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On this day in history: birth of artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, one of Venice’s most original painters and printmakers, was born on 30th August, 1727.

andrea camilleri, author of the Commissario Montalbano series. Image: Sandro Michahelles

Italy marks centenary of Montalbano author Andrea Camilleri

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is honouring Andrea Camilleri, the Sicilian writer who created Inspector Montalbano, with a series of cultural events. 2025 is the centenary of his birth.

Italian “Scamp Twins” become TikTok stars at 83

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two Italian twin sisters have become unlikely TikTok stars at the age of 83. Known as the Scamp Twins, they have amassed over 30,000 followers.

Pavia takes Dante and classical music to Expo 2025 Osaka

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Classical music and Dante’s poetry will demonstrate culture’s power to connect nations at Expo 2025 Osaka. From 2 to 4 September, the Italy Pavilion will host Istante Dante in Expo, a project promoted by Almo Collegio Borromeo and the Foundation I Solisti di Pavia. It will feature 100 Italian and international musicians interpreting 100 tercets […]

On this day in history: death of poet Petrarch

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesco Petrarca, better known as Petrarch, died on 19 July 1374. He left behind poetry, prose and ideas that helped shape modern literature. Born in Arezzo in 1304, Petrarch became one of the most important figures of early humanism. Today, he is remembered not only for his beautiful verse but also for his influence on […]

Erotic mosaic returned to Pompeii. Image credit: AP Press

Erotic mosaic stolen by Nazi returned to Pompeii

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An erotic mosaic looted during World War II by a Nazi officer has been returned to Pompeii, almost 80 years after its theft. The mosaic dates from between the late first century BC and early first century AD.

On this day in history: birth of artist Amedeo Modigliani

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Amedeo Modigliani, born in Livorno on 12th July 1884, remains one of Italy’s most distinctive and celebrated modern artists. Known for his elongated portraits and melancholy nudes, Modigliani’s work bridged classic Italian sensibility and the avant-garde energy of early 20th-century Paris.

Domus de Janas, Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju By Christian Pinatel de Salvator - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=62817243

What are the Domus de Janas?

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As Italy seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for the Domus de Janas, many are asking: what exactly are these mysterious prehistoric tombs, carved into the Sardinian rock thousands of years ago?

strega prize winner andrea bajani Image credit: MUSA

Andrea Bajani wins 2025 Strega Prize

July 5, 2025July 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Andrea Bajani has won the 2025 Premio Strega, Italy’s most prestigious literary award, with his novel L’anniversario (The Anniversary). The Rome-born author secured 194 votes, comfortably ahead of runner-up Elisabetta Rasy’s Perduto è questo mare, which received 133.

Arancini Photo by Anna Guerrero: https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-ceramic-saucer-1765012/

The Food of Italy – Sicily and Arancini

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Sicily, arancini are more than just a popular street food, they are a symbol of regional identity. These deep-fried balls or cones of rice, golden and crisp on the outside, are filled with ragù, mozzarella, and peas, although variations abound across the island.