In 2022, archaeologists in Italy discovered 24 perfectly preserved bronze statues while excavating hot springs in San Casciano de Bagni. This is a small town in the Tuscan hills outside Sienna. These statues were buried by mud for over two millennia in this site, which used to be a sacred place for both Etruscans and ...
Italy, known for its exquisite cuisine and rich cultural legacy, provides an unmatched dining experience. Italian cuisine celebrates flavors, customs, and the happiness of dining with loved ones rather than being only a means of subsistence. A few food rules that extend beyond table etiquette must be understood and observed when dining with Italians or ...
Calabria is one of the most significant olive farming regions in Italy, where you can find a variety of unique native olive cultivars, including the rare white olive. Roughly 90 percent of their olives grown are used to make olive oil. While table olives, which make up the remaining 10 percent, are consumed. The standard ...
Learning to play a musical instrument and becoming proficient at it is a skill that can bring you much delight. And, if you were asked what instrument you would pick if you want to learn how to play it quickly, then a violin might be one of your first options. Stradivarius violins are considered the ...
Pompeii’s historical ancient city has attracted countless tourists over the years. Visiting the Italian site is the experience of a lifetime for many visitors, and some have taken home souvenirs from the site to remember their trip. However, there are hundreds of tales of “bad luck” ensuing, causing many to believe that anyone who steals ...
One of Italy’s proud historical landmarks, Villa Farnese, remains a tourist attraction today. This magnificent estate was commissioned by Pope Paul III in 1545 and is now open to the public for tours. Inside the villa, you’ll find an incredible collection of frescoes and art treasures, while outside, the walled garden awaits with surprises at ...
Amidst a lot of controversy and hassles, a city in Italy is going to implement a social credit system that will be implemented through an app. This is going to be deployed in the city of Bologna. The move was announced by Councillor Massimo Bugani and Mayor of Bologna Matteo Lepore. The usage of social ...
Why are Alpine eggs any different from other eggs? You usually would not call chickens wild birds unless you come across certain species of wildfowl. Still, the ancestors of present-day chickens roamed the tropical forests of Asia. Then, 10,000 years ago, humans started domesticating chickens for eggs and meat. Today, chicken meat is the most consumed ...
A lot of Italian songs in the 1950s were composed by artists who were trying to mimic American music and culture. When kids learn to speak, they tend to make funny words and phrases while trying to imitate their parents and other people. They end up making words that don’t convey any real meaning while ...
Being in a diasporic situation, people often hold on closely to their cultures and traditions. When Italians were traveling to America in the hopes of a new life, they brought along their gardens with them. These were fig trees, or Italian immigrant fig trees as they are also known. The story of the fig trees ...