Italoamericana: Writing for a Cause
At a time when Italy has transformed itself into a country of arrival, dealing with the issues of social misunderstanding and bigotry that accompany immigration, this anthology reminds Italians of their own citizens who left the country well over a century ago facing innumerable trials and tribulations in their new locales.
Back to The Roots: Italian American Identities in the US
The Calandra Italian American Institute, in collaboration with ILICA, organized an insightful panel discussion on Italian American identity: “The New Generation of Americans of Italian Origins: the Value of the Italian Heritage in the 21st Century.”
26 mn foreign tourists expected in Italy
Rome, June 17 - Roughly 26 million foreign tourists are expected in Italy over the summer, the national travel and tourism federation Federturismo said Tuesday.
Foreign tourist expenditure in Italy between June and August could exceed 13 billion euros, Federturismo added.
The Real Mona Lisa Turns 535
No street bears her name. No plaques mark where she lived. Although her mysterious smile has enchanted millions, Lisa Gherardini, born on June 15, 1479, is almost invisible in her hometown. After centuries of neglect, Florence is celebrating the 535th birthday of its most famous daughter with a festival this month. But who was the real woman everyone recognizes yet no one knows?
Investigating Mafia(s) on a Global Scale
In a recent two-day conference at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, dozens of scholars from the U.S., Italy and elsewhere looked into the global mafia phenomenon from a multi-disciplinary perspective. The guest of honor was Italy’s former Interior Minister Vincenzo Scotti, whose book about the relationship between the Mafia and the State in Italy has just been translated into English.
World Cup 2014, Great Start for Italy. Make us Dream Again, Guys!
Winning debut for Italy at the World Cup 2014 in Brazil. The “Azzurri” of Prandelli beat the English lions during the first game of round D thanks to the goals of Marchisio and Balotelli.
Gluten-Free Eating Appears to Be Here to Stay
In the luxe dining room of Del Posto, one of New York’s most heralded and expensive Italian restaurants, one-third of the tables on any given night will have at least one gluten-free diner.
ISSpresso coffee to launch at space station
The chief of the Italian Space Agency (ISA) on Friday said a groundbreaking new system for making espresso coffee in space, ISSpresso, may improve life for astronauts on interplanetary exploration missions.
'Super Mario' Balotelli garners headlines after England's World Cup defeat
"It's only football," said a smiling Andrew Marr this morning at the start of his BBC1 show. His knowing irony came before the assessment of the Sunday national newspapers.
Florence's Ponte Vecchio gets new lights
Florence, June 16 - Florence's famed Ponte Vecchio bridge is set to show off its new eco-friendly lighting system for the first time on Monday night.
Balotelli helps Italy capture World Cup win over England
Mario Balotelli's second-half goal led Italy past England 2-1 in a thriller at Manaus on Saturday night.
Italy keeper Buffon out of Group D match versus England
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon says he won't be fit to face England in tonight's World Cup opener, following an ankle injury in training
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