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We all know it: Christmas is a season of joy, tradition, and indulgence, a time when families gather to celebrate together with family and, of course, plenty of good food. What many of us may not know is that many of our favorite holiday flavors and traditions owe much to the centuries-old contributions of monastic communities. For centuries, monas...

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The tradition of diving into the Tiber River from Ponte Cavour in Rome on New Year’s Day is one of the most iconic and enduring celebrations in the city. This ritual is centered around the figure of "Mr. OK," a title given to a courageous individual who leads the jump into the cold waters to mark the beginning of the year. While this tradition has...

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Few countries sell the dream better than Italy. Its scenery, food and history have tempted many a visitor to make their stay a permanent one down the years. However, as many of them will tell you, the reality can often prove much more testing than their sun-kissed fortnight in the summer had led them to believe. The narrative of Serie A’s American...

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I have been fortunate to visit a handful of Italian cities in this surreal country over the past few years. One of the drawbacks of flying to Italy from Colorado is that you always have to have some form of a layover and they are usually quite long. Soon, you won't have to deal with the layovers if you want to experience la dolce vita in Italy as o...

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In Ancient Rome, New Year's Eve was not just a simple calendar transition—it was an extravagant, high-energy affair that set the tone for the entire year. The Romans were known for their grand public celebrations, and New Year's Eve was no exception. This night was not only a time of reflection but also one filled with festivities, religious ritual...

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Rome has unveiled the newly renovated Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano. The project, with a budget of €15 million, aimed to enhance the piazza's functionality and aesthetic appeal. Key features of the renovation include a new pavement that harmoniously blends traditional Roman materials such as sanpietrini, travertine, and basaltina, inspired by the...

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Naples has been crowned the best city in the world for food according to the rankings from TasteAtlas for 2024/2025. This recognition further cements Italy's position as a culinary powerhouse, with multiple cities ranking high on the list. Naples, the birthplace of Pizza Margherita and Sfogliatella, earned its top spot by showcasing a cuisine that...

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"A LITTLE FELLOW: The Legacy of A.P. Giannini" by Davide Fiore has been awarded the Best International Docufilm at the Coliseum International Film Festival 2024 in Rome. Director Davide Fiore, , now residing in Los Angeles, returned to Italy to present the world premiere of his documentary and to accept the prestigious award. Directed by Davide Fio...

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Whoever said the only great countryside in Italy is in Umbria and Tuscany surely hasn’t been to Sabina. I’m talking about the little known countryside retreat in the Northern Lazio region, just a 50-minute drive from Rome. Vast stretches of rolling hills dotted by olive groves and vineyards, horses roaming the countryside, jaw-dropping views of the...

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In the contemporary era, many individuals rely heavily on GPS navigation systems for even the simplest journeys, such as visiting a new grocery store. This dependence often leads to curiosity about how ancient civilizations, particularly the Romans, managed extensive travel and maintained their vast empire without the aid of modern, scaled maps. Th...

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