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A team of researchers has turned its attention to a small Italian town that boasts a remarkable concentration of healthy centenarians—people who live past age 100. The community, located in Acciaroli (in the Cilento area in the Campania region), is home to roughly 300 residents who’ve reached this milestone, with nearly 20 percent living to 110—des...

Santomiele and Cilento: an ancient family and the culture of a land incredibly rich in charm meet to give life to unique flavors. White figs are the absolute protagonists of the activities that for generations has carried on a tradition that has its roots in a remote past. In fact, for more than two thousand years, white figs have been grown and dr...

In the silence of the chestnut woods, rays of sunlight ignite the patches of pink cyclamen and crocus. There are fungi of various kinds dotted around, including one that is a perfect sphere of bright orange pushing its way up out of earth. I sit on a rock and after a while I hear a gentle grunting noise, the sort of contented chunter made by a snor...

Italy is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, but beyond the well-trodden paths lies a treasure trove of lesser-known gems. From ancient mosaics to medieval towns and tranquil thermal springs, these hidden UNESCO-listed destinations offer a glimpse into Italy’s rich history, art and culture.  As it turns out, you don’t need to die to...

On October 10 NYU hosted a conference that explored the intersection of roots tourism, cultural heritage, and gastrodiplomacy. "The Power of Food and the Values of the Roots: Building a Sustainable Future through Gastrodiplomacy and Cultural Alliances" brought together thought experts to examine how traditional food practices can serve as a bridge...

From a piazza in the town of Castellabate on the Cilento coast of Italy, you may lift your eyes over the rim of your cappuccino and drink in a panorama of sky and Mediterranean Sea from Salerno to the Gulf of Policastro. Looking way, way down, a fruited plain of vineyards, lemon trees and white fig stretches to the flanks of green mountains decked...

Italy is a country rich in natural scenery, art, and truly fascinating architectural and archaeological elements. A perfect mix from north to south, including islands, of territorial proposals to explore; too often we forget this aspect, preferring foreign destinations to our own. We should pay more attention to our surroundings, understanding that...

Taylor Swift is the most famous singer in the world today. Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, the starlet is currently on a world tour with the competition for tickets at fever pitch! Swift’s stratospheric fame has grown even more over the last week as she was in attendance at the world’s single greatest sporting event, The Superbowl. Her attendan...

A Unesco site in its entirety, Cilento is a vast and varied area in the southernmost part of Campania, Italy. Often overshadowed by its showy neighbors, Naples and the Amalfi Coast, the underrated Cilento enjoys more relaxed rhythms. Beyond its most popular attraction, the Ancient Greek town of Paestum, there are many natural and man-made wonders t...