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Horrea Piperataria Opens to the Public for the First Time

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ancient spice warehouses of the Roman emperors, the Horrea Piperataria, open to the public for the first time.

Vermiglio film is in the final 15 for the 2025 Pscars International Film award

Maura Delpero’s ‘Vermiglio’ Shortlisted for Oscar

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian director Maura Delpero’s Vermiglio has earned a coveted spot on the shortlist for the Best International Film Oscar.

Restoration of the Palatine Chapel mosaics is due to start imminently

Restoration of Palermo’s Palatine Chapel Mosaics to Begin

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Restoration work on the mosaics in Palermo’s Palatine Chapel is about to start, with completion expected in a year.

State Finalises Acquisition of Villa Verdi

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli confirmed on Monday that the government has signed the decree enabling the State to complete the acquisition of Villa Verdi in Sant’Agata, near Piacenza.

Aerial view of Pompeii and Vesuvius Image credit: Pompeii sites on X

Pompeii’s Last Day: New Study Revisits the Date of Vesuvius’ Eruption

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried Pompeii and Herculaneum, has long been a source of historical intrigue. Traditionally dated to 24 August based on the writings of Pliny the Younger, this timeline has been questioned over the years, with some scholars proposing a later autumn date.

On this day in history: death of playwright Luigi Pirandello

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luigi Pirandello (1867–1936), who died on 10 December 1936, remains one of Italy’s most celebrated literary figures, renowned for his innovative plays, poignant poetry, and compelling novels.

One of the Dante documents over which there has been much hype

A ‘Discovery’ of Dante documents sparks debate

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Sunday, 8th December, Italian media buzzed with headlines proclaiming an “extraordinary discovery” at La Spezia’s State Archive. Reports suggested the uncovering of rare Dante documents, including “two pages from the first edition of the Divine Comedy” and the original Pax Dantis.

Wreath on the Madonna statue in Rome for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Image: 2019 Getty

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Italy

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on 8 December, is a significant public holiday across Italy. This Catholic feast honours the Virgin Mary’s immaculate conception, meaning her freedom from original sin from the moment of her creation.

Italian manual bell ringing. Image credit: campanaribergamaschi Instagram

Manual Bell Ringing Joins UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s centuries-old tradition of manual bell ringing has been recognised as an invaluable cultural treasure. UNESCO inscribed the practice onto its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 19th session in 2024.

Vasari Corridor from the Uffizi as seen from the Ponte Vecchio Credit: Wikipedia

The Vasari Corridor in Florence to Reopen

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vasari Corridor, which links the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti is to reopen to the public on 21 December following an extensive restoration. The reopening marks the end of an 11-million-euro renovation project, initiated in 2022. The 700-metre stretch from the Uffizi to Boboli Gardens is the section available to the public.