Una Colpa d’Aria!
Exploring Italy’s distinctive cultural concept of colpo d'aria—literally, a "hit of air"—and its lingering influence on everyday life
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Stories, historical archives, and cultural dispatches from Florence and beyond.
The Making of a (Mud) Angel
The year was 1966. How American college students became key figures in rescuing Florence’s flooded archives.
Anniversaries Celebrated But Lessons Not Learned
Reflecting on Providence’s 1954 flood history and the shared transatlantic urgency of urban water stewardship.
Figuring Out Ferragosto!
It’s that day again!! No matter what’s happening in the...
Eating on the Amalfi Coast
It’s that time of year again! Many of us are fed up with the inconsistent weather of early spring so we need...
To See More of Italy Plan It Yourself
Why planning your own trip to Italy will help you to experience more of Italy. You will come home feeling that you really know...
Back to My Roots in Venafro (Again!)
Stepping back in search of a better life in Italy!