Italy's Best
by Silvia Donati |
[Waving from the ISS. Photo: ESA.]
We couldn’t think of a better subject to write about for International Women’s Day than the extraordinary Samantha…
by Silvia Donati |
Inclusion in Unesco’s World Heritage list has become a coveted target as the status is said to bring more visitors to a destination. So every year, decisions…
by Silvia Donati |
Bubbly Prosecco epitomizes la dolce vita italiana – and that may be the reason for its success. Fresh, light-bodied, dry and fruity, it is the perfect drink…
by Silvia Donati |
The Soave wine country of the Veneto region in northern Italy was awarded a special recognition by the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United…
by John Bensalhia |
Dante Alighieri
Also known simply as Dante, this late Middle Ages poet was ahead of his time in a number of ways.
Dante wished to push forward the boundaries…
by John Bensalhia |
Luigi Bezzerra (and Desiderio Pavoni)
There's nothing like a sip of espresso to wake you up. With its distinctive, strong taste, it's a drink enjoyed by…
by Silvia Donati |
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the ITALY Magazine staff members share some of the things they are grateful to Italy for.
We want to know: what are you…
by Magda Lauer |
Big George’ confuses historians
Giorgione Barbarelli da Castelfranco was the name he was known by, although his real surname was Gasparini, and he signed some…
by Silvia Donati |
23 April 1946 – An Italian company named Piaggio registered the patent for a “motorcycle on a rational complex of organs and elements combined with a frame…
by Silvia Donati |
Italy had reason to celebrate at this year’s Academy Awards thanks to the well-deserved Oscar win by Ennio Morricone.
The 87-year-old composer won Best…
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