The mysteries and secrets of Castel del Monte - L'Italo-Americano
2021年8月2日 · Castel del Monte has a way to charm its visitors. Architecturally unique and historically precious, this medieval dwelling located some 15 miles from Andria and about 50 from Bari, in Apulia, had been constructed in the 13 th century to meet the requests of Frederick II, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.. Its beauty and, as we will see, its peculiarities, made of it one of the most visited ...
Are today’s Italians the real descendants of the ancient Romans?
2021年8月10日 · The Roman Empire is often associated with the most glorious moment in the history of the Italian peninsula, but are we, modern-day Italians, the genetic descendants of the old inhabitants of the Eternal City?. A short disclaimer before delving deeper into the subject: culturally, ethically, philosophically, we all are the descendants of the Ancient Romans and of their oriental cousins, the ...
The Masks of the Commedia dell’Arte - L'Italo-Americano
2020年2月4日 · During a recent visit to the Museo Teatrale della Scala I admired many antique prints of commedia dell’arte situations. Commedia dell’arte was a theatrical genre that evolved in the latter part of the sixteenth century.
The history of Ferragosto: Italy’s favorite summer day
2021年8月10日 · Ferragosto is a typically Italian holiday, that isn’t celebrated anywhere else in the world.While the 15 th of August is honored in Catholic countries as the day of Mary’s Ascension to Heaven, Ferragosto in Italy doesn’t have only a religious meaning, but a historical and socio-cultural one, too. It is, for us, the symbol of summer holidays and, …
Traditional music, the heartbeat of Italy - L'Italo-Americano
2023年8月22日 · In Emilia-Romagna, traditional music is synonymous with liscio, a genre born in the 19th century and often associated with ballroom dancing.The accordion, the clarinet, and the double bass create a sound that is smooth and lively, and an infectious rhythm. Played at local festivals and dances, this music is a celebration of community and camaraderie.
Word of the week: Mannaggia– it seems innocuous, but careful …
2021年3月2日 · Italians often use the word mannaggia (mahn-nadj-dja) instead of others they think more offensive. It usually expresses annoyance or spite and can sometimes come in association with other words to create colorful sayings, such as mannaggia la miseria!, which we render in English with “for goodness’ sake” or, quite simply, with “damn.”Very common is also the slightly less acceptable ...
Tiramisù: the origin and the history of the most popular italian ...
2016年12月7日 · ORIGINAL RECIPE. INGREDIENTS: Makes 4-6 servings • 1 Cup 8 Oz. (226 g.) Mascarpone Cheese room temperature) • 6 Egg yolks • 1 Cup 8 Oz. (226 g.) of Sugar
An Italian song for freedom: the origins and popularity of Bella …
2022年4月25日 · Messina also helps us to ascertain where and when the melody was recorded for the first time: on a gramophone recording by gypsy accordionist Mishka Ziganoff, “Klezmer-Yiddish Swing Music,” In 1919.
Three hundred years of elegance, with Ginori 1735
2024年1月30日 · Ginori 1735 is among the most iconic names of Italian porcelain making, but you may be more familiar with the way it used to be called until a couple—four, to be precise!—years ago, Richard Ginori.Its story, as you may have already guessed, starts in 1735, when Marquis Carlo Andrea Ginori, a member of an aristocratic family with a keen interest in the arts and sciences, established a ...
Here’s all you can find in an Italian dish: food, culture, values ...
2023年11月21日 · Globally, Italian cuisine has a substantial presence (19%) in the market of traditional restaurants. Within Italy’s borders, these establishments constitute half of all dining options, a statistic that positions Italy as the leading European country in …