Monday, December 31, 2012

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Was margherita pizza really named after Italy's queen?

Was margherita pizza really named after Italy's queen? http://zite.to/VnOUDk - Nice detective story

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Friday, December 28, 2012

The House with Underground Caverns in Civita di Bagnoreggio

The House with Underground Caverns in Civita di Bagnoreggio http://zite.to/V7itq1 - Photogallery

The Etruscan heritage, ancient seed of modern Tuscany

The Etruscan heritage, ancient seed of modern Tuscany http://zite.to/TGvTh4 - Not 100% accurate, but comprehensive introduction to #Tuscany

Thursday, December 27, 2012

900-seat Roman arts center

Archeologists complete ‘most important’ excavation in #Rome in 80 years: 900-seat Roman arts center http://zite.to/Yj2CW7

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Monday, December 24, 2012

Celebrating Italian Christmas Traditions

In Search of Christmas: Celebrating Italian Christmas Traditions http://zite.to/12z5fIh

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Friday, December 21, 2012

Thursday, December 20, 2012

First souvenirs: Enamelled vessells from Hadrians Wall

First souvenirs: Enamelled vessells from Hadrians Wall http://zite.to/ZkNjlJ - Beautiful photos

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Monday, December 17, 2012

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Friday, December 14, 2012

The Fine Art of Italian Hand Gestures

The Fine Art of Italian Hand Gestures: A Vintage Visual Dictionary by Bruno Munari http://zite.to/STyAI9

What Do Italians Search for on Google?

What Do Italians Search for on Google? You Might be Surprised! http://zite.to/Ud0iPl

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Restoration of Roman tunnels gives a slave's eye view of Caracalla baths

Restoration of Roman tunnels gives a slave's eye view of Caracalla baths http://zite.to/U6fiyn - maniacal perfection on hydraulic technology

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Tales of Tuscany – Lari and Martelli Pasta

Tales of Tuscany – Lari and Martelli Pasta http://zite.to/VOUQr7 - Wonderful photos of pasta-making and a beautiful town

Monday, December 10, 2012

Gorgonzola myths

Gorgonzola myths: Celebrating the blues http://zite.to/VtHv1r - This cheese was mentioned by a poet in 16th century

Sunday, December 09, 2012

French and Italian archaeologists find the lost port of ancient Rom

Discovered: French and Italian archaeologists find the lost port of ancient Rome http://zite.to/RgWpwG

Saturday, December 08, 2012

Potato Zeppole and Italian Hot Chocolate

Potato Zeppole and Italian Hot Chocolate {Zeppole di Patate e Cioccolato Calda} http://zite.to/TQxvQl

Friday, December 07, 2012

Feast of Saint Ambrose and Holiday Events in Milan

Buon Natale: Feast of Saint Ambrose and Holiday Events in Milan Italy http://zite.to/VnDvzs

The Battle of Adrianople: A Reappraisal

The Battle of Adrianople: A Reappraisal http://zite.to/UqEVKB - Lots about the Late Empire Roman Army

Thursday, December 06, 2012

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Stolen Leonardo Da Vinci Painting Found

Stolen Leonardo Da Vinci Painting Found: 'Tavola Doria' Returned To Italy http://zite.to/UcsRdP

A Quick Guide to Cheese Shopping

A Quick Guide to Cheese Shopping: How to Understand the Differences Between Mass-Produced and Specialty Cheese http://zite.to/11JsePz

Monday, December 03, 2012

Sunday, December 02, 2012

Saturday, December 01, 2012

Friday, November 30, 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012

40 silver Roman coins from 3rd century found at Odeon site in Bulgaria

Archaeology: 40 silver Roman coins from 3rd century found at Odeon site in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv http://zite.to/YsL669

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Green Photos: Vespa

Green Photos: Vespa http://zite.to/QKUfoK - Pics of travels around the world in Vespa!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Monday, November 26, 2012

A trekking trip in Sicily

How to conquest Italy’s volcanoes – A trekking trip in Sicily http://zite.to/V7G3Y6

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Converted Amalfi Coast monastery offers breathtaking views

European Travel: Converted Amalfi Coast monastery offers breathtaking views http://zite.to/TVeni8

Saturday, November 24, 2012

The great parmesan rescue: Why the superb Italian cheese is worth saving

The great parmesan rescue: Why the superb Italian cheese is worth saving http://zite.to/V3jljW - A must read

Friday, November 23, 2012

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Ancient tunnels in Rome reopen to the public

Ancient tunnels in Rome reopen to the public http://zite.to/Qa0iSd - They include the largest Temple of Mithra in Roman Empire

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Guide to Treviso

Italy Travel Notes – Guide to Treviso, Veneto. Italy http://zite.to/WwzUoo

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Olive trees, olive oil and dried black olives

Olive trees, olive oil and dried black olives http://zite.to/QreoQv - A long all-about-olive story w/ final recipe

Pretending to be a Gladiator in the Colosseum

Pretending to be a Gladiator in the Colosseum with Walks of Italy http://zite.to/TUBEDk - Lots of not-so-common photos of Colosseum

Monday, November 19, 2012

An 11th-Century Scanda

An 11th-Century Scandal http://zite.to/TLTR3t - Sexual scandals are not new to Christian Church nor the attempts at fighting them

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Saturday, November 17, 2012

A Roman Cat Fight

A Roman Cat Fight http://zite.to/T5XcOC - if I had to choose a story as emblematic of Italy, this one would be the one.

History and myth of Merlot and Cabernet of Italy

History and myth of Merlot and Cabernet of Italy http://zite.to/TXrlyr - Love the story of Sassicaia's origins




 

Friday, November 16, 2012

Villa Borghese, embodying the beauty of Rome’s parks

Villa Borghese, embodying the beauty of Rome’s parks http://zite.to/QhFPw5 #photogallery #Rome

Thursday, November 15, 2012

A manteinance project for the 2,500 year old sewer tunnels still at work starts in Rome

A manteinance project for the 2,500 year old sewer tunnels still at work starts in #Rome finally http://zite.to/ZOhkHk

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Venice is Way Under Water…

Venice is Way Under Water… http://zite.to/Q9qJJ4 - Pic and video of "Acqua Alta"

Caravaggio’s “Bodies and Shadows” at LACMA

Caravaggio’s “Bodies and Shadows” at LACMA http://zite.to/Zzj4E1 - w/ a nice photogallery

Monday, November 12, 2012

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Saturday, November 10, 2012

End of 2,000 year old Roman "highway" Via Appia in Brindisi reserves some surprises...

End of 2,000 year old Roman "highway" Via Appia in Brindisi reserves some surprises... http://zite.to/SC1nz8 ...




Friday, November 09, 2012

Thursday, November 08, 2012

Italy’s top attractions: taking the ‘trap’ out of tourist trap

Italy’s top attractions: taking the ‘trap’ out of tourist trap http://zite.to/PEG6Yr via - Good practical advice as usual w/ Lonely Planet

Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Scintillating Music from Sicily

Scintillating Music from Sicily -The Blue Purple Bees http://zite.to/SsEqyj - An example of contemporary Italian music

Tuesday, November 06, 2012

The World is not Enough...without Italy!

The World is not Enough...without Italy! http://zite.to/YxSxHC There's plenty of Italy behind James Bond's success

Monday, November 05, 2012

Poggio Alloro Beef Ragu Sauce from A Family Farm in Tuscany

Poggio Alloro Beef Ragu Sauce from A Family Farm in Tuscany (Cookbook Giveaway) http://zite.to/TsuDad

Sunday, November 04, 2012

Stray cat colony in ancient Roman temple is declared a health hazard

Stray cat colony in ancient Roman temple is declared a health hazard http://zite.to/Qf8zoW - Another example of Italian politicians' folly

Saturday, November 03, 2012

Montepulciano

Montepulciano http://zite.to/TbtYvQ - Beautiful photogallery #Tuscany

Friday, November 02, 2012

The Best Things to Do in Naples

Southern Italy’s Urban Gem – The Best Things to Do in Naples http://zite.to/Yve03c

Thursday, November 01, 2012

Bathing in thermal waters, with history all around!

Bathing in thermal waters, with history all around! http://zite.to/YqU7tY #Italy #Tuscany

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Monday, October 29, 2012

TOP 11 TUSCAN WINES

TOP 11 TUSCAN WINES - Tuscan Recipes Food and Tradition http://zite.to/S0GJbq

Sunday, October 28, 2012

The ten best-looking Italian aeroplanes

Hush-Kit Top Ten: The ten best-looking Italian aeroplanes http://zite.to/Rq8NGy - Great photogallery of vintage Italian aeroplanes

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Behind these Roman walls

Italy: Behind these Roman walls http://zite.to/PvqBTG - A different walk in #Rome

Friday, October 26, 2012

The legacy of imperialism still haunts every street in Rome

The legacy of imperialism still haunts every street in Rome http://zite.to/TFxxij - Amusing and thoughtful reading

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

What Have Italy and Egypt Got in Common?

What Have Italy and Egypt Got in Common? http://zite.to/RZgV35 - Not happy to admit it, but he has a point

Interview with Beppe Grillo

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Beppe Grillo, Leader of the MoVimento 5 Stelle Political Party http://zite.to/RZgkOQ - A different look at Italy

Mushroom Farro Soup

Mushroom Farro Soup from The Way the Cookie Crumbles http://zite.to/QD3zHr #recipe

Monday, October 22, 2012

Sunday, October 21, 2012

The Best Food in Sicily

The Best Food in Sicily: What to Eat While You’re There http://zite.to/RMoabg - Very comprehensive list with wonderful photos

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Friday, October 19, 2012

Sardinia, a photo essay

Sardinia, a photo essay http://zite.to/ThBvxf ... And a wonderful one!

Was Tiramisu invented by Venetian courtesans?

Legend says that Tiramisu was invented by Venetian courtesans to... replenish energies! http://zite.to/T2xgPT #recipe

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Truffles In Tuscany

Truffles In Tuscany http://zite.to/T1ceky - just the opening picture deserves a look...

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Meatless Monday: White Bean and Spinach Pasta

Meatless Monday: White Bean and Spinach Pasta http://zite.to/R7QIgg - use Parmigiano, not Parmesan!

Villa Panza and the exhibition of Reflections of Bill Viola

What to see in Italy in October: Villa Panza and the exhibition of Reflections of Bill Viola http://zite.to/SXFqNH

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Florentine Traditions

Florentine Traditions: holidays in #Florence and their histories http://zite.to/Ro4jPA

Friday, October 12, 2012

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Monday, October 08, 2012

Sunday, October 07, 2012

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

A Feast for the Senses in Piedmont

A Feast for the Senses in Piedmont http://zite.to/SVfBz4 #wine #restaurants #italy

Monday, October 01, 2012

The Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome opens exhibition by Vermeer

The Scuderie del Quirinale in #Rome opens #exhibition by the greatest Dutch painter of the 17th century http://zite.to/PFiak1

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Saturday, September 29, 2012

The beauty of frugal Rome

The beauty of frugal #Rome. Some of the best things are free. http://zite.to/OuY8Nv




Friday, September 28, 2012

Trieste Holds Europe’s Biggest Sailing Event

Trieste Holds Europe’s Biggest Sailing Event http://zite.to/SU0ell - More than 2,000 yachts!

Tagliolini al limone

Dinner tonight! Tagliolini al limone http://zite.to/RlHePy - I don't love cream sauces for pasta. This one is the exception

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Carnival, Venice

Carnival, Venice -- National Geographic http://zite.to/S16DAK Always spectacular

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The No Reservations Emilia-Romagna, Italy Episode

The No Reservations Emilia-Romagna, Italy Episode: Just the One-Liners http://zite.to/SQNKed

Wine of the Week: Arnaldo-Caprai Collepiano Sagrantino Di Montefalco 2005

Wine of the Week: Arnaldo-Caprai Collepiano Sagrantino Di Montefalco 2005 (Italy) $60 http://zite.to/SQNwUu

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Friday, September 21, 2012

6 Favorite Spots in the Dolomites of Italy

6 Favorite Spots in the Dolomites of Italy http://zite.to/OLetI7 - Fantastic photos

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Enormous Roman Mosaic Found Under Farmer's Field

Enormous Roman Mosaic Found Under Farmer's Field http://zite.to/Rjon9X - Nice pictures

Monday, September 17, 2012

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Friday, September 14, 2012

Alpe di Siusi: A Photojourney

Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm): A Photojourney http://zite.to/U9LMH4 - Wonderful photos of maybe the most beautiful Italian mountains

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Untitled

Capturing the Photos and Stories of the Humans of Rome http://zite.to/Po8k8G

English banks accused over Italian deals

English banks accused over Italian deals http://zite.to/OeMTT3 - Greed + mirage of easy money created this dreadful time bomb for Italy

Monday, September 10, 2012

A Workshop in Sicily

A Workshop in Sicily http://zite.to/QrrsyS - Photography meets Cooking

Sunday, September 09, 2012

Living in Testaccio Rome and the Quinto Quarto cooking lifestyle

Living in Testaccio #Rome and the Quinto Quarto cooking lifestyle http://zite.to/QweCmc - Long charming reading. Perfect for a lazy Sunday.

Saturday, September 08, 2012

Friday, September 07, 2012

One Ingredient, Many Ways: Figs

One Ingredient, Many Ways: Figs http://zite.to/RH8Jne - Probably the most beloved fruit in Italy

Thursday, September 06, 2012

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Gelateria del Teatro – The Best Gelato in Rome

Gelateria del Teatro – The Best Gelato in Rome http://zite.to/NLh22h - Well... Let's say it is in the Top 10 for sure. I hate hype!

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

The Early Italian Renaissance

ArtSmart Roundtable - The Early Italian Renaissance http://zite.to/RFHNjx

A Recipe for Gnudi or "Naked Ravioli"

A Recipe for Gnudi or "Naked Ravioli" http://zite.to/QhD9vf ... and some words of wisdom about the "low-carb" diet hysterya

Monday, September 03, 2012

Sunday, September 02, 2012

Melting glacier in Italy reveals World War I ammunition

Melting glacier in Italy reveals World War I ammunition http://zite.to/OCXh9n - with photos

Saturday, September 01, 2012

Friday, August 31, 2012

Rome Then and Now

Rome Then and Now http://zite.to/Rv6ovn - Travel pics made by the same family in 1956 and 2012 in the same spots. Fascinating!

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Do you think pizza was invented in Naples? Think again.

Italy by the slice: a guide to Italy’s regional pizzas http://zite.to/Ptm5zT - Do you think pizza was invented in Naples? Think again.

Ravenna's Lost Canals and Their History

Ravenna's Lost Canals and Their History http://zite.to/Ptl62C - A must read about the last capital city of Western Roman Empire

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Monday, August 27, 2012

Plovdiv wants to expand Roman Forum dig after several finds

Archaeology: Plovdiv wants to expand Roman Forum dig after several finds http://zite.to/PIqZfk

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Ceglie Messapica, a town in Puglia where every product has name and surname

Ceglie Messapica, a town in Puglia where every product has name and surname http://zite.to/NQrPU7 - worth to read even just for the photos!

Romans were obsessed with crus and vintage wines from southern Italy

The poet Horace and his wine: Romans were obsessed with crus and vintage wines from southern Italy http://zite.to/OBekJa

Friday, August 24, 2012

Cats among Roman ruins

Cats among Roman ruins | Sophie's World Travel Inspiration http://zite.to/PGjD9q

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Roman Frontiers

Roman Frontiers http://zite.to/Oyklco Most interesting piece about the real meaning of frontiers in Roman empire

Friday, August 17, 2012

Six Italian Nobel Prize Winners in Search of a National Identity

Six Italian Nobel Prize Winners in Search of a National Identity http://zite.to/NsS7LS - Most interesting piece

 

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

The Scoop from Rome: Gourmet Gelato Arrives in Centro Storico

The Scoop from Rome: Gourmet Gelato Arrives in Centro Storico http://zite.to/RfyNrt - Add Otaleg to the list (Viale dei Colli Portuensi)

 

Monday, August 13, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Sipping on a Sunset, Italy in Mind

Sipping on a Sunset, Italy in Mind http://zite.to/OVMqZM - Aperol becoming a popular liquor in the US

 

Thursday, August 09, 2012

Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Saturday, August 04, 2012

The Story of Maria Grammatico and her Famous ‘Pasticceria’ in Sicily

The Story of Maria Grammatico and her Famous ‘Pasticceria’ in Sicily http://zite.to/OPDJBk - A glimpse at Sicily's history thru pastry

 

Friday, August 03, 2012

Thursday, August 02, 2012

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Day Trip: Underground Narn

Day Trip: Underground Narni http://zite.to/MZygVb - Teling the story of some mysterious underground chambers. Fascinating.

 

12 Things You Never Knew About Italy

12 Things You Never Knew About Italy http://zite.to/Q5NLxA - a couple of unusual hints here

 

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Actually, Pasta Is A Good Carb

Actually, Pasta Is A Good Carb http://zite.to/P5bvgf - An informed answer to all the anti-carbohydrate mania

 

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

The Life of Julian the Apostate

Behind the Times: The Life of Julian the Apostate http://zite.to/NudnER - A one-of-a-kind Roman Emperor

 

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Turntable Kitchen’s Guide to Sicily

Turntable Kitchen’s Guide to Sicily http://zite.to/Okkdt3 - Very long post. Enjoyable reading and lots of beautiful photo.

 

Monday, July 23, 2012

The Gospel According to Caravaggio

The Gospel According to Caravaggio http://zite.to/OhHARX - A new reading of one of Caravaggio's masterpieces

 

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Things to Know Before A Visit to the Rome Colosseum and Forum

Things to Know Before A Visit to the Rome Colosseum and Forum http://zite.to/LFXXMH - Good advice and insights

 

Zucchini & fiori di zucca

Zucchini & fiori di zucca http://zite.to/LFXAkZ - Many tasty recipes and inspirational photos here

 

Friday, July 20, 2012

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Colds and Conquests: How A Health Crisis May Have Spurred Roman Expansion

Colds and Conquests: How A Health Crisis May Have Spurred Roman Expansion http://zite.to/ObIOjF - enlightening article despite a silly title

 

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Insider’s Guide to Italian Olive Oil

Insider’s Guide to Italian Olive Oil http://zite.to/NCvLuw - Very good advice about oil here