Stolen Italian Art: Can It Be Reclaimed?
Italian artworks have been threatened and pillaged several times over the centuries. Now some courts are asking them back.
Baccalà Alla Vicentina: A Norwegian Fish, Italian Style
The journey of baccalà from the seas of Norway to Italian plates is one that involved shipwrecks, floating barrels, and the Catholic Church.
A Guide To Your First Time At The Opera
Our opera expert takes you through everything you should know before your first time at the opera.
Monica Vitti’s Proximal Affection
No actor was better at emoting love on the periphery.
A Florentine Sandwich Takes Over The Big Apple
From central Florence to Times Square, the Florentine sandwich is taking over the world. We went to try it in the Big Apple.
Giacomo Abbruzzese: A Cinematic Parable Between Everyday Life And Mystery
The Taranto-born, Paris-based prolific filmmaker creates films that mix whimsy and intimacy while holding up the mirror to societal trends.
Gianluca Sciarpelletti: Music Is The Universal Language To Unite Nations
Preparing for his next stage role in the USA, Gianluca Sciarpelletti shares some thoughts with us about life, opera, and if beauty will save the world.
Behind The Curtain With Maria Francesca Mazzara
We spoke to opera singer Maria Francesca Mazzara about how an international artist dealt with the pandemic — and what we should expect next.
The Best Italian Museums — The Italics Guide
Unsure where to go next? Let us help by narrowing your list with a selection of must-see museums and historic sites.
Novel Food: The Brands Leading Italian Cuisine Into The Future
Italian consumers aren’t ready for this cultural revolution. But, if we look back at our roots, insects were eaten in the past by ancient Greeks and Romans.