La Gazzetta Italiana
A 2,000-year-old fresco found in Pompeii depicts a Pizza
August 2023
A still life fresco resembling a pizza was found among the ruins of ancient Pompeii. The fresco, which dates back 2,000 years, emerged during excavations in the Regio IX area of Pompeii’s archaeological park, which is close to Naples, the...
A ticket to visit Rome's Pantheon
August 2023
Tourists visiting Rome's Pantheon will now be charged €5 to enter. The July 3 introduction of an entry fee at Italy's most visited cultural site comes after an agreement was signed in March by the Italian culture ministry and church officials....
NIAF Supports Commemoration of Allied Landings in Sicily
August 2023
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) proudly participated in and sponsored the Sicily 1943 Peace, Security & Prosperity Conference, held in Catania, Italy at the Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943, to mark the 80th...
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Anginetti - Italian Lemon Cookies
August 2023
In this column we share the cuisine and recipes of Italy and our Italian American communities. Each month we feature recipes curated from our research and those shared by LGI readers.Food and cooking are important aspects of our cultural identity...
Exploring the Beauty of Apulia: Italy's Enchanting Region
August 2023
Nestled in the southernmost part of Italy, Apulia (also known as Puglia in Italian) is a region that beckons travelers with its rustic charm, breathtaking landscapes, and rich historical heritage. With its stunning coastlines, quaint towns, and...
Opera in the Italian Garden Sept. 3, 2023
August 2023
“Opera in the Italian Garden” is being presented on September 3, 2023, in Cleveland's beautiful Italian Renaissance Garden from 6 to 7:30 p.m. featuring two of Cleveland’s most prestigious arts organizations, The Cleveland Opera and the Cleveland...
Nominate an Honoree for 2023 Cleveland Italian American Heritage Month
August 2023
Nominations for Honorees to be recognized during Cleveland Italian American Heritage Month in October 2023 are being requested by the Cleveland Italian American Heritage Committee. The categories for nomination include: Arts & Culture,...
On the Cover: Matera
August 2023
La città di Matera, in Basilicata, è nota per la sua storia antichissima. I Sassi, che fanno parte dell'UNESCO, sono un complesso di abitazioni scavate nella roccia calcarea. Danno un'idea di una vita semplice piena di ingegnosità e resilienza da...
Extreme meteorological phenomena flood Emilia Romagna
July 2023
After floods devastated much of the northeastern Emilia Romagna region last month, researchers said that climate change was not the only factor behind the "rare" event. After three cyclones hit the northern Italian region in mid-May, a team of...
The canals of Venice have turned green
July 2023
Venetians witnessed a strange sight in late May, as a patch of water in the city's central waterway appeared to have turned fluorescent green. Local authorities collected water samples and opened an urgent investigation. Speculation is rife as to...