Fabrizio Malta: LA To Rome In A Tin Snail
The President of the Italian Kennedy’s Disease Association explains why The Great Road Trip is raising awareness of this disease.
The Iconic Orient Express Returns To Italy In 2023
The Golden Age glamour of this luxury train is set to welcome passengers next year.
A Franco-Italian Alliance to Challenge Germany
In November, Italy and France signed a historic bilateral treaty. We look at what it means for the balance of power within the EU.
The Better Part Of Italian Indifference
The Italian art of indifference has at its base a certain wisdom, a polite chissenefrega.
Is The Mona Lisa Just Another Painting?
I once asked a group of university students what they thought of the Mona Lisa. One young woman immediately raised her hand and said: it is just another painting.
How Carrara Marble Beat the Odds
While the Italian economy totters, the marble industry is seeing record-breaking sales. How did they manage to pull it off?
Master Trickster Berlusconi Is Back To Business
Although 85, the controversial former Italian prime minister is seeking a comeback as President of the Republic.
The Modern Italian Grand Tour
Despite the start of the Italian Grand Tour tradition 300 years ago, many of the same customs are practiced by students today.
Why Hasn’t Terrorism Reached Italy?
The rising number of terror attacks in Europe during the pandemic calls for renewed interest in the topic, and Italy might have something to teach in this regard.
The Extraordinary Life Of Charles DeRudio
Charles DeRudio did everything from failing to assassinate Napoleon III to surviving Custer’s Last Stand. His story is like no other.