History
Culture
by Francine Segan | Fri, 08/31/2018 - 04:55
Chocolate’s history, beginning with its "discovery," is uniquely tied to Italy, responsible for many chocolate firsts.
Chocolate’s journey to the Old World…
Culture
by Myra Robinson | Wed, 08/22/2018 - 23:53
Even if you don’t know anyone who’s ever been to Elba, and you’re unsure exactly where it is on a map, you’re sure to know its most famous resident.
Napoleon…
Culture
by rebeccawinke | Wed, 06/14/2017 - 23:39
When the world thinks of Italy’s iconic fashion industry, the city that first comes to mind is Milan. Known for its well-turned-out residents, high-end…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 02/21/2017 - 02:00
In 1258, the Republic of Venice, which at the time was a leading economic and trading power in Europe, issued a decree that may well be considered…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/04/2016 - 01:00
In our series featuring famous Italian families, we look at the powerful dynasty of the Gonzaga, rulers of the Lombard city of Mantua for four centuries.
The…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Tue, 10/25/2016 - 03:39
John Bensalhia profiles some notable historical figures connected with Piedmont...
VITTORIO EMANUELE II (1820-1877)
Meet Padre della Patria – or the Father of…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/20/2016 - 14:50
We continue this month’s focus on Piedmont with a look at the top three Roman sites in the region.
With its north-western location, Piedmont was in a strategic…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Thu, 09/15/2016 - 05:53
BORN
Cristoforo Colombo in October 1451 in Genoa, Liguria.
ORIGINS
The location of Columbus' birth has actually been a source of debate. Some historians have…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 04/13/2016 - 00:00
Greeks began to settle in Southern Italy in the 8th and 7th centuries BC, exporting their culture, which would later influence the Roman world. They colonized…
Culture
by Magda Lauer | Mon, 11/09/2015 - 17:21
Defying the bailiffs at birth
Amadeo Modigliani is remembered as much for his ‘story’ and his behaviour as his paintings. He was born on 12th July in 1884 on a…
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