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Casa della Gemma, Herculaneum, now open to the public

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, Casa della Gemma is now open to the public on an experimental basis. From 26th March some of the most precious mosaics of the site are visible.

Dantedì, the national day dedicated to Dante Alighieri.

Celebrating Dante, ‘Father of the Italian Language’

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Friday 25 March is the third edition of Dantedì, the national day dedicated to Dante Alighieri. The annual event follows on from the 700th anniversary of his death in 2021.

Rarely-Seen Historic Sites Across Italy Open

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Historic sites across Italy open for the 2022 edition of Giornate FAI di Primavera (FAI Spring Days). Their doors open on the weekend of 26-27th March.

Italian Book Capital 2022: Ivrea

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Minister of Culture, Dario Franceschini, announced this evening that Ivrea will be the Italian Book Capital 2022. It follows on from Vibo Valentia in 2021.

Oscar nominations for The Hand of God and Luca

Sorrentino and Luca both in the running for an Oscar

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Hand of God by Italian film director Paolo Sorrentino has been nominated for an Oscar, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced. In the animated feature film category, Luca also gets a nomination.

Prato della Valle where Piscopia will have a statue

Padua to honour Piscopia with public statue

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following a successful lobby by Paduan feminist Anna Piva, the world’s first doctoral graduate will be honoured with a public statue. Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia graduated from Padua university in 1678.

Adam and Eve Brancacci Chape, Florence. Image courtesy of jean louis mazieres via Flickr under creative commons license

Restoration of the Brancacci Chapel in Florence

January 29, 2022January 30, 2022Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

From February it will be possible to admire at close range the frescoes in the Brancacci Chapel. Painted by Massacio, Masolino and Filippino Lippi, they are within the Santa Maria del Carmine church in Florence.

Celebrity chef successfully sues newspaper for criticising his risotto

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Revenge – a dish best served cold! Italian celebrity chef Carlo Cracco successfully sues a newspaper for criticising his risotto. The former judge on Italian Masterchef was unhappy with a scathing review.

New discovery at Pompeii in the Civita Giuliana villa

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new discovery at Pompeii is the Room of the Slaves at Civita Giuliana in the suburban villa. Linked to the earlier discovery of the ceremonial chariot and stable, it gives context to the servant’s quarters.

Roman ship discovered off Sicilian coast full of amphorae. Image courtesy of https://twitter.com/archaeologyEAA

Roman ship discovered off coast of Sicily

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An ancient Roman ship has been discovered 92 metres deep off the coast of Sicily. Close to Isola delle Femmine, the vessel dates back to the second century BC.