Italian vs American Pizza: Which One Would You Pick?
Italian pizza is simple, fresh, and the toppings tend to be distributed appropriately. But in the US, more is more, and toppings are generous and not restricted by tradition.
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.
Why Is Pride Especially Important In Italy?
The celebrations of Pride month have a particular joy in Italy, but there’s still a long way to go.
Focaccia Barese: Local Tradition And The Quest For IGP Status
We interviewed Giovanni Di Serio, fourth generation baker, head of the Consorzio della Focaccia Barese, and owner of Bari’s La Pupetta focacceria.
The Golden Age Of Italian Veganism And Vegetarianism
Despite some stiff resistance, Italian vegetarian and vegan recipes are finally booming. Is this trend now here to stay?
Beneath The Veil
The Veiled Christ by the Neapolitan artist Giuseppe Sanmartino makes us marvel at how a block of marble can yield to prodigious skill.
Dreams of Christmas Eve
In Sarnano's centro storico it is quiet, dark and cold at the end of December. Lamps are turned off to save electricity. Strands of light from the television seep into the kitchen. A man prepares the Christmas Eve dinner...
Neapolitan Coffee (Once in Naples)
There is no coffee in the world as vivacious and as filled with character as a Neapolitan coffee. It is alive as the city, boisterous as the bartender who has lost all hope but not his capacity for happiness.
What Does A Referendum Vote Mean For The Future Of Cannabis In Italy?
Where Italy stands in its battle for legal cannabis rights.
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.