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Italian pipe organs, Europe’s oldest, are making a return - They’ll be Bach
But Italy lacks enough trained organists to play them IN MAY, a Dutch organist named Pieter van Dijk performed a selection of baroque pieces in ... (2017)
How the Opera di Roma turned things around - Choral progression
ITALY gave birth to opera, but in its home country the art form now carries a distinct air of maledizione (curse). Of Italy’s 14 major opera houses... (2017)
The ups and downs of two Italian rivals | The Economist
ROME and Milan are like France and England, Oxford and Cambridge, the Knicks and the Bulls. Rivalries range from politics to television, from food ... (2017)
The Shape of Rome
Rome’s layers: ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, modern, all jumbled together in an insoluble stack of meaning and contradictions. And that road. ... (2017)
Not so espresso - Italian coffee firms
CAFÉ culture may be quintessentially Italian, but it took an American firm to make it global. Howard Schultz says visiting Milan and its cafés in t... (2017)
The cultural resonance of Italy’s Alpini - Mountain men
EVERY winter, town squares all over Europe are filled by the hum of Christmas choirs. Towns in northern Italy follow this tradition too, but with a... (2017)
How one company is defying Italy’s opera curse - Money and maestros
LATE last year, an Italian orchestra and chorus journeyed across the Atlantic, performing in Washington, New York, Toronto and Chicago. The perform... (2017)
Milan’s beloved but endangered dialect - Losing language
THE 2015 World's Fair, held in Milan, was an unexpected success. It showcased a sleek, self-confident city, all trendy architecture and eco-friendl... (2017)
Why are fewer irregular migrants arriving in Italy? - The Economist explains
RECENT weeks have seen an abrupt shift in the pattern of irregular migration in the Mediterranean. A deal last year between the European Union and ... (2017)
Why Italy has not yet suffered Islamist terrorism - The mafia effect
THE image is of a young man with his back turned, grasping a large knife. Beside him in stark white capitals are the Italian words “Devi combatterl... (2017)
Workers in southern Europe are stuck in lousy jobs - The tempest
EMA ZELIKOVITCH, a 24-year-old philosophy graduate in Madrid, takes a deep breath before listing the jobs she has held over the past few years. Whi... (2017)
Explaining the lack of rain in Spain (and Italy) - Mediterranean drought
THE Gonella Hut, more than 3,000 metres up on the Italian side of Monte Bianco, should be bustling with climbers in August. Instead, it is empty. D... (2017)
Why France and Italy can’t help clashing - Charlemagne
CAST your mind back to July 9th, 2006. Italy had just won the World Cup. Charlemagne was in Rome and joined the rumbustious football fans marching ... (2017)
Italy’s beaches are a battleground of the European economy
The politics of beach concessions boil over | Europe (2023)
Italy needs to spend more, faster | The Economist
It is struggling to use nearly €200bn of EU cash | Europe (2023)
Top 6 free things to do in Venice - Lonely Planet
There's much that can be enjoyed in Venice without breaking the bank. Here’s our guide to the best free things to do in this incredible historic city. (2023)
10 Types of European Breads With Fascinating Stories
Sure, you know about the baguette, but what about other breads in Europe? Here are 10 European breads to try and the legends that explain their ori... (2021)
Machiavelli - The Prince, Quotes & The Art of War - HISTORY
Niccolo Machiavelli was a diplomat, politician and writer in Renaissance Italy whose most infamous quotes come from his books The Prince and The Ar... (2021)
Six of the best new train journeys in Europe for 2021 | Rail travel
Rail operators are promising exciting new routes for the year ahead, with timetables starting this month. Here are some highlights (2020)
Italian business - Italy SpA offers an object lesson in corporate decline
How the leopard lost its spots (2020)
How to Escape From a Volcano Eruption
If you had been in Pompeii in 79 AD, you might have tried to hunker down or escape by sea. This would be a mistake. But there is a way to safety. (2020)
10 of the best novels set in Italy – that will take you there | Travel
Elena Ferrante’s Naples, Umberto Eco’s medieval mysteries, EM Forster’s Tuscany … Italy comes alive through these great books (2020)
The Reason Why No Photography is Allowed in the Sistine Chapel | Mental Floss
Visitors to the chapel will find their experience peppered with terse shouts of “No photo! No video!” from security guards. In return for fundin... (2014)
Why Venice Is Disappearing - Rolling Stone
Flooding in the historic city is about more than climate change — bad engineering and corruption are also to blame What’s happened in Venice thi... (2019)
6 Stops on the Hunt for the Holy Grail
Tracing history’s most elusive holy relic will lead you to these real places. While the Holy Grail is generally thought of as mythology, some b... (2017)
10 Types of European Breads With Fascinating Stories
Sure, you know Germany has pretzels and France has baguettes; but do you know how these carby delights came to be? Learn the history of bread from ... (2020)
Ten Places You Should Know About In Italy - GoNOMAD Travel
Ten places less known about in Italy, Archipelago de La Maddalena, Vieste, Urbino, Santa Margherita, Procida Island, Montefalco, Frascati and Lenno. (2020)
Venice Battles Flooding Amid Highest Tide in 50 Years - The New York Times (2019)
The mayor called for a state of emergency and the closing of all schools after the Italian city was submerged under “acqua alta,” an exceptionally ... (2019)
Skiing in Italy: Best Italian Ski Resorts - Europe Up Close
Read this before taking a ski trip to Europe. Find all the best Italian ski resorts and discover your perfect winter vacation match. (2019)
Mont Blanc: Glacier in danger of collapse, experts warn - BBC News (2019)
Global warming is blamed as a huge section of glacier on the Italian side looks set to break away. (2019)
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BACKPACKING AROUND EUROPE | what it costs, budget travel tips, how to find hostels
Here is my complete how to guide on backpacking around Europe! I go over transportation options, how to find accommodation, budget travel tips to m... (2024)
The $11B Tunnel That Could Save One of Europe’s Busiest Mountain Corridors | WSJ Breaking Ground
Nestled under the Alps and the Italian-Austrian border, the Brenner Base Tunnel is poised to be the longest underground railway connection in the w... (2023)
Rome: Back-Street Riches
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In this third of three shows on the Eternal City, we'll explore this grand metropolis — so rich in art and cultu... (2023)
Italy’s Verona, Padova, and Ravenna
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities in the Veneto area. Padova is famed for its venerable unive... (2023)
Sicily, Italy - Sicilian Delights - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. We'll dine on fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbo... (2023)
Why is South Tyrol a part of Italy and not Austria? (Short Animated Documentary)
Austria (and Austria-Hungary) used to own South Tyrol which despite being majority German-Speaking is today a part of Italy. So how did this come t... (2023)
13 Tips for a FANTASTIC Trip to Florence
One of the most beautiful and historically significant cities in the world…join me as I help you decide what to do, where to go, where to stay, and... (2023)
15 Tourist Mistakes to Avoid in ROME, ITALY | Things To Know Before You Visit Rome
We’re talking about the top 15 tourist mistakes to avoid when you visit Rome, the capital of Italy!——00:00 Don't make these mistakes!00:47 Mistake ... (2023)
European Travel Skills with Rick Steves
Rick Steves European Travel Talk | Rick Steves shares the essential skills for smart European travel: itinerary planning, packing light, getting ca... (2023)
Italy: Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it online… (2023)
Italy: Rome – Rick Steves Travel Talks
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves tours Rome — from the ancient ruins at the Forum and Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican (with Mic... (2023)
Italy Travel Skills
Rick Steves European Travel Talk | Travel guidebook author Rick Steves describes Italy's top stops — the Cinque Terre, Milan, Venice, Florence, Tus... (2023)
The Best of Sicily
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | This tour of Sicilian highlights starts in Palermo, where we'll sing with the merchants in the markets, join loc... (2023)
Naples and Pompeii
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In gritty Naples, we go shopping Neapolitan style, dodge scooters in Naples' crazy traffic, explore the city's v... (2023)
Italy's Amalfi Coast
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In this program, we explore Sorrento's back streets, taste traditional Italian food, drive along the dramatic Am... (2023)
Italy's Riviera: Cinque Terre
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Exploring Italy’s most remote and romantic stretch of Riviera, we visit five tiny port towns: dramatic Vernazza,... (2023)
Florence: Renaissance home of the Medici, Michelangelo and da Vinci | Legendary Cities
We delve into the history of one of the most culturally rich and architecturally significant cities in the world: Florence. The city where the rena... (2023)
Venice Explained
Explore with me the canals and squares of Venice to understand its architecture and its fascinating urban design.Subtitles available in several lan... (2023)
Rome Explained
How did great Renaissance minds modernize Rome? Explore with me the streets and monuments of the Eternal City and understand its architectural char... (2023)
Italy is Building a New Tech Capital in Milan
This digital twin is turning an area of Milan into Italy's new tech capital. (2023)
Why Are North & South Italy So Different From Each Other?
In this video I talk about how North Italy is very different from the South in a number of indicators such as GDP, industry, population, unemployme... (2022)
Rick Steves Best of the Alps
In his new one-hour special, join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure, with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, majestic glaciers, and unforgett... (2022)
Top 10 Underrated Cities in Europe for Your Next Visit | MojoTravels
We're obviously aware of and deeply concerned about the global pandemic, and are choosing carefully what to publish as forms of escapism and entert... (2020)
Why Venice Floods Every Year
Insider 5.63M subscribers Every year Venice, Italy, experiences seasonal flooding, which is known as acqua alta. The video dives into why Veni... (2020)
Lost World Of Pompeii (Ancient Rome Documentary) | Timeline
Since Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, burying the city of Pompeii, it has been frozen in time. But now, more secrets behind the ancient Roman city... (2018)
Italian Election: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. John Oliver discusses the colorful contenders and introduces an equally r... (2018)
#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome - Lex Fridman Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Lex Fridman Podcast on Spotify. Gregory Aldrete is a historian specializing in ancient Rome and military history.Thank ... (2024)
Part 3: ‘Italy First’ - The New York Times - 2019
As we followed a populist politician on the campaign trail in Tuscany, some voters spoke of a national crisis of identity that is pulling them towa... (2019)