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More Than Måneskin: Italian Music to Listen to Right Now

When it comes to current Italian music, there's way more than Måneskin.

House of Gucci: Read the Book, See the Film

House of Gucci, the amazing-looking film that features a star-studded cast including Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, will soon be out in theaters and I ...

‘4 Hotel’ is the Italian Travel Show You Should Be Watching

Film & Media

Hosted by Bruno Barbieri, 4 Hotel is a popular Italian reality show that provides plenty of travel inspiration.

Easter in Rome: When, Where, and How to See Mass During Holy Week

Festivals & Events

Easter season is one of the best times to visit Rome. Here's how you can plan your visit to Rome and Vatican during Holy Week.

Italy Acquires Umberto Eco’s Vast Collection of Books

Books & Literary Travel

Italy has acquired Umberto Eco's 30,000+ volume library of ancient and modern books. Learn more about the late author's vast collection.

‘What Would Sophia Loren Do?’ Documentary Contemplates the Twists and Turns of Life

Film & Media

A touching new documentary short from Netflix asks "What would Sophia Loren do?"

‘Reno Italiano’ Is the Only Italian Home Renovation Show You Will Ever Need

Culture & Living

"Reno Italiano" is a new home renovation show on HGTV starring Rome-based interior designer Arlene Gibbs. Trust me, you're going to love it!

Pino Daniele, Soul of Naples

Culture & Living

Si ‘mmuore solo quanno ‘o munno nun s’aricorda più di te. Se no, ci si allontana solo fisicamente. "You die only when the world doesn't remember ...

RIP Paolo Rossi, Hero of the 1982 World Cup

Italy News

Paolo Rossi, hero of the 1982 World Cup, died in Rome on 9 December 2020 after a long battle with an undisclosed disease. He was 64. Rossi was ...

9,036-piece Colosseum Is LEGO’s Largest Kit Ever

Art and Architecture

In a year that has had little to no travel and more time than usual spent at home, LEGO has unveiled its massive 9,036-piece Colosseum builder kit. ...

‘Romulus’ TV Series a Dramatic Look at the Founding of Rome

Film & Media

Romulus is a 10-part tv series about Rome's origin story told entirely in archaic Latin.

The True Cost of Italy’s €1 Homes [Video]

Italy News

"If you buy a house for €1," says a new homeowner from Belgium, "you can't expect it will be beautiful. Impossible."

Parma Italian Capital of Culture Through 2021

Italy News

Parma will be the Italian Capital of Culture for 2020 and 2021 to make up for the loss of tourism due to COVID-19.

Virtual Visits to Italy’s Museums and UNESCO Sites

Art and Architecture

Many Italian museums and galleries have made it easier to take virtual visits of their works of art and historical relics.

Drone Footage of Italy’s Empty Cities

Italy News

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. This drone footage ...