Sorry Netflix, Italy’s First Female Lawyer Was Not Lidia Poët

The new Italian Netflix show “The Law According to Lidia Poët” is making waves on social media, not only for centering on a fight for gender equality in Italy during the 19th century, but also for claims of historical inaccuracy.

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Sorry Netflix, Italy’s First Female Lawyer Was Not Lidia Poët

NIAF 2023 New York Gala Returns to Cipriani 42nd Street

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is hosting its annual New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The gala will be held at the historic New York City Venue and will feature Italian food, beverage, and many other cultural experiences. During the event NIAF will celebrate and honor notable and

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NIAF 2023 New York Gala Returns to Cipriani 42nd Street

From Hollywood to Cinecitta, Italy Doubles Film Distribution Fund

An Italian fund worth 1.2 million Euros (roughly $1.27 million) will boost the theatrical distribution of films around the world to roughly 2 million euros.

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From Hollywood to Cinecitta, Italy Doubles Film Distribution Fund

Jersey Boy, Nick Jonas Starring as Frankie Valli

In a production by Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King, Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers is set to play Frankie Valli in a movie musical of the broadway show, Jersey Boys.

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Jersey Boy, Nick Jonas Starring as Frankie Valli

It’s Time to Pay for the Pantheon

On March 16, Italian culture and church officials decided to charge a €5 ($5.28) entrance fee to visit Rome’s pantheon.

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It’s Time to Pay for the Pantheon

Like a Rolling Stone, Bob Dylan Bans Phones for Italian Concert Series

Bob Dylan will be returning to Italy this summer with five planned concerts in Milan, Lucca, Perugia, and Rome.

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Like a Rolling Stone, Bob Dylan Bans Phones for Italian Concert Series

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck’s Film “The Instigators” Set in Boston’s Little Italy

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are set to film a movie at an iconic bakery in Boston’s Little Italy.

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Matt Damon and Casey Affleck’s Film “The Instigators” Set in Boston’s Little Italy

Italy’s Run in the World Baseball Classic Comes to An End

Team Italy has officially been eliminated from the World Baseball Classic after raising eyebrows with its stacked team.

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Italy’s Run in the World Baseball Classic Comes to An End

Frankfurt Fans Clash with Police in Naples Ahead of Soccer Game

Violence broke out before a Champions League Football match on Wednesday when Eintracht Frankfurt fans clashed with local soccer enthusiasts on the streets of Naples.

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Frankfurt Fans Clash with Police in Naples Ahead of Soccer Game

Leonardo da Vinci Was Only Half Italian?

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?