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da Vinci sketch may return to Italy

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A sketch attributed to Leonardo da Vinci could end up at auction, and return to Italy. The Italian culture ministry said Monday it would bid for the work if authenticated as a da Vinci sketch.

Bronze coins found off the coast of Sardinia. Image provided by the Ministry of Culture

30,000 Bronze coins found off Sardinia coast

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A diver’s chance discovery of a metallic object near Sardinia’s coast has led to the remarkable find of tens of thousands of ancient bronze coins.

Two towers in Bologna. The leaning tower now has a precarious tilt Creator Dimitris Kamaras via Flickr

Bologna’s leaning tower sealed off

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One of Bologna’s architectural icons, the leaning tower named Garisenda, is set to have its surrounding square, Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, closed off for several years. There are concerns over the 12th-century tower’s tilt.

Drawings in Michelangelo' secret hideout under the Medici Chapels in Florence.

Michelangelo’s secret hideout opens this month

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A small room located beneath the Medici Chapels in Florence that is thought to have served as Michelangelo’s secret hideout briefly in 1530 is due to open to the public on a regular basis from November.

A Parmesan, pictured, was Italy's top cheese at the 2023 World Cheese Awards

Success for Italian cheeses at 2023 World Cheese Awards

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

CheeseItaly achieved remarkable success on the global stage, securing a total of 22 awards at the 2023 World Cheese Awards held in Norway. Representing the Italian national cheese team, CheeseItaly took home 5 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronze medals.

Vinitaly USA 2024 launched

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The new Vinitaly USA 2024 project has been presented at the International Wine Expo, which is currently taking place in Chicago. Vinitaly is taking part with over 200 companies presenting more than 1,000 brands.

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Soave DOC is 55 years old

October 22, 2023October 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Soave was at one time the world’s most popular Italian wine. It was officially granted a DOC classification in 1968.

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Zadie Smith receives seal of city of Milan

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

British writer Zadie Smith was awarded the Seal of the City of Milan by Mayor Giuseppe Sala today. The recognition is three years overdue as a result of the pandemic.

Image of Caravaggio and his work - Nativity with St francis and St Lawrence

On this day in history: Theft of Caravaggio Nativity from Palermo Church

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the world of art, few names evoke as much reverence as that of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. One of his most renowned paintings, “Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence,” was stolen on 17th October, 1969 from the Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo, Italy. The theft of this Caravaggio nativity, valued not only […]

Netflix Italy creating content beyond stereotypes

October 14, 2023October 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 9th edition of MIA (Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo), directed by Gaia Tridente ended yesterday. The audio-visual industry event took place from 9th to 13th October in Rome at Palazzo Barberini, Cinema Barberini, and on the MIA Digital platform. At one of the panels, Netflix Italy said it would be looking for content beyond the Italian […]