Natalie Aldern
Articles by Natalie Aldern
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Blondes have descended upon Milan and beer lovers couldn’t be more pleased.
The Italy Beer Festival that celebrates blonde (light) brews starts today…
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…
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…
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…
This year, Italians are going crazy for record-breaking foods. Usually more interested in quality, Italy is focusing on quantity and landing several G…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lovestruck teenagers are causing headaches for officials in Italy’s main cities. The young lovers have been wrecking havoc on historic Italian bridge…
The 2011 Sanremo song competition has come to close. The music festival drew huge audiences and international performers. While co-hosts Belen Rodrigu…
Nicole Minetti, a member of Berlusconi’s government, is currently being investigated by Italian prosecutors who believe she has ties to the prime mini…
According to new data from Istat, Italy’s official statistics office, Italians are taking fewer holidays, especially when it comes to destinations wit…
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…
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…