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The ancient Romans loved food just as modern Italians do. We know this thanks to archaeology, as well as several of their recipes that reached us through the works of writers like Apicius. If there is an ingredient associated with their ancient cuisine, that is certainly garum, a pungent, fish-based sauce we can consider the ancient version of toda...

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Rome seems to be on everyone's bucket list these days. Between the ancient allure of the Colosseum and the picture-perfect cobbled streets of Trastevere, the Eternal City is like a treasure trove of manmade wonders, but even if you're a Rome enthusiast, you can't deny it can get a bit hectic at times. But hey, there is still hope for those among us...

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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...

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Italy boasts heaps of creamy pastas and cheese-riddled pizzas, but the land of all things Dolce Vita offers more than just amazing food. It is one of the world's best destinations for avid hikers, thanks to a tradition of pedestrian trails that can be traced back to the Romans. Visitors can enjoy everything from seaside walking paths to intense mul...

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Soriano nel Cimino is a classic central Italian hill town. With its terraced streets and 13th-century castle, you might think it’s in Tuscany or Umbria. Though it does border both regions, its location in Lazio, 63 miles north of the center of Rome, gives it a more under-the-radar status. Perched 509 meters above sea level in the Tiber Valley and c...

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Over half a century after it vanished, the remarkable “Head of Alexander”—a marble bust dating to the first century CE and believed to portray Alexander the Great or a figure inspired by him—has finally returned to Italy. The sculpture originally belonged to the Antiquarium of the Roman Forum, where it disappeared sometime during the twentieth cent...

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Francis Ford Coppola, the acclaimed American director of "The Godfather" movies and "Apocalypse Now," underwent a non-emergency cardiac procedure in a Rome hospital and is doing fine, he and a U.S.-based representative said on Tuesday. "Mr. Coppola went in for a scheduled update procedure" performed by renowned Italian-born cardiologist Dr. Andrea...

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U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman J. Fertitta has brought a deeply personal touch to his new residence, beginning with the curated art collection now on display at his home, Villa Taverna. Working closely with Gary Tinterow, Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Ambassador Fertitta personally selected works by iconic American artists such as...

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Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics poured into a vast field on Rome's outskirts Saturday for the weekend highlight of the Vatican's 2025 Holy Year: an evening vigil, outdoor slumber party and morning Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV that marks his first big encounter with the next generation of Catholics. Leo arrived by helicopter as the sun s...

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In a landmark decision, Italy’s Council of Ministers approved a constitutional reform that will grant Roma Capitale both legislative authority and financial autonomy, redefining the role of the capital within the Italian Republic. Central to the reform is a revision of Article 114 of the Constitution, expressly naming “Roma Capitale” alongside regi...

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