History & culture

Something Italian. From Distant Shores to Family Tables, The Recipes That Held Us Together

June 2026 |
For what is food but the greatest expression of joy and hurt in the world, Annette Januzzi Wick writes in this blending of history, memoir, and cooking. In response, readers are taken to the cherished place where her Italian ancestors and immigrant...

NIAF Celebrates Italian American Excellence at 2026 New York Gala

June 2026 |
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) brought together more than 700 guests from the United States and Italy on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for its annual New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring six distinguished Italian Americans...

Festivals in Italy in June: A Celebration of Culture, Music, and Tradition

June 2026 |
June in Italy is a month of celebration. As summer arrives and daylight stretches late into the evening, towns and cities across the country come alive with music, religious processions, historical reenactments, food fairs, and colorful street...

A Look Back: Pompeo della Cesa, Armorer to the Court of Milan

June 2026 |
June is here and that means festival time! If your community or parish has an upcoming festival, please contact us so that we can help you promote it.The weather is finally pleasant, and we hope you have a chance to get outside and enjoy it. From...

La Limone

June 2026 |
Phoenix entrepreneur Joanna Palmer, featured on Bravo’s “Below Deck” in April, has just published a culinary memoir and cookbook that prove the best chapters of a woman’s life have no expiry date. Viewers of a recent “Below Deck” episode on Bravo...

Vogalonga: Venice’s Celebration of Rowing Tradition and Lagoon Preservation

June 2026 |
Ogni anno, la città di Venice prende vita con la Vogalonga, una vivace manifestazione remiera che celebra la tradizione veneziana e la tutela dell’ambiente. Migliaia di partecipanti attraversano i canali e la laguna a bordo di imbarcazioni...

Exploring the Naples Underground

June 2026 |
It’s hard to describe Naples. Situated between a dormant volcano and the Mediterranean Sea, this city is a juxtaposition of danger and beauty. The city is fascinating, beautiful, and rich in a history that goes back to a time before Rome. To...

After Dark in Italy: The Magic of Night of the Museums

May 2026 |
Ogni maggio, l’Italia si anima dopo il tramonto per la Notte dei Musei, un evento che apre le porte dei tesori culturali del Paese fino a tarda sera. Da Roma a Firenze e Milano, musei, gallerie e siti storici accolgono i visitatori in un’atmosfera...

A Day of Voice and Celebration

May 2026 |
Each year on May 1, Italy pauses to observe Festa dei Lavoratori, a national holiday that blends political history, cultural expression, and collective celebration. Known in English as Labor Day or International Workers’ Day, it is a moment when...
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