Italiana
How the Italian Language Became a Beautiful Thing
Writers and poets spent centuries crafting the country's lovely native tongue.
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Food & Wine
Recipe: Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Stuffed, baked and ranked as one of the best -- enjoy.
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Old School
They Were the Neighborhood Entrepreneurs
These neighborly purveyors provided the essentials long before "big box" stores.
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Feast Days
Celebrating the Feast Day of St. Giovanni Battista
The annual tribute to John the Baptist is underway across Italy.
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Food & Wine
Recipe: Bresaola-Gorgonzola Panini
Hot, fresh and bursting with flavor -- this isn't your average sandwich.
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Music
Music Legends Counter Earthquake Disaster with Humanity Concert
Radiohead frontmen are uniting the masses to raise funds and rally hope.
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Travel
7 Italian Port Towns That Are Missing One Thing–Tourists
These beautiful locales are perfect for travelers who want to break away from the usual tourist stops.
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Food & Wine
Recipe: Chicken and Prosciutto Marsala
A quick and easy take on a classic Italian-American dish.
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