Learn Italian! The Best Resources for Improving Your Italian
Learn or improve your Italian now in anticipation of your next visit. Here are several resources and tips for learning Italian online.
Culture & Living
Posts about culture in Italy. Festivals, religion, etiquette, language, and more.
‘What Would Sophia Loren Do?’ Documentary Contemplates the Twists and Turns of Life
A touching new documentary short from Netflix asks “What would Sophia Loren do?”
Blessing the Animals in Assisi on the Feast Day of Sant’Antonio Abate
The Piatto di Sant’Antonio Abate is a winter festival near Assisi that features a parade of horses and a blessing of animals.
‘Reno Italiano’ Is the Only Italian Home Renovation Show You Will Ever Need
“Reno Italiano” is a new home renovation show on HGTV starring Rome-based interior designer Arlene Gibbs. Trust me, you’re going to love it!
Hiking, Biking, and Walking Across Italy: How to Explore the Cammini d’Italia
Italy currently recognizes 44 official pathways known as the Cammini d’Italia. Learn about the many historic routes that you can hike, bike, and walk.
My Roman Diet: How I Ate Pasta Every Day and Still Lost Weight
I lost weight when I lived in Rome without cutting out pasta or wine. Here’s is how I structured my days and my diet.
Pino Daniele, Soul of Naples
Si ‘mmuore solo quanno ‘o munno nun s’aricorda più di te. Se no, ci si allontana solo fisicamente. “You die only when the world doesn’t remember you anymore…otherwise you only move away physically.” This quote — partly in Neapolitan and partly in Italian — appears in a video tribute to Pino Daniele, the legendary singer…
Renew Yourself With Lessons from the Renaissance
“Your Renaissance” by Maura Garau mines the lives, loves, and art of the Renaissance to help you live your best life.
Anno Dantesco: Celebrating Dante in 2021
In 2021, Italy will commemorate the 700th anniversary of the passing of Dante Alighieri, known worldwide as the father of the Italian language.
Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2020
Bologna is the best place to live in Italy in 2020. Discover what other Italian provinces ranked in the top 25 of the annual Quality of Life index.
RIP Paolo Rossi, Hero of the 1982 World Cup
Paolo Rossi, hero of the 1982 World Cup, died in Rome on 9 December 2020 after a long battle with an undisclosed disease. He was 64. Rossi was integral to Italy’s World Cup win in 1982, a journey that saw the Italian National team battle past Maradona’s Argentina, as well as Brazil, Poland, and West…
Book Excerpt: ‘La Tragedia: An Italian Immigrant’s Quest for Justice’
‘La Tragedia: An Italian Immigrant’s Quest for Justice’ by Elissa DeNunzio is based on a true story. Read an excerpt.
Books About Italy: The Best Ones Published in 2020
A list of Italy-based books to give and get in 2020. Add these travelogues, cookbooks, and novels to your shopping cart.
Naples Says Goodbye to Diego Maradona
Naples and Napoli mourn the death of Diego Maradona, who passed away on 25 November 2020. Here are reactions, front pages, and videos of Maradona’s life.
Damnatio Memoriae: How Ancient Romans Canceled Their Rivals
Damnatio Memoriae, a modern description of a common Roman practice, condemned unpopular leaders to oblivion. Here’s how that worked and what we can learn from it today.
‘Romulus’ TV Series a Dramatic Look at the Founding of Rome
Romulus is a 10-part tv series about Rome’s origin story told entirely in archaic Latin.
The Ancient Winds of Italy
To know Italy’s weather is to understand its winds.
When Ravenna Was the ‘Capital of Empire’
‘Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe’ is a comprehensive look at the history of Ravenna during its golden age.