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Agrigento, 2025 Capital of Culture, seen from Vally of the Temples. Credit: Agrigento Capital of Culture programme

Agrigento, 2025 Capital of Culture, inauguration

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Agrigento, known for its rich archaeological heritage, succeeds Pesaro as Italy’s 2025 Capital of Culture.

There's Still Tomorrow in the running for Oscars shortlist

‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ on 97th Academy Awards list

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Paola Cortellesi’s feminist black-and-white dramedy There’s Still Tomorrow (C’è Ancora Domani) is among the 207 feature films eligible for the 97th Academy Awards.

Piero di Lorenzo de' Medici By Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora - Lorenzo the Magnificent, Hugh Ross Williams, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1589455

On this day in history: drowning of Piero di Lorenzo de’ Medici

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Piero di Lorenzo de’ Medici, often called Piero the Unfortunate, played a pivotal role in the decline of Medici power in Florence. He drowned on 28th December 1503 whilst in retreat.

Beppe Severignini, journalist and author

On this day in history: birth of journalist Beppe Severgnini

December 26, 2024December 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 26th December 1956, Giuseppe “Beppe” Severgnini, a celebrated journalist, author, and commentator, was born in Crema, Lombardy. Known for his keen observations of politics, society, and culture, Severgnini offers sharp and humorous insights into Italy.

Christmas tree, a pagan element of Christmas traditions, by Florence's duomo

The Origins of Christmas on December 25th

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Christmas, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth, is one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar. But the choice of December 25th as the official date for this holiday has its roots in both religious and political motives, as well as a fascinating intersection with pagan traditions.

Passetto di Borgo reopenned to the public

Vatican’s Passetto Restored and Open to Visitors

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy and the Vatican have restored the Passetto del Borgo, a historic secret walkway used by popes for centuries.

Alessandro Bonvicino Credit: By it:Carlo Ridolfi - L'immagine è estratta da Carlo Ridolfi, Le marauiglie dell'arte, ouero, Le vite de gl'illustri pittori veneti, e dello stato (Venezia, Gio Battista Sgava, 1648), in https://archive.org/stream/lemarauigliedell00rido?ref=ol#page/n315/mode/2up, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95314365

On this day in history: death of artist Alessandro Bonvicino

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Alessandro Bonvicino, better known as il Moretto da Brescia, was one of the most distinguished painters of the Italian Renaissance. He died on 22 December 1554 in Brescia, Lombardy.

Nutella celebrates 60 years with a new exhibition

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new exhibition in Rome is marking the 60th anniversary of Nutella, the world-famous chocolate-hazelnut spread. Titled Joyn! Un viaggio nel mondo Nutella, the exhibition runs at MAXXI, the National Museum of 21st Century Arts, from 20 December to 20 April 2025.