– Rossana candy (ENG) –
N.42 August 25th, 2026 – Eleonora Corradi Rossana Candy Turns 100: A Century of Italian Sweetness There are flavors that belong not only to food, but also to memory. All it takes is unwrapping a candy, smelling a familiar aroma, or recognizing a color to suddenly find ourselves many years in the past. For generations […]
– The Tramezzino (ENG) –
N.41 July 25th, 2026 – Eleonora Corradi The Tramezzino Turns 100: The Story of an Italian Classic There are some foods that, despite their simplicity, become part of a country’s history. This is certainly true of the tramezzino, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. From a small café in the heart of Turin came […]
– The smile that became the Republic –
N.40 June 25th, 2026 – Eleonora Corradi The smile that became the Republic Try searching online for a photograph of the birth of the Italian Republic. Most likely, you will see the image of a smiling young woman emerging from a newspaper bearing the headline: “The Italian Republic Is Born.”For eighty years, this photograph has […]
– The disappearing villages of Italy: a fragile and little-known heritage –
N.39 May 25th, 2026 – Eleonora Corradi The disappearing villages of Italy: a fragile and little-known heritage Across Italy, there are small villages that risk disappearing forever. These are the so-called ghost town or villages that are gradually being abandoned, often located in mountainous areas or places that are difficult to reach. According to several […]
– When Italy surprises in global sports –
N.38 April 25th, 2026 – Eleonora Corradi When Italy surprises in global sports When people think of Italian sports, the first thing that usually comes to mind is soccer, which has in fact been the most popular sport in the country for decades. However, in recent years Italy has achieved surprising results in less traditional […]
– Easter processions in Italy: when Easter is lived in the streets –
N.37 March 25th, 2026 – Eleonora Corradi Easter processions in Italy: when Easter is lived in the streets In many parts of Italy, Easter is not celebrated only in church or within the family. During Holy Week, especially in the southern regions of the country, the religious holiday becomes a collective experience that takes place […]
– Italian Words Used Around the World Every Day –
N.36 February 27th, 2026 – Eleonora Corradi Italian Words Used Around the World Every Day Even people who have never studied Italian know and use some Italian words. This often happens without realizing it: you walk into a bar abroad, open a menu, watch a movie, or listen to music, and suddenly Italian words appear—without […]
– Winter Olympics –
N.35 January 25th, 2026 – Eleonora Corradi Winter Olympics in Italy: a 70-year legacy When people talk about the Winter Olympics in Italy, the first name that comes to mind is Cortina d’Ampezzo. Here, in the heart of the Dolomites, the VII Winter Olympic Games were held in 1956, marking the first “snow” Olympics ever […]
– The presepio –
*Listen and read here in italian: click on “Listen in browser”. Listen in both Italian and English on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Ascolta l’arte e mettila da parte&Le Ultime dallo Stivale Eveline Baseggio e Eleonora Corradi THE PRESEPIO: A CHERISHED ITALIAN TRADITION SPECIAL ISSUE – December 20th, 2025 N.15 – ASCOLTA LARTE E METTILA DA PARTE N.34- LE ULTIME […]
– Thanksgiving –
N.33 November 25th, 2025 – Eleonora Corradi The Thanksgiving Holiday between Italy and the United States: when gratitude speaks two languages On the fourth Thursday of November, millions of people in the United States gather to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with a dinner full of symbolic dishes and gestures: turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and expressions […]
– Italian Playing Cards –
N.32 October 25th, 2025 – Eleonora Corradi Italian playing cards: history, variety and cultural imagery When we talk about Italian playing cards, we immediately think of the four Latin suits (swords, clubs, cups and coins) depicted with elegant lines and bright colors. These symbols, found in many regional variants, are much more than a simple […]
– The Modica Chocolate –
N.31 September 25th, 2025 – Eleonora Corradi Modica Chocolate: a Journey Through History, Flavor, and Tradion As you stroll through the baroque streets of Modica, in Sicily, it’s impossible not to be seduced by the intense aroma coming from the old chocolate shops. Here, chocolate is more than just a sweet treat: it is memory, […]
– The book “La portalettere” –
N.30 August 25th, 2025 – Eleonora Corradi From Puglia to the United States: the international journey of “La portalettere” “La portalettere” is the debut novel by Francesca Giannone, published in Italian in January 2023 by Editrice Nord. It quickly became a publishing phenomenon: with over 400,000 copies sold in a single year, it was one […]
– The America’s Cup –
N.29 July 25th, 2025 – Eleonora Corradi Naples chosen to host the 2027 America’s Cup: Italian pride for a world-famous sailing challenge In 2027, the waters of the Gulf of Naples will become the stage for one of the most prestigious sailing competitions in the world: the America’s Cup. It is the first time that […]
– The Jubileee 2025 –
*Listen and read here in italian: click on “Listen in browser”. Listen in both Italian and English on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Ascolta l’arte e mettila da parte&Le Ultime dallo Stivale Eveline Baseggio e Eleonora Corradi THE JUBILEE: BETWEEN FAITH, HISTORY, AND ART SPECIAL ISSUE – June 25th, 2025 N.12 – ASCOLTA LARTE E METTILA DA PARTE N.28 – […]
– The Moka Bialetti –
N.27 May 25th, 2025 – Eleonora Corradi The Moka Bialetti: an Italian tradition since 1933 The Moka Bialetti is an undisputed icon of Italian coffee, a symbol of the tradition and craftsmanship that have made Italy great in the world. Created in 1933 by founder Alfonso Bialetti, its story began in a small workshop in […]
– April 25: Liberation Day –
N.26 April 25th, 2025 – Eleonora Corradi April 25: Liberation Day in Italy between history, memory and celebrations Every year, on April 25, Italy pauses to remember one of the most significant dates in its recent history: Liberation Day. It is a day that marks the end of the Nazi occupation and fascist regime during […]
– Between sacred and convivial: the thousand faces of Italian Easter –
N.25 March 25th, 2025 – Eleonora Corradi Between sacred and convivial: the thousand faces of Italian Easter Easter, which this year is celebrated on Sunday, April 20, is one of the most heartfelt holidays in Italy, not only from a religious point of view, but also from a cultural and gastronomic one. Every region, city […]
– Famous Italians: Cristina Roccati, the woman who defied time and science –
N.24 February 25th, 2025 – Eleonora Corradi Famous Italians: Cristina Roccati, the woman who defied time and science Cristina Roccati, born in Rovigo on October 24, 1732, was an extraordinary figure in the scientific and cultural landscape of the 18th century. A physicist and poetess, she is remembered as one of the first women […]
– Italy and the NFL: A Bond That Crosses the Atlantic –
N.23 January 25th, 2025 – Eleonora Corradi Italy and the NFL: A Bond That Crosses the Atlantic When we think of American football, Italy may not be the first country that comes to mind. However, there are surprising connections between the Bel Paese and the National Football League (NFL), connections that tell stories of emigration, […]
– The Feast of the Befana –
N.22 December 29th, 2024 – Eleonora Corradi The Feast of the Befana: history and traditions of an all-Italian holiday The Feast of the Befana, celebrated every year on January 6, represents one of the most deeply rooted and fascinating traditions in Italian folklore. This day, which coincides with Epiphany, marks the conclusion of the Christmas […]
– Teatro alla Scala (ENG) –
N.21 November 25th, 2024 – Eleonora Corradi Teatro alla Scala in Milan: the convergence of tradition and modernity in Italian opera The Teatro alla Scala in Milan, better known as “La Scala,” is one of the most famous and prestigious opera houses in the world. With a history intertwined with that of the city of […]
– Coffee in Italy –
N.20 October 25th, 2024 – Eleonora Corradi The tradition of coffee in Italy: a cultural ritual rooted in history Italy and coffee are inextricably linked, with the beverage holding a deep significance in the country’s cultural fabric. Coffee is more than just a drink; it is a ritual, a moment of connection, and an expression of […]
– The Venice Film Festival –
N.19 September 25th, 2024 – Eleonora Corradi The Venice Film Festival and the Golden Lion: two icons of cinema that have shaped history The Venice Film Festival and the Golden Lion represent two fundamental symbols of international film history, rooted in a tradition that has celebrated the art of filmmaking for more than 90 years. […]
– The K2 feat –
N.18 August 25th, 2024 – Eleonora Corradi The K2 feat: a symbol of rebirth for Italy The epic ascent of K2 in 1954 represented more than just a mountaineering achievement; it became a symbol of national pride for an Italy still wounded by the devastation of World War II. On August 3 of that year, […]
– The Chocolate Museum –
N.17 July 25th, 2024 – Eleonora Corradi The Chocolate Museum is born in Turin: from Mayan recipes to “gianduiotto” In the heart of Turin, the Italian chocolate capital, the Chocolate and Gianduja Museum, called Choco Story, an ambitious project combining tradition and innovation, was inaugurated on June 26, 2024. The result of a collaboration between […]
– Strega Prize –
N.16 June 25th, 2024 – Eleonora Corradi The charm of the Strega Prize: between literary excellence and Italian culture The Premio Strega, one of Italy’s most prestigious literary awards, is an excellent showcase for contemporary literature. Established in 1947 by Maria and Goffredo Bellonci together with Guido Alberti, owner of the Strega liqueur company (from […]
– Giro d’Italia (ENG) –
N.15 May 25th, 2024 – Eleonora Corradi The Giro d’Italia: 115 years of passion for cycling, pedaling through history and great feats On May 4, the first stage of the Giro d’Italia, one of the world’s most prestigious cycling competitions, which embodies the passion, determination, and greatness of this much-loved sport in Italy, started from […]
– Giovanni da Verrazzano (ENG) –
N.14 April 25th, 2024 – Eleonora Corradi Giovanni da Verrazzano: 500 years since the landing that made history 500 years ago, a daring Italian navigator dropped anchor on the shores that today house the famous bridge that bears his name and is one of New York City’s architectural icons. That navigator was Giovanni da Verrazzano, […]
– Italian Cinema at the Oscars –
A YEAR OF “LE ULTIME DALLO STIVALE” N.13 March 25th, 2024 – Eleonora Corradi Italian cinema at the Oscars: an epic story of triumphs and disappointments Even if Italy returns home from the Oscars ceremony empty-handed in 2024, the relationship between our cinema and the industry’s most prestigious awards is a long journey marked by […]
– Il carnevale (ENG) –
N.12 February 25th, 2024 – Eleonora Corradi Carnival in Italy: a festival of colors and ancient traditions Carnival in Italy is much more than a festival: it is a celebration of creativity, tradition and joie de vivre, bringing an explosion of color and fun to the Country’s streets each year. Origins of Carnival. The roots […]
– Seventy Years of Italian Television –
N.11 January, 25th 2024 – Eleonora Corradi Seventy years of Italian television: from black and white to digital connection After some experiments in the 1930s, later interrupted during World War II, official television broadcasting in Italy made its debut on January 3, 1954 with the historic announcement, “RAI, Radiotelevisione Italiana, begins today its regular television […]
– Christmas Traditions –
N.10 22 dicembre 2023 – Eleonora Corradi Christmas traditions: a dive into Italian warmth and culture Christmas in Italy is a holiday full of centuries-old traditions, each distinctive to different regions, but all united in creating a unique and warm atmosphere. Christmas Markets. Christmas markets in Italy transform city squares into true Christmas villages, […]
– Italiani famosi: Italo Calvino (ENG) –
N.9 November 25th, 2023 – Eleonora Corradi Famous Italians: Italo Calvino – Writer, visionary, innovator October 15, 2023 marked the centenary of the birth of one of the most distinguished Italian writers of the 20th century, Italo Calvino. To commemorate this extraordinary anniversary, Italy united in an exceptional celebration, with performances, concerts, exhibitions, readings, publications, […]
– Tiramisù, Italian dessert par excellence –
N.8 October 25, 2023 – Eleonora Corradi Tiramisù, Italian dessert par excellence The seventh edition of the Tiramisù World Championship, a competition dedicated to non-professionals competing in the preparation of the best Tiramisù, was held in Treviso between Oct. 5 and 8. The annual event sees 240 participants from Italy and around the world compete […]
– The Vajont Disaster: 60 Years of Memory –
N.7 September 25, 2023 – Eleonora Corradi The Vajont Disaster: 60 Years of Memory October 9, 1963 is a date carved into the memory of Italians: on that tragic day, in fact, the Vajont disaster occurred, one of the most devastating events in Italy’s history. Photo exhibitions, events and commemorative ceremonies are organized for the […]
– Ferragosto (ENG) –
N.6 August 15, 2023 – Eleonora Corradi Ferragosto, a traditional Italian holiday Ferragosto is celebrated on August 15 and is one of Italy’s most anticipated holidays, an occasion to gather family and friends and celebrate summer; it has a history rooted in the past and has inspired many artists in the arts and popular culture. […]
-Pizza (ENG) –
N.5 July 25, 2023 – Eleonora Corradi Pizza: a journey through time from ancient Pompeii to Sorbillo’s menu Pizza is a dish loved all over the world, a culinary symbol rooted in ancient history, which, over the centuries, has undergone transformations to become a global icon of Italian gastronomy. Pompeii fresco with the ancestor […]
– Venus Influencer –
N.4 June 25, 2023 – Eleonora Corradi Venus influencer The controversial new advertising campaign. Venus, goddess of love and beauty, is the charming young woman emerging from the waters in Botticelli’s Renaissance masterpiece entitled “The Birth of Venus“. Recently, this figure has been transformed into a virtual influencer, the protagonist of the new tourism […]
– Famous Italians: Lidia Poët (ENG) –
N.3 May 25, 2023 – Eleonora Corradi Famous Italians: Lidia Poët Lidia Poët was the first Italian woman in modern times to enter the bar association. She played an important role in the fight for women’s rights, advocating their participation in education and public life. She contributed to the reform of the penitentiary system and […]
– Italian Artisanal Gelato –
N.2 April 25, 2023 – Eleonora Corradi Italian artisanal gelato A great novelty has recently piqued the interest of Italian artisanal gelato lovers: the first and only gelato hotel has opened in Rimini, where you can enjoy sweet or savory artisanal gelato right from breakfast. The hotel is called “Pan di Zenzero” and has quickly […]
