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Have you ever wondered why we Italians talk so much with our hands? Many think it’s just a way to emphasize words, but the truth is much more fascinating.In reality, our gestures arose out of a concrete necessity. In the Middle Ages, Italy was divided into many small states, each with its own dialect. ImagineContinue reading “THE GESTURES OF ITALIANS”

Origins, characteristics and culinary uses of different types of garlic, from the irreplaceable white to the precious fermented black, up to the most aromatic red varieties. The Differences Between the Various Types of Garlic Used for millennia in ovens, pots, and on popular dishes, garlic continues to be a solid and versatile presence in contemporaryContinue reading “White, Black, and Red Garlic: All the Differences You Should Know”

Raise your hand, or rather your fork, if you’ve never eaten it at least once, and many more, perhaps at a Sunday family lunch. Lasagna is one of those dishes with the flavor and soul of Italy that the whole world knows and enjoys, so much so that it’s celebrated on July 29th as “WorldContinue reading “World Lasagna Day – July 29th”

For the first time in history, a national broadcaster will broadcast a non-professional basketball tournament live. If you check Sky’s schedule, Thursday evening at 9:15 PM you’ll find the “Giardini Margherita Tournament Final” listed. For those unfamiliar, this tournament, also known as “The Gardens,” has been held in Bologna for 43 years. Some details onContinue reading “I ” GARDENS””

According to Vegetius, a regular march took the legionaries to cover about 109 steps per minute, while with a brisk march the steps were about 120.Vegetius tells us that Roman training required the soldiers to march for 20 Roman miles (about 30 km) in 5 hours during the summer; this is also to be consideredContinue reading “THE ROMAN LEGION ON THE MARCH”

Abruzzo, the Region of Natural Beauty. Italy is home to some 2500 wolves Abruzzo is a region in central Italy. It is bordered by the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Apennine Mountains to the west, offering a diverse landscape that ranges from coastal beaches to mountainous terrains. The region is divided into fourContinue reading “italian beauties – Abruzzo”

In Piazza del Campo everything is ready or almost ready for the first 2025 edition of the Palio di Siena, the one on July 2nd in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano. The event officially began on Monday, June 26th, with the presentation ceremony of the Drappellone, the trophy that will be awarded to theContinue reading “PALIO DI SIENA”