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Le Stanze al Genio, Looking at Palermo through a House Museum

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Tue, 06/27/2017 - 06:00

If you’ve already visited Palermo, then you’ll probably know the city’s main attractions worth to be admired both on the outside and the inside: the majestic…

Culture

Save the Date: Exhibition on Sicilian Cart Opens June 30 at Italian American Museum of Los Angeles

by Anonymous (not verified) | Thu, 06/15/2017 - 08:00

The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) will be hosting an exhibition, the first of its kind in the Southern California city, dedicated to the…

Travel

The Best Events and Festivals in Italy this June

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 06/01/2017 - 08:36

The Summer season arrives in Italy this year, as John Bensalhia checks out some notable festivals and events Summer has reached us again, and June sees a good…

Culture

A Borgia Pope, a Renaissance Artist and a Lover Mystery: New Intriguing Exhibition Not to Miss in Rome

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 05/31/2017 - 00:00

A controversial pope, Alexander VI, a.k.a. Rodrigo Borgia; a fine and beautiful lady, Giulia Farnese; a brilliant artist of the Renaissance, Pintoricchio. They…

Lifestyle

Italy's Indie Music Scene: Listen Up!

by rebeccawinke | Thu, 05/25/2017 - 05:04

Italian pop songs and musicians have been making it to airwaves worldwide since Domenico Modugno belted out “Volare!” (from his hit song “Nel Blu Dipinto di…

Culture

Leonardo Like You’Ve Never Seen Him Before

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 05/16/2017 - 10:15

An immersive experience into Leonardo’s genius: Da Vinci Experience, the new Florence-based exhibition devoted to the Renaissance artist, uses modern…

Culture

Things to Do and See in May in Italy

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 05/02/2017 - 04:33

John Bensalhia takes a look at some of the events in bloom in Italy this May May is the apex of the Spring season with fruits and flowers in bloom.…

Culture

Head to Sulmona to Celebrate 2,000th Anniversary of Ovid’s Death

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 04/12/2017 - 03:45

We take no pleasure in permitted joys. But what’s forbidden is more keenly sought. (Ovid, Amores, II, xix, 30) 2017 marks the 2000th anniversary of…

Culture

Eats, Treats and Sights for Italy this Easter 2017

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 04/11/2017 - 04:18

John Bensalhia guides you through the places to be and events to attend this Easter... EASTER EATS Italians pride themselves in their delicious Easter menus,…

Culture

Things to Do and See this April in Italy

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 04/04/2017 - 04:52

With Spring well and truly hitting its stride, John Bensalhia surveys some of the best things to see and do this April... April is an especially busy month for…