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by Carol King | Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:01

As Italy commemorates the anniversary of the death of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, in 14AD, in the first part of an ongoing series, Carol King…

Culture

The Renaissance - Part 2: Philosophy

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 02/10/2014 - 08:39

In our second article dedicated to the Italian Renaissance, John Bensalhia assesses the core beliefs and philosophies that defined it. Humanism The Renaissance…

Culture

The Renaissance - Part 1: Introduction and Overview

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 01/27/2014 - 09:20

John Bensalhia kicks off his look at the Italian Renaissance with a brief guide as to its origins, the main players and the schools of thought behind this…

Lifestyle

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Locates Italian Battlefield Where Father Died during World War II

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 01/27/2014 - 04:17

In the photo: Pink Floyd's Roger Waters makes a video in a British Cemetery in Cassino to honor British soldiers, including his father. For years, music…

Culture

The Romans: What They Ate

by Carol King | Fri, 01/24/2014 - 04:51

As Italy commemorates the anniversary of the death of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, in 14AD, in the first part of an ongoing series, Carol King…

Culture

Cultural Research in Italy is Funded by Foreign Institutions

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/16/2014 - 04:30

As the Italian government keeps cutting funds to cultural research, the result is that, in Italy, most of the archaeological excavations, as well as study and…

Culture

Early Christian Basilica Found Under New Lavazza Headquarters

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 01/12/2014 - 04:00

An early Christian basilica came to light during the construction for the new Lavazza headquarters in Turin. “It is an exceptional find for Turin, and at just…

Culture

Finding America: A Photo Book of Italian Immigration to the U.S.

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 01/08/2014 - 06:18

“Trovare l’America” (Finding America) is a photo book that chronicles the lives of Italian immigrants to the U.S.: 500 images collected and selected by…

Culture

Inside Florence's Centuries-Old Pharmacy

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 01/07/2014 - 05:00

The centuries-old Farmacia del Cinghiale sits on the ancient Piazza del Mercato Nuovo in the heart of medieval Florence; the Statua del Porcellino, whose snout…

Culture

Reggio Emilia's Museo Del Tricolore Celebrates Italian Flag

by Carol King | Sat, 01/04/2014 - 04:00

The red, green and white bands of colour of the Italian flag, Il Tricolore (the tricolour), are seen everywhere in Italy. Flags fly outside homes, hotels and…