When Ravenna Was the ‘Capital of Empire’
‘Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe’ is a comprehensive look at the history of Ravenna during its golden age.
Finally Ferrara: Postcard From a City That Called Me Back
Ferrara is a gorgeous little city in Emilia-Romagna known for its Renaissance walls and palaces, the Castello Estense, and its rich Jewish heritage.
Five Favorite Flavors From Ferrara and Modena
To ring in the New Year, my family and I rented a farmhouse for a few days on the outskirts of Ferrara. Thinking back to the trip, the timing wasn’t ideal. Ferrara was freezing and on New Year’s Eve, the fog was so thick on our drive into town to watch the fireworks over Castello…
The Fortress of San Leo and Its Torture Chamber
The town of San Leo in Emilia-Romagna is known for its Renaissance era fort and torture chamber.
No Bull: Italy Has a Museum Devoted to Sh*t
Emilia-Romagna’s Shit Museum explores man’s relationship to manure.
Centuries of History and 300,000 Wheels of Cheese Destroyed in Deadly Italy Earthquake
The latest reports about the earthquake that hit Emilia-Romagna this weekend state that at least seven people were killed, 50 injured, and more than 13,000 have been displaced. The 6.0 earthquake struck early Sunday morning north of the city of Bologna in the town of Finale Emilia. According to The Guardian, the quake “wrought havoc…