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Italy

Castagne del Prete

To do Christmas right, Italians turn to heavenly chestnuts.

Antica Aguzzeria del Cavallo

Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.

Rabarbaro

Chinese rhubarb imparts an organic smoky aroma to this Italian amaro.

Cynar

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

Lampredotto

The secret to this sandwich is the cow’s fourth stomach.

Frutta Martorana

Sicilian nuns once hung these sugary "fruits" from tree branches.

Pizza Berlusconi

The award-winning Finnish creation was inspired by a diss from Italy's former prime minister.

You could tell that this abandoned villa in Piedmont, northern Italy, was once inhabited by a couple.

Documenting the Beauty of Italy's Abandoned Villas

The photographer Eleonora Costi spent the last four years tracking down her country's crumbling treasures.

Vittoria Traverso February 22, 2018

Adriano Celentano performing in 1970.

The Deep Roots of an Italian Song That Sounds Like English—But Is Just Nonsense

In 1972, fascination with American culture spurred an Italian showman to revive a medieval comic tradition.

Vittoria Traverso March 31, 2023

A Neapolitan pizza maker.

The Traditional Pizza Making of Naples Now Has Heritage Status

Good news for Neapolitans, however you slice it.

Natasha Frost December 7, 2017

The Forgotten History of the Neapolitan 'Kindergarten Ship'

The educational experiment in Naples Harbor that turned street children into sailors and students.

Anika Burgess August 25, 2017

The Ancient Glass-Blowing Technique That Was Kept Secret for Centuries

For protection, Venetian glassmakers were banned from leaving the city.

Michael Waters August 4, 2017