Natalie Aldern
Articles by Natalie Aldern
In 2011, Riccardo Muti has already won two Grammys and been awarded the most prestigious prize in classical music. Now, Muti is using his obvious tale…
John Paul II is one step closer to becoming a saint after a special Vatican commission attributed the first miracle to the former Pope.The commission…
An American tour guide is under investigation in Rome, suspected of selling fake tickets to the beatification of Pope John Paul II.The guide, who was…
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in Ischia, Italy (June 1962)Elizabeth Taylor is being remembered in Italy today as the world mourns her passing.…
Life in Italy comes at a certain cost, and usually brings to mind a budget for adult pleasures like homes, holidays, food and wine. But how much does…
The European Court of Human Rights has overturned a 2009 ruling that had attempted to ban crucifixes in public classrooms because they might be distur…
The Sol d’Oro, the only international competition for high quality olive oil, has released the results of their 9th annual tasting evaluations and dec…
The 12th Asto del Barolo Wine Auction ended last week, generating a total of 40,000 Euro in bids for the beloved Italian wine.The Accademia del Barolo…
The Venus of Morgantina has returned home to Sicily after being stolen from Italy over thirty years ago.In the late 1970s, tomb raiders are believed t…
Italy its taking part in the allied actions against Libya.An allied response was launched this weekend to enforce a United Nations-sanctioned no-fly z…
Italian maestro Riccardo Muti is having an incredible year. After winning two Grammys from a hospital bed where he was recovering from major surgery,…
As Italy celebrates 150 years of unification, the Youth Ministry has launched a creative new initiative to teach young people about the country’s stor…
Italy’s cinematographic history may be marked by masters like Benigni and Fellini, but a new generation of film makers are taking center stage in Rome…
As most of Europe struggles with falling property values, homes in Italy have maintained their prices.The Bank of Italy looked at housing prices in 13…
Runners from all over the world are lacing up their shoes and heading to Italy for two major marathons.
The endurance runners will hit the streets of…
'Venus and Cupid' by Lorenzo LottoA comprehensive collection of work by Italian Renaissance artist Lorenzo Lotto (1480-1556) is currently on display i…
The rocky peaks of the Dolomites will soon provide a breathtaking backdrop for the Dolomiti Ski Jazz Festival.The music festival runs 11 to 20 March,…
Italian luxury brand Bulgari has sold for a tidy sum. The designer jewelry firm has been acquired by LVMH for 3.7 billion Euros.LVMH, a French Luxury…
Woody Allen wants to translate his love for Rome onto the big screen. Allen has announced that he will shoot his next movie in Rome.Filming is set to…
According to a new report from the Italian Matrimonial Lawyers Association (AMI), sexual apathy leads to 20% of Italian divorces.Lack of bedroom activ…