Fresh, home-made ravioli filled with artichoke and ricotta and coated in fresh pesto!
It’s not all Renaissance splendor. Venice embraces it’s modern side.
Italian red tape threatens Pompeii.
Eat like a local at an Italy Hotline favorite trattorias in Rome.
Take a Lamborghini tour through Italy.
Amazing images and artifacts from Pompeii.
The real letters to Juliet.
The acclaimed British historian Mary Beard explores the enduring appeal of the ruined cities of Pompeii and Herculaenuem and has a free ebook to download.
Spend a spring (or plan a summer) afternoon in one of Venice’s many gardens.
The Conclave has finished and a new Pope named, the Sistine Chapel opens again today. Here are 50 fascinating facts.
Roman era graffiti has been discovered in the colosseum.
This fun list of ancient graffiti is from phrases found in Pompeii and Herculeum.
Was the graffiti in Pompeii an ancient Facebook wall post?
A famed Roman orchestra conductor shares his favorite spots around town.
An in depth look at the dark life Renaissance composer Carlo Gesualdo,
New insights on the ancient wonder of Pompeii
The ‘olive dolce’ or sweet olive is lightly brined and very fresh
It is new olive oil time in Italy – This website is filled with information on history and methods and towns to visit.
Herculaneum is often skipped for the better known Pompeii, Elizabeth Poveledo tells you why you should visit.
The annual chestnut festival near Lucca
Vendor at the Venice Rialto Seafood Market with Sea Scallops
From A Garden In Venice – Catch a Glimpse of Venetian Roof Gardens
From NPR - Read a Renaissance Mystery
From The British Museum – Take an inside look at the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculeum
From John Hooper – The future of Amalfi lemons
From With Rainbow Eyes – A favorite Venetian Bookshop
From A Day in Pompeii – Explore the final hours of the city of Pompeii
from The New York Times – A cocktail – with artichokes?
From The Guardian – The modern Italian music scene
From World Archeology – A discovery in Herculaneum
From Robert Schrader – Amid The Ash Of Italy’s Pompeii Alternative, Ercolano
From Food Lovers Odyssey – Journey through the Pastries of Napoli
With delicious food that ranges from fried treats to decadent desserts, the food of Naples can satisfy any food lover.
Watch the history of the last day of Pompeii
Mount Vesuvius erupts in 79 AD destroying the nearby city of Pompeii.
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