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Martin Scorsese is going back to his Sicilian roots — he’s set to work on a documentary about shipwrecks off the coast of Sicily that will see him return to Polizzi Generosa, the Italian town where his paternal grandparents were born. The untitled project, first reported by Italian news agency ANSA, is based off the work of American archeologist Li...

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The rolling hills of Sicily, once a patchwork of sun-dappled citrus groves and ancient olive trees, have long been the heart of Italy’s iconic agricultural landscape. Underneath the cerulean sky, fields of golden wheat sway in the warm breeze, and the scent of blooming lemon blossoms fills the air in spring.  Yet this picturesque scene is undergoin...

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The Sicilian granita is the pride of this enchanting island, an incredible triumph of flavour that refreshes and delights the island's sunniest summers. But how did such a delicacy come about? And what delicious flavours can we find? Read the article to find out all this and much more, including the country that, according to myth, gave birth to Si...

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Join the Italian Cultural Institute  at Villaggio Italia near the stunning Italian flagship Amerigo Vespucci for a special event on Friday, July 5 at 5:30pm PDT. Tickets available here. Torna a Casa (Come Back Home) is a heartfelt narrative performance inviting Italian emigrants worldwide to reconnect with their homeland. Directed by Marco Savatter...

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Aerolinee Siciliane, a new airline based in Sicily, is poised to make significant strides in improving mobility for residents and visitors of the island. The airline was conceived by Luigi Crispino and aims to address the high cost of air travel to and from Sicily, enhancing accessibility and affordability. The airline plans to operate out of Comis...

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Some of Italy’s most famous sweets originate from Sicily: cannoli, ciambella cake (a citrusy breakfast bundt made with olive oil), and torrone (a nougat confection), to name a few. The island south of the mainland, just west of the boot’s toe in the Mediterranean, has a rich history with Arabic, Spanish, and Neapolitan influences, and as with many...

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In a joyful ceremony at the University of Arkansas System Office, the system’s Division of Agriculture signed a memorandum of understanding with Kore University of Enna, Sicily. Kore University, founded in 2005, is a private higher education institution with more than 8,000 students. Kore University offers 21 degree courses in five schools: enginee...

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The seven volcanic islands in the north-east of Sicily have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since December 2000. The archipelago offers wonders in the form of time travel, adventurous routes, wild beaches, and more alive legends than ever. Here are 7 suggestions, one for each isle, for venturing to the Aeolian islands like a local. The Aeoli...

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Over the decades, Italian botanical gardens have served as green lungs and experimental sites for non-native botanical species, fostering the dream of self-sufficiency in certain food products. In the north, tea plants were tried, while in the south, coffee was the focus. Specifically, in the early 20th century, Palermo's Botanical Garden attempted...

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For racing enthusiasts, just mentioning the Autodromo di Pergusa is enough to stir excitement. This racetrack, active from 1962 to 2003, hosted the Grand Prix of the Mediterranean, filling the surrounding mountains with the deafening roar of race car engines. The track, which encircles its namesake lake, saw thrilling competitions where drivers aim...

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