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Jeanne Outlaw-Cannavo
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The many miracles of San Gennaro: Three times each year, the faithful of Naples wait for his blood to liquify
Three times each year the faithful of Naples pray for “the Miracle of the Blood” on the first Sunday in May, on Sept. 19 when...
If Italy is the parent, think of Corsica as half-child and Malta as the stepchild
To understand Malta’s close ties to Italy as compared to the other major islands around Italy, one needs to consider Italy and the surrounding islands...
Horse races unlike any other: Crowds of over 40,000 cram a medieval square in Siena for the wild contests
This month in Italy marks the celebration of Ferragosto, or Assumption Day, on Aug. 15. The term Ferragosto comes from the Latin Feriae Augusti meaning...
Malta: Archipelago has long been bridge linking Western Europe, Middle East
Sicily and Sardinia, two of the Republic of Italy’s 20 regions, are the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea. However, there are also several...
The right impression: Concept of la bella figura entails appearance, behavior, manners
The Italian expression fare la bella figura may not be taught in classrooms but it is key to understanding some customs of Italian culture. It...
Andiamo al mercato! Neighborhood markets are an integral part of Italian lifestyle
If you want to experience the culture of Italy, then you need to do more than just visit historic sites or museums. Markets are an...
The towns that time (almost) forgot: Efforts underway to revive some of Italy’s borghi abbandonati
Traveling along major highways through Italy you will often see ruins of castles and old villages. In fact, there are thousands of these towns across...
Sardinia’s repression and rebirth – Observance each April 28 commemorates rebellion of 1794
This month Sardinians will celebrate “Sa die de sa Sardinnya,” (the day of Sardinia) on April 28 to honor the day in which their ancestors...
Guardate ed imparate! Watch and learn! Immersion in movies and series can help language learners of all levels
Just as Italians can watch programming to improve their English language skills, non-Italian speakers can watch programming in Italian to improve their language skills, whether...
What to watch: Offerings on Italian TV open window to the Italian culture and language
Italian TV (T-voo) has come a long way in the past several decades with the introduction of cable and access to streaming channels with content...