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Pork Skin Braciole
This old-school Italian dish comes in a rich and savory wrapper.
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Lampredotto
The secret to this sandwich is the cow’s fourth stomach.
festivals
An Italian Priest Brought the Virgin Mary to Beachgoers in a Paddle Boat
Literally #blessed.
fashion
How Clothing Made From Milk Became the Height of Fashion in Mussolini's Italy
"In the future, you’ll be able to choose between drinking a glass of milk and wearing one."
Chicago, Illinois
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
Honoring Italian greats from Joe DiMaggio to Rocky Marciano.
food
Why Are People Seeing Red Over Spaghetti Bolognese?
A long war over the dish's authenticity may be reaching its peak.
news
It's 'Barter Week' At B&Bs Across Italy
You can swap a night's stay for a bottle of olive oil.
beaches
Italy Will Now Fine You If You Try to Save a Spot at the Beach
They're not messing around.
news
Half of This Italian Town's Staff Was Arrested for Skipping Work
It's having trouble operating now.
Norcia, Italy
Bosco Italia
A map of Italy made entirely of trees.
Permanently Closed
Rome, Italy
Museo Nazionale delle Paste Alimentari
This delightful little museum is dedicated to only one thing: pasta.
crime
Restoration of Historic Italian Palace Interrupted by Mob Arrests
The Camorra gets into the preservation racket.
news
Italian Mountain Town Welcomes First Baby in 28 Years, Despite the Global Depopulation Conspiracy
shops
The Siren on Your Starbucks Cup Was Born in 7th-Century Italy
language
How Capicola Became Gabagool: The Italian New Jersey Accent, Explained
A linguistic exploration.
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