History & culture

Bella Figura

November 2024 |
L'articolo descrive il concetto Italiano chiamato la bella figura. È un modo di vivere unico in Italia dove una persona è autoconsciente delle sue presentazioni fuori di casa e quello che pensano gli altri di lui/lei. La bella figura include anche...

“Cook Like a Real Italian: Super Sexy and Simple Recipes” by Angelo Coassin

November 2024 |
Angelo Coassin, @CookingwithBello, is a passionate, Italian home cook whose enthusiasm is undeniable and infectious. Try finding a video of his that doesn't include a moan of "mamma mia" pleasure or his infamous "super sexy" catchphrase. He’s a...

Celebrating Italian American Heritage Month with Thirty-One Days of Italians

October 2024 |
The wave of Italian immigrants arriving in America during the 20 years before and after the turn of the 20th century brought the laborers that the States needed to grow – those who worked in the mines, built the railroad tracks and roadways, and...

“The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown: Serving the Mahoning Valley Since 1874”

October 2024 |
A Book Review by Ben Lariccia It’s fitting that we have Thomas Welsh’s latest local history title as a guide for celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Ursuline Sisters in the Mahoning Valley. This is an order that traces its start to the...

Italy Deserves Our Respect

October 2024 |
Like many of you, I love traveling to Italy whenever an opportunity arises. Is it just me, or are you also outraged and embarrassed by the disrespect shown by rude tourists in Italy? What is wrong with people? As a second-generation Italian...

Sapienza University of Rome: A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation

September 2024 |
A Roma si trova La Sapienza, una delle università più antiche d’Europa. Aprì più di settecento anni fa sotto il controllo di Papa Bonifacio VIII. L'università è composta da edifici moderni e storici. Il campus è conosciuto come un capolavoro...

NIAF Announces Inaugural DiLella Fellows Program Recipients

September 2024 |
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce the selected fellows for the inaugural NIAF DiLella Fellows Program. This prestigious program offers an all-expenses-paid strategic business and political tour in Italy for...

Letters from Veneto: Summer

September 2024 |
I am glad I bought a new air conditioning unit last month! It has been sweltering here day after day, week after week, yet after the very wet spring, at least in my part of Italy, the landscape remains green. Some days it has been an effort even...

The University of Siena: A Legacy of Academic Excellence

August 2024 |
The University of Siena, located in the picturesque city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. Founded in 1240, this institution boasts a rich history of academic achievement and cultural...
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