Italy’s history finds new life on TikTok
Between Italy’s Liberation Day on April 25 and Republic Day on June 2, a surprising trend has taken off on TikTok—one that dives into Italian history, national identity, and collective memory. But this isn't about travel influencers at the Colosseum or picturesque shots of Rome. Instead, Gen Z creators are turning to Dante, the Renaissance, Ancient...
Soundscapes of Calabria: the revival of the lira calabrese
The lira calabrese is one of the most distinctive traditional instruments of Southern Italy, known also for its long and varied cultural history. As its name says, the lira calabrese comes from Calabria, the rugged region forming the “toe” of Italy’s boot, and is very connected with the region’s folk music and storytelling traditions. After having...
TOOLS FOR AFTER DESIGN – Opening event
Friday, June 6 | 6:30 PM. Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome Street - San Francisco, CA. Free admission | Registration required. REGISTER HERE. TOOLS FOR AFTER DESIGN is a major exhibition curated by Italian architect Maurizio Corrado and conceived by Angelo Gioè that focuses on innovation within the culture of design in Italy, with a...
The 4 meals from Tucci in Italy Abruzzo episode I want to eat right now
Amazingly, after watching four episodes of Tucci in Italy I have not booked a ticket to Italia to try some of the delicious food that has been showcased. I’m resigned to longing for it from the TV screen, though Tucci in Italy episode 4, “Abruzzo,” is not making it easy. An isolated region because of its difficult topography — Tucci himself said t...
From Harlem to the Heart of Italy: “Caccia al Tesoro – Treasure Hunt” EduMusical Blends Theater, Language, and Joy at P.S. 242 – The Young Diplomats Magnet Academy
A groundbreaking bilingual musical journey took center stage at P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet Academy in the heart of Harlem, Manhattan, captivating over one hundred students and families through the dynamic edu-musical Caccia al Tesoro -Treasure Hunt, written and directed by acclaimed Italian performer and educator Simona Rodano, also known...
Florence mayor slams looming closure of US consulate
The mayor of Florence Sara Funaro has blasted the looming closure of the Italian city's US consulate as part of a sweeping reorganisation of the state department by the Trump administration. The major overhaul, which would see 10 embassies and 17 consulates shut down, was formally presented to congress by US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Thursd...
Celebrating Italian Speed in the US
Dallara and Purdue University started their engines on an innovative partnership at Indianapolis 500 race weekend. The Dallara IndyCar Factory will serve as the new home for Purdue’s motorsports engineering program and pairs Purdue’s unique motorsports engineering program — the only undergraduate, ABET-accredited such program in the country — and D...
With summer arriving, Italy’s love for gelato keeps growing, with new flavors
As the first summer heat arrives in Italy, the popularity of gelato shows no signs of slowing down, with countless new flavors making their debut. Sales are expected to grow by 4% compared to last season, when the sector nearly reached €3 billion in revenue—up 0.5 to 1% from 2023. Italy remains a nation of gelato lovers, ranking first in Europe wit...
Savings in italy exceed 2 trillion euros, with Milan leading and Crotone last
The savings held by families and businesses in Italy exceed 2 trillion euros—specifically, 2.211 trillion. Of that amount, 1.079 trillion is invested in securities, mutual funds, or stocks, while 1.131 trillion is held in bank deposits. These figures come from the Bank of Italy. Milan, in the Lombardy region, ranks first among Italian provinces in...
The world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship is Italian
The world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship is Italian: it will be named Libra and is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, in the Marche region. It is expected to be ready by 2026. The project aims to develop the first Net Zero ship—completely emission-free—by 2035. As of now, traditional propulsion systems, even w...
Andrea walks again after paralysis and says: “I didn’t remember being this tall”
A 33-year-old paraplegic patient is walking again thanks to a neurostimulator, four years after a severe spinal cord injury left his legs paralyzed. Andrea is the name of the protagonist of this one-of-a-kind clinical case, a fully Italian success story led by doctors, physical therapists, and researchers from San Raffaele Hospital in Mila...
Festa is June 8 at Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
Get into the spirit of Italy at the Festa Italiana on Sunday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds. The event brings the community together with the finest food, activities and entertainment of the Italian culture. Renowned Italian Tenor Pasquale Esposito will once again dazzle the audience as headliner on the Morada Pr...