In the mid-1600s, opera transformed from a show exclusive for royalty to entertainment for the masses. Soon, lavish productions, special effects, and creative risks became the norm. Venice’s La Fenice ...

When you think about classic wedding gifts, what comes to mind? A lot of them revolve around food - a new set of dishes, tablecloths, maybe a stand mixer or various other kitchen appliances. Well, in ...

Rome has positioned itself as a Transatlantic bridge between Europe and the United States. In recent years, Italy has reasserted itself as a significant power player on the international stage, ...

A heady dose of history, beautiful scenery, and delicious cuisine makes these enchanting Italian places ripe for romance. Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where ...

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To reach the 12th-century Castello di Procopio, one must climb up a gravel road that winds along the edge of a wooded hill thick with acorn trees and wild chestnuts. Turn one last corner and a stone ...

For an artful stay, book a room at Atelier Inès Art & Suites. See incredibly well-preserved frescoes and mosaics from Pompeii and Herculaneum at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. Sip ...

Love Is Blind: Italy followed a group of singles who agreed to form emotional connections without seeing each other, get engaged in the pods, and decide whether to marry within a short timeframe.

On the outskirts of Milan lorries come and go from a site beside the railway tracks where the final touches are being put to six elegant beige and cream apartment blocks. At the end of January ...

Have you ever watched the Olympics and thought "this would be better with a hint of dinosaurs?" Well, you're in luck. On Tuesday, Italian officials announced the discovery of thousands of dinosaur ...