The Night Sinatra And Martin Luther King, Jr. Took Down Carnegie Hall

In 1961, the Civil Rights Movement was in full swing, under the leadership of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. That same year, the annual fundraising goal for Dr. King’s Civil Rights Coalition was $100,000.

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The Night Sinatra And Martin Luther King, Jr. Took Down Carnegie Hall

Five Incredible Monuments and Museums in Rome

Go beyond the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums for your next Roman holiday.

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Five Incredible Monuments and Museums in Rome

Good Children Have Nothing To Fear From This Kindly Old Witch

Befana is actually an Italian witch who comes out during the Christmas responsible for bringing presents, toys, and candy to good little children on the night of the Epiphany.

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Good Children Have Nothing To Fear From This Kindly Old Witch

This Is Where I Had the Best Meal of My Life

There are a ton of stereotypes about Italian food, but read on to discover one of the best places to find Italian food in northern Italy.

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This Is Where I Had the Best Meal of My Life

Pig Leg Sausages and Red Underwear: How To Get Rich In The New Year

New Year’s traditions around the world usually celebrate rebirth, renewal, and the hope for good fortune.

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Pig Leg Sausages and Red Underwear: How To Get Rich In The New Year

Five Traditional Italian New Year’s Eve Practices

Italians, a traditionally superstitious lot, believe that what you wear, what you eat and what you do on December 31 dictates the success and happiness of the coming year.

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Five Traditional Italian New Year’s Eve Practices

Bellissima! 40% Of New York’s Top 10 Most Popular Baby Girl Names In 2022 Were Italian

New York parents were feeling extra “Italiano” in 2022. According to the New York City Health Department, 40 percent of the City’s 10 most popular newborn girl names were influenced by Italian culture.

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Bellissima! 40% Of New York’s Top 10 Most Popular Baby Girl Names In 2022 Were Italian

A Guide to Where to Spend New Year’s Eve in Italy

New Year’s Eve in Italy is steeped in decades of tradition and is unique for the numerous festivities that occur across the country.

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A Guide to Where to Spend New Year’s Eve in Italy

The Ultimate Last-Minute Guide to Italian Christmas Gifts 2022

It’s not too late to claim that the Christmas present you ordered for someone is still on the way (is it ever?). We quickly scoured the Internet to find the best Christmas gifts for that person in your life who loves everything Italian. From language classes and shaving cream to saint candles and coffee makers, there’s always a last-minute gift you can grab while there’s still time.

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The Ultimate Last-Minute Guide to Italian Christmas Gifts 2022

The Neapolitan Christmas Tradition Of Presepi

During the Christmas season in Italy, churches, squares and homes are decorated with presepi, meaning “mangers” in English, elaborate figurine set ups depicting the birth of Jesus.

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The Neapolitan Christmas Tradition Of Presepi