Stracciatella: A Trinity Of Flavor
Stracciatella. A difficult word for many non-Italian speakers to pronounce, but one so worthy of the effort.
Eleonora De Fonseca Pimentel: The First Democratic Journalist
Eleonora De Fonseca Pimentel, the first democratic journalist, was sent to the gallows 213 years ago.
Empty Italy: Risiera di San Sabba Covers Up Secrets No One Dares To Tell
Trieste's rice mill veered off to a dark path when war forced the Risiera di San Sabba to nod to carnage and blood.
Jewish Italian Contributions
In an overwhelmingly catholic country, Italy’s Jewish population stands out in its cultural, artistic and literary achievement.
Is Italian Espresso Next In Line For UNESCO Status?
The Italian espresso has become much more than a simple drink: it’s a cultural icon.
The Number One Cultural Powerhouse in The World? Italy
The 2021 Best Countries rankings placed Italy as the number one country in the world for Cultural Influence. Are we even surprised?
The Fiume Question: A Curtain Raiser To Fascism
Fascism swept through Italy like a storm, but its rise was presaged by a quarrel over a small city on the Croatian coast.
Carnevale: Indulging The Italian Way
The origins of this global celebration are all the more reason why Italy deserves a moment.
Ada Negri, The First Woman Member Of The Royal Academy Of Italy
Ada Negri was the first and only woman to have been granted a prestigious and cumbersome appointment as Royal Academician of Italy.