History & culture
The Italian Language and its Origins
November 2012 | Michele Alonzo
The Italian language derives mainly from "vulgar" Latin, which was the spoken language among commoners and less educated citizens of ancient Rome. The other form, classical Latin, was used in a literary and ecclesiastical scope. Many words...
Ten Thousand to One
October 2012 | Anthony Grano
As we look over the last 500 years of history there have been thousands of examples of original thought and accomplishment in all areas of human endeavor originating from the Italian peninsula: the arts, sciences, medicine, music, and business....
American Modern Art in Tuscany
July 2012 | Antonio & Brunella Barbati Minischetti
Tuttomondo by Keith Haring
While in Pisa, you cannot pass up seeing the beautiful mural by Keith Haring. A work of modern art not only original but also surprising because it is little known to the public and exists in the shadows of other Pisa...
Christmas Celebrations & Traditions in Italy
December 2011 | Peter D'Attoma
Quando si parla di tradizioni Natalizie, celebrazioni, e sopratutto, la famiglia, non esiste un'altro paese come l'Italia. E'il paese ideale per celebrare il Natale per via dei suoi colori, le sue tradizioni ed il modo di celebrare molto...
Saint Nicholas: The Real Santa Claus
December 2011 | Antonio & Brunella Barbati Minischetti
During the first half of the IV century A.D., in the rich city of Mira in Asia Minor, there lived a very special priest whom because of the lack of interesting historical news, he and the locals would pass on to the people many legends. His name...
Making the Connection with Your Italian Heritage
October 2011 | Pamela Dorazio Dean
Sei di discendenza Italiana e sei cresciuto orgoglioso di essere Italiano? Tanti di noi abbiamo vissuto la
nostra vita uniti con i nostri famigliari e abbiamo seguito le nostre tradizioni con i nostri nonni, genitori,
fratelli,...
Italy and Italian Culture - For Children
May 2011 | Janice Therese Mancuso
Il modo migliore di imparare e' tramite l'intattenimento. Nessun modo migliore per assimilare informazioni che farlo come svago. Se poi lo si fa' per mantenere vivi i legami con le proprie origini il beneficio e' molteplice. Janice Therese Mancuso...
Easter, Past and Present
April 2011 | Anthony Grano
From my childhood, I remember Easter. I remember the anticipation of getting up and searching for the dyed eggs scattered about the house. Our Easter baskets were filled with candy treats and topped off with a large chocolate egg or bunny. I...
Glass Art of Italy: Mosaic
January 2011 | Janice Therese Mancuso
L'uomo ha da sempre cercato e scoperto modi per esprimere arte e creativita'. Uno dei modi piu' antichi e conosciuti e' il mosaico. La parola "mosaico" e' ben nota a tutti, ma non tutti pero' conoscono la sua storia. E' stato un vero e proprio...
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