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 […]
Barolo wine began to appear around the mid-19th century, originating from the town of the same name in the Langhe region of the Province of Cuneo. and it became the ambassador of the House of Savoy in European courts. What makes Barolo important then and now is the complex and enveloping bouquet that has earned […]
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 […]
Caruso is an operatic song written in 1986 by Italian musician Lucio Dalla (1943 – 2012), who also sang it. Dalla dedicated the song to Enrico Caruso, one of the greatest and most sought-after Italian Opera singers during the late 19th and early 20th century. The song is most probably a way of romanticizing Enrico […]
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 […]
L’inferno di Topolino is a comic story, parody of Dante’s Inferno, published by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore in the periodical Topolino – from no. 7 to no. 12 – from October 1949 to March 1950. It was created by screenwriter Guido Martina and drawn by Angelo Bioletto. In addition to the dialogues, Martina is also the […]
Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533) was an Italian poet and playwright, best known for his epic poem “Orlando Furioso” (The Frenzy of Orlando). He was born in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and studied law at the University of Ferrara. However, he abandoned his legal career to pursue literature. Ariosto’s masterpiece, “Orlando Furioso,” is a romantic epic poem that […]
Italian cuisine is renowned all over the world for its delicious dishes, bold flavors, and rich history. From pizza and pasta to risotto and osso buco, the variety and quality of Italian food is unmatched. One of the defining characteristics of Italian cuisine is its reliance on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Italian cooks are masters of […]
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. […]
One of my students is quite advanced in her knowledge of Italian. In the video, she reads her essay on why Shakespeare was really Italian!