Italian Culture
Paula Damiano
Latest Articles
Where to research Italian wines on the Internet
Italian Superstitions: The Evil Eye, Unlucky Nuns, and After-Death Rituals
Italian superstitions, including the Evil Eye, unlucky nuns, and after-death rituals.
ITALIAN OPERA FOR AMERICAN MUSIC LOVERS
An introduction to English-language web resources for fans of Italian opera.
Cool summer salads--with an Italian flair
ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEW YORK CITY, Part 2
New York's OTHER Italian neighborhoods
ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEW YORK CITY, Part 1
A tour of Little Italy in lower Manhattan
ITALIAN WORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Italian words and phrases that have entered American-English dialect
The wonderful and delicious world of Italian cheeses, with links to recipes and cheesemaking instructions
How to research your personal family history
Public Easter celebrations in Italy range from the devoutly religious to odd and ancient local customs.