In the 19th century, Sicily supplied most of the world’s sulfur. Inside the mines, boys known as carusi faced harsh labor, ...

Elvira Notari, Italy’s first woman director, turned Naples into cinema and brought it to Little Italies in New York, bridging ...

From Siena’s she-wolf to Catania’s elephant, explore the myths that shaped the symbols, emblems, and civic pride of five ...

Italian physician Scipione Riva-Rocci created the first practical sphygmomanometer, turning pulse feel into measurable blood ...

From Vercelli’s canals and mondine dorms to Verona’s risotto fairs, Italy’s September rice harvest blends history, labor ...

From Achille Gaggia’s 1938 patent to today’s Classic and Milano machines, the Italian brand defined crema-topped espresso and ...

Elvira Notari, Naples-born pioneer and Italy’s first woman director, shaped early cinema and Little Italy’s image, though ...