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The Italians
“We created Italy. Now it remains
to create the Italian.” These are
the famous words of writer and
politician Massimo d’Azeglio at
the unification of Italy. Many modern
day Italians do not think that 150 years
of central government have succeeded in
producing t
3 May 2018 | 4:34 pm
Volare – Domenico Modugno
In january this year Domenico Modugno,
one of the most famous Italian singers
of the twentieth century, would have
celebrated his 90th birthday. Everybody
knows his song Volare, although the
original title is Nel blu dipinto di
blu. With this song Modugno in 1958 won
his first o
29 April 2018 | 1:55 pm
A New Book: “MALINTESO: Crazy Misunderstandings When Trying to Speak Italian”
Great News! I just published my second
book about Italy, called MALINTESO:
Crazy Misunderstandings When Trying to
Speak Italian. Now with an (temporary)
Introductory Promo-price of only $0.99!
Learning Italian in Practice Without any
pretence, this book is devoted to a
number of
26 March 2018 | 12:07 pm
La Colomba – The traditional Italian dolce for Easter
The period of Easter naturally is one if
the most important festive days in a
catholic country like Italy. Masses and
processions are part of the menu in all
villages, however small. And there is
the inevitable pranzo or lunch of
course! All generations of every family
come toge
24 March 2018 | 11:24 am
Tiramisu Day – Celebrating Italy’s Most Famous Dessert
Every day is a tiramisu day, most people
seem to think, given the immense
popularity of this Italian dolce. It is
difficult to find an Italian restaurant
outside of Italy that does not offer
this favorite. But since last year there
is a special day dedicated to tiramisu
as well:
15 March 2018 | 1:06 pm