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Culture Minister opens G7 summit in Naples

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli opened the G7 Culture Summit in Naples on Friday, stressing the importance of defending cultural identities.

On this day in history: death of author Italo Calvino

September 19, 2024September 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italo Calvino, born on 15th October 1923 in Santiago de Las Vegas, Cuba, is considered one of Italy’s most influential 20th-century writers. He died on 19th September 1985.

On this day in history: librarian Sir Anthony Panizzi was born

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sir Anthony Panizzi, an Italian scholar and patriot, played a pivotal role in shaping the British Museum during the 19th century. Born Antonio Genesio Maria Panizzi in Brescello, Italy, on 16th September 1797, he fled his homeland for political reasons and sought refuge in England.

Spanish Steps ownership row with France

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Spanish Steps are at the centre of a diplomatic spat between Rome and Paris following a report by the French Court of Auditors.

The Spanish Steps: A Rome Landmark

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Spanish Steps, or Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti, are one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. These elegant steps, built between 1723 and 1725, connect Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti Church.

Historic Florentine villa where Queen Victoria holidayed up for sale

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The historic Villa Palmieri, once a favoured holiday spot for Queen Victoria, is now on the market for over €50 million (£43 million).

Battlefield, one fo the films being considered for Italy's submission to the Oscars 2025.

18 films vying to represent Italy at the Oscars

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Eighteen Italian films are competing to represent Italy at the Oscars in the International Feature Film Award category.

Dante Alighieri - his The Divine Comedy will float among the stars. Image: Editorial credit: Bill Perry / Shutterstock.com

On this day in history: Dante Alighieri dies

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Dante and Beatrice By Henry Holiday – http://www.earthrites.org/turfing/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Henry-Holiday-The-First-Meeting-of-Dante-and-Beatrice.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18738250

Palestra Grande at Pompeii where the G7 Culture Summit will be held. Credit: Pompeii Sites

G7 Culture Summit will be held at Pompeii

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The upcoming G7 Culture Summit will feature events in Pompeii, according to the city’s Mayor, Carmine Lo Sapio.

Pedro Almodovar with Golden Lion. Image: @variety on X

Venice Film Festival Golden Lion – Pedro Almodóvar

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 81st Venice Film Festival has drawn to a close events ending in a triumphant Golden Lion win for Pedro Almodóvar. The festival’s Competition jury, led by Isabelle Huppert, awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film to Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door.