Giovanni Frascolla is a young talent to watch at Tua Rita Winery in Tuscany. In 2000, he was just a kid when the Robert Parker Wine Advocate.

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Next Generation Winemakers of Tuscany: Meet Giovanni Frascolla (Exclusive Interview)

Rich in history, culture and tradition, Italy has over the centuries gifted the world with countless artistic geniuses. And nowhere has this been more evident than in field of music. From Palestrina to Puccini, the country’s Great Composers have led the way with new forms (such as opera) and styles (think Einaudi’s neoclassicism), leaving an

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Italian Composers Everyone Should Know, Part 1

For more than 350 years, Italian immigrants have played an important role in the opening and development of Detroit, Michigan.

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A Brief History of Italians in Detroit

Born on May 3, 1469, the Italian Renaissance political philosopher and writer, who was also a secretary of the Florentine Republic, is widely known as one of the fathers of modern political theory.

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Happy Birthday to the Infamous Italian Philosopher, Niccoló Machiavelli

Italy is poised to open a multi-site, interactive mafia museum dedicated to telling the stories of the country’s fight against organized crime.

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Immersive Mafia Museum Will Open Its Doors in Palermo

Considered one of the greatest minds the world has ever known, May 2nd marks the anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci.

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Commemorating One of Italy’s Favorite Sons, Leonardo da Vinci

Italian food is arguably one of the world’s most recognized and popular cuisines. The northern city of Bologna, for example, was nominated to have the best food in the world in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards. And it seems like Italy’s gastronomy may soon have official UNESCO recognition.In March 2023, The Italian ministries

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Italian Food Could Earn UNESCO World Heritage Status

On April 30, 1982, Italian Communist Party leader Pio La Torre lost his life in Palermo, Sicily. He was shot to his death along with his close friend and driver Rosario Di Salvo. A commando in the Sicilian Mafia killed the 55-year-old legislator in retribution for his unrelenting fight against the Mafia. La Torre’s high-profile

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Remembering Pio La Torre and His Fight Against the Mafia: Meet Franco La Torre (Exclusive Interview)

Italy celebrates Labor Day, known in Italy as Festa dei Lavoratori or Festa del Lavoro, as a nationwide public holiday held every year on May 1.

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Primo Maggio: Italy Celebrates Labor Day on May 1st

Visitors travel to Italy each day to see world renowned art, taste regional cuisine and explore the natural wonders of the country.

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Surrounded by Snakes: Experience One of Italy’s Most Ancient Festivals