Celebrating the Papacy of Urban VIII at Rome’s Palazzo Barberini
More than any other, he had an impact on philosophical thought, scientific knowledge and the arts in the 17th century
Read moreFormer editor at the American Academy in Rome and at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, with journalistic accreditation in Italy and the Vatican, I’m culture editor of the US monthly Inside the Vatican; European Bureau chief of Epicurean-Traveler.com, and regular contributor to KMT: a Modern Journal of Ancient Egypt, German Life, and the Italian food and travel monthly La Madia Travelfood.
More than any other, he had an impact on philosophical thought, scientific knowledge and the arts in the 17th century
Read moreThe Cinzano family began their production of sweet white vermouth in 1757
Read moreKey life events of the charismatic, powerful, and dynamic wife of Cosimo dei Medici portrayed in various media, on display till May 16
Read moreHere are some of the commemorations, exhibitions and performances in Florence, Italy and elsewhere
Read moreTo extradite or keep on display at the Met? A controversy since 1902 and still undecided
Read moreTill April 19, over 100 artworks recount the extraordinary feat of safeguarding Italy’s artistic and cultural heritage during World War II
Read moreOn December 3 at 5 PM, Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, President of the Governorate of the Vatican City State, unveiled the 2022 Nativity Scene and presided over the lighting of the Christmas Tree in St. Peter’s Square. Due to torrential rain and thunderstorms the ceremony was held inside the Paul...
Read moreWhen and where was torrone first created? No one knows for certain. Some connoisseurs say Persia; others Arabia; and still others China. A clue lies in its list of ingredients, which is short and sweet: almonds, honey, sugar and egg white, although other nuts (pistachios, walnuts and hazelnuts), candied fruits...
Read moreIn April and again early this month La Voce di New York published stories about Giovanni Ferrero’s immense wealth, but nothing about how he achieved such success. Ferrero’s story begins in 1942 when Pietro (1898-1949) Giovanni’s grandfather, opened a bakery in Alba. He aimed to create a low-cost snack to replace...
Read moreIn the 19th century Italy was no longer the world center of contemporary painting which thanks to Cezanne, Degas, Manet, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and many others, had moved to France, especially to Paris and Provence, as well as to England with Turner’s and Sisley’s masterpieces. Italy’s lone Impressionist of...
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