History & culture
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Letters from Veneto: Waiting for a Miracle
My beloved second home in Italy is now closed for winter, but of course that doesn’t stop a stream of…
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La Befana: In Southern Italy, this Whimsical Character Embraces Diversity and Appeals to All
On the night of January 5 children throughout Italy and, in particular, Calabria, hang their stockings from the fireplace mantle…
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The Columbian Exchange
When Christopher Columbus and his crew stepped onto an uncharted land, they encountered a civilization unlike any other they had…
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Italian Children’s Market Welcomes Dominick the Donkey Singing Plush Toy
This year, the Italian Children’s Market welcomes someone new to its family of fun yet purposeful little members. And who…
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Bella Figura
L’articolo descrive il concetto Italiano chiamato la bella figura. È un modo di vivere unico in Italia dove una persona…
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“Cook Like a Real Italian: Super Sexy and Simple Recipes” by Angelo Coassin
Angelo Coassin, @CookingwithBello, is a passionate, Italian home cook whose enthusiasm is undeniable and infectious. Try finding a video of…
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Celebrating Italian American Heritage Month with Thirty-One Days of Italians
The wave of Italian immigrants arriving in America during the 20 years before and after the turn of the 20th…
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“The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown: Serving the Mahoning Valley Since 1874”
A Book Review by Ben Lariccia It’s fitting that we have Thomas Welsh’s latest local history title as a guide…
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Italy Deserves Our Respect
Like many of you, I love traveling to Italy whenever an opportunity arises. Is it just me, or are you…
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Sapienza University of Rome: A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation
A Roma si trova La Sapienza, una delle università più antiche d’Europa. Aprì più di settecento anni fa sotto il…
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