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HISTORY, ART AND CULTURE

The history of Italy is very rich and is a source of pride for the Italians who live in Italy and around the world. It is linked to Western culture, and to the civilizations of the Mediterranean basin.

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April 25, 1945: when Italy chose to be free

The Italian cities that made the Middle Ages great

Castles of Italy: the most famous (and visited) in the Belpaese

Rome: The House of the Griffins opens to the public at the Colosseum Archaeological Park.

January 7, 1797, the First Italian Tricolor

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The world's oldest race is Italian: the 120th anniversary of the Targa Florio.

Lucca, the enchanting town that sees growing tourism

Norcia: tradition, flavor, and Italian identity in the heart of Umbria

Trapani, the city between two seas: beauty and culture

The Tower of the Incurables: History, Legends and Mysteries

FAI Spring Days: A Journey Through Italy's Great Beauty

Venetian glass beads, a world to discover

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In Mestre, March 8th will be a day of walking, but also... defending the territory!

In search of roots: the new generations return to their countries of origin

Patronal celebrations of Italians around the world

WEDEI, Tropea and the Coast of the Gods: Holy Week in Vibo Valentia

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History, myths, and traditions: Carnival approaches its grand finale.

Cini Foundation: Two projects dedicated to Casanova

If following the life of Giacomo Casanova is a fascinating journey into the era of this multifaceted figure, a paradigm of the eighteenth century […]

Kalòs Park, the Archeodromo of Salento: a journey from the prehistoric world to the Middle Ages

"Kalos, the Archeodromo of Salento" is located on the Serra di Galugnano, in Caprarica di Lecce, a land of megaliths and protohistoric settlements. "Kalòs, […]

The treasures kept at the Palazzo degli Elefanti

On very special and limited occasions, Palazzo degli Elefanti, the seat of the Municipality of Catania, opened its doors to welcome […]

A dramatized visit to the Infected Bastion

The evocative Bastione degli Infetti, on the occasion of the 2023 edition of Le vie dei Tesori in Catania, offers a theatrical visit […]

The Sparkling World, a book by a nonconformist writer

The Sparkling World, the presentation at the Mondadori bookstore ph Angela Strano

Clemente Cipresso, the last master shipwrights of Acitrezza

Clemente Cipresso has dedicated a book to the master shipwrights of Acitrezza, the Rodolicos, which tells their story and […]

Women and Christianity, a controversial relationship

Maria Vittoria Longhitano discusses her book on the relationship between women and Christianity (Photo: Angela Strano)

Commemoration Tour: Memories to Keep

A cycling tour through the moments of World War II in Catania. An opportunity to remember what […]

A stroll through Cibali's alleys and history

The washhouse, a peculiarity of the Cibali neighborhood ph Angela Strano

A Voice to the Mothers of the Constitution: a unique event in Catania

A voice for the founding mothers, an event recalling historical memory. Source: Facebook

Restoration of the frescoes in the cloister of SM di Gesù completed

Conservative restoration work on the fresco cycle inside the cloister of the convent annexed to the Church of Santa […] has been completed.

Homemade liqueurs and syrups, a tradition

In Catania, the tradition of preparing liqueurs and […] at home, especially in the summer, is still deeply rooted in some families.

Another version of recent history with a film

The people of Bronte who claimed freedom but were then betrayed. Source: Facebook

Medieval festivals in Motta Sant'Anastasia

The Feast of Sant'Anastasia, also known as the Medieval Festival, is a historical reenactment that takes place every year in the town of Motta Sant'Anastasia, […]

Wind of Freedom, the Sicilian Vespers told in a comic

Lelio Bonaccorso, in addition to being a cartoonist, illustrator, and teacher at the Comics Schools of Palermo and Messina, is […]

The Navy Arches: History and Curiosities of a Symbol of Catania

The Arches of the Navy are among Catania's most famous architectural symbols. The history of their construction is controversial […]

Evidence of Roman Catania: a necropolis emerges on Via Androne

Catania is a crossroads of very different cultures, histories, eras, and dominations. As we know, the city of Etna was born thanks to […]

Former Prison of Purity: Description of the Archaeological Excavations

Aerial photo of the former Purity Prison site

Sunken treasures discovered in the waters of Ognina and Capomulini in Catania.

A major reconnaissance survey has been completed on the seabed of the Ognina and Capomulini waters, the protagonists of a fascinating […]

The Plague in Catania: Miracles and Heroic Citizens

Catania (and the entire world) is experiencing times that, as the years pass, will become history. An epidemic of the magnitude of […]

Egypt and Catania: a deep bond waiting to be discovered

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, and Catania have always been linked. A connection between the two cities that has lasted for […]

The landing in Sicily through a historical museum

It was the most significant action of the Allied Italian campaign during World War II. Named after […]

Malconsiglio Stone: Discovering the Ancient Artifact

Catania is a multitude of stories. A rugged and magnificent land. Its voice resembles the song of sirens. It bewitches, […]

Sorrenti & Angelini, voices and sounds from Naples to the Northeast, from prog to the future 

In Mestre to present a musical work that bridges the past and the future. The present is […]

CHARACTERS: A journey through the forms of the alphabetic sign

When writing, or rather the characters that graphically represent it, is merely a vehicle for conveying a message. When […]

November 4th: Remembrance, Rai's storytelling unity for National Unity and Armed Forces Day

Today, November 4th, Italy is ready to remember. It is the day we celebrate National Unity and honor […]

“ArcheoMateria,” a dialogue between contemporary glass and classical sculpture

When contemporary glass dialogues with history. This has become increasingly common in recent years, and in the new exhibition […]

Palazzo Balbi in Venice and the Reading Room in Padua for the FAI Autumn Days.

These are two exceptional places, usually inaccessible, little-known, and far from the usual tourist itineraries, which are proposed in the Veneto region for […]

European Heritage Days: A Journey Along the Dorsoduro Museum Mile

Tomorrow and the day after, September 27th and 28th, on the occasion of the European Heritage Days, free presentations by directors […]

The spectacular Historical Regatta

Thousands of people crowded the banks of the Grand Canal yesterday to watch the Regata Storica. Spectacular, as every year, […]

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