Mutual Aid Societies: The Major Cultural Role of Italy’s “Small Embassies”
Mutual Aid Societies played a key role in the social and economic history of the United States. During the great waves of migration in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, they served as a social lifeline, often the only response to the basic needs of survival and inclusion for newcomers struggling to find their footing in a linguistic, social,...
Italy's Ancient 'Land Of Wine' Is A Gorgeous, Underrated Region With Vineyards, Cellars, And Historic Estates
When the ancient Greeks descended from their tall trireme decks and onto the shores of Southern Italy, they saw the unrivaled viticulture of Calabria and dubbed its sun-soaked shores the perennial "land of wine." Over the millennia, Dionysus's slice of the Coast of the Gods has been superseded in the world of wine by Northwest Italy's famous, elega...
‘Iron Hand’ Tonti
Although little-known today, Enrico de Tonti carried the rich heritage of Italy into the annals of European explorers. His Italian roots of resilience and tenacity — traits forged in a region long ruled by foreign empires — were keys to his survival in the wilderness of 17th-century North America. Tonti was born around 1649 in a coastal town near N...
Ischia: The Italian Isle where locals cook in volcanic sand
I'm wandering through the village of Sant'Angelo on the Italian island of Ischia, searching for the footpath that will take me to the volcanic fumaroles on the isle's southern shore – and towards one of Italy's most unique meals. A shopkeeper points me to a stone staircase snaking up from an alleyway that climbs over the cliffs and mountains. The...
Vittori To Unveil AI-Engineered Hypercar Concept With Pininfarina In Miami
Vittori, a new ultra-luxury automaker founded in 2023, will unveil its first hypercar next month at an exclusive, invitation-only event in Miami. Developed in collaboration with Pininfarina, the Italian design house behind some of Ferrari and Maserati’s most celebrated icons, the debut concept signals a bold entry into the world of cutting-edge per...
These 2 Italian Regions Produce The Most Olive Oil
Behind Spain, Italy is the second-largest global olive oil producer. For centuries, olive trees have thrived in the climate of the Mediterranean. Italy and the areas of former Ancient Rome have been growing olive trees since antiquity, dating as far back as 4,000 B.C. It's no wonder that Italian olive oil is a prized commodity all around the world....
Paolo Sorrentino’s Buzzy Drama ‘La Grazia’ Gets U.S. Release Date
Italian director Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia, widely hailed as a return to form for the 2013 Oscar winner, has locked down its theatrical release date in North American cinemas. Mubi will open La Grazia in theaters on Dec. 5, teeing up a potential Oscars campaign for its inimitable Italian star, Toni Servillo. La Grazia opened the 82nd Venice Film...
I’ve Lived in Italy for Over 40 Years—These Are the Most Beautiful Islands No One Talks About
Everyone's heard of Sicily, Sardinia, and fashionable Capri, but when it comes to enchanting islands, Italy has much more to offer than the usual headline acts. And few people realize that the country's coastline is actually peppered with over 350 idyllic islands, from picture-perfect Favignana to car-free Panarea to rugged Marettimo. Some islands...
New Mural Puts Down “Roots” on W45th Street
A towering new mural has sprouted on W45th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues in Hell’s Kitchen, transforming a once-muted wall into a vibrant statement on strength, belonging and sustainability. Commissioned by international nonprofit Yourban2030, the same group behind the Botanical Pulse mural in Hell’s Kitchen Park, the piece continues their c...
Puglia emerges as Italy’s new property hotspot
According to JamesEdition, a portal for foreign buyers seeking homes over £500,000, buyer inquiries in Puglia grew by 62 per cent last year, compared to just 1.2 per cent in Tuscany. This surge in interest has prompted major real estate agencies to establish a presence in the region, with Coldwell Banker opening seven offices since 2022 and Engel...
“Andiamo” Mini-Documentary Showcases Italian American Baseball Foundation’s Mission to Grow Baseball In Italy; Will Debut on Ciao Usa Tv
The Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) is proud to announce the release of “Andiamo”, a powerful new mini-documentary chronicling its mission to grow baseball across Italy. It will debut on CIAO USA TV on Saturday, September 6. Through its non-profit efforts, IABF recently spearheaded a series of youth development camps, hosting four clini...
The Shroud of Turin: Relic, Forgery, or Something in Between?
Today, we’re exploring a centuries-old cold case: a linen cloth, almost four meters long, carrying the faint imprint of a man. Some see in it the burial shroud of Jesus, others a brilliantly executed medieval forgery. For centuries, it has stirred faith, skepticism, and curiosity in equal measure. Today, the Shroud of Turin remains one of the most...