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Italy, a land of saints, heroes, and navigators. A thousand-year-old cradle of civilization whose vestiges have survived intact to the present day. Among the most striking testimonies are those from the Middle Ages and Christianity. Every corner of the country reverberates with history, and Italy has the world’s largest cultural heritage. It’s difficult to quantifyContinue reading “ITALIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE”

Bologna, October 14, 2025 – The Nanni bookshop celebrates its 200th anniversary. It is known as the oldest in Bologna, founded in 1825 by the Marchesi family. Heir to the Antica Stamperia della Colomba, which had been transformed into an antiquarian bookshop in the 19th century, it was acquired in 1928 by Arnaldo Nanni, whoContinue reading “There’s a historic bookstore in Bologna that’s turning 200 !”

The cold February wind swept through the city of Barletta, carrying the echoes of distant wars and the scent of the sea. Italy was divided, contested by the French and the Spanish, and even the streets of a quiet Apulian city could become the stage for heroic deeds. It all began with an insult: theContinue reading “LA DISFIDA DI BARLETTA”

LA FOCACCIA DI RECCO An ancient legend tells that when the beach of Recco was a landing site for Saracen pirates in the 1500s and 1600s, the soldiers of the old Genoese fort fired cannon shots and a few musket volleys to alarm the population.The able-bodied men lined up for defense. Women, old people, andContinue reading “A Legend Called Focaccia with Cheese”

Do you know what they are? The finalists of the unique, partner-voted StudyTravel Star Awards 2025 have been revealed, recognising excellence in service among agencies, educators, industry associations and service providers in the international education sector. Now in their 19th edition, the StudyTravel Star Awards are an annual highlight for the industry, and the winnersContinue reading “StudyTravel LANGUAGE Star Awards 2025 finalists unveiled”

Macaroni Frittata: History and Evolution of Neapolitan Beach Food Macaroni frittata, also known as pasta frittata, macaroni pizza, or pasta pizza, is a true masterpiece of traditional Neapolitan cuisine and a truly ingenious invention. This dish, beloved by adults and children alike for its deliciousness and versatility, is a perfect example of empty-fridge cooking, idealContinue reading “MACCARONI FRITTATA ..”

What began as a simple peasant or leftover dish, a quick method of preparing pasta with a sauce based on fresh or peeled tomatoes, grated cheese, garlic, hot chili pepper and fresh basil, has transformed into an icon of Italian cuisine, or rather Campanian to be more precise. In short, not a “normal” pasta withContinue reading “LO “SCARPARIELLO””

THE NIGHT OF SAN LORENZO San Lorenzo is the name given to the night between August 10th and 11th, traditionally also known as the “night of shooting stars” and considered the best time to lie down and gaze at the sky in the hope of spotting some. The night of San Lorenzo was once theContinue reading “THE NIGHT OF SAN LORENZO”

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”