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26/06/2024

Il Palio di SienaThe Palio di Siena is one of the world’s oldest horse races and it is held twice a year in the Tuscan town of Siena. To the Sienese this is more than just a race. It is a way of life and a passion that is instilled in them at birth. Lady LibertyMy grandfather never spoke much about his early days in America, or the long ship ride over the ocean, but he often mentioned the awesome feeling he experienced as a young boy when his steamer ship from Naples, Italy, approached Ellis Island....

Il Palio di SienaThe Palio di Siena is one of the world’s oldest horse races and it is held twice a year in the Tuscan town of Siena. To the Sienese this is more than just a race. It is a way of li…

13/06/2024

Buona festa di Sant'Antonio!


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06/06/2024

Heart of a ChampionDuring Italy’s darkest time a glimmer of hope came in the form of cycling champion Gino Bartali. Gino was a hero not just for what he accomplished in the sport of cycling, but also for his courage to help strangers at the risk of losing his own life. StrawberriesWhat could be more satisfying than having a delicious mouth watering strawberry?...

Heart of a ChampionDuring Italy’s darkest time a glimmer of hope came in the form of cycling champion Gino Bartali. Gino was a hero not just for what he accomplished in the sport of cycling, but al…

22/05/2024

Pompeii's AmphitheaterThe Amphitheater of Pompeii is one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters in the world and the first known to be made of stone. It was built in 70 BC following Pompeii's induction as a Roman colony with private funds from duoviri (magistrates) Caius Quinctus Valgus and Marcus Porcius, who also had the Odeion built. Just like the city where it is located the amphitheater was also buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD....

Pompeii’s AmphitheaterThe Amphitheater of Pompeii is one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters in the world and the first known to be made of stone. It was built in 70 BC following Pomp…

01/05/2024

The Feast of San Domenico and the Ritual of Serpari of CoculloOne of the most popular traditional feasts of Abruzzo, well-known also abroad, is undoubtedly the Feast of San Domenico in Cocullo, a small mountain village in the province of L’Aquila. You may ask yourself how a feast in a small village can be so well known outside of Italy....

The Feast of San Domenico and the Ritual of Serpari of CoculloOne of the most popular traditional feasts of Abruzzo, well-known also abroad, is undoubtedly the Feast of San Domenico in Cocullo, a s…

25/04/2024

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24/04/2024

Festa del BocoloApril 25th is a national holiday in Italy as they celebrate the Festa della Liberazione (Liberation Day), which celebrates the liberation of Italy from Na**sm and Fascism in 1946. In Venice they also celebrate the Festa di San Marco, which is the city's patron saint, as well as the Festa del Bocolo (rose bud festival). Mustard Greens--More Than Just a Pretty Valley Flower…...

Festa del BocoloApril 25th is a national holiday in Italy as they celebrate the Festa della Liberazione (Liberation Day), which celebrates the liberation of Italy from Na**sm and Fascism in 1946. I…

17/04/2024

I Became Poland's Italian QueenIn 1518 I married Sigismund I the Old who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. Thus, making me the Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania. During my time as Queen, I tried to incorporate the Italian style of governing, which did not make me popular with the people of Poland....

I Became Poland’s Italian QueenIn 1518 I married Sigismund I the Old who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. Thus, making me the Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania…

31/03/2024

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28/03/2024

Stations of the CrossLocated in the Montagna Spaccata in Gaeta, Italy is a passageway that some call the Stations of the Cross or Way of the Cross. This passageway is lined with 14 paintings depicting Jesus' faithful journey on what has become to be known as Good Friday many centuries ago. This photo gallery will take you station to station so you can follow Jesus on his journey....

Stations of the CrossLocated in the Montagna Spaccata in Gaeta, Italy is a passageway that some call the Stations of the Cross or Way of the Cross. This passageway is lined with 14 paintings depict…

26/03/2024

Workout in style with this sleek leggings featuring the and in blue the color of the Royal House of Savoy.

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20/03/2024

Life of Bobby DarinBobby Darin was an extraordinary Italian American singer, songwriter, and actor. He performed pop, rock, jazz, and folk songs. Darin was born on May 14, 1936, in Manhattan's East Harlem neighborhood and was raised in the South Bronx. His given name was Walden Robert Cassotto. How to Dye Easter Eggs Using OnionsDid you know that you could make golden brown Easter eggs with the skin of onions?...

Life of Bobby DarinBobby Darin was an extraordinary Italian American singer, songwriter, and actor. He performed pop, rock, jazz, and folk songs. Darin was born on May 14, 1936, in Manhattan’…

07/03/2024

I Was Italy's First Female Lawyer - Who Am I?I became Italy's first female lawyer, but three months later I was disbarred because I was a woman entering a male only profession. I spent my life fighting for the rights of women, children and prisoners. Can you figure out Who I Am? Alcantara GorgeThousands of years ago a battle between two forces of nature collided and after all the dust was settled, a beautiful majestic place was created and it is the jewel of Sicily, the Alcantara Gorge....

I Was Italy’s First Female Lawyer – Who Am I?I became Italy’s first female lawyer, but three months later I was disbarred because I was a woman entering a male only profession. I …

21/02/2024

Valcamonica Witch Trials The 16th century was a time filled with religious conflicts, social turmoil, and economic uncertainties. Paganism had a stronghold over Christianity in the area. Widespread paranoia over witchcraft caused religious authorities and the public to harbor fears against evil forces threatening their way of life. Spells, Saints, and Streghe: Witchcraft, Folk Magic, and Healing in Italy This is a fascinating multi-part article by Sabina Magliocco that covers the following topics: Stregheria, or Italian-American Witchcraft, Problems With the Concept of an Organized "Italian" Witchcraft, The Survivalist Bias, The Influence of the Catholic Church, The Context of Traditional Italian Folk Magical Practice, The Folkloric Witch, Il Malocchio or the Evil Eye, and its Relations, Amulets and Protective Devices, Witchcraft as Folk Healing, Magic and Counter-Magic and The Fate of Traditional Folk Beliefs....

Valcamonica Witch Trials The 16th century was a time filled with religious conflicts, social turmoil, and economic uncertainties. Paganism had a stronghold over Christianity in the area. Widespread…

13/02/2024

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07/02/2024

Battaglia delle Arance For three days the northern town of Ivrea, which is in the province of Turin, Piedmont, turns orange as they celebrate the Battaglia delle Arance (Battle of the Oranges). This is just one of the many festivals that takes place throughout Italy during Carnevale, which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. What makes this festival just a bit crazier than the other celebrations throughout Italy is that the people literally throw oranges at each other....

Battaglia delle Arance For three days the northern town of Ivrea, which is in the province of Turin, Piedmont, turns orange as they celebrate the Battaglia delle Arance (Battle of the Oranges). Thi…