History & culture
Hell on Earth: The Sulfur Mines of Sicily
November 2023 | Joanna Lucarino
After viewing the documentary film, “La Porta dell'Inferno” (“The Door to Hell”) by Michael Cavalieri, I felt compelled to delve deeper into the history of the Sicilian sulfur mines and the zolfo (sulfur) workers from the end of the 1700s until...
Is it a Monument, Statue, Memorial, or Public Art?
November 2023 | Richard Leto
Researching and trying to find the most accurate definition that would answer the question posed in my article title, I found some differences and commonalities. However, in my humble and novice (and slightly biased) opinion, I feel all the noted...
Letters from Veneto: Commissioning a Landscape Painting
November 2023 | Myra Robinson
La scrittrice Myra Robinson, americana, ha da 20 anni un appartamento in Veneto. Purtroppo, deve metterlo in vendita. Ha deciso di assumere un artista per dipingere le viste e il terreno vicino all'appartamento. L'artista, Julian Vilarrubi, è...
A Book Review: “Raphael, Painter in Rome”
November 2023 | William Giovinazzo
Why does Michelangelo always get to be the hero? That is the opening line to “Raphael, Painter in Rome” by Stephanie Storey. Ironically, Michelangelo is the hero of her previously published work, “Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo and...
Marcus Aurelius, Philosopher King?
November 2023 | William Giovinazzo
Have you ever seen the movie “Gladiator”? It begins with an exciting battle between the Romans and Germanic tribes. There are massive dart launchers and catapults that throw balls of flame that explode when they hit the trees under which the...
Harnessing The Power Of The Global Italian Diaspora How To Strategically Manage A Valuable Asset For The Country-System
October 2023 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The Position Paper “Harnessing the power of the global Italian diaspora. How to strategically manage a valuable asset for the country-system” will be presented during the “Rethinking globalization” panel. The panelists are Arancha González...
Consulate of Italy Celebrates Italy's Pioneering Role in Aerospace at "Italy - The Eternal Innovator in Space" Event
October 2023 | La Gazzetta Italiana
L’articolo parla delle realizzazioni che l’Italia ha nell’ingegneria aerospaziale. Secondo il Consolato d’Italia, ha avuto una presentazione il mese scorso che ha spiegato queste realizzazioni e le contribuzioni nel campo di aerospaziale. Ci sono...
A Film Screening: La Porta Dell’Inferno
October 2023 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Michael Cavalieri is an Actor/Writer/Director originally from New York. His Directorial Debut “Ritornato” was awarded a special grant by the Russo Brothers, the Directors of “Avengers: Endgame” (the highest grossing film of all time), the National...
Letters from Veneto: A Magical Evening
October 2023 | Myra Robinson
Italians are probably the most hospitable people in the world!
A couple of weeks ago I received an invitation from friends in the next village for an “aperocena” (which I translate as ‘drinks and dinner’). I was looking forward to it all day, as...
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