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How many Americans have Italian origins? Many. But not all Italian Americans can boast an ancestor like Ventura Mazza, a student of Federico Barocci, the Urbino painter who was a key figure in Italian Mannerism and the art of the Counter-Reformation, considered one of the precursors of Baroque. The protagonist of this story is Maria Theresa Siclare...

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The final farewell to Pope Francis is bringing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from every continent to Rome, many Romans, and 170 delegations of royals, heads of state and government from around the world, leaders of supranational organizations, and representatives of other religions. All in Rome, for a day once again as the "caput mundi." But wh...

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Reconnecting with one’s roots is a profound journey that can unravel a tapestry of heritage and identity. We sat down with Jack Polidori, a commissioner from the Delaware Commission of Italian Heritage and Culture, to discuss the soul of Wilmington, Delaware, and uncovering stories of the Feast of St. Anthony, the unique Commissioner’s Night, and t...

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The landscape of the Marche region, located between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea, is particularly striking. The mountain range slopes toward the coast, offering spectacular panoramic views of hills and lush valleys. This area, ideal for viticulture, has optimal conditions for growing grapes. The combination of favorable climate and modern win...

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In the port of Ancona, in the beautiful Marche region, floats a pentagonal masterpiece with a surprising history. The "Mole Vanvitelliana" is an artificial island with five sides, built in 1733, a unique architectural work in its kind. This extraordinary building was designed by the famous architect Luigi Vanvitelli with a specific purpose: to serv...

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Between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines mountains, Servigliano is a small town of the beautiful Marche region, famous for its iconic quadrilateral walls, its story of rebuilding which for many decades had given another name to the town and for its role during the two world wars in the XXth century. Thanks to stunning landscapes, beautiful archit...

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Holy Week in 2025 falls between April 14 and April 21. Easter Sunday will be on April 20, but according to tradition, the Holy Week rituals begin on Holy Thursday (April 17, 2025). Spending Easter in Italy in 2025 is a unique opportunity to witness some of the most fascinating religious celebrations of the Christian tradition. In many cases, entire...

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Easter in Italy 2025 is a unique opportunity to experience one of the country’s most important and deeply rooted traditions. Known as Pasqua, Easter is celebrated with solemn processions, festive gatherings, and centuries-old rituals. In 2025, Holy Week falls between 13th and 20th April, making it the perfect time to explore Italy’s rich cultural a...

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While council tax is rising in many parts of England, small depopulating towns and villages in Italy are scrapping it to lure new residents.  In the rural village of Offida, in the central region of Marche, local authorities have granted exemptions to paying council tax since 2018. New residents can get the exemption with automatic renewals. “A few...

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You know that faint image or pattern that appears when you hold an expensive sheet of paper up to the light? That’s a watermark, a centuries-old invention that started in Italy. Originally a way for papermakers to brand their work, it evolved into a crucial tool for authentication, security, and even digital copyright protection. The watermark, whi...

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