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At the young age of 31, Gian Vittorio Baldi won an award for Best Short Film at the majestic Manzoni Theater, with its celestial, golden ceiling in the epicenter of beauty, Milan, located in northern Italy. A city that is not only known for exquisite architecture, such as Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which turns a shopping gallery into art, but i...

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An Italian manufacturer has announced they are building their first U.S. plant in Hixson.The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced Tuesday morning that Microtex Industries is setting up shop here. Microtex creates structural composites for customers in the automotive and aerospace industries, which essentially are the...

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If there is a material that speaks Italian with an impeccable accent, this is the ceramic. Behind the floors and coverings that furnish homes and commercial spaces all over the world, there is an entirely Italian story, made of ingenuity, artisan tradition and an innate sensitivity to design. But what makes Italian ceramics so special and, above al...

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Alfa Romeo has made a significant move to boost its presence in the U.S. by introducing a non-PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) version of its C-segment Tonale crossover for the 2025 model year. This change comes after the brand struggled to gain traction against its Dodge sibling, the Hornet, which offered more variety in the American market....

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Picture fog as far as the eye can see. Fog so thick you can’t see beyond your nose, and when the fog finally gives some respite and subsides, an immense plain stretching all the way into the distance, expanses of fields repeating themselves identically without interruption, a few farmsteads here and there, barely any trees or hills. The snow of the...

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"Filu 'e ferru", or "iron wire", is an old drink with a dangerous past and an alcohol concentration of up to 45 percent that knocks down even the most stable of people. Rosa Maria Scrugli was 23 years old when in 1970 she was sent on a work mission to the small town of Santu Lussurgiu, located in the wild Oristano area of western Sardinia among roc...

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Maserati, the iconic Italian luxury car manufacturer, commemorated its 110th anniversary in December 2024 with a series of global events that highlighted its rich heritage and forward-looking vision. These celebrations served as a platform to introduce new models and engage with enthusiasts worldwide. In Modena, Italy, Maserati's historic headquart...

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In 1950, in the bay of Naples Italy, beautiful Parthenope (Celeste Dalla Porta) is born in the ocean itself. A princess (well not literally) who will live her youth in the crumbling castle her family’s life of privilege has afforded them. As she grows into her teenage years and beyond, she becomes a gorgeous, statuesque beauty drawing the attention...

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Dainese (www.dainese.com), the world leader of protective wear for dynamic sports, is proud to announce the 20th anniversary of its first US flagship store. In 2004, Dainese opened its first North American flagship store in Orange County to meet the needs of Southern California’s growing motorsports community. Over the past two decades, the store h...

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Italian neorealism was a hugely influential film movement that emerged in the aftermath of World War II. Rooted in the economic and social struggles of that era, neorealism sought to portray the harsh realities of everyday life, often focusing on the working class. The watchword for the movement was authenticity. Stylistically, these filmmakers aim...

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