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”
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I ” GARDENS”
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””
THE ROMAN LEGION ON THE MARCH
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”
italian beauties – Abruzzo
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”
PALIO DI SIENA
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”
Photographic exhibition “Champions – Bologna WON
vinto Bologna” The photographic exhibition “Campioni – Ha vincere Bologna” (Champions – Bologna Won) will be inaugurated on May 27 in Sala Borsa, set up by Bologna FC 1909 with shots by Maurizio Borsari, Michele Finessi and Gianni Schicchi. The exhibition, which will be open to the public for free until June 7, retraces Bologna’sContinue reading “Photographic exhibition “Champions – Bologna WON”
HAPPY AS EASTER
The expression “happy as Easter” is used to indicate a state of great happiness or contentment. Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which symbolizes rebirth. Easter celebrations are experienced as a liberation from bonds and restrictions. Easter is linked to spring, which represents the awakening of nature. Popular wisdom hasContinue reading “HAPPY AS EASTER”
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO vs GRANA PADANO
1) PRODUCTION AREAThe production area of Parmigiano Reggiano is more limited: the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia and Modena and part of the province of Mantua (to the right of the Po) and Bologna (to the left of the Rhine).Grana Padano can be produced by dairies in 33 provinces between Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna andContinue reading “PARMIGIANO REGGIANO vs GRANA PADANO”
Italy won the BJK and Davis Cup
Italy won the BJK and Davis Cup Women led by outstanding Jasmine Paolini and men by Sinner and an outstanding Berrettini Congratulations
MARCO POLO, 770 YEARS AFTER BIRTH
MARCO POLO, 770 YEARS AFTER BIRTH2024 marks a double anniversary for Venice: 770 years since the birth of the explorer Marco Polo and 700 years since his death. This name has been a constant echo within the walls of Venetian houses since time immemorial. But who was Marco Polo really?The son of a family ofContinue reading “MARCO POLO, 770 YEARS AFTER BIRTH”