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Category: Fun Facts and Curiosities

Folklore is a large part of Italy and even more so, in the Apulia region located in what is the heel of Italy’s “boot” shape. In this particular region, folk dances are very popular and have their roots in Ancient Greece. The “Pizzica” is a traditional dance popular throughout the Salentine peninsula along with the “Tarantella”. These ritualistic dances were performed in honor of the gods of music and sun (Apollo) and wine (Dionysus). …

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Pizzica and Tarantella: Folk Traditions of Apulia

Folklore is a large part of Italy and even more so, in the Apulia region located in what is the heel of Italy’s “boot” shape.

Tuscan Sunflower Fields

One of Tuscany’s most famous and attractive landscapes is its never ending fields of sunflowers during the summer. Usually from June to August, one can

Columbus has brought the Blue Jeans to America!

Blue Jeans… did you know this super popular garment has Italian origins? Its name comes from the particular blue fabric that was once worn by

Murano Island Venice Glass artisan shop

When in Venice, be sure to visit the Island of Murano, home to artisan glass shops where unique handmade glass products have been produced for

Spoleto Umbria Jazz Festival of the Two World

Come Experience the Spoleto Festival of the Two Worlds

Every year in the quaint and historic town of Spoleto, located in the Umbria region, one of the most important artistic festivals in the world

Learn about Art and Culture of the Aosta Valley During Foire de Saint Ourse

Skiers know that they can find quite a few great places to go skiing on their Italian vacation, and the Aosta Valley is one that

Abruzzo: Inhabitants Rescued from Isolation Thanks to Sheep

Although winter arrived late to most of Europe, this past winter, Italy and especially the Apennine region have experienced an exceptional snowfall that temporarily buried

Get your Donkey and Frog Ready for Competition

If you think that the word Palio is only associated to the well-known Siena horserace, you will learn that it is not the case after

“Casu Marzu”: the Sardinian Cheese with Worms

Please, go on reading only if you have a strong stomach. You could consider the news disgusting! In spite of this, if you are planning

Sicily: When Donkeys Become Garbage Collectors And Help To Save The Environment

Giarratana and Castelbuono are two villages in Sicily and can be considered virtuous places. In fact, some months ago, these villages gave a lesson of

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