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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...

Italy’s darkest hour – Episode 3: Italy surrenders

Italy’s darkest hour – Episode 3: Italy surrenders Marcello talks about the time between the fall of Mussolini and Italy’s surrender. The armistice is signed, but at what cost? Last time we left you with the ousting of Mussolini...

My private Italy: why is Italy so varied?

My private Italy: why is Italy so varied? Why is Italy so varied? Why do we have so many dialects, languages, customs?  All in all, Italy from north to south, from Brenner to Pachino, is just slightly less than 1,200 km, 750 miles, as the...

Italy’s darkest hour – Episode 2: Mussolini is ousted

Italy’s darkest hour – Episode 2: Mussolini is ousted In this episode, Marcello tells you about the relationship between the Duce and the King, and the bombing of Rome. With the Allies occupying for the first time a portion of...