History & culture
The University of Naples Federico II: A Beacon of Knowledge and Innovation
July 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Naples, Italy, the University of Naples Federico II stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious academic institutions in the world. Established in 1224 by Emperor Frederick II, this university has a rich history...
The Uffizi Gallery: A Timeless Treasure Trove of Art and History
July 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Uffizi Gallery stands as one of the most prestigious and storied art museums in the world. With its unparalleled collection of Renaissance masterpieces, the Uffizi not only offers a visual feast but also...
“The Mud Angels: How Students Saved the City of Florence”
July 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
After enormous waves crash into buildings, museums, and other structures in Florence, they leave behind thousands of tons of smelly, viscous, oil-filled mud. Everywhere. Covering everything. A young narrator watches students from the U.S., Italy,...
“Stories from the Bean Table” by Angelo Velotta
July 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
A story about balloons. A story about a kookaburra. A story about fishing. And a story about a trumpet. At least that's how my nearly three-year old son knows them by. Behind the balloons, kookaburra, fishing, and trumpet, are messages of hope and...
Pineapple on Pizza, Sure. Anchovies, No.
June 2024 | William Giovinazzo
Recently, after a long and busy day, my wife and I decided to bring in a pizza. Although my wife makes an incredible pizza, it was one of those nights when we just wanted to sit in front of the television, doing nothing more strenuous than chewing....
From the Italian American Press “Italian Culture in America: The Immigrants 1880 to 1930”
June 2024 | Janice Therese Mancuso
The history of Italians in America began more than 500 years ago with a Genoese sailor who bumped into uncharted land. Within 35 years, three other explorers, all of Italian heritage, would chart land for England, Spain, Portugal, and France. From...
La Cultura del Caffe (Coffee Culture)
June 2024 | Joanna Lucarino
Italian coffee culture is one of quality, tradition, and passion. Since coffee beans were first imported into Italy through Venice in the 16th century, the love of coffee began. Italy remains one of the largest importers of beans through its two...
In the Same Kitchen, 60 Years Apart: Artist Janice Merendino and the Continuing Spaces of Immigration
June 2024 | Ben Lariccia
At the turn of the previous century, a neighborhood in Atlantic City received a sizable influx of newcomers from Italy. The chicken coops and duck enclosures built by these immigrants gave the area its name, Ducktown. Nowadays, people may know the...
Letters from Veneto: Commissioning a Landscape Painting
June 2024 | Myra Robinson
In November of 2023, author Myra Robinson shared her piece “Letters from Veneto: Commissioning a Landscape Painting” with our readers. Since this piece, the painting has been delivered and is currently being cherished by Myra.
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