The Italian Spirit Tutoring
La via del Sale (in English, “the Salt Road”) refers to the history and culture of salt production in Sicily, especially in the Saline di Marsala area of the Riserva Naturale dello Stagnone, the largest nature reserve in Sicily, stretching from Marsala to Trapani and today managed by the World Wildlife Fund. These famous salt […]
Venice’s history is all about politics and money. For centuries, the city was one of the richest in Europe; but in the 16th century, that began to change. Venice came under pressure from the Turks and the European powers. The republic was going through an economic crisis. They had lost their Eastern market, and the […]
At the beginning of the 16th Century, a debate raged in the city of Venice about whether Jews, who had lived alongside Christians for centuries, should be permitted to remain in the city, or, as was happening in other parts of Europe, should be expelled. One faction was for expulsion, while objectors wanted them to […]
The city of Turin has been linked to legends concerning esoteric cults of white and black magic, earning it the nickname “the Magical City.” The magic of Turin is to discover the most unusual and secret sides of the city, related to the world of esotericism and Freemasonry. Beautiful Turin, joined by Lyon and Prague, is one of the […]
The International Exhibition of Cinematographic Art (commonly known as the Venice Film Festival) is turning 91 years old! The festival takes place annually in Venice, Italy, between the end of August and the beginning of September at the historic Palazzo del Cinema on the Marconi waterfront and in nearby buildings, on the Lido of Venice, […]
The Almond Blossom Festival is celebrated in the Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi), an archaeological site located in Agrigento, Sicily, that is one of the most significant examples of ancient Greek art and architecture and is a major attraction in the region. The festival takes place against the beautiful and iconic backdrop of […]
Being a Roman legionary in the province of Judea in the 1st century AD was not the most lucrative activity. A recently examined papyrus by experts from the Israel Antiquities Authority sheds new light on the finances of the soldiers who besieged and occupied the fortress of Masada, 50 kilometers south of Jerusalem, during the […]
Pitigliano, in Tuscany. The village is known as the Little Jerusalem of Italy because it has been home to the Jewish community since the 16th century. Over the years, many Jews have settled here and made it their ideal place to write their history. When wandering through the village, visitors can indulge in the many […]
Italy is the birthplace of opera, and each November the new season kicks off at opera houses throughout the country. You’ll find a wide range of performances in most cities. Even if you are not a fan of the art form it is well worth considering picking up some tickets to at least one show. […]