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Italian archaeology - Day of Italian Archaeology Abroad

Celebrating the Day of Italian Archaeology Abroad

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Culture Minister says now is a great moment for Italian archaeology. May 9th is the Day of Italian Archaeology Abroad.

Mermaid statue in Monopoli causes a stir. Image courtesy of Monopoli Times

Monopoli’s Provocative Mermaid

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The fishing village of Monopoli in Puglia placed a statue of a voluptuous mermaid in one of its squares. The artwork has been described as “too provocative”.

Italian National Tourist Board campaign with Botticelli's Venus

Mixed feelings about Italy National Tourist Board’s latest poster girl

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sandro Botticelli’s iconic Venus has been turned into an influencer for the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT). Unveiled last week, the use of the image has received mixed reactions.

World Book Day – Top 10 Italian Books

April 23, 2023April 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

23rd April is World Book and Copyright Day, coinciding with St. George’s Day, in many places a rose and a book are given as gifts. We look at the top 10 works by Italian authors.

Hercules statue found on Appian Way to go on display

Hercules from Appian Way to go on Display

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An imposing life-size Ancient Roman statue of Hercules found on the Appian Way will soon be on display in the Parco Appia Antica.

Paestum, where the little temple is revealing interesting new finds

New discoveries at ancient Paestum’s ‘little temple’

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The excavations to uncover the temple discovered in 2019 by the ruins of the walls of the ancient Greek city of Paestum have produced some huge surprises. Paestum is in the Italian province of Salerno.

Herculaneum: Burning ash vitrified brains

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

New research into the Vesuvius eruption of 79AD shows a cloud of ash so hot it incinerated bodies and vitrified brains hit Herculaneum.

Culture Capital 2025 - Agrigento Sicily, Valley of the Temples

Culture News Round-up: Tuesday 4^th April 2023

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A round-up of news from the world of Italian culture on Tuesday 4th April 2023.

Foreign words ban bill not from government says Tajani

Government not behind bid to ban foreign words in official documents

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani said today that a bill seeking to ban the use of foreign words in official Italian documents was not proposed by the government. Instead, it was an individual lawmaker.

Ban English bill proposed by FdI. Image shows red stop sign with English

FdI propose bill to ban English in official documents

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Times of India on Monday applauded a bill from right-wing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party that would ban English in all official Italian documents. They would seek to impose fines of up to €100,000 on officials who opt for Anglo equivalents.