestry
My maternal grandparents immigrated from a small town in Southern Italy called Alife. It’s located in the Province of Caserta (Campania), a beautiful place that sits in a valley surrounded by the Matese Mountains. I have been blessed to visit the town of my ancestors many times. While I am eager to share stories of my first visit in 1988, at the ag...
From Census to Citizenship: how the Romans Proved who they Were
At its zenith during the 2nd century AD, the Roman Empire was a vast and diverse entity, encompassing territories across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East; estimates suggest that its population ranged from approximately 59 to 76 million people, with some studies proposing numbers as high as 100 million. The city of Rome itself was a bustlin...
A Story About Gabbagoo
Back in the day, I used to work and party in New York City. One day, I met a fellow poet — a guy who looked and sounded alarmingly similar to Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force. We’re going to call him Carl* because his real name starts with a C and I actually call him Carl to his face. He’s awesome people and I love actually just listening to him ta...
10 reasons to visit Italy in 2025: the best new holidays and cultural events
The Cilento coast in Campania has long attracted Italian holidaymakers, but overseas visitors tend to head further north to the better-known Amalfi coast. That is starting to change – the Natural Adventure Company reports that UK Google searches for the Cilento coast are up 110% over the past 12 months. The company has run a self-guided walking hol...