Natalie Aldern
Articles by Natalie Aldern
Rome’s iconic landmarks attract millions of visitors every year for good reason. From the perfect curves of the Colosseum to the thundering spray of t…
Located within the heart of Rome sits the smallest country in the world. The population of Vatican City is a mere 831. Most of these residents are pri…
The cruise ship accident that has left at least six dead off the Tuscan coast may have occurred because of significant errors on the part of the ships…
Masters chefs in Milan, Moscow and New York are gearing up for the fifth annual International Day of Italian Cuisine (IDIC). The chefs may be in thre…
Well heeled editors, bloggers, photographers and fashion lovers have descended on Florence to see the very best in menswear. Pitti Uomo is in Florence…
Cinque Terre is made up of five once-remote villages along Italy’s Ligurian coast.In recent years, the region has gained international fame for its un…
The world's smallest cinema won't be found in any building. Instead, the two-person movie theatre travels around Italy on four wheels. The Cortomobil…
Italy's rich music culture has produced no shortage of great musicians. Some of Italy's most talented performers have gone on to produce collaboratio…
Italy's X Factor has crowned its latest winner at the tender age of 16. The televised singing competition ended Sunday, with Francesca Michielin of Ba…
16 lucky newborns had a very special baptism on Sunday when Pope Benedict blessed the babies himself after a historic mass in the Sistine Chapel.The c…
The town of Oria, PugliaAncient and modern culture have come into a direct faceoff in one Italian town where a new soccer field has replaced ruins dat…
Stazione Santa Lucia, VeniceThe bustle of a train station can offer supreme people watching opportunities, but the station itself can also be a scenic…
Italian writer and philosopher Umberto Eco will celebrate a grand birthday this week while being honored by the worldwide community of intellectuals.…
After nearly 8 decades of marriage, it might be safe to assume that the couple is in it for the long run. Unfortunately, one Italian couple married f…
The luxury Tod's makeover to restore the Colosseum has finally been schedule to begin. A complete revamp of the monument funded by Tod's founder Dieg…
The collapse occurred at the House of Loreius TiburtinusThe discovery of a newly collapsed historic column has raised concerns just weeks after UNESCO…
A beautiful fresco painted by Pinturicchio in 1492 is stirring up fresh controversy with the announcement that a fragment of the 'scandalous' artwork…
Anita Ekberg, known internationally for her role as the beautiful Sylvia in La Dolce Vita, is requesting financial assistance from the Fellini Foundat…
A group of five men carried out a major heist at the Unicredit branch located next to the Spanish Steps in Rome.On Monday afternoon, the robbers gaine…
Looking for the perfect last minute gift for the high roller on your list? A new customized Italian-designed Rolls-Royce is available for a cool $1,6…