This month we begin a six-part series to explain how and when Italian became the language of Italy. We begin by dispelling a myth: ancient Romans did not speak Latin, or at least not the Latin that we know and study today. That Latin was the language of the cultured people, of literature, liturgy, and the government. All Romans, and people living i...
READ MOREThe gently undulating hilly landscape of Italy is replete with majestic landmarks. From the dramatic mountain cliffs of Seceda in the Dolomites to an underrated island with historic churches and legends of dragons, the sights of Italy will take your breath away. But you don't have to travel that far from Rome to discover the country's hidden gems....
READ MOREThe most beautiful season of the year is coming to Rome: summer. You will finally be able to wear light and fashionable clothes, give yourself the opportunities that the working year has denied you, there are many plans for the summer in Rome, in this article you will find the details of everything that will happen in the capital in the summer of 2...
READ MOREArtificial intelligence helping wildlife conservation in Italy Create Value, Invest with Us: new opportunities for private investors in Italian state properties The merendina: a unique Italian snack evolution America’s pope poised to boost Rome’s economy Italy's smartest cities ranked in the smart city index 2025 The Dolomites host the world’s fir...
READ MORE“Watch out for that bat behind you,” warned Luca Messina, a civil engineer who moonlights as a speleo-archaeologist with Sotterranei di Roma, Undergrounds of Rome, a local group whose members explore the darkest recesses of the Eternal City. I ducked as the winged mammal swooped past my ear, then flitted beyond the beam of my headlamp and disappear...
READ MOREWith his sly smile, the rolled “R” typical of the old Roman dialect, his contagious laughter, and that glimmer of mockery in his blue eyes, Alberto Sordi was an extroverted and social actor, yet extremely protective of his private life. He was often painted as a stingy man, but that was just idle gossip. Sordi, a lover of simple cuisine— especially...
READ MORECastel di Tora is a striking medieval village located in the Lazio region of central Italy, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of Rome. It lies on the shores of Lake Turano, surrounded by the mountains of the Monte Navegna and Monte Cervia Nature Reserve. Its setting offers one of the most picturesque landscapes in the province of Rieti. Desp...
READ MOREAfter getting my first job at 14 years old, I became hardwired to feel like my life would be a combination of school, work, and limited play until I retired. That mindset followed me everywhere, including across the Atlantic, when my husband, children, and I moved from Cleveland to Rome in 2014. After spending time in Italy's capital, we decided to...
READ MOREPapa Leone XIV, il primo papa italoamericano Nuovi Consolati onorari italiani a Boise Idaho e a Cleveland Ohio Due nuovi collegamenti aerei inaugurati tra Italia e Stati Uniti: Roma-Denver e Napoli-Chicago Il successo straordinario di Nonnas, il nuovo film di Netflix La statua di Colombo rimossa da New Haven, Connecticut, trova finalmente una ca...
READ MOREEarly projections following the Conclave suggest that the first American Pope could become a major economic driver for Rome. Tourism—a critical pillar of the Eternal City’s economy—could see its GDP contribution rise by as much as 6%, according to the hospitality sector. Pope Leo XIV is expected to be a major draw for U.S. travelers planning a Euro...
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