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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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Italy is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage, and cherries hold a special place in this tradition. From the sun-drenched hills of Sicily to the fertile plains of Emilia-Romagna, Italy's cherry varieties are celebrated not only for their taste but also for their deep cultural significance. There are 18 officially recognized specialties. Whet...

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Studying abroad in Italy is an opportunity to diversify yourself with multiple aspects of a unique culture. Italian culture has made dinner a much more social event than most Americans are used to. The separate courses and having everyone together for a long period of time breeds conversation and connection that we struggle to get much of in the U....

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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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VERRAZZANO 500, the yearlong celebration of Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New York ended on a historic December day with a rare viewing of Giovanni da Verrazzano’s Cellere Codex. The quincentennial of Verrazzano’s entering NY Harbor begun on April 17, 2024, with a Staten Island Ferry journey where Italian American leaders gazed, essenti...

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Italy is peppered with villages from hilltop hamlets crowned by medieval castles to coastal resorts with fishing-boat-filled bays. The association ‘i borghi più belli d’Italia’ - the most beautiful villages in Italy - celebrates, promotes and preserves these tiny treasures. As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these q...

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At the beginning of December, work was completed to connect 21 small Italian islands to high-speed internet networks through fiber optic and 5G connections, essential for fast internet access. The project was funded through the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan), an investment plan to be implemented by June 2026, utilizing European funds....

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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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In Italy, New Year’s Eve is not just a celebration but a true journey through flavors rich in history and meaning. The dishes served at the festive dinner are no coincidence: they are symbols, offering wishes of luck and prosperity for the new year.Whether it’s cotechino and lentils, symbolizing abundance, or desserts like panettone and torrone, ev...

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Taste Atlas, the renowned gastronomic guide, recently published a ranking of the 100 best pasta dishes in the world, based on 16,879 reviews. Italian dishes dominate the list, occupying all of the top 16 positions. On the podium we find pasta dishes from Piedmont, Sicily and Sardinia. Here are the 16 Italian dishes at the top of the ranking. Tajari...

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