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ITALY'S DARKEST HOUR - EPISODE 6: THE AGONY OF NAPLES
Written by Marcello CordovaniThe 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.
MY PRIVATE ITALY: "ESPRESSO", WHY WE CAN'T DO WITHOUT IT
Written by Serena Vocella
"Giusto il tempo di un caffè e arrivo!” (“Just the time to have a coffee and I’m coming!") is the typical phrase used by Italians to measure time.
MY PRIVATE ITALY: MODENA'S TRADITIONAL BALSAMIC VINEGAR, A MASTERPIECE OF THE ITALIAN GASTRONOMIC ART
Written by Marcello Cordovani
One thing is clear: when you approach it, you should not be in a hurry. It is a work of art, a masterpiece, like a painting or a sculpture, where smell and taste take the place of sight. An inimitable taste: full, intense, harmonious.
MY PRIVATE ITALY: ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP, A LONG HISTORY OF CREATIVITY AND PASSION
Written by Marcello Cordovani
All around the world, Italy is associated with culture, art, food, in a few words our way of life. But more and more people are attracted to our country for another reason: our ability to “do”, to manufacture beautiful things.
MY PRIVATE ITALY: IN NAPLES, EAT LIKE A NEAPOLITAN
Written by Serena Vocella
"Vedi Napoli e poi muori" (“See Naples and then die”) is a Goethe’s famous expression that reflects the beauty of this city. I’ve seen Naples many times, I am still alive and I keep going back.
ITALY'S DARKEST HOUR - EPISODE 5: THE RAID OF THE JEWISH GHETTO IN ROME
Written by Marcello CordovaniToday I will tell you about a very sad episode, which has left its mark on the city of Rome and beyond: the raid of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome. An episode that some of the oldest Romans still remember. My intent is not to judge, but simply to let you know about a piece of our history, sad as it is.