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.
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?
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.
Maintaining Suppliers: The Fashion Between China And Italy
As fashion houses in Italy dedicate their collections to the Year of the Tiger, the reliance on suppliers in China may rise to the surface.
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.
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.
The Song Of Sarnano
Strangers come for the day and do not hear that Sarnano is special in ways that many towns do not share. The resident was going to try to explain the sound and silence to his young friend.
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?
Monica Vitti’s Proximal Affection
No actor was better at emoting love on the periphery.
The Problem With Men’s Fashion
Men’s fashion needs a major overhaul — so get going Italians.