Articles related to "Italian Culture"



Italian American Heritage Month
Over 200 years ago, the first Columbus Day parade honored the explorer and 100 years later, the celebration inspired the Pledge of Allegiance.
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A Review of The Iguana by Anna Maria Ortese
The Iguana is a magical realist novel full of surprises. It was written in 1963 by Anna Maria Ortese and published two years later.
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Italian Eating 101
Italians and North Americans approach eating very differently. Learn about these differences to gain insight into Italian culture and to have unforgettable Italian meals.
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The History of Italian Food
From basic needs to elaborate feasts to simple techniques, the food of Italy has evolved through culture and education.
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Three Tips on How to Speak Better Italian
Studying Italian movies, music, newspapers and magazines are a highly effective way to improve Italian language skills and become familiar with Italian culture.
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An Italian American Thanksgiving
The classic Italian American Thanksgiving combines old traditions with new customs.
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Futurist Manifesto – Filippo Tommaso Marinetti
In 1909 Filippo Tommaso Marinetti published The Founding and First Manifesto of Futurism in Paris, and established an art movement that lasted from 1909 until 1944.
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History of Italian Language
Written Italian language has been around since the 10th century. Today, most Italians speak a common language which has only been in existence for 147 years.
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Fruit of the Tuscan Vines
The appreciation of the fabulous wines exported from Tuscany doesn't need to be puzzling. A little information will lead you down a road of discovery.
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ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEW YORK CITY, Part 2
New York's OTHER Italian neighborhoods
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King Matthias, The Just
The middle of 15th century was one of the most interesting in Hungarian History. Our king Matthias was the most famous ruler with its culture and stories of its life.
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Romantic Movies Improve Italian Language Skills
Break out the popcorn and snuggle up with these romantic Italian language films to practice Italian listening skills.
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Study at Perugia's University for Foreigners
In the small city of Perugia, Italy, is the Universita' per Stranieri (University for Foreigners) which, among other opportunities, offers an excellent language program.
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THE MAFIA or How To Be Well Connected in Italian Circles
A short, no-nonsense history of the American Mafia, written with some admiration and much respect.
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The Magic of Olive Oil
Olive oil is a vital - and healthy - ingredient in Italian cuisine and has an almost magical importance in Italian culture.
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Travel to Europe to Learn Italian
To see the substance behind the sights, enrolling in a language school is one of the best ways to experience the Florentine way of life in Dante's infamous home.
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Wines of Southern Italy
Southern Italy is best known for pizza, pasta, and pleasantly quaffable red table wines. All that is rapidly changing.
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Ethnic Festa Italiana Milwaukee WI
Festa Italiana is the premiere Italian festival in America, held on the Summerfest Grounds on the lake front in Miwaukee, Wisconsin on July 17 - 20, 2008.
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Finding the Italian American Connection
The history and culture of Italy has created a very diverse group of Italian Americans, with many who cannot identify with their heritage.
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Interview: Italian Cinema's Edoardo Winspeare
Edoardo Winspeare brings his passion for the southern Italian culture to the big screen through music, language and historical events.
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Luciano Pavarotti Dies
Luciano Pavarotti, the legendary opera tenor passes away. This is a tribute to his life, his voice and his performances that endeared him to millions of us.
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The Body in Italian American Culture
An exploration of the way Italian American culture has fostered our love of the human body.
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Towards a More Balanced View of Italian American Life
Italian Americans are not telling their own authentic stories in books and films, thus allowing others to create a fake identity and usurp their cultural heritage. Why and how is this happening?
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An Interview With Nino Ricci -- Part Two
The second part of an interview with Nino Ricci, Governor-General Award-winning author of <i>Where She Has Gone</i>.
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Greatest German Artist Of All Time
Albrecht Durer is the most famous artist and masterful printmaker in the history of German art.
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My Ethnic Awakening
An expatriate writer discovers his authentic voice when he embraces his cultural heritage.

The Cast of 'Baby Boy' Keep It Real
Director John Singleton and actor/singer/model Tyrese discuss Singleton's latest film, Columbia Pictures' 'Baby Boy.'
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