What Italians actually eat
Let’s find out what Italians actually eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. No romanticization, no falsifications, just a survey between my friends and family!
CONVIVIUM: THE ROMAN BANQUETS FOR FEASTING AND FLIRTING
When Romans wanted to celebrate, they hosted or attended a Convivium, the Roman symposium. A banquet for feasting, socializing and flirting.
Wild Boar in Italy
Today, inspired by Maremma’s Simposio, we will explore “cinghiale”, wild boar, culture in Italy: Italian recipes, iconic dishes, city encounters, and the countryside culture.
Italian football culture
Italian football culture in Italy’s everyday life: conversation topic, overexposure, women participation, and emotional involvement.
Carnival in Rome
As soon as Christmas euphoria is over, the streets of Rome become colorful Macchiaioli style canvases.
la befana Italian Christmas traditions
Story, origins, and stocking for La Befana Italian Christmas tradition. La Befana is an Italian witch that brings candies and charcoal…
Italy’s zampognari
You have Christmas singers and we have Zampognari.
Ferragosto in Rome when you live here
Ferragosto in Rome: what it looks like from a local point of view. This piece lives inside Accademia Sub Rosa. A quieter space.A deeper Italy. A slower way of seeing Not for everyone. Learn More Join...
the mercante in fiera card game, rules and a DIY project
Mercante in Fiera (Merchant at the Fair) a traditional Italian Christmas game played with illustrated cards