The Feast of San Giuseppe is approaching! Often called Italian Father’s Day, the feast day honoring Joseph, better known as Mary’s husband and the foster father to baby Jesus.

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Eat Your Zeppole, It’s Time for St. Joseph’s Day 

If you find yourself in Italy on March 17th, get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with some great celebrations that take place across Italy.

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Paint Italy Green for St. Patrick’s Day

A new theory released to the public on March 14 suggests that the Renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci was actually half Italian, and his mother was a slave from the Caucasus

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Leonardo da Vinci Was Only Half Italian?

St. Joseph, the Biblical carpenter who Christians refer to as Jesus Christs’ earthly foster father, is celebrated annually on March 19.

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Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day the Sicilian Way in New Orleans

The full breadth of work of Arturo Martini, an Italian sculptor and painter who changed the perception of sculpture in Italy and abroad during the 20th century, will be put on display at the Luigi Bailo Museum from March 31 to July 30.

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The Greatest Italian Sculptor of the 20th Century: The Luigi Bailo Museum Honors Arturo Martini

On this day, 2,067 years ago in 44 B.C., Gaius Julius Caesar was assassinated by members of the Roman senate.

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Beware the Ides of March

Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian American dish, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a similar dish in Italy.

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The Ancient Food Transcending Cultures Is an Italian American Favorite

Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian merchant and explorer who was a major player during the early voyages to the “New World” in the late 15th century.

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The Italian Who Gave His Name to America: Happy Amerigo Vespucci Day!

March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global holiday surrounding the women’ rights movement that aims to bring attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women.

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A Brief History of La Festa della Donna

International Women’s Day, known in Italy as Festa della Donna, takes place on March 8. Below are three Italian traditions to celebrate Festa della Donna.

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Celebrate Festa della Donna Like an Italian