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Why the Unification of Italy is Celebrated on March 17

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/16/2022 - 04:46

Every year on March 17, Italy celebrates the anniversary of the Unification of Italy — in other words, when Italy as a modern nation-state was born. …

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Happy Birthday Italia. Italy Turns 152 Today!

by ITALY | Sun, 03/17/2013 - 07:56

Happy Birthday Italia!Today we celebrate the unification of Italy and remember "il Risorgimento" (The Resurgence), a 19th century political and social movement…

Culture

Italy's Treasures: Giuseppe Verdi - His Life and Work

by John Bensalhia | Fri, 03/01/2013 - 04:56

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest Italian romantic composers of all time. Giuseppe Verdi was responsible for some of…

New Video Game Teaches Youth About Italy Unification

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 03/17/2011 - 07:43

As Italy celebrates 150 years of unification, the Youth Ministry has launched a creative new initiative to teach young people about the country’s storied…