In 336 A.D, the Roman Emperor Constantine decided to honor the birth and teachings of Jesus Christ as Romans honored the God Saturn during the pagan feast of Saturnalia. This […]
When asked to think about Italian food, people imagine the sight of tomatoes, basil and olive oil blending together on a warm bruschetta, or the steam rising from a plate […]
During the latter stages of World War II, thousands of Italian soldiers were captured by the Allies in North Africa and Sicily. They were sent as prisoners of war to […]
It’s hard to define City Rhythm. The Philadelphia-based institution, which was founded in 1979 by sax players Pete Spina and Nick Vallerio, is both an 11-member party band and a […]
When you think of Rome, the pope and Vatican City often come to mind. But the Italian capital is also home to one of the most historic and vibrant Jewish […]
The Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Del., continues to offer and sponsor classes in Italian language and culture. The program, begun 17 years ago by Cristina Christy, is now […]
In the years just before the era known as the Middle Ages, Malta was involved in the Byzantine-Arab Wars from the 7th to 11th centuries. The conquest of Malta is […]
Italian-American organizations turned out in force on Oct. 12 for the 32nd anniversary celebration at the Christopher Columbus Monument in Delaware County. The theme of the event was “Share the […]
WILMINGTON, Del. – Chef Celso Laforgia, famous for his appearance on “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy,” will be in town Dec. 7 to work his culinary magic at V&M Bistro, […]
Having an honest and open conversation about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias with children is a very important topic since more and more grandparents of young children may manifest signs […]
Did you know that Nutella is a made-up name? Did you know that coffee is cheaper than you think, and it’s against the law to ask for a cappuccino after […]
L’albero (lal-bear-o) the tree is going up and mamma is hanging those shiny balls on i rami (e rah-me) the branches. Darla and I are on the couch and we […]
TRIESTE – Trieste si conferma capitale dell’Alta formazione musicale anche a livello europeo. Storico capofila della rete Ceman che ha dato vita alla prima Orchestra giovanile Centro-europea, il Conservatorio Tartini […]
While working as a sommelier and living in New York City, at least once a week, I nosed a glass of the best-vintage this or that from the world’s most […]
Readers may recall in my last column, I promised to check out some of Philly’s wine bars that are getting great reviews, especially those recommended on www.theinfatuation.com, and to report […]