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Recipe: Celebrating Italy’s Carnevale with Frittelle di Riso
Antonella Bonesse shares her sweet fritter recipe, a traditional Carnevale dessert from Tuscany.
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In Memoriam
Remembering Antonin Scalia, the First Italian American Supreme Court Justice
The life and accomplishments of one of the country's greatest legal minds.
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500 Years Ago, This Monk Convinced Italians to Torch Their Possessions
His name was Girolamo Savonarola, and it was called the "Bonfire of the Vanities."
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Get Swept Away by Venice Carnival’s 900 Years of Masked Revelry
Soaked in vanity, pageantry and masked galas, Venice Carnival is a cultural bash that attracts 3 million people every year.
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Nonnas Try Olive Garden for the First Time, With Mixed Results
For most, it was probably the last time too.
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Literature
How a Father’s Passing Sparked an Exploration of Italian American Heritage
“Never forget where we came from. Never forget my stories.”
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‘Enough to Make You Weep’: Italian Official Slams New Venice Tourism Tax
The new tourism fees will go into effect this May.
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Love Struck in Ancient Rome: The Origin of Valentine’s Day
Legend has it that Valentine's Day was sparked between the embrace of two Italian lovers, Sabino and Serapia.
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