Halloween and the Night of Souls in Italy
Halloween and the Night of Souls in Italy The end of October… As the sun sinks low, a soft orange light spills across Italy’s cobblestone streets. Candles glow in…
Rome Film Fest, “Left-Handed Girl” Wins Best Film
Rome Film Fest, “Left-Handed Girl” Wins Best Film Left-Handed Girl is the best film of the Rome Film Fest. Jasmine Trinca and Anson Boon are named best actors. The…
Today, October 25th, is World Pasta Day
Today, October 25th, is World Pasta Day Today, we celebrate World Pasta Day, which is not only an excellence and symbol of Italian cuisine but also a cornerstone of…
Abduction of Mona Lisa from the Louvre
One of the most famous paintings by Leonardo da Vinci in the world, “Mona Lisa” was the hero of a sensational theft. The painting was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris around 7 am on 21 August 1911: it was Monday, the museum was closed. The thief was the Italian Vincenzo Peruggia, who emigrated to France. Years later he tried to get it out from under the bed and sell it. “I stole it for Italy,” he said when he was captured. And he received as little punishment as possible, accompanied by the praises of the Italians.
Prix Italy: Get Real
Prix Italy: Get Real Prix Italia 2025 kicks off today, running from October 20 to 24, 2025, in the vibrant city of Naples. This event stands as a powerful…
The Heart of Cinema Beats in Rome, the City of Light
The Heart of Cinema Beats in Rome, the City of Light by Andira Vitale In its 20th year, the Festival del Cinema di Roma celebrates the transformation of contemporary…
Professor Sofia Corradi, known as “Erasmus Mom,” has died
Professor Sofia Corradi, known as “Erasmus Mom,” has died Sofia Corradi, professor and creator of the Erasmus program, who dedicated her life to the right to education. Sofia Corradi,…
King Charles and Pope Leo are to become the first
King Charles and Pope Leo are to become the first King Charles and Pope Leo are to become the first British monarch and pontiff to pray together at a…
Rome’s autumn roses are on display
Rome’s autumn roses are on display The Municipal Rose Garden, a splendid garden on the slopes of the Aventine Hill, reopens with free admission. Rome will reopen the municipal…
The Swiss Guards debut new uniform
The Swiss Guards debut new uniform The Swiss Guards attended the ceremony at the Vatican to swear in 27 new soldiers, wearing their new uniforms. The San Damaso Courtyard…
Rome without trams for two months
Rome without trams for two months Starting Monday, October 6th, Rome will suspend all tram services, replacing them with free shuttle buses until December 7th, as part of major…
Love us not just for one day, but every day!
Love us not just for one day, but every day! Today is World Animal Day. Celebrated annually on October 4th, the feast of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint…
