Italian Innovators at South by Southwest in Austin: Twelve Startups Among Creative Giants
Italian creativity in the arts meets and stimulates technological innovation at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. Organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the Italian pavilion at the SXSW Creative Industries Expo will feature twelve innovative startups, demonstrating the country's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity and...
Unlucky in love: statue of Shakespeare’s Juliet in Verona damaged by tourists
Tourists in the northern Italian city of Verona have once again created a hole in the right breast of a statue of William Shakespeare’s heroine Juliet. The bronze statue sits beneath the balcony in a tiny courtyard where Romeo is said to have wooed Juliet, attracting hundreds of visitors each day who flock there for a selfie and to touch the breast...
Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island Launches During Italian Heritage Month
Long Island Italian American leaders have launched the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island (IAHSLI). This non-profit will serve as a harbinger of advocacy, community engagement, and education for the Italian American community. As one of the most populated Italian American regions in the United States, Long Island embodies an ethos of...
Gelato Day: how Italy celebrates this sweet anniversary
Simple gourmets or authentic gelato masters, for over ten years now all lovers of artisan gelato, a delicious, complete and healthy food, have a day entirely dedicated to their sweet passion. The European Artisanal Gelato Day also called Gelato Day is a feast for the palate but not only that, in Italy it is something more, it is an opportunity to h...
A Conversation with Ambassador Zappia at the U.S. Department of State on Women’s Leadership and Initiatives of the Italian Embassy and Consular Network in the U.S. for Women’s History Month
The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, participated yesterday in the seminar “Challenges and Opportunities for Women Leaders” hosted by the non-profit association “The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide” (AAFSW) at the Department of State. The event, in the form of a public conversation among Ambassador Z...
“Che Bello!”: Italian Club hosts exciting conversation circles
“Buona sera a tutti” might be a phrase you hear when meeting with the Italian club at FIU. Members of the Italian club held their second “Chiacchierata,” or chat of the semester, on Feb. 22. Students of all skill levels are encouraged to come join them in conversations and free pizza. During conversation circles, students were able to sit down and...
The Italian lakes: a guide to one of Europe’s most gorgeous holiday regions
With their mild, sunny climate and glorious Alpine views, the Italian lakes have drawn visitors to northern Italy since Roman times. Today they’re an outdoor playground for all kinds of travellers, from couples who love the glam grande dame hotels and villas – which have drawn the likes of George and Amal Clooney to these shores – to families who w...
"Are These The Top Italian Bakeries in Upstate NY? We Think So!
It was almost impossible to write this gallery without drooling. The cannoli's, the tiramisu, the struffoli, the pusties, the sfogliatelle, oh my! The photos are amazing! There are many, many Italian bakeries around Upstate New York. Our region has a very large Italian-American population and these citizens have brought over many of the great Ol...
Sardinia's “homes of the fairies” could become part of the UNESCO Heritage
We can call them “homes of the fairies” or “homes of the witches,” if we are so inclined. In Sardinia, however, they are known as Domus de Janas, and they are the latest treasure to be officially proposed for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2025. This initiative, named Art and Architecture in the Prehistory of Sardinia: the Domus de...
This Private Island In Italy Is Believed To Be ‘Cursed’, Here’s Why
Gaiola Island is located offshore in the Gulf of Naples in southwestern Italy. It looks like one of the many beautiful islands that dot the clear blue water of the Tyrrhenian Sea. This bright and sunny island has a dark history that has given it a ‘cursed’ reputation. As per urban lore, whoever owns the island ends up facing misfortune. The first k...
Pastina dubbed ultimate comfort food as iterations of Italian recipe go viral
Sorry chicken noodle, there's a new sick day soup-er star bubbling up in popularity and it's called pastina. Italian-Americans have long dubbed pastina a "cure all" type comfort food dish for winter months during cold and flu season, and thanks to an influx in interest on social media, the simple four-ingredient and easy-to-customize recipe has gar...
The breathtaking Italian holiday destination that only Italians know about
Italy is many Britons’ dream holiday destination. With world-class cuisine, gorgeous beaches and UNESCO World Heritage sites, it’s not hard to see why. However, some of the country’s top destinations such as Rome have become a little overcrowded in recent years. Venice is so busy that the city has even introduced a new charge for tourists visiting...