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Russell Crowe, who won an Oscar for the role of Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott’s wildly successful movie “Gladiator” in 2000, was honored in Rome on October 14. The 58-year-old actor was awarded a plaque and granted the title of “ambassador of Rome in the world” to acknowledge the ties he and the movie share with the Eternal City.
A 35-year-old male musician had a brain tumor removed last week at Rome’s Paideia International Hospital in a long and complicated surgery that lasted nine hours. Not only was the patient awake and fully conscious during the entire procedure, but he also was able to play his saxophone.
Franca Fendi, one of five sisters who helped develop and expand a small Roman leather goods workshop into an internationally recognized luxury brand, died in Rome on October 5 at the age of 87. According to family members, she was struck by a sudden illness.
The northern Italian cities of Bergamo and Brescia, located approximately an hour northeast of Milan, will be the joint Italian Capital of Culture for 2023. The two cities, which were particularly devastated during the first 2020 COVID-19 wave, jointly submitted their candidacy in May 2020 and were awarded the distinction by the Italian Cultural Ministry just a few months after.
Stromboli, a historically active volcano located on the island of Stromboli, just off the northern tip of Sicily, erupted this weekend on Oct. 9. The volcano has been active for at least 2,000 years and has erupted several times this year alone.
Frances Xavier Cabrini, also known as Mother Cabrini, was an Italian-American Catholic nun who founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a religious institute that supported thousands of Italian immigrants to the United States at the turn of the 19th century.
The MLB playoffs started Friday, October 7th, 2022. With 12 teams in the playoffs, this is one of the largest numbers of Italian Americans to play in the MLB postseason in the modern era.
Italian American scientist Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry on October 4, 2022. The 56-year-old biochemist is the only woman to win a 2022 Nobel Prize in science. She was awarded the prestigious prize for her research into the reactions that let molecules snap together to create new compounds, an invaluable insight into cell biology that improves the targeting of cancer pharmaceuticals.
The NFL has announced an “International Diversity,” with over 200 players and coaches wearing flags from different countries on helmets. During weeks 4-5 players and coaches wear flags to represent their nationalities.
The National Italian American Federation hosts a photo contest for photographers to submit their best photos. In 2021, here were the top 6 winners.
