Silk is a kind of fabric. It is made from the protein secretions of the silk worm—which is actually a type of caterpillar, and goes by the scientific name of Bombyx mori. Silk was first developed in China thousands of years ago, and was then exported to Europe. Silk worms were smuggled out of...
Justin Timberlake just became the envy of most men on the planet as he just made Jessica Biel his wife. That's right, folks, Justin and Jessica are officially married! The pair wed at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Fasano, Italy, on October 19, 2012. The newlyweds exchanged vows before an...
In the theatre there are 1,500 cameras rolling at the same time- in the cinema, only one,” as quoted by Orson Welles, the prolific director of the most studied film of all time, Citizen Kane. Within the last century cinema has grown from pioneering silent films into orchestrated musicals, “spaghetti...
This Swiss national dog got its name from Bernard of Menthon, the 11th century monk who established the traveler’s hospice situated on the dangerous Alpine pass between Switzerland and Italy. They were developed from crossing the ancient Tibetan Mastiff, the Great Dane, the Greater Swiss...
Latin may be as obsolete as a 1998 personal computer but the ancient dead tongue of the world’s greatest thinkers pack a mind punch and often evoke a slight chuckle. As the Italic language spoken long, long ago in Rome, Italy, and other places, a great deal of scholars, clergy, and other people...
Police in Athens, Greece used tear gas on a small group of teens as demonstrators marched through Greece. The strike grounded flights, "disrupted services" and even had Greek youths hurling rocks into crowds of demonstrators. Authorities shot back with teargas to thwart the stone throwing. The...
Also known as Bichon Bolognese, this toy dog originated from Italy around the 11th or 12th century. During the Roman era, they were among the most valued gifts to royalty. They are closely related to the Bichon Frise and the Havanese. Small in size but stocky and compact, the Bolognese weighs 4.5...
Gnocchi, in Italian cuisine, is a small dumpling. Gnocchi is actually an Italian word that means “lump.” Potatoes are the most common ingredient when making gnocchi but flour, cheese, squash or polenta are also often used. Gnocchi is served in almost the same manner as pasta, that is, it is served...
Fontina cheese is a kind of Italian cheese although it is also made in other countries, which make variations of it. Fontina’s texture can range from semisoft to firm depending on where he cheese was made and how long it was anged. T can also come in different flavors – from mild, creamy flavors...
The Lagotto Romagnolo is an ancient retrieving breed known for its skill in searching truffles in the flat open country and the hills of Romagna, Italy. Its name means “water dog from Romagna.” It has a height of 16 to 19 inches and weighs from 24 to 35 pounds, square built and well proportioned...
