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WEBNorchia, where history and the past are carved in stone. Enigmatic Norchia is an archaeological site nestled within Italy’s leafy landscapes near Vetralla, in Lazio. This historical treasure trove is hidden away by Monte Romano’s military polygon and captures the spirit of ancient civilizations through a remarkable Etruscan necropolis and ….
Traditional music, the heartbeat of Italy - L'Italo-Americano
WEBAug 22, 2023 · 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 …
The Greek Connection: why Italians and Greeks are more than ...
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · During the early 14th century, in Florence, Byzantine Greek scholars initiated a shift in Renaissance thought, which involved a move from a central emphasis on rhetoric to metaphysical philosophy, partly through the introduction and reinterpretation of Platonic texts.In Venice and Padua, these scholars also challenged the dominance of Aristotelian science and philosophy, supplementing it with ...
The Italian Heritage Month, between history, tradition and …
WEBOct 11, 2022 · We are finally in October, the month of apple picking and pumpkins, of spooks and Halloween.For Italian-Americans, however, it is especially the month dedicated to our heritage and to the contributions the community made to the US throughout its history.Between 1820 and 2000, more than 5 million Italians immigrated to the US, and today, in the 2020s, there are about 17 million Americans of ...
Are today’s Italians the real descendants of the ancient Romans?
WEBAug 10, 2021 · 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 ...
Cameos, the Italian hand-carved jewels with an ancient heart
WEBAug 22, 2023 · Ever since I was young, I’ve had a penchant for all things Victorian and Gothic in aesthetics: this fascination naturally led me to the world of cameos, those intricate pieces of jewelry that seem to whisper tales and secrets of the past.My fondness for these beautiful and somehow mysterious jewels has always been well-known among my friends and family and, a few Christmases ago, I was ...
The history of Ferragosto: Italy’s favorite summer day
WEBAug 10, 2021 · 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, at once, also that of the end of summer ...
Word of the week: Mannaggia– it seems innocuous, but careful …
WEBMar 2, 2021 · 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 ...
The Masks of the Commedia dell’Arte - L'Italo-Americano
WEBFeb 4, 2020 · The classical appearance of the Harlequin stock character in the commedia dell’arte of the 1670s. (Maurice Sand, 1860) The comic characters were called maschere because on the scene they wore masks to have a stylized effect. The romantic plot was reinforced with iazzi, that is, improvisations of a bawdy or slapstick nature.
The path to becoming Italian: understanding the 1948 Rule with …
WEBNov 21, 2023 · For many Italian Americans, the prospect of acquiring Italian citizenship is a deeply personal and appealing journey, connecting them to their heritage and opening doors to new opportunities.However, navigating the complex bureaucracy of citizenship applications can be daunting. Fortunately, there are experts and organizations dedicated to simplifying this process, just as Italian Citizenship ...