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Angelina Mango winner of Sanremo 2024 Image: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanremorai/

Angelina Mango wins Sanremo Festival 2024

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Angelina Mango was proclaimed the winner of the 74th Sanremo Song Festival early on Sunday, triumphing with a track called La Noia (boredom).

Replica of Colossus of Constantine in Rome's Capitoline Museums. Image courtesy of Capitoline Museums.

Colossus of Constantine on display in Capitoline Museums

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From 6th February, visitors to Rome’s Capitoline Museums have the opportunity to marvel at a life-size replica of the Colossus of Constantine.

Fountain in Pesaro which is Italy' capital of culture in 2024.

Inauguration of Pesaro’s year as Capital of Culture

January 21, 2024January 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella inaugurated Pesaro’s year as Italy’s Capital of Culture on Saturday in a ceremony in the Marche city.

Painting of Joseph Bonomi the Elder by John Francis Rigaud.

On this day in history: Giuseppe Bonomi, architect, was born

January 19, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day, 17th January 1739, Giuseppe Bonomi, the visionary Italian architect, was born. Renowned for his exceptional architectural prowess, Bonomi played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of England during the 18th century.

Pizza with a slice already cut Image by Artyom from Pixabay

Celebrating World Pizza Day: A Slice of Italian Culinary Heritage

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today (17th January) is World Pizza Day, a global celebration paying homage to one of Italy’s most iconic and beloved culinary creations – pizza.

Russell Crowe will perform at Sanremo 2024

Russell Crowe to make appearance at Sanremo Music Festival

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Russell Crowe, Hollywood actor, is set to make a special appearance as a guest in the 2024 instalment of Italy’s prestigious Sanremo Music Festival, as confirmed by organisers today.

Tourist returns ‘cursed’ pumice stones to Pompeii

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A tourist has returned ‘cursed’ pumice stones, which she attributes to her breast cancer diagnosis, to Pompeii.

Vittorio Sgarbi who is accused of the theft of a painting

Junior Culture Minister investigated over theft of painting

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A junior culture minister faces investigation over theft of a painting. The allegations are that a 17th-century painting in his possession was stolen from a castle over a decade ago. Vittorio Sgarbi, a prominent art critic, is also accused of altering the painting to conceal its true origins.