A Special Harvest: Exploring Anatomical Theaters in Padua and Bologna
Much of what we know today about anatomy was first discovered and documented in Renaissance Italy.
Much of what we know today about anatomy was first discovered and documented in Renaissance Italy.
In a recent NY Times Foraging column, Melissa Clark profiles Antica Aguzzeria del Cavallo, a cutlery shop that dates back to 1783. Clark notes, “If it cuts, rips, tears, nicks, grates, slices, shaves or pricks and is legal to sell, they most likely have it.” Being the heartland of Italian…
Italy celebrates Liberation Day every year on April 25. Learn more about its origin and importance.
Step counts of landmarks and virtual treadmill guides for Italy-inspired workouts.
There will come a time when all of this is over and we will wonder what Italian cities looked like during the COVID-19 quarantine.
Update, 26 April 2020 On Sunday evening, 26 April, PM Giuseppe Conte addressed the nation with information on Phase II (Fase II) of the lockdown. Video follows below. Phase II will be a series of re-openings for businesses. Conte added that schools in Italy will not reopen until September. Per…
Below is an interactive map of Italy that will take you to the posts I have written about each region. Following the map is a listing of villages, towns, and cities I have visited in each Italian region. I have been to 16 out of Italy’s 20 regions. It is…
Erudite and refined, Emilia-Romagna is a region known for its good taste and unforgettable flavors. The region is a major contributor to Italy’s gastronomic heritage, being the birthplace of prosciutto, parmigiano, balsamic vinegar, and pastas like tortellini and lasagne. Emilia-Romagna is well-known for its small cities, each more famous than…
Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.
The latest rankings of the best places to live in Italy.
