Italian language tips, culture deep dives, and everything you need to fall in love with Italy.
Pompeii Really Looked Like Before the 79 AD Eruption If you’re a history buff or just someone looking for a unique experience, Pompeii is the place to be. Imagine strolling through ancient streets, discovering well-preserved buildings, and catching a glimpse into the daily lives of people who lived here over two thousand years ago. Pompeii […]
Why Mount Etna Is Europe’s Most Captivating Giant The Etna volcano, located on the east coast of Sicily, is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Standing at around 3,329 meters high, it is Europe’s highest volcano and has a long history of eruptions dating back thousands of years. Etna’s activity is characterized […]
Discover The Traditional Recipe You have probably already heard of this specialty of Sicilian cuisine. Are you really sure you know the name of this delicacy? There are two ways: masculine, Arancino, or feminine, Arancina. But which is the right one? There is no more correct answer than the other! Now we will explain it […]
The Secret to Perfect Creaminess Let’s practice listening and comprehension with a recipe for “Risotto allo zafferano“! Recipe videos are great materials to practice your listening and comprehension skills even if you are a beginner, because they are very visual and often show step by step what they are talking about. Do not underestimate the […]
How to Shop Like a Local in Italy: A Guide to Specialized Grocery Stores Italians are very fond of specialized grocery stores that sell exactly that one thing you have been looking for: the bakery, the butcher, the greengrocer, the dairy store… this way, you can entrust the expertise of the specialized sellers to provide […]
Why You Need Lucio Battisti on Your Playlist Lucio Battisti was an Italian singer-songwriter who left an indelible mark on the music industry. Born on March 5, 1943, Battisti began his musical journey at a young age. He gained recognition in the 1960s as a member of the band I Campioni before transitioning to a […]
How Real Italian Bakeries Make Focaccia So Crispy Certainly you have already heard about Focaccia, the beloved Italian delicacy that has been enjoyed for generations. Here is a traditional recipe for making authentic Italian focaccia at home. It is very simple, but attention… Focaccia is so irresistible, you won’t be able to do without it! […]
Learn Italian Through Culture: Inside Venaria Reale Are you ready to challenge yourself with reading an Italian text? Awesome! Here you will find a slightly simplified version of the article “A Night of the Utmost Elegance” in Italian, that you can find in one of our 24 volumes collections of our magazine “Italy Inspired”. You […]
Learn Italian Through Culture: Through the Alleys of Genoa Are you ready to challenge yourself with reading an Italian text? Awesome! Here you will find a slightly simplified version of the article “A Perfect Love” in Italian, that you can find in one of our 24 volumes collections of our magazine “Italy Inspired”. You can […]
Watch Now: Rossini’s ‘The Barber of Seville’ Live “The Barber of Seville” is a comic opera written by Gioachino Rossini. It premiered in 1816 and remains one of the most popular operas in the repertoire. Today, after over 200 years, this opera is one of the top three most loved and often performed operas in […]
How a Pop Song Became Genoa’s Ultimate Soccer Anthem For Italians, football is one of the fundamental pillars of life. It is a moment of leisure and profound union. You can see it in this video, in which Bresh, a young Italian singer, performs excited and incredulous in the stadium of his favorite team: Genoa. […]
The Ultimate Italian Culture Quiz for Italian lovers How well do you really know Italy? Beyond the famous food and landmarks, there is a whole world of history, traditions, and hidden gems to discover. Put your knowledge to the test with the questions below and see how many you can get right! No cheating – […]
