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Pompeii is not only a city frozen in time due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, but it also offers a unique window into the daily lives of ancient Romans, particularly through its food culture. The ruins of Pompeii, with its well-preserved streets, homes, and public spaces, provide an unparalleled glimpse into the culinary habits of the a...

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Hundreds of descendants of Poggioreale, Sicily, gathered in New Orleans for the Poggioreale in America, Inc. (PIA) reunion—an emotional, joyful celebration of ancestry, culture, community and food that drew participants from across the United States and beyond. The reunion took place at two of New Orleans' restaurants—Briquette and Creole Cookery—w...

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Italy offers a variety of breathtaking hiking trails, especially as spring arrives and nature begins to bloom. From the Dolomites to the Amalfi Coast, the top-rated paths are a perfect way to reconnect with the outdoors. AllTrails, a popular platform for hiking enthusiasts, has compiled a list of the 10 most highly rated trails in Italy, all with a...

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When British and American troops entered Naples on Oct. 1, 1943, they became the new rulers of hundreds of thousands of half-starved civilians and a broken city. Before withdrawing, the German occupiers had conducted a punctilious three-week campaign of sabotage and theft. They looted all the food and fuel. They blew up the city’s gas, water and se...

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Italy's high-speed railway is finally pressing into the heart of the underdeveloped south, using European Union funds in the hope that the new network will help reverse years of depopulation and lift the lacklustre economy. The 145-kilometre (90-mile) line will connect the cities of Naples on the Mediterranean coast to Bari on the shores of the Adr...

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Easter 2025 is just around the corner, and Italy and its Easter traditions are waiting to be discovered. Whether you decide to take a trip to Italy this Easter to enjoy the celebrations and festivities, or whether you decide to stay at home, there's no excuse not to enjoy the finest Italian Easter traditions, many of which involve food. Italian Eas...

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Cycling tourism continues to grow in our country. It is not just a choice for enthusiasts but increasingly a transversal tourist experience capable of attracting a wider audience. In 2024, cycling tourism recorded a small boom both in terms of attendance, estimated at 89 million (+54% compared to 2023), and its economic impact, which reached nearly...

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Matt Rizzetta of investment firm North Sixth Group is leading a group that will buy a majority stake in Italian basketball team Napoli Basketball, Front Office Sports has learned, a move that comes as U.S. and other money has been pouring into European basketball. The deal is expected to close “imminently,” a source familiar with the situation tell...

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A rediscovered son. That's how Villanova del Battista in Irpinia, Campania, welcomed Ralph Macchio, who became a global icon with his role as Daniel LaRusso in Karate Kid, and whose paternal great-grandparents were originally from this small town. “It’s incredibly moving for me to walk through the streets where my family originated. I exis...

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A giant Easter egg, weighing in at a hefty 350 kilograms, has been unveiled in Naples as a tribute to the city's rich history and renowned chocolate-making tradition. The colossal creation forms part of the "Napoli Millenaria" cultural project, commemorating 2,500 years of the southern Italian city. The egg, crafted by the famed Gay-Odin chocolate...

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