History & culture
Letters from Veneto: Summer
September 2024 | Myra Robinson
I am glad I bought a new air conditioning unit last month! It has been sweltering here day after day, week after week, yet after the very wet spring, at least in my part of Italy, the landscape remains green.
Some days it has been an effort even...
The University of Siena: A Legacy of Academic Excellence
August 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The University of Siena, located in the picturesque city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. Founded in 1240, this institution boasts a rich history of academic achievement and cultural...
Italian American Baseball Stars Honored in Italy
August 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
L'articolo descrive un murale a Cuggiono, un piccolo paese fuori di Milano che mostra quattro dei giocatori più famosi del baseball americano. Yogi Berra, Joe Garagiola, Frank Crespi e Jim Pisoni sono stati dipinti sul murale perché sono tutti...
Marco Polo Introduced Chopsticks to the Chinese
August 2024 | William Giovinazzo
Recently, I made Aglio e Olio for my family, including my 18-month-old grandson. Have you ever seen a toddler eat spaghetti? He sat in his high chair with a large pile of noodles in the tray in front of him. He would grab handfuls of the stuff and...
The Misadventures of Two Sisters on the Road
August 2024 | Diana Lucarino-Diekmann and Joanna Lucarino
Diana's Account:
I love an adventure and when my sister Joni and I are traveling together, we get involved in crazy situations often narrowly escaping getting into trouble. Our first Calabrian adventure came after a Mediterranean cruise. We...
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...
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