Lentils are a staple of Italian New Year celebrations, and no festive table is complete without a steaming bowl of these ...

This was especially important for small municipalities, where this influx of tourism dollars helped sustain local businesses, ...

The ancient Romans were the first to compile comprehensive texts about more than one subject, and that’s why we say they ...

A detail of a traditional nativity scene, il presepe, one of Italy most loved Christmas traditions (Photo: Floriano Rescigno/Dreamstime) Each of these traditions — and each of the many more we ...

Sant’Agata Feltria is a village in the hills of Emilia-Romagna, a place where you can meet history and charm at every corner; it’s the kind of place that makes you feel a tad like you’re on a stage, ...

The ingredients of panforte were chosen with care, balancing flavor with medicinal value. In the medieval period, honey was highly regarded for its antibacterial properties, which made it a natural ...

Composed in 1898, ’O Sole Mio is among the most iconic songs to emerge from Italy. Its creation was a collaborative effort between Giovanni Capurro, a poet and journalist, and Eduardo di Capua, a ...

Calabria, the southern tip of Italy’s mainland, is home to Christmas traditions that are as lively as they are deeply rooted in faith and community. Over the years, some of these customs have faded, ...