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Culture
by Carol King | Mon, 03/11/2013 - 12:34
Carol King speaks to the director of the highly acclaimed film ‘Gomorrah’ Matteo Garrone about his latest movie ‘Reality’ starring a former mafia hit man. The…
Culture
by Briana Palma | Mon, 03/04/2013 - 10:06
Simonetta Agnello Hornby never dreamt of being a writer – of novels, that is. As a Sicilian-born lawyer living in England, she has spent much of her life…
Culture
by Carol King | Mon, 02/25/2013 - 05:34
In the fifth part of a series of interviews with those whose job it is to explain Italy to the world, Carol King speaks to Michael Day about his life as a…
Culture
by Nicola Ferlei-Brown | Mon, 02/18/2013 - 10:17
Leader photo courtesy of Huffingtonpost.com and GammarelliAs the hierarchy within the Holy city is set to be restored in a matter of days, it could hardly be a…
Culture
by Katia Amore | Wed, 02/13/2013 - 10:05
Mention the word “Wedding Planner” to any Italian and you will hear the name Enzo Miccio. Neapolitan by birth, Enzo Miccio is Italy’s most famous wedding…
Culture
by Julie Burns | Mon, 01/28/2013 - 06:48
The subject of a special exhibition in the heart of the UK, ‘Valentino: Master of Couture’ celebrates the supreme artistry of the unique designer – and…
Food & Drink
by Carol King | Fri, 01/18/2013 - 05:48
Carol King interviews award-winning chef Alberto Crisci, who set up The Clink Charity in the UK.Fine dining in a prison sounds like a strange idea, but as…
Culture
by Carol King | Mon, 12/31/2012 - 09:58
At New Year’s Eve, many people will dress up and put on their dancing shoes as they head out to see in 2013. Some will have been inspired to learn to dance by…
Culture
by Julie Burns | Fri, 12/14/2012 - 09:57
He is from the Porziuncola in Assisi – the original friary founded by St Francis of Assisi – and his extraordinary singing voice has recently made history –…
Lifestyle
by Julie Burns | Wed, 11/28/2012 - 09:15
Italy’s well-known ‘memory man’ and best-selling self-help author, Gianni Golfera, 35, maintains his skill as a mnemonist is not a genetic gift - but one…