On a hot summer day one of the best ways to cool off is to enjoy a delicious gelato. This is the Italian word for ice cream, and Italy is […]
Who is AstroSam? Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, popularly known as AstroSam, will soon become the first European woman to command the International Space Station (ISS), according to the European Space […]
Just a few days ago mamma was walking us and telling us how happy she was that l’estate (lay-sta-tay) summer is finally here. Nonna was with us, and they started […]
In our first summer lesson we focused on Italian as compared to its sister languages. In the July summer lesson, we pointed out the fact that Corsica, an island belonging […]
This month we extend our list of Italian surnames that begin with S. SCARPONE – This surname derives from the Italian word “scarpa,” meaning shoe. It started as a nickname […]
Italy’s fountains are as varied as stunning works of art or as simple as a central focus of a small piazza. There are thousands of them across the country in […]
VENICE, Italy — Authorities in Italy are investigating the recent mystery of Venice’s famous Grand Canal when it appeared to turn a shade of fluorescent green. Veneto region’s governor Luca […]
Both of us are very curious pups. Although non possiamo parlare (non po-see-amo par-lar-a) we can’t speak like humans, mamma knows that we love to explore and learn about il […]
In this issue, we extend our list of Italian surnames that begin with the letter S. SCARPATO – This surname derives from the Italian word “scarpa,” meaning shoe. It started […]
In this issue we will explain the relationship between the Sardinian and Corsican languages. We begin by acknowledging that Corsica is, by legal definition, French. However, Corsica was part of […]
June is a great month to visit Italy. It is the high season and the country will be crowded with Italian and international visitors, but it is not normally as […]
Lorenzo Da Ponte was born Emanuele Conegliano in Vittorio Veneto in 1749. He was born a Jew but his father who was a widow remarried and converted to Catholicism. His […]
The legacy of the Roman Empire is still evident in law, government, language, engineering, and the modern Western alphabet and calendar. Not as obvious is the influence of Rome on […]
When I went to Italy I experienced the difference between boxed pasta and freshly made pasta. That difference was huge. From that day forward, I made the leap to freshly […]
Trotula De Ruggiero was the first female physician in Europe. She was probably the most famous and important member of the so-called Mulieres Salernitanae (Women from Salerno), a group of […]
We love to go everywhere with mamma and papà, but we know there are some places that won’t allow us. Here in the United States, we cannot go inside un […]
In this issue, we continue with Italian surnames beginning with the letter S. SASSANO – This surname derives from the name of the town of Sassano, province of Salerno. It […]
This month, we will take a break from our usual format and present some interesting linguistic information about Italian’s relationship to its sister languages. We will try to answer a […]
Across the world, Catholic and Christian societies venerate the Blessed Virgin Mary, not only as the mother of Jesus but also as a mother figure for all children of God. […]
For lovers of great chamber music, the Serafin Summer Music Festival is fast becoming an event not to be missed. This year’s fourth annual festival will take place from June […]
Members of the UNICO Rehoboth Area Chapter gathered on Feb. 16 at St. Edmond Parish Hall to enjoy a traditional Carnevale meal of jambalaya, corn bread and beignets catered by […]
With spring upon us, we begin thinking of summer and for most of us that means vacationing at the South Jersey shore. In Landisville, N.J., about 30 miles from the […]
Did you know that the only NYPD detective killed outside of the United States was an Italian American? Between the 1880s and 1920s, many Italians emigrated from the Mezzogiorno, the […]
The weather is warming up and it’s time to go outside and explore. Many towns and cities have community parks, and each state has its own parks which offer a […]
In this issue, we look at Italian surnames that begin with the letter S. SANTANGELO – This surname derives from the name of a place dedicated to the Archangel Michael, […]
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