A painting by Sandro Botticelli, missing from Italian art records for over 50 years, has been rediscovered in a family home near Naples. The 15th-century artwork, valued at around €100million, was originally housed in a church in Santa Maria la Carità before being entrusted to a local family.
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The Sicilian sea urchin, a key ingredient in the island’s famed spaghetti ai ricci di mare dish, is dwindling in local waters. Urgent calls for conservation measures are being sounded as the local dish could push the creature to extinction.
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ItaliaOggi‘s Quality of Life survey 2023, conducted in collaboration with Ital Communications and La Sapienza University of Rome, reveals that Bolzano and Milan lead the rankings. Meanwhile Crotone ranks at the bottom, emphasising the notable North-South divide.
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Country icon Dolly Parton has given her 1973 hit “Jolene” a rock twist, collaborating with Roman rock sensations Måneskin for the track featured on her newly released album, “Rockstar,” which dropped last Friday.
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The ongoing archaeological dig at San Casciano baths has uncovered another incredible find. Following on from earlier bronze sculptures, now the archaeologists have unearthed a marble Apollo statue standing around two metres.
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The life and artistic journey of Artemisia Gentileschi, a groundbreaking 17th-century Baroque artist and feminist trailblazer, unfold in a compelling exhibition titled ‘Artemisia Gentileschi, Courage and Passion’ at Genoa’s Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale).
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A major show on Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien opens tomorrow at the National Gallery of Modern Art (GNAM) in Rome. The Tolkein exhibition and runs until 11th February 2024.
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Carlo Emilio Gadda, Italian novelist, essayist, and engineer, left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the 20th century. Born on November 14, 1893, in Milan, Gadda’s life journey seamlessly merged his engineering prowess with a profound passion for literature.
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Italy, a haven for food lovers, has a meaty gem in its culinary repertoire – Porchetta. This traditional Italian dish, rooted in central Italy, captures the essence of slow-roasted simplicity and aromatic seasonings, making it a favourite among those who appreciate the beauty of unpretentious yet flavourful cuisine.
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An innovative 3D reconstruction of ancient Rome has been unveiled, allowing users to embark on a virtual journey back in time and explore the vibrant heart of the Roman Empire during its zenith. Rome Reborn 4.0 is a remastered edition of a 27-year-old virtual aerial tour.
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