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The world’s #1 mechanical bull industry is Italian: ShowGames

Francesco Paladini — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:03:11 +0000

Italy is renowned for its many records across various fields, and even in sectors seemingly unrelated to its traditions, the excellence of the Bel Paese stands out. A surprising example is the mechanical bull industry, a category highly popular in the United States, where an Italian family-run business has risen […]

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Guardians of Tradition: Exploring the World’s Oldest Military Academy in Modena

Francesco Paladini — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:39:39 +0000

Welcome to 17th-century Italy! Let’s dive into a temporal leap that takes us back to 1678 when the Royal Academy opened its doors. Since then, it has shaped generations of military leaders, contributing to the history of Italy. Over the years, the academy has emerged as a milestone in global […]

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A 17,000-year-old discovery sheds light on Italy’s genetic heritage

Francesca Bezzone — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:58:29 +0000

The unearthing of a 17,000-year-old child’s skeleton in Grotta delle Mura, near Monopoli in Puglia, opened a new chapter in understanding Italy’s genetic heritage. This remarkable find offers unprecedented insights into the lives and migrations of early human populations in southern Italy during the Upper Paleolithic era. An exceptional find […]

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November 4, 1918: Italy concludes the WWI

Francesco Paladini — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 23:35:31 +0000

As we commemorate the anniversary of Italy’s exit from the First World War, it’s impossible to ignore the deep and indelible scars this conflict left on the population. The devastation was brutal: an entire generation torn apart, unprecedented death and suffering that would haunt the country for decades. Entire families […]

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The death penalty in Italy was abolished definitively on October 5, 1994

Francesco Paladini — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:04:14 +0000

Although the death penalty is still in force today in many countries around the world (including 21 states in the USA), it remains a sensitive and much-debated topic in Italy. Before the unification in 1861, Italy was divided into numerous states, each with its laws and, consequently, different positions on […]

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The Vajont catastrophe occurred on October 9, 1963, 61 years ago

Francesco Paladini — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:30:05 +0000

There were 1910 dead (487 kids) and over 1300 missing. These are the harrowing figures from the famous night of October 9, 1963, which will be remembered as the Vajont catastrophe. We relive the awful events 61 years later because those torments, especially for all those youngsters, continue to feed […]

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Is it true that all roads lead to Rome?

Francesco Paladini — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 09:47:43 +0000

This is undoubtedly one of Italian culture’s most famous and iconic proverbs. Everyone knows it, and it is one of those sayings that tourists learn quickly. But have you ever wondered what its origins are and why all roads lead to Rome continue to have such a strong influence on […]

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Syracuse: The World of Papyrus – History and Curiosities of a Unique Treasure

Francesco Paladini — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:48:07 +0000

We’ve all seen historical films and cartoons in which papyrus plants thrive along the banks of the famed Nile. Nonetheless, a few thousand kilometers away stands the old and illustrious city of Syracuse, which hides a heavy secret. What is the secret of Syracuse being the only European city where papyrus […]

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Roman Inventions that Shaped Modern Life

Francesca Bezzone — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:48:54 +0000

Famous Roman inventions of ancient times are among the first things that come to mind when discussing our ancient history: just to name a few, aqueducts, concrete that withstood the passing of time, and a vast network of roads that connected — and still connects — many parts of Italy […]

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The Michelangelo, the final Italian liner, was launched 52 years ago

Francesco Paladini — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 23:51:15 +0000

The last Italian ocean transatlantic was designed about 50 years ago. The Michelangelo liner, as it was named, housed the last descendant of the artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, from whom it inherited the name, on its debut trip. Today I’d like to tell you about the Italian fleet’s spearhead (together with […]

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8 years have passed since the Amatrice earthquake that devastated Central Italy

Francesco Paladini — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:50:32 +0000

It’s been seven years since the earth trembled. We’re talking about one of the darkest and saddest days in central Italy’s history. Years pass, yet the memory remains—It’s still all sadly incised in my memory. A large portion of our country has been infamously wrecked and razed to the ground […]

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August 21,1911: the story of the theft of the Gioconda

Francesco Paladini — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:00:08 +0000

The night of August 21-22, 1911, was unlike any other. It is a symbolic date for Italian artistic tradition and fervent patriotism. On that night, Vincenzo Peruggia, an Italian employee of the Louvre Museum, stole the Mona Lisa to reclaim it as Italian property. This is the story of the […]

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Stabilimenti Balneari are facing an uncertain future

Francesca Bezzone — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:30:10 +0000

The stabilimenti balneari, a staple of Italian beach life, are currently at the center of a heated national debate. These iconic beach establishments, long managed by families and passed down through generations, are facing a potential upheaval due to new EU regulations requiring open competition for beach concessions. This move, […]

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The Via Appia Joins UNESCO World Heritage List

Francesca Bezzone — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:32:11 +0000

The Via Appia, also known as the Regina Viarum, the queen of all roads, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming Italy’s 60th site to receive this prestigious recognition. This decision was made during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi. The Via […]

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Anniversary of the Birth of the Italian Republic: June 2, 1946

Francesco Paladini — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 15:59:55 +0000

Seventy-eight years ago, one of the most iconic and revolutionary dates in Italian history, the people freely chose the establishment of the republic. However, a victory that was not overwhelming highlighted a stark social divide between the North and the South.This is the story of the birth of the Italian […]

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World War II bomb defused in Viterbo

Francesco Paladini — Sun, 12 May 2024 12:56:34 +0000

The mission of the army pioneers to defuse a World War II bomb concluded successfully. This took place in the heart of Viterbo, Lazio, and necessitated the evacuation of 36,000 residents. Lady Rose bomb, in honor of S. Rosa With over 2000 kg of terror, 1300 kg of explosives, and […]

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April 25: Liberation Day

Francesco Paladini — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:41:02 +0000

Every year, when you look at the calendar in Italy and see the month of April, you know that a major commemoration day is coming up. For Italy’s history, it is a crucial day.Because not everyone is familiar with the history of national holidays, they are sometimes overlooked. It is […]

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The First Italian High Fashion Show

Francesco Paladini — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:09 +0000

The fine dressing and style of Italian fashion houses are renowned worldwide, unmatched by any other. But have you ever wondered how this achievement was reached? Did Italian fashion emerge from the ingenuity of a forward-thinking genius or is it the result of centuries of history? The evolution of this […]

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