In 2009, a Swedish couple typed “Carpi” instead of “Capri” into their GPS during an Italian holiday….
The official rules say Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO is made from cooked grape must and…
The official rules say Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO is made from cooked grape must and…
The official rules say Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO is made from cooked grape must and…
The official rules say Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO is made from cooked grape must and…
In medieval Bologna, especially in its law schools, students did much more than simply attend…
In medieval Bologna, especially in its law schools, students did much more than simply attend…
Did you know that in Italy, two baby girls were accidentally mixed up at the hospital? For three…
Did you know that in Italy, two baby girls were accidentally mixed up at the hospital? For three…
After World War II, cocoa was hard to get in Italy, so Pietro Ferrero used local hazelnuts, sugar,…
After World War II, cocoa was hard to get in Italy, so Pietro Ferrero used local hazelnuts, sugar,…
Pompeii, Vesuvius, and the Strange Stories Buried in Ash
Naples, Italy, is famous for its pizza, seaside views, and vibrant chaos—but for most visitors, there’s always one haunting thought: should I visit Pompeii? The ancient city, frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD, is more than just a tourist stop. It’s a place where history, tragedy, and bizarre details collide. The … Continue reading Pompeii, Vesuvius, and the Strange Stories Buried in Ash
Mafia receipts account for 9% of Italy…
Mafia receipts account for 9% of Italy’s GDP. The ‘Ndrangheta alone account for 3%.
Caffè sospeso (“suspended coffee”) is….
Caffè sospeso (“suspended coffee”) is a tradition in Naples, sometimes regarded as obsolete, whereby someone pays for two coffees but only receives one, leaving a coffee to be given to anyone who walks in and inquires whether a caffè sospeso is available.
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The surname “Esposito” and its…
The surname “Esposito” and its variants comes from children who were abandoned (“exposed”) in Italy (before the XVII century, when the law forbade it). Every person with that surname today descends from an exposed child that kept the surname the orphanage once gave them.
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