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Italy’s darkest hour – Episode 6: the agony of Naples

Italy’s darkest hour – Episode 6: the agony of Naples The landing of Salerno was designed to advance further north and free Naples as soon as possible, but it resulted in a painful time for the city. In the last episode we left you with the...

My private Italy: Italia Germania 4-3, the Game of the Century

Today I want to talk about an event engraved into the imagination of Italians, young or old, that happened 50 years ago. It is not a sad event, on the contrary, it is a moment of joy, it is an event that has become a part of our history even if at...

Italy’s darkest hour: Episode 4: September 8th

Italy’s darkest hour: Episode 4: September 8th If you ask a non-Italian about September 8th, he will probably answer it is one of the most beautiful days of the year, weatherwise.  But if you ask an Italian, he will not be happy to talk...

Eating in Italy: where to go and why

Eating in Italy: where to go and why “Why is Italian food so good?” “Because these flavours are distilled by centuries of history.” In addition to being a people of poets, saints and navigators, Italians are mainly gourmets in food and...

Italy’s institutions – How our country works

Italy’s institutions – How our country works Marcello talks about Italy’s institutions, in comparison with other countries When I lead tours, many travellers ask me about Italy’s institutions, sooner or later you end up...