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Bulgari Jewellery Exhibition Opens in USA

by Carol King | Thu, 08/29/2013 - 06:30

In the photo: "Bib" necklace, 1965. Gold with emeralds, amethysts, turquoise, and diamonds. Formerly in the collection of Lyn Revson. Bulgari Heritage…

Culture

The 70th Venice International Film Festival begins at the Lido

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 08/28/2013 - 06:50

The 70th annual Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica, also known as the Venice International Film Festival, begins today at the Lido. Alfonso Cuaron's…

Culture

Three Italian Films Compete In Venice Film Festival

by Carol King | Wed, 08/14/2013 - 06:30

Three Italian films will vie for the coveted Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. The films by Italian directors include Gianni Amelio’s ‘L’intrepido’ (The…

Culture

The Name of the Game: Palio, Giostra or Balestra!

by Christine Webb | Fri, 08/09/2013 - 07:00

Since living in Italy I have become obsessed with any type of medieval game – Palio, Giostra or Balestra. The minute I hear the thump, thump of the drums I…

Culture

Rockin' It Up at Senigallia's Summer Jamboree Festival

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/02/2013 - 06:45

The “hottest rockin’ holiday on earth”: that’s how the Summer Jamboree Festival has been labeled. The international event, which takes place in the beach town…

Culture

Exhibition Reveals Accuracy Of Leonardo’s Anatomical Drawings

by Carol King | Mon, 07/29/2013 - 06:51

An upcoming exhibition in Scotland shows that Italian genius Leonardo Da Vinci’s anatomical drawings were incredibly accurate. The ‘Leonardo Da Vinci: The…

Culture

Rome Mounts Exhibition Of Stolen Italian Treasures Now Recovered

by Carol King | Fri, 07/26/2013 - 06:37

A show at Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo museum displays stolen Italian artworks, frescoes, artefacts and antiques that have been recovered by the state. Called ‘…

Culture

Claudia Cardinale Hosts Venice Film Festival Classics Section

by Carol King | Tue, 07/23/2013 - 10:47

Italian actress Claudia Cardinale will guest host the Venezia Classici (Venice Classics) section of the Venice International Film Festival. The Venice…

Culture

Stresa Music Festival Opens

by Carol King | Tue, 07/16/2013 - 11:20

Photo by Andrea Sacchi The 2013 Stresa Music Festival of concerts in sites around Lake Maggiore starts on 19 July and runs until early September. The 52nd…

Lifestyle

Rome Film Festival Rents Out Red Carpet For Wedding Photos

by Carol King | Tue, 07/09/2013 - 05:50

Couples may be able to have their wedding photos taken on the red carpet of next Festival Internazionale del Film di Roma (Rome Film Festival). The idea has…