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Italy’s Treasures: Giorgio Vasari 1511-1574

by Magda Lauer | Tue, 10/29/2019 - 04:58

The man who captured an Era Without Giorgio Vasari’s life work we would not have the insight into the art scene of the Renaissance that we have today. In fact…

Culture

Pompeii: Stunning Fresco with Gladiators Fight Uncovered

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/15/2019 - 08:24

A remarkable gladiators fresco came to light during the ongoing excavations of the Great Pompeii Project, a European Union-funded archeological project meant…

Culture

Aerial view of Bormio in Lombardy, Italy

The Foodie Guide to Valtellina

by Kristie Prada | Thu, 03/21/2019 - 03:46

While the North of Italy is well known for gems such as Milan, Venice and the lake district. Few are aware of the stunning area of Lombardy called Valtellina.…

Culture

Mangiamaccheroni: A Surprising Neapolitan Street-Food Tradition

by rebeccawinke | Tue, 03/19/2019 - 01:24

Naples is known for its delectable street food, from iconic pizza al portafoglio (wood-fired Neapolitan pizza folded twice into a handy triangle) to…

Culture

5 Ways Naples Celebrates Carnevale

by kristinmelia | Thu, 02/14/2019 - 01:30

Most of us are familiar with Venice's famously enchanting Carnevale season. All masks and pageantry and secrets- so befitting of the misty canals and…

Culture

Unusual Ways to Celebrate St. Valentine's Day in Italy

by Myra Robinson | Tue, 02/12/2019 - 03:23

Probably the first thing people think about when Valentine's Day is mentioned is a loving couple, and Italy has the most famous couple of all, Romeo and Juliet…

Food & Drink

Ancient Roman Water: Italy’s Oldest Spring

by Francine Segan | Fri, 02/01/2019 - 04:48

Emilia-Romagna is home to one of Italy’s oldest springs: Galvanina, which is located in the town of Rimini, birthplace of famed director Federico Fellini. The…

Culture

Italy's Traditional Saltless Bread: A Guide for the Uninitiated

by rebeccawinke | Thu, 01/17/2019 - 03:25

One of the most perplexing and, often, disappointing discoveries when visiting central Italy—including Umbria and vast swaths of Lazio, Tuscany, and Le Marche…

Culture

8 Health Tips from Ancient Rome

by Francine Segan | Fri, 10/05/2018 - 03:59

-1- Drink wine! The ancient Romans thought that wine was essential to good health because they considered it an aid to digestion. They also thought that…

Culture

Dinner: Ancient Roman Style

by Francine Segan | Mon, 09/10/2018 - 06:40

Dinner in antiquity was almost always a social affair shared with a few close friends at someone’s home. The ancient Romans thought that the ideal number…