Natalie Aldern
Articles by Natalie Aldern
Wed, 03/09/2011 - 03:47
Foodies are flocking to Florence to celebrate excellence in taste.The sixth annual fair, called simply ‘Taste’, will run from 12 to 14 March, 2011 at…
Mon, 03/07/2011 - 12:32
What is art without women?Italy’s Ministry of Culture has posed this question as their slogan for International Women’s Day, which is celebrated today…
Mon, 03/07/2011 - 03:38
A carnival bonfire in Veneto stirred up controversy when an effigy of Giuseppe Garibaldi was burned at the stake.Garibaldi is usually remembered as a…
Mon, 03/07/2011 - 03:06
Silvio Berlusconi is facing four trials in the coming weeks. He has vowed to appear in court to face the accusations, which he has repeatedly dismisse…
Fri, 03/04/2011 - 04:12
Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture, the statue of David, could be at risk of collapse due to a new modern convenience. A high-speed tunnel is schedu…
Fri, 03/04/2011 - 04:04
Blondes have descended upon Milan and beer lovers couldn’t be more pleased.
The Italy Beer Festival that celebrates blonde (light) brews starts today…
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 07:30
A group of American artists has cast George Clooney as ‘God’s gift to women’ in a new mural. Hoping to capture the actor’s attention, Studio Vertu fi…
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 05:54
The latest United States Census has found that not a single resident in New York’s Little Italy was born in Italy.New York’s historic district is gett…
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 04:20
If you were forced to live under 24 hour protection after receiving death threats from Neapolitan Camorra godfathers, what would be your top reasons t…
Mon, 02/28/2011 - 05:35
This year, Italians are going crazy for record-breaking foods. Usually more interested in quality, Italy is focusing on quantity and landing several G…
Fri, 02/25/2011 - 03:28
Robert De Niro’s first Italian film in 30 years is set to be released in theaters today. The American actor, who speaks fluent Italian, will appear on…
Thu, 02/24/2011 - 06:01
The iconic Made in Italy label has long been an unofficial stamp of quality, celebrating Italian design and craftsmanship. In 2012, a new museum will…
Wed, 02/23/2011 - 04:08
Church in Brignano Gera d’AddaA small town in Northern Italy has enacted a ban on profanity after a local priest complained.The priest in Brignano Ger…
Tue, 02/22/2011 - 06:46
While most children are happy to be glued to their video games all day, taking them to a museum can seem like pulling teeth. A Naples museum is taking…
Tue, 02/22/2011 - 03:04
Lovestruck teenagers are causing headaches for officials in Italy’s main cities. The young lovers have been wrecking havoc on historic Italian bridge…
Mon, 02/21/2011 - 08:42
The 2011 Sanremo song competition has come to close. The music festival drew huge audiences and international performers. While co-hosts Belen Rodrigu…
Mon, 02/21/2011 - 04:46
Nicole Minetti, a member of Berlusconi’s government, is currently being investigated by Italian prosecutors who believe she has ties to the prime mini…
Mon, 02/21/2011 - 04:00
According to new data from Istat, Italy’s official statistics office, Italians are taking fewer holidays, especially when it comes to destinations wit…
Fri, 02/18/2011 - 02:10
Tired of having to rely on rides from others, Miranda Brigiotti has become Italy’s oldest novice driver. The 88-year-old received her first license th…
Fri, 02/18/2011 - 01:57
With their daughter sentenced to 26 years in prison, Amanda Knox’s parents are facing their own legal trouble in Italian courts.Curt Knox and Edda Mel…