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Jeanne Outlaw-Cannavo
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Gondolas not forgotten: Iconic vessels and their singing boatmen still ply the canals of Venice
Venice, also known as La Serenissima (Most Serene), has fascinated people from all over the world for centuries. Putting aside its storied history, famous masquerade...
Government wants all Italian residents to learn standard Italian
“You don’t know how to speak Italian?” For non-Italian citizens who have requested residency permits, or for Italian citizens who have repatriated from another country...
Voices of experience: Qualified tour guides can help visitors make the most of their time
Planning a visit to Italy for the first time can be a daunting task if you are doing it on your own. If you are...
Saints be praised: Catholic Church’s rigorous path to sainthood involves multiple steps
Santo Subito! The words are written on signs held up and also chanted throughout the piazza at St. Peters as Italians and visitors call for...
Pompeii dig may extend outside city after discovery of ancient spa
Officials from the area surrounding the ancient city of Pompeii are working together with strategic choices for further excavations which would include areas outside the...
The Knights of St. John leave significant changes to the island and its population
In 1530, the King of Spain ceded the island of Malta to the Knights of St. John. The Knights were not formed by the Republic...
A special city hosts Special Olympics: Games come in March to Turin, a city of art, industry and history
The city of Turin, Italy, will host the Special Olympics World Winter Games from March 8 to 15. Italy has hosted regular Olympics games which...
Italy 2025: What travelers should know – Jubilee year brings more visitors, major renovations, new regulations
Buon Anno from Italy. Happy New Year to all! If you are planning to visit il bel paese in 2025 for the first time or...
Magnificent and messy, millions of starlings make annual winter appearance
Each year in Italy the harbinger of winter is announced with the beautiful sight of stormi di storni as large flocks of starlings swirl above...
The first Christmas: Ancient Roman celebrations live on in present-day customs
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...