Culture
James Gandolfini Forever Changed the Fabric of the American Gangster Story
Flawed, blood-lusty and deeply layered, Gandolfini used Tony Soprano to peel away at humanity's raw and violent nature.
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Italian Recipe: Bollito — or Brodo — di Carne (Meat Soup)
There are variations of this soup depending on the region of Italy you visit, but this is how Nonna Romana makes it.
Read MoreSicilian Town Luring in New Residents With $1 Homes
To fight depopulation, the hilltop town of Sambuca is offering homes at bargain rates.
Read MoreRecipe: Stuffed Artichokes alla Siciliana
When it comes to the artichoke, Sicilians know best.
Read MoreWhy Anti-Italian Sentiment Feverishly Spread as America Entered WWII
Buried in the pages of U.S. history, we explore the nation's treatment of citizens and immigrants in wartime.
Read MoreThe Revelation That Is Spaghetti Carbonara
How an Italian American author's childhood experiences created a lifelong love of this classic recipe.
Read MoreA Beautiful (and Bristly) Rose
A soulful, lighthearted and inspiring tribute to a strong nonna, and many like her.
Read MoreThe Sopranos and Italian Dialects: The Real Story of Our Language
The HBO series popularized Italian dialects, but the show only scratched the surface of our language's rich history.
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