Flashcards: Opera

The first opera was performed in Florence around 1597. Over four hundred years later, opera has traveled the world and come to encompass many forms. But it will always be Italy's baby.

Flashcards: Driving

Four pitstops in the world of Italian driving. Three of them legal.

Mamma Mia

The stereotype of the Italian mama's boy has run rampant for years, but is it just another spaghetti-and-meatballs cultural confection?

Flashcards: Kissing

Kiss like an Italian.

The Italian Entourage

The only thing coming between Giordana Segneri and her dashing Veronese fiancé is ten of his closest friends.

Flashcards: Dogs

In Italy, dogs say "bau," and cats go "mau." We say dogs are an important part of Italian culture.

Bringing Up Bambino

Matt Baglio becomes a parent in Rome, where babies drink lattes and dine with the grownups.

An Italian Love Story

Annarita and Gian Luca left Italy. Then they found it in each other, in New York.

 



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