Colonne di San Lorenzo in Milan: the hidden history
The Columns of San Lorenzo are one of the most fascinating relics of Roman antiquity in Milan. Located in front of the basilica of the same name, they represent an important historical and cultural landmark. The colonnade, composed of 16 marble Corinthian columns, dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century AD. They are thought to have originated from a R...
Andrew Anthony Lioi, WWII hero and Baltimore community leader, dies
Andrew Anthony Lioi, a decorated World War II veteran who landed at Anzio, Italy, and returned to fighting after being severely wounded, died of heart failure July 25 at the Oak Crest Senior Living Community. He was 100. Born in St. Andrea, Calabria, Italy, Mr. Lioi was the son of Bruno Lioi and Rosaria Addino. After immigrating to the U.S. as a ch...
La Masseria: A Novel Born from Memory and the Heart’s Inheritance"
Daniela D’Amico Henderson was born and raised in Castelli Romani, and has lived in Michigan for 25 years with her husband and three children. A teacher and volunteer at the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan for more than eighteen years, as well as past president of the organization, Daniela is passionate about books and Italian culture. La Masse...
Italian Consulate General in Miami seeks Honorary Consul in Tallahassee
The Italian Consulate General in Miami is looking for an Honorary Consul to lead the upcoming Honorary Consulate in Tallahassee, Florida. The role involves assisting Italian citizens and promoting Italy’s interests in the area. Candidates must reside in Tallahassee and, preferably, be Italian citizens. They should be well-respected individuals with...
On track for tomorrow: Italy’s rail renaissance
Italy’s railways are in the midst of their most ambitious overhaul in decades - a transformation fueled by massive investment, advanced technology, and a drive for greater connectivity. A long-term development plan allocates more than €100 billion through 2029, with €62 billion dedicated specifically to infrastructure. The goal is to improve passen...
Where the Italian village comes alive: food, music, and moments that last forever
Amid the summer’s parade of flashy events and Instagram-perfect experiences, there is another Italy - one that thrives in the rhythm of its small-town festivals. These sagre light up village squares and side streets from the mountains to the sea, celebrating everything from patron saints to mussels, from the return of an emigrant to the blessing of...
Quality, concern, and ethics drive Italian growing commitment to sustainability
A recent study, “Sustainability Is Quality,” reveals that three main forces are pushing Italian consumers toward more sustainable choices: quality, concern, and ethics. According to the findings, 69.6% of respondents see quality as the decisive factor, with innovation and the high perceived standard of sustainable products being the most influentia...
Why real Italian-American cuisine deserves respect
There’s a lot of nose-turning when it comes to Italian cuisine abroad, and even more snobbery when that cuisine is prepared in the US. And yet, the cuisine of our overseas migrants — who arrived en masse in the twentieth century on the shores of North America, many of them through the rigorous medical and bureaucratic checks of Ellis Island in New...
Beyond the Borgias and the Medicis: five of the most powerful historical families in Italy
When we think about the most powerful families in Italy’s past, especially when it comes to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, two names emerge: the Medicis and the Borgias – even if the latter weren’t Italians, but Spanish in origin. Truth is, many others grew in power and prestige in those centuries and affected the political, historical, and...
Italy of wine in the spotlights in New York, on September 11, 2025, with “Wine Enthusiast”
Several famous Italian wineries will be part of tasting “Sip of Italy” dedicated to great Italian wine in “Sip Event Series” signed by Usa magazine “The Wine Enthusiast”, in New York. The meeting is scheduled for September 11th at City Winery, with over 300 prominent labels of Italian winemaking.When, in addition to the tasting open to the public,...
IACC celebrates Una Serata Italiana 2025
The Italian American Cultural Club held its 2025 Una Serata Italiana event Aug. 1 at Froehlich’s Classic Corner in Steubenville, OH. Those in attendance had the opportunity to sample various foods, drinks and sweets from three regions of Italy, where the largest number of area families came from, including Abruzzo, Calabria and Sicily. Young people...
Italy dominates European U20 Athletics Championships
Italy closed out the European U20 Athletics Championships in style, topping the overall medal table and confirming its place as a powerhouse in youth athletics. The Azzurri finished with an impressive 14 medals: 6 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze - eight of them earned in just two hours on the final day of competition. The highlight of the afternoon ca...