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Located along the Adriatic Coast in central southern Italy is the quasi-anonymous, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it region of Molise. Encircled by the regions of Lazio, Abruzzo, Puglia, and Campania, it’s about a three-hour drive from major cities like Rome and Naples. Few have ever heard of it, and even fewer have visited.  For such a small destination, M...

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Cavatelli hold a special place in the heart of many southern Italians: among the many pasta shapes hailing from our sunnier regions, they are definitely one of the best loved. Recognizable by their small, shell-like form with a gentle groove, they are made from just two ingredients, semolina flour and water, but they have such a long story to tell!...

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Artificial intelligence is now being used to help animals, addressing the complex challenge of wildlife conservation, particularly in areas like Italian nature reserves. A new experimental project, developed in collaboration with the University of L'Aquila and the Salviamo l’Orso association, has created Wadas: the Wild Animal Detection and Alert S...

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Nestled in the heart of Parco dei Buoi in Larino, in the central-southern Italian region of Molise, the Leoni di Carpineto (Lions of Carpineto) are two olive trees that date back more than 500 years. With their fruit, Francesco Travaglini produces the extra virgin olive oil brand Pressure. The revenues from its sale support Refettorio in Harlem, a ...

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Geographical coordinates are essential for identifying any point on Earth. This is possible, as is well known, thanks to a "network" of meridians and parallels. Among these, the Prime Meridian that passes through the English city of Greenwich stands out. Not everyone knows that there is also a city in Italy crossed by a meridian. This city is Termo...

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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has designated Abruzzo and Molise as the "Regions of Honor" for 2027, a prestigious recognition that highlights the cultural and historical significance of these two central Italian regions. This honor was announced at a special event in Washington, D.C., attended by key representatives from the regio...

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My husband and I became interested in the 1-euro housing schemes in Italy last year but were concerned about investing time and money into a house in a village that was dying out. We are in our early 30s and had read online that the catch to these 1-euro homes was that they're usually falling apart and located in towns that are basically desolate r...

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Stonecraft in Molise has ancient roots. It is thought that stone structures and objects were made initially to ensure people’s safety and survival. Entire districts built of stone can be found in some towns in the region, and beautiful examples of architectural and decorative features, such as capitals and statues, are not hard to find. At one time...

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Exploring Italy by train offers a unique opportunity to discover the country from a different perspective. The tracks pass through breathtaking landscapes, connecting art cities, picturesque villages and hidden corners that often escape classic tourist itineraries. In short traveling by train allows you to experience many more emotions, if then the...

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This August, I made the journey again, this time with my cousin Michael D’Imperio to visit our famiglia ancestral roots in Comune di Biccari (Region of Puglia-Provincia of Foggia). My maternal grandparents Aniello and Elisa (Basile) Lucera emigrated from Biccari to America back in 1902/1910 as part of the Great Arrival. My cousin Michael’s great-gr...

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