LBV Magazine English Edition an archaeological gem discovered in 1974 in the town of Sant’Antonio Abate was buried under three meters of lapilli during the catastrophic eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD this rural residence is characterized by its service rooms arranged around a courtyard with unplastered brick columns highlighting its productive function within the Roman agricultural world archaeologists found mural paintings in Villa Cuomo depicting grape harvesting scenes linked to the cult of Dionysus/Bacchus These paintings document agricultural techniques of the time and reflect the importance of wine in social and religious life The grape harvest was not just labor but a ritual of abundance and community dedicated to Bacchus explained a spokesperson for the archaeological team To ensure the preservation of these valuable paintings diagnostic studies have been initiated under the direction of Dr These investigations include non-invasive techniques and laboratory analyses of small samples taken from the paintings The first study conducted was X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrophotometry a technique that allows for the identification of the chemical elements composing the pictorial layers The results obtained will be key in determining the painting technique used and in defining the best method for restoring and conserving these works of art These analyses will provide a better understanding of the composition of the pigments and materials used by the ancient Romans offering valuable insight into the artistic practices of the time The restoration and enhancement work on Villa Cuomo represents a significant advancement in protecting the historical heritage of the metropolitan area of Naples Thanks to the efforts of the Soprintendenza ABAP and the dedication of the specialists involved this archaeological site will be appreciated by present and future generations This space will not only showcase the past but will also invite reflection on our rural roots and their relevance today Authorities have emphasized the importance of this discovery in revaluing the region’s heritage The future of our territory is built by recognizing the value of our origins highlighting the work of the Soprintendenza ABAP These paintings are not just art; they are a message of identity that reminds us that the land Soprintendenza ABAP per l’Area Metropolitana di Napoli Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email Archaeologists from universities in the United States and Denmark found deep within the Actun Uayazba Kab cave in Belize two small stone tools dated between 250 and 900 AD that… men and women gathered to play a game called Cuju A team of researchers has succeeded in recreating for the first time in a laboratory experiment a phenomenon that until now only existed as a theory in the realm of… the Cantonal Archaeology of Aargau carried out a rescue excavation between early May 2024 and the end of March 2025 The Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities announced the discovery of a group of defensive structures and a system of moats that could indicate… In the southeastern area of the city of Rome archaeologists excavating inside the Triton Baths within the monumental complex of the Villa di Sette… Why did some animals from ancient eras become fossils while others simply disappeared without a trace A recent study on the cave paintings of the Altamira Cave in Santillana del Mar Cantabria (Spain) has concluded that some of the artworks it contains could be much older… A team of paleontologists from the University of Leicester has managed to decipher one of the many enigmas of the dinosaur era—the exact moment when pterosaurs Rome achieved numerous military victories that allowed it to grow and dominate nearly the entire known world in Antiquity Receive our news and articles in your email for free You can also support us with a monthly subscription and receive exclusive content who are among this year’s pilgrims of hope for the 2025 Jubilee brought their animals to the Vatican on Friday to be blessed by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti on the feast of St Several farmers from across the country transported horses and rabbits to a makeshift stable set up in front of St 17 feast day of the patron saint of farmers and animals St. Anthony the Abbot — also known as St. Anthony of the Desert or St. Anthony the Great — was a fourth-century hermit known for his asceticism and is considered the father of Christian monasticism. His holy life in the Egyptian desert was also recorded by St. Athanasius in “The Life of St. Antony.” Following the morning Mass celebration inside St Gambetti personally greeted livestock breeders attending this year’s festival thanking them for their care of God’s creation because these create the conditions for life to continue and flourish the life of humankind,” Gambetti told crowds outside St especially you who have responded to his original call to cultivate and care for his creation,” he continued a horse breeder from the northern part of the Lazio region told EWTN News that the blessing of the animals on St Anthony’s feast day is important for him and his family “This event is the blessing of the animals and as we care for our animals it is very important for us to receive this blessing for our animals,” he shared Anthony is an inspirational figure for us — he is the protector of our farm.” the Italian state police lead a parade down Via della Conciliazione the main street leading toward the Vatican Peter’s Square as part of the day’s celebrations This article was originally published on Catholic News Agency. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER HERE Kristina Millare is a freelance journalist with a professional communications background in the humanitarian aid and development sector The TimesThe party was in full swing this week at La Sonrisa castle as wedding guests dined beneath frescoes of gods cobalt stained-glass windows and enough gold furnishings to make Disneyland look dull newlyweds posed for photos by a fake waterfall filled with statues of leaping dolphins and released doves to illustrate their love as a fight for the future of the Italian wedding is under way Italy’s Supreme Court ruled“We give a moment of joy to normal people who want to live like a king for a day,” said Matteo Giordano who runs the sprawling site near Naples — the setting for a hit reality TV show known in English as My Crazy Italian Wedding The workplace has become a battleground for Italian workers where safety is sacrificed at the altar of profit three workers lost their lives in horrific accidents that underscore the criminal negligence of both corporate interests and the political establishment but part of an ongoing massacre enabled by decades of deregulation and the dismantling of workers’ protections Daniel Tafa had just celebrated his 22nd birthday a day earlier when he was killed on the job in Maniago He had followed the path dictated to workers: he attended school and was even hired by the same company where his father worked Yet all the diligence and dedication in the world could not protect him from the reckless disregard for safety in Italian workplaces Tafa was struck in the back by an incandescent splinter from a mold operating at excessively high temperature the result of a system that places cost-cutting over human lives Tafa’s death was only one of several in the span of 24 hours 50-year-old Nicola Sicignano met a gruesome fate as his arm and head were trapped in a conveyor belt at the waste management company where he worked a 38-year-old worker was struck and killed by a heavy vehicle while conducting maintenance work on the Autosole motorway near Orvieto another worker fell from a height of four meters at the Cumbidanovu dam in Orgosolo a symbol of Italy’s incomplete infrastructure projects a 70-year-old retired farmer lost his life in Roverbella while assisting at a nursery he continued to labor—until a heart attack struck him down at the wheel of a tractor His death speaks to the grinding demands placed on workers even after retirement a fire broke out at the Perfetti factory in Lainate but the area was closed and some houses were evacuated Firefighters contained the flames and investigations are ongoing The company confirmed that operations remain unaffected These cases are only the latest in an unending wave of workplace deaths and serious accidents in Italy A report released last month by the Osservatorio Sicurezza sul Lavoro e Ambiente Vega—an Italian research center that monitors workplace safety and environmental issues—revealed that in 2024 an increase of 49 fatalities (plus 4.7 percent) over the previous year 22 percent of workplace fatalities involved immigrant workers whose death risk was nearly three times that of native workers (74.2 vs The highest mortality rate was among workers over 65 (138.3 per million) followed by those aged 55-64 (54.5 per million) The 55-64 age group also had the most fatalities Injury on the job claims are also on the rise (plus 0.7 percent) with a staggering 589,571 claims filed in 2024 construction site and highway project is a potential death trap yet the government and corporations remain indifferent concerned only with maintaining their profit margins workers have fought for safer conditions and job security but their hard won victories have been systematically dismantled from the so-called center-left to the far-right have prioritized “flexibility” and “competitiveness” over safety accelerated the erosion of worker protections While the fascist government of Giorgia Meloni has been quiet on these tragic events showing its contempt for the working class the trade unions have issued empty statements lamenting the “infinite massacre” of workers and decrying cost-cutting and lack of oversight Yet these very unions have been complicit in the destruction of workplace protections They enabled and supported every center-left government that stripped away regulations in favor of privatization and free market “reform.” cannot be stopped by bureaucratic interventions.” But where was the CGIL when laws were passed that gutted workplace protections Where was their opposition when successive center-left governments deregulated industry after industry which played a central role in this disaster “It is unacceptable to die like this at work We have long offered to work with the government to take effective action but we have received no response.” But the PD was the very party that pushed through measures that made work more precarious This feigned concern is an attempt to deflect blame from those who orchestrated the current state of affairs The ruling class—both in business and politics—has blood on its hands The reality is that workplace safety will never be a priority in a capitalist system driven by profit inspections and safety measures are seen as burdens to be minimized or ignored The deaths of workers are calculated into business models written off as acceptable losses in pursuit of maximum efficiency and profitability Fatal occupational injuries in the US have reached record levels workplace accident deaths increased more than 10 percent in 2024 on average more than two work-related deaths occur per day The only solution is a fundamental transformation of society one that places human lives above corporate profits Workers must organize independently of the pro-capitalist trade unions and political parties that have betrayed them They must fight not only for stronger safety measures but for a complete restructuring of society where those who produce the 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debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt Pizza chefs in Rome were busy on Monday making one of Italy's most famous foods on the day Italy celebrated St Antonio Abate (or Saint Anthony the Abbot) Other countries honour the saint on January 17 in myriad ways As connoisseurs of the art of making pizza, pizzaioli joined the UNESCO's List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2017 the real art of the pizzaiolo "is a culinary practice comprising four different phases relating to the preparation of the dough and its baking in a wood-fired oven involving a rotatory movement by the baker." where about 3,000 pizza-makers live and work But every day is pizza day in Italy through the eyes of some tourists I frankly had no idea that today was the 'pizza day' but we're enjoying some very good pizzas here in Rome with my friends," says Spanish visitor Gloria Montaves "I really like this kind of food because there are so many types and varieties and it's a really good plan to do with friends." Francesco Fiore is a pizza chef at 'Da Baffetto' as opposed to the Neapolitan one which is thick and soft One of the simplest and most common types of pizza is According to a popular legend in Italy, the Margherita was named after Queen Margherita of Savoy, the wife of King Umberto I, and the colours of its toppings are those of the Italian flag chef Fiore has no reservations about creating controversial requests for tourists the pineapple and ham concoction better known as the 'Hawaiian' ask for: the famous Hawaiian pizza," he explains among the Americans it is quite requested and we have no problem making it." Home » What to see » Sorrento » Sorrento: Celebrations in honour of the Patron Saint Antonino Abate Even if in the rest of the world, the 14th of February is Valentine’s Day, in Sorrento It is certainly an unmissable event for the Sorrento people and a day of great celebrations local families gather together to celebrate the patron and all the family components named Antonino (which in the crypt below (where the remains of Sant’Antonino are kept) there are already many faithful attending the ceremony A religious procession composed by the ecclesial authorities representatives of the various confraternities carries the ancient silver simulacrum of the Saint (made in 1564 by the goldsmith Scipio di Costantio) through the historic centre and the statue is brought back a few hours later to the Basilica for another solemn Mass an animated crowd livens up Sorrento and the area around the Basilica and Corso Italia is the most crowded because of the market stalls and the typical festive lights recreational and tourist establishments of Sorrento closed until that moment for the seasonal holidays for the new working season: it is a way to start again with the blessing of Saint Patron This ritual preserves some very interesting aspects of the tradition: first it takes place in the morning according to an ancient rule: religious processions should not be carried out in the evening due to the lack of light The second aspect is linked to the presence of the Bishop in the religious procession: the ecclesial authority does not take part to the procession from the Basilica the Bishop usually awaits for the faithful to arrive and escort him to the Basilica where he will hold the solemn final Mass This aspect of the tradition is very ancient and it makes the liturgical experience even more special Many anecdotes and legends have been transmitted over the centuries around Saint Antonino One of these is concerns the Saint’s simulacrum: the current statue is the second one of Saint Antonino made immediately after the terrible incursion of the Turks on June 13 the people of Sorrento decided to make a new one they did not have the money to commission it The story says a miracle happened: an old man appeared to the Neapolitan goldsmith with the needed money to pay for the new statue they identified the old gentleman as Sant’Antonino stories and miracles related to the life of the Saint The most famous legend certainly is the prodigious rescue of a young boy from a whale Legend says that one day a boy playing on the Sorrento beach was swallowed alive by a whale His desperate mother asked for help to Sant’Antonino who arrived at the beach and ordered some fishermen to go looking for the cetacean and bring it to him the whale was literally gutted and the boy came out safely Questo sito web utilizza i cookie per migliorare la vostra esperienza durante la navigazione attraverso il sito web I cookie che vengono classificati come necessari vengono memorizzati sul tuo browser Questi vengono salvati in quanto sono essenziali per il funzionamento delle funzionalità di base del sito Utilizziamo anche cookie di terze parti che ci aiutano ad analizzare e capire come utilizzi questo sito Questi cookie saranno memorizzati nel tuo browser solo con il tuo consenso Hai anche la possibilità di opt-out di questi cookie Ma l'esclusione da alcuni di questi cookie può avere un effetto sulla vostra esperienza di navigazione Already a member? 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Sign up Explore our Food Tours → Being a street butcher in Naples is not for the faint of heart cold… being on the street seven days a week means knowing how to face every type of weather,” says Gaetano Iavarone He is part of the invincible team behind Macelleria Iavarone a butcher shop in Naples’ Sant’Antonio Market run by Domenico (Mimmo) and his three sons The so-called “street butcher shop” has a huge display of meat outside with only a small cash register inside Also inside is a larger photo of Gaetano the elder Domenico took over the reins 30 years ago and now runs it with his close-knit team of sons from the best and most expensive cuts to the poorest and cheapest ones,” Lorenzo tells us “Our clientele also includes many immigrants poor people who appreciate the cuts of meat that wealthier Neapolitans ignore.” and the schedule for the day is organized; most importantly it takes at least two hours to prepare the stunning display of the street butcher and so every morning we are very careful to set up a nice layout,” says Gaetano as he continues to hang pork salami and kids (baby goats) All the parts have to be separated and one of the house specialties prepared: the artisanal soffritto,” adds Gaetano Another culinary icon of the city of Naples soffritto is a sauce made by slowly boiling the less valuable parts of the pig which are then cooked in an aromatic tomato sauce with strong chile peppers The spicy mixture is also called “soup” even though it’s most definitely a sauce and is commonly used to flavor a great plate of spaghetti customers begin arriving from every corner of the city “Here I find the best soffritto in the city,” says 56-year-old Luca D’Auria pour it on hot spaghetti and wait for my tongue to catch on fire.” most visitors are coming for one thing: baby goat In Naples there is an ancient tradition of cooking with kids Kid and lamb are prepared mainly in the oven “Baked kid is a must on the Easter lunch table,” says Lorenzo “so we sell thousands of kids and lambs during the Holy Week.” the Iavarones know how to select the best lambs and kids Neapolitans reserve a kid to be sacrificed for Sunday lunch from their trusted butcher and we have never betrayed anyone’s trust,” he adds the Iavarones know how to select the best lambs and kids – it’s a skill that has been passed down through three generations of butchers But spring also means barbecuing on the terrace so many customers come in to buy meat for grilling everyone loves the back quarter of the pork to be barbecued in the spring it is very fatty and therefore remains tender and tasty even after being cooked over embers,” Domenico says Everyone knows what to do; Lorenzo deals with cured meats and cheeses Out of the various cured meats that they sell the Iavarones are perhaps best known for their artisan Neapolitan salami Made with pork meat combined with fat and seasoned with pepper dark red salami is often served on special occasions in Naples when someone is hoping to make a good impression “I only eat Neapolitan salami,” Carmela Esposito and above all it gives off an odd smell.” In other words even salami plays a role in the endless North-South struggle The shop also sells homemade cigoli (pork cracklings) that look just like French fries “Cigoli are the pieces left over after pressing out all the lard from the pork fat It is proof that nothing is really thrown away from the pig,” says Lorenzo Today only a few butchers produce their own cracklings which are cooked in a pan with salt and pepper until they are perfectly crunchy From 6 in the morning until 8:30 in the evening a family that operates like a well-oiled machine It’s something we witness on our visit when it begins to rain – no problem the four family members move like one body “We love these festive periods,” says Davide “When the market is celebrating the holidays it becomes a whole family and during the day we often stop to sing and dance all together Davide knows a thing or two about living in harmony with others a tiny island in the Adriatic that’s part of the Tremiti archipelago he has split his time between the city and the island for the last five years working at the butcher shop in the winter and managing a boat rental company in the summer he doesn’t forget his fellow islanders (only 46 brave souls stay there during the cold months) Every Monday morning a car crosses the Italian boot towards Foggia and boards a ferry to the islands we can’t help but think that Davide somewhat resembles Captain Jack Sparrow from the urban paradise of Naples to a small seaside paradise,” he tells us “And invite all of your readers as well.” Done We’ll be visiting the Pirates of the Tremiti this summer Editor’s note: To celebrate the start of spring we’re running a series entitled “Meet the Vendors,” where our correspondents introduce us to some of their favorite market vendors and their spring products loading map - please wait...Map could not be loaded - please enable Javascript!→ more information Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Levine is an award-winning travel and lifestyle journalist.Follow AuthorDec 01 11:25am ESTShareSaveComment@font-face{font-family: "Schnyder"; 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It honors Sant’Antonio Abate According to legend only to find the child in a wolf's mouth upon her return In response to her prayers to Saint Anthony which marked the beginning of this centuries-old tradition The celebration begins after the Feast of San Leucio with door-to-door delivery of frascareglie pasta with ragu and grilled meats are grilled outdoors in the town's main piazza and pageantry featuring life-size paper mache puppets and costumed characters A religious mass in the church follows these festivities The celebration's highlight is the 35-to-50-course meal The spirited communal feast lasts many hours and is enjoyed with plenty of wine the pot-luck style meal is now scattered across a dozen or more households in Villavallelonga almost all the 900 villagers are expected to attend one of the panardas many Abruzzese from surrounding villages will be invited to join them Musicians and performers provide entertainment until 8 AM the following day when the feast concludes with a final course of fava soup and bread made with eggs Host families distribute the soup to families throughout the town to ensure that no one goes hungry an extremely potent Abruzzese digestive (140 proof) a restaurant specializing in the regional cuisine of Abruzzo It is located on East Passyunk Avenue and sits in Philadelphia’s largest Italian-American neighborhood The street was in decline when they opened but has since become one of the city’s most vibrant and diverse restaurant rows Francis’ Italian-American father and his Abruzzese grandfather born in Castiglione Messer Raimondo in Teramo (one of four Abruzzo provinces) his grandfather changed his name to Francis Cratil to escape anti-immigrant sentiments when he migrated to Reading “My grandfather spoke with me almost every day about his hometown in Abruzzo These stories ignited Francis’ desire to explore his roots Office of Congressional Information and Publishing to study Italian in Florence and Rome which were later confirmed as Hodgkin's Lymphoma at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania He wrote to his family in Abruzzo during his treatment “After surviving the first bout of Hodgkin’s I convinced my wife Cathy that time is short She left her job at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the couple moved to the tiny hamlet of Assergi in the Abruzzese province of L’Aquila and passion for the region enabled them to work on an English-language travel book organize small culinary and genealogical tours and bring a small PBS crew to produce a program for broadcast in the Philadelphia area and began working in an Italian restaurant in South Philly under a Napoletano chef They quickly realized that if they were going to work in the industry an Adriatic-style seafood stew with black bass it’s name inspired by the Abruzzese tradition of minestrone the soup was traditionally made by women who would combine the leftover ingredients in their pantries with the first products of the spring season: pasta and connection to the land resonated deeply with the couple and represented the essence of Abruzzo “The name [of the restaurant] represented what we wanted to bring back to a neighborhood that had once been ground zero for Abruzzese immigrants whose traditions we wanted to celebrate and sustain,” says Francis they launched the first and only panarda in Philadelphia in 2011 "While I was in the final stages of a recurrence of my illness Cathy and I planned the menu in my hospital room at Penn as I awaited a stem cell transplant." The inaugural dinner spanned nearly 12 hours and fostered an incredible sense of community among the attendees Ancient cooking implements on a stone wall in Villavallelonga received an exclusive invitation this year to attend the historic festival in Villavallelonga Villavallelonga Mayor Leonardo Lippa and Vice-Mayor Vittoria Di Ponzio recognizing the importance of the Philadelphia panarda Francis was humbled and gratified by this rare opportunity because there was no way of attending the one in Villavallelonga without an invitation He views the invite as an acknowledgment of his deep love for Abruzzo The visit will also allow the stateside team to enrich the authenticity of the panarda tradition in Philadelphia Francis and Cathy remain firmly committed to their work at Le Virtu hoping to continue the tradition in America By establishing a part-time second home in Italy they want to strengthen the bridge between the worlds of South Philly and Abruzzo the culture of Abruzzo is less adulterated than we have found anywhere else No concessions have been made for tourists,” he says “The attachment to tradition is almost fanatical Even native-born Italians from other regions come to Abruzzo to feel that connection.” The Chef's Menu at the Panarda at Le Virtu *Listen to a fascinating podcast about La Panarda on Tante Belle Cose Vincenzo Esposito, the pizzaiolo behind Naples’ famous Carmnella often describes his pies as “Troppo Napoletana”—translated as “too Neapolitan” or “very Neapolitan.” We’ll go with the latter can there be such a thing as “too Neapolitan” And Esposito’s family has a stellar track record in pizza dating back to 1892 Carmela Sorrentino—nicknamed Carmnella—started serving Neapolitan cuisine and fried pizzas in the bustling neighborhood of Borgo Sant’Antonio Abate she remarried and moved to different neighborhoods not once or twice but thrice—and she opened new pizzerias everywhere she went many of Sorrentino’s descendants have continued working in the pizza business and Esposito himself also honed his skills at Pizzeria Trianon Related: Italian experts: These are the world’s best pizzerias for 2023 Today, Carmnella, which Esposito and his father opened in 1996 in the Case Nuove district, is the pizzeria of choice for “locals in the know,” reports Culinary Backstreets sometimes cashing out guests or even greeting them at the door but mostly supervising his staff and running the show with an ever-present dimpled smile and I believe that pizzaioli that refer to themselves as [maestro] actually have nothing to teach.” Which is odd because Esposito grew up in his family’s restaurant and fell in love with pizza early on—even though his father hoped he’d choose a less demanding career Once it was clear Esposito’s mind was made up his dad sent him to learn the craft at other pizzerias before father and son reunited to join forces on Carmnella In a recent interview with the Italian website, Fermento Pizza Esposito said his dough is “a simple thing made up of only four genuine ingredients: water along with a lot of passion and professionalism you add the identity and flavor aspects you want to give to the pizza.” “My goal every day is to create a pizza that has two fundamental characteristics: crispiness and melt-in-the-mouth texture.” The Italian pizza guide 50 Top Pizza recently recognized Carmnella with its Pizzerie Excellenti award for the second year in a row “Their work with various types of Campanian tomatoes on a light and well-leavened dough is interesting.” Which seems like a bit of an understatement because what Esposito dearly loves is creating different types of Margherita pizzas with different varieties of tomatoes: datterino (a type of cherry tomato) lampadina (a tomato shaped like a light bulb) beefsteak-type tomato) and pienollo del Vesuvia (grown where tomatoes grow best—in Campania near Mount Vesuvius) Related: Pizza maker of the year: The secret is seasonal ingredients He believes fior di latte from Agerola is “essential” to a high-quality Margherita pizza it’s obligatory to add a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano plenty of basil and high-quality Italian extra virgin olive oil.” He’s especially proud of his Elena Ferrante pizza has been “loved and sought after by numerous customers over the years It is filled with slow-cooked Neapolitan ragù extra virgin olive oil and Rimbas pepper.” the Margherita and the Marinara “are the pizzas that perfectly represent the concept of innovation Innovation is creating a Marinara that is different from the classic one without distorting it Marinara with salami and Marinaresca pizzas were born These pizzas embody my vision of pizza and the art that distinguishes it in its many forms.” So is there any chance that Esposito will bring the Carmnella concept to the United States some American entrepreneur has asked me to open restaurants in their country,” he said “The issue is that they don’t want my brand—they want me to lead their kitchen there but I already have a business to attend to.’ This is my land Food & Ingredients Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative member of the Seraphic Province of the Friars Minor of Umbria and Sardinia returned to the House of the Father at the age of 93 75 years of religious profession and 68 years of priesthood The Order remembers him as General Delegate pro Monialibus (for nuns) General Visitator and editor of the periodical "Fraternitas" Br Dario Pili (born Liberato) was born in Aritzo on 30.11.1929 he received the habit of St Francis at the friary of St Anthony in Quartu Sant'Elena (Cagliari) where he made his novitiate and made his First Profession on 26 October 1947 he made his solemn profession in the friary of St He was ordained a priest on 8 September 1954 in the crypt of Cagliari Cathedral.  he was in Sassari as Master at the Seraphic College of St Peter in Silki and editor of the magazine "Mater Gratiarum" From 1961 he was in Rome at the OFS National Centre as editor of the magazine "Fiamma Nova"; from 1963 to 1966 he obtained a Licentiate in Theology at the Pontifical Urbanian University in Rome he was chaplain at the Morelli Clinic and consultant to the General Chapters of the Elizabethan Sisters of Padua In 1968 the Minister General called him to serve in the General Curia as editor of "Fraternitas" he participated in the Special General Chapter in Medellin in 1971.  he was Minister Provincial of the Friars Minor of Sardinia He was responsible for the structural restoration of the friary complex in the Basilica of Fonni.  he was parish priest in Fonni from 1981-1985 He was Visitator General three times: in Benevento (1982) in Tuscany (1985) and in Naples (2000).  From 1985-1991 he was in Rome as General Delegate pro Monialibus where he was elected Discrete and was editor of the Italian edition of the Custody's magazine.  Then he went as confessor to the Sanctuary of S when he was transferred to the Infirmary of Quartu S Trinità Hospital of Is Mirrionis (Cagliari) on 2 June 2023 and rests in the cemetery of his native town of Aritzo (NU).  praying for his soul to be received into the eternal peace of good and faithful servants Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu 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Yet the island’s spectacular hiking trails, impressive archaeological sites and colorful cultural traditions make Sardinia a place visitors can take advantage of all year long Rainfall in this island province of Italy is scarce for most of the year Summer visitors can expect near-perfect beach weather while those who come in the off season will benefit from lower prices and opportunities to soak up the traditional local atmosphere at some of Europe’s most distinctive festivals Read on for our recommendations for the best times to visit Sardinia Sardinia enjoys blissfully warm and sunny weather balmy evening breezes and inviting water temperatures that range from 20° to 26°C (68° to 79°F) boat tours and water-sports operators are all in full swing during these summer months Prepare to slather on the sunscreen – especially along the coast where reflections off white sands and limestone cliffs serve to amplify the sun’s intensity and the risk of sunburn Yet these dreamy conditions do have a downside: crowds Tourists descend on the island en masse in July and August we’d recommend avoiding the peak period around Ferragosto (August 15) when exorbitant prices are the norm for everything from flights to accommodation To experience the island’s beautiful coastline and ideal weather without peak summer crowds the water remains warm and you’ll have considerably less competition for your own special place in the sun Moderate temperatures and spring wildflowers make mid-April through early June a dreamy season to explore Sardinia’s spectacular walking trails in places like the Supramonte in the east, the Golfo di Orosei and the Iglesiente Coast in the southwest September into early October is another ideal time for hiking with warmer weather persisting even as the summer crowds abate Surfers will enjoy the best conditions between March and May and from September to November while wind-sports enthusiasts can time their visits to catch the island’s two prevailing winds: the cooler northwesterly Maestrale (Mistral) and the warm October is one of the most popular months to take to the waves Off-season visitors will find discounts on everything from flights to ferry travel to hotel accommodations with prices sometimes reduced by as much as 50% from peak summer rates Sardinia is steeped in traditions both Christian and pagan and several of the island’s most characteristic cultural events take place in the off season between January and April Visiting the island during these off-peak months offers a more intimate look at Sardinian culture – and indelible travel memories On January 17, the streets of Mamoiada come alive during the Festa di Sant’Antonio Abate The town’s legendary mamuthones – men clad in hand-carved black masks and shaggy sheepskins – parade through town and dance around bonfires in the village center with dozens of copper cowbells clanging rhythmically on their backs Leading them are the red-and white-clad issohadores who cast their lassoes into the crowd to capture female spectators This mysterious tradition is believed to derive from pre-Christian ceremonies aimed at promoting fertility driving away evil spirits and marking the return of sunlight after the winter solstice Similar winter festivals with ancient roots can be found in other mountain towns such as Ottana In February or March, equestrian escapades take center stage in Oristano during Sa Sartiglia Sardinia’s most memorable Carnevale celebration crowds throng the city center to watch masked riders on horseback galloping through the sand-strewn streets creating human towers atop their steeds and lifting their swords to pierce a star hung in mid-air – a modern-day throwback to medieval times Other noteworthy Carnevale celebrations take place in Bosa In late March or early April, the lead-up to Easter is marked island-wide by Settimana Santa (Holy Week) processions. Some of the best festivities can be found in Alghero with its strong Catalan cultural influences; and Iglesias hooded celebrants carry statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary through the streets accompanied by the din of drums and matraccas (a distinctively Sardinian instrument that emits a loud rattling sound) Even during the wet season, you can expect intermittent dry spells. Note that the island’s mountainous interior is more prone to rainfall, while points along the southern coast such as Capo Carbonara and Capo Sperone consistently remain the driest. Italian photographer Alessia Rollo embarks on a journey mapping out the origins of southern ancient rites reintroducing the long overlooked magic of the rituals and documenting them in a way that highlights the collective spirit of the community rather than the profit-driven aspects of their performance When she realized that the work of southern Italian photographers seldom appeared in photography books on the Italian South photographer Alessia Rollo launched a research project with two burning questions: Who has represented the South “There was a representation of the social cultural life of the South categorized by rationalism and positivism that didn’t match what I remembered and the whole southern cultural and social system,” Rollo says The challenging answers that emerged pushed her toward an archival study of fellow photographers’ work Her effort aimed to recover the magic of the rituals that had been overlooked by so many directors and photographers who had approached the south with a detached analytical “documentary gaze.” Rollo also noticed how regional rites had lost their original meaning for the communities that had created them popular attractions devoid of their original purpose.  she embarked on a journey—with her Parallel Eyes—mapping out the origins of southern rituals and documenting them in a way that highlighted the collective spirit of the community rather than the profit-driven aspects of their performance tied to the cycles of nature: fertility rites for the earth that happened at roughly the same time in different regions But Catholicism had absorbed many of these rituals the “Focara”—which stands for “fire” and centers around a tall pyre—celebrates Sant'Antonio Abate on January 16 It coincides with the Campanacci in Basilicata another rite of fertility and purification that once hinged on community life Rollo studied the work of Ukrainian-American filmmaker Maya Deren an avant-garde artist from the 1940s and ’50s Deren belonged to a school of visual anthology that rebuked the documentary approach As her Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti took shape she abandoned the idea of documenting rituals because “rites exist” for those who have faith but the camera inevitably fails to show what people “feel.” Echoing this sentiment as if they wanted to ‘prove’ something that had nothing to do with the community's need to perform the rites I wanted to put into images what was not seen—this attention towards the invisible.” The “Notte della Taranta,” a regional dance from Apulia loses its significance as it appeals to a community that is no longer its community of origin: it becomes a musical attraction whose roots are incomprehensible to tourists “They don’t have an ‘anthropological interest’ in the rites of possession [Visitors] come because it has become a huge festival,” Rollo says “This is why the sense of these rituals has been lost.” aesthetic manifestations of a social structure that had been reduced to mere folklore Italy yearned to prove itself as an important cog in the European machine so there was an incentive to conceal the more ceremonial and traditional aspects that the south represented Major structural changes within society also fit the historical moment of industrial progress contributing to the rituals’ disappearance The introduction of factories led to industrial growth and the dissolution of peasant culture Only recently has an appreciation emerged for the diverse microcultures that characterize these territories and their ancient rituals Looking at the works of authors who had played with the ambiguity of the photographic medium applying elements of analog and digital distortion reintroducing “magical ritual” back into archival photos earth—elements that rekindle a connection to the essence of the rites she poked tiny holes in a light box to create a cascade of light She describes this application as “creating another presence:” She added another dimension inside the image The idea is to make a multimedia project in which different timeframes are present “Time always comes back to the same moments the same hierarchy within the rite.” Therefore the lightboxes make manifest the circularity of time This circularity is an important aspect of rites life has been marked by repetition—the same actions and habits performed again and again This idea—inconvenient from a commercial perspective—has slowly disappeared Take for instance the “Focara” mentioned above it has absorbed the winter solstice and requires thorough preparation and teamwork as olive branches and grape vines are cut and laboriously amassed into a pyre three stories high is then set aflame and burns for several days The care that Rollo puts into the re-evaluation of the rites and their re-creation through images fosters an understanding and acceptance of different ways of living bridging the cultural gap between north and south Those same customs that were once condemned have been reconsidered and turned into attractions: “Salento Lento”—a wordplay on the region’s name and the feeling of slowness—has now become a catchphrase where relaxation Rollo feels that her commitment to chronicling the south can bring justice to an authentic narration of rituals “I would like to see other multifaceted views on this story “I would like to take more courage and get [more] hands on this story I would like this story to be open to many points of view because mine is just one Alessia Rollo is a conceptual photographer based in Italy. Find her on Instagram and PhMuseum. Lucia De Stefani is a writer focusing on photography, illustration, culture, and everything teens. She lives in New York. Find her on Twitter and Instagram This article is part of the series New Generation a monthly column written by Lucia De Stefani focusing on the most interesting emerging talents in our community “the most beautiful resurrection in the History of Art.” Also located there is the Polyptych of Our Lady of Mercy on which the Biturgese artist worked on several occasions between 1445 and 1462 dominated by the central panel with the Madonna opening her cloak to welcome the faithful and assuming the features of a “Bramantean niche,” as Roberto Longhi wrote of it Completing the nucleus of works by Pierofrancesco are the two fragments of frescoes of St still show that volumetric rendering and clarity typical of Piero In addition to a selection of frescoes and sinopias from the city’s churches the museum displays important works such as the panel of San Quintino who recalls how it was initially commissioned from Gianmaria Pichi but was eventually made by the master willing to help his disciple The martyred saint is mindful in his slightly twisting pose of the classical sculptures of Praxiteles while the natural landscape behind him shows suggestions poised between the lesson of Fra Bartolomeo and that of Piero di Cosimo Also of great quality is the complex glazed ceramic dossal with the Nativity by Andrea della Robbia one of the highest examples of the Della Robbia spreads found in these lands Other works by artists native to Sansepolcro should be mentioned as being of no small interest Another artistic treasure trove is the Cathedral of Sansepolcro with Roman-Gothic features to which it was restored by an arbitrary restoration perpetuated in the first half of the 20th century by erasing its Baroque elements The building began as an abbey in the complex of a Benedictine settlement that arose in the 10th century perhaps to house the relics of the Holy Sepulcher which according to ancient tradition were brought by two pilgrims from the Holy Land The temple was enlarged when it became part of the Camaldolese congregation and then again in the 14th century before rising to the role of bishopric in the 16th century Although in the course of time it was impoverished of some works, the most famous of which is Piero della Francesca’s Baptism of Christ , which was unhappily sold and after several changes of ownership came to the National Gallery in London very important masterpieces of art history are still preserved there The oldest is the Holy Face: a polychrome wooden statue of Christ Crucified which shows remarkable affinities with the Holy Face of Lucca for some it can be dated to the 8th-9th century while some lean toward the 11th century and exhibits exceptional coloring (probably applied in the 12th century) both in the flesh of Christ and in the heavenly priestly robe not made by human hand but by divine intervention who took it up again in the delicate tabernacle kept here Also by the della Robbia school are two ceramic sculptures of Saints Benedict and Romualdo on the counter façade Raphael del Colle also certainly could not have been unaware of comparing himself with Piero when he painted his Resurrection for the Cathedral one of the earliest known works by the painter who was a pupil of Raphael Other important works arranged in the aisles of the Cathedral are Perugino’sAscension of Christ which repeats a model he had already made for the church of the Abbey of St Peter in Perugia; thefresco with the Crucifixion by Bartolomeo della Gatta rediscovered during the 20th-century rearrangement of the church; theIncredulity of St Thomas painted by Santi di Tito; and theAssumption of the Virgin by Jacopo Palma the Younger where Piero della Francesca is said to have been buried If you still want to delve deeper into the history of Sansepolcro’s most illustrious painter which stands in front of the garden dedicated to him where the statue depicting him sculpted by Arnaldo Zocchi towers with its sober but fascinating architecture formerly owned by the Franceschi family before Piero’s birth was perhaps reorganized by the artist himself as would be inferred from similarities with an architectural panel in his treatise now home to the center for studies on the artist and intellectual there is a museum tour that allows visitors to discover his life and works But many other treasures of significant quality are preserved in the many sacred places scattered throughout the historic center of Sansepolcro churches and oratories of great beauty not only for the works they preserve but also for their architecture The church of San Lorenzo holds one of the most important masterpieces of Mannerism The facade of the temple is punctuated by an arched portico just as the bulging body of Christ in Rosso Fiorentino ’s dossal is marked by the pronounced ribs of the rib cage is perhaps more correctly to be recognized as a Lamentation over the Dead Christ since Jesus’ bruised body has already been laid down by the Cross The cross in fact unlike Rosso’s other famous work in Volterra leaving onlookers to gather around the body of the Messiah The mournful drama that the Florentine painter infuses the scene with is the result of his tragic experiences with the Sack of Rome and an orientation toward Savonarola’s sermons Vasari recalls that the work was originally commissioned from Raffaellino del Colle who instead created the lunette above with God the Father blessing but the latter decided to sacrifice his interests so that Sansepolcro would be enriched with a painting by the Florentine painter The panel is currently in Florence where it has been restored by the Opificio delle Pietre Dure and will soon return to its original location with an exterior in 14th-century Gothic style but the interior renovated in the 18th century there is an interesting canvas of the titular saint receiving the stigmata in a setting of lively naturalistic brio and a work by Passignano depicting the Dispute of Jesus among the Doctors The church and adjoining convent were also frequented by the humanist Luca Pacioli The sober church of Santa Maria delle Grazie houses in a sumptuous tabernacle on the high altar the Madonna delle Grazie by Raffaellino del Colle painted for the confraternity to which the painter belonged The oratory is decorated with a cycle of frescoes painted around the second half of the 16th century with stories from the life of the Virgin A few steps from Piero della Francesca’s house where the large altar is a majestic work of carving by the Binoni brothers which houses a wooden statue of a 13th-century deposed Christ probably originally part of a dispersed sculptural group Facing the church is theoratory of the Company of the Crucifix embellished with frescoes depicting Scenes from the Passion of Christ who belonged to a prolific dynasty of artists and intellectuals taken from Leon Battista Alberti ’s design for Giovanni Rucellai’s tomb in San Pancrazio in Florence The ancient church of Sant’Antonio Abate in whose façade is set a lunette with a 14th-century bas-relief depicting Christ Blessing between Saints Anthony and Eligius preserves Luca Signorelli’s Stendardo della Crocifissione (Standard of the Crucifixion ) inside and is the late work of the Cortona-born artist: on the recto it bears the Crucifixion while on the verso St The first depiction is characterized by vibrant color rendering and a crowded but harmonious composition and although the figure of Christ has some weaknesses of proportion the scene is offset by the lively naturalistic setting that connotes the background of the sacred event the other side shows the two monumental saints characterized by their attributes and plastic bodies the genuflected patrons of small features are arranged with hierarchical perspective Visitors still not satisfied can also push on to the church of St where Piero’s Baptism of Christ once stood now home to the “Bernardini - Fatti” Museum of Stained Glass 23 stained-glass windows of different sizes are on display by artists active between the 19th and 20th centuries and marked by the most diverse tastes: from the sober Neo-Renaissance through the bizarre electric lines of Art Nouveau The church of Santa Maria dei Servi also constitutes a stop of definite interest for the art lover thanks to its remarkable paintings; in fact there is a Mannerist work there by Cristoforo Roncalli known as the Pomarancio and Giovanni Ventura Borghesi Also on view are the surviving elements of an altarpiece with theAssumption of the Virgin and four saints by Matteo di Giovanni shows a fair rhythm between the opposing groups occupying the different registers of the work Slightly further from the center is the church of St built in the 17th century along with the Capuchin convent the dossal with Paradise painted by the mannerist painter connoted by a brilliant palette and a moving composition overflowing with characters still numerous are the sacred places that the enterprising traveler will be able to discover in the city and no less interesting are also the secular buildings And certainly this article does not pretend to exhaust the subject testifying to how Sansepolcro can boast a cultural heritage of the highest order Relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux are on a pilgrimage around the world that has aroused great interest since it began in the 1990s They will be making a stopover in Rome from June 6 to 16 which includes Russian and Ukrainian religious after being presented in the Philippines and Germany Peter's Square for the general audience with Pope Francis on June 7 The relics have already been at a general audience before Fr. François-Marie Léthel, a religious of the Discalced Carmelite Order, is a professor of dogmatic and spiritual theology at the Teresianum This specialist in Teresian spirituality was invited by Benedict XVI to preach the Lenten retreat for the Roman Curia in 2011 he talks to I.MEDIA about the arrival of the relics of Thérèse de Lisieux in Rome in 2023 the 150th anniversary of her birth and the centenary of her beatification What is the significance of the return of these Thérèse relics to Rome Fr. Léthel: The pilgrimage of the relics was begun in the 1990s, in the context of the preparation for the declaration of Thérèse of Lisieux as a Doctor of the Church We have many testimonies to the effect it has had on the faithful: these relics are like a "magnet" that attracts people the relics will be based at the church of Sant'Antonio abate notably to the Holy Father for the general audience at a time when the Church is going through a difficult period I truly believe that Thérèse is one of the most beloved saints in the world What is Pope Francis' connection with Thérèse Is he inspired in the way he carries out his ministry by her “little way?” Fr. Léthel: The Pope is deeply rooted in Latin American popular devotion, and is particularly familiar with the tradition of the "novena of roses" linked to the spirituality of Thérèse a vision of holiness centered on heroic effort Holiness requires first and foremost leaving room for the primacy of grace.  and chapter 8 on holiness fully realized in Mary — echo Thérèse's intuitions on a holiness accessible to all even the greatest sinners can have access to holiness This period of the synodal process is causing a certain amount of agitation within the Church Can Thérèse's spiritual heritage help to refocus our gaze on Jesus Léthel: I think we can indeed consider Thérèse as a "patroness of synodality." The idea of Pope Francis is to open up dialogue to free up speech so that everyone can express themselves his aim is to refocus on Jesus: the central subject is not the reform of structures As the Council said that the Church is both holy and always called to purify itself. Thérèse has some magnificent pages in Story of a Soul on this theme of the pilgrim Church on the move. She comments on the words of the Song of Solomon when the bride says "Draw me after you We will run to the smell of your perfumes." That's what her prayer is This "we will run" encompasses the whole Church when he explains that evangelization is achieved not by proselytizing but by attraction Thérèse has drawn thousands of people in her wake Is her spirituality "disarming" for the more intellectual Fr. Léthel: Yes, her spirituality can help even the most intellectuals find their way to Jesus. Pope Benedict XVI, a theologian, was very fond of little Thérèse, and often suggested her as an example to theologians. In his catechesis on April 6 a few days after the retreat I preached for the Roman Curia he invited us to take her littleness as our model He showed that her loving knowledge of the mystery of Jesus was not opposed to a scientific knowledge of Jesus because Thérèse was very much centered on Sacred Scripture but also a great man of the spirit who appreciated Thérèse's humility He saw great theological value in her book Story of a Soul which is a true marvel that the Church has always recommended Her family was highlighted at the canonization of her parents Is this an encouragement for today's families were canonized by Pope Francis during the Synod on the Family who was the simplest and poorest of the family with difficulties of character and psychological problems The other sisters were good Carmelite nuns and there will be no process of beatification for them Thérèse's testimony about her childhood is very interesting for us today She talks in particular about the love of her parents the importance for a child to be loved by a father and a mother and how the death of her mother when she was 4 wounded her she developed a psychological illness brought on by her sister Pauline's entry into the Carmelite Order She considered her to be her second mother It was only with the grace of Christmas 1886 that she was freed from her hypersensitivity Then she began what she called her "race of giants," until the end of her life: a vertiginous progression towards sanctity we have a growing sense of the fragility of human life Accepting one's own fragility opens the way to holiness are we still discovering new aspects of her spirituality and recognized beyond the borders of the Church It's mainly attended by Orthodox Copts and Muslims So she's loved far beyond the Catholic world Her humility and her testimony of love have earned her recognition by UNESCO as an important figure for all humanity There are historical and literary approaches to her but theologians also need to take her seriously I worked on the Positio for Thérèse's being declared a Doctor of the Church It was a document of almost 1,000 pages designed to show the whole Church that Thérèse deserved to be given that title She's an intuitive genius: She doesn't make long arguments in the manner of St always based on the Word of God and the Eucharist notably in her prayer at the age of 14 for her "first child," the criminal Henri Pranzini Faced with this most desperate of situations — that of a man condemned to death who had not repented — she prayed to save him from Hell at all costs.. It's impressive to see that as early as 1898 a first edition of Story of a Soul was published but it wasn't until 1956 that an authentic edition based on the manuscripts was published And then it was only in 1992 that her Collected Works were published It has had an extraordinary impact on the people of God and Story of a Soul has been published in every language.  I have received students from all over the world she touches something essential in the human heart Does her missionary influence also echo Pope Francis' invitations to look to the wider world Pope Francis regularly speaks out against what he calls a "self-referential Church." On the contrary he wants to promote a Christocentric Church: the center is Jesus Thérèse was chosen as patron saint of the missions We must remember the historical context of the 19th century which was then structured as a philosophical system with Marx and Nietzsche Thérèse herself lived through a terrible crisis "Jesus allowed my soul to be invaded by the thickest darkness," she writes in a deeply moving manuscript She therefore feels like a sister to unbelievers whom she calls "my brothers." She prays for them with complete confidence But the 19th century was also the greatest missionary century there are thought to have been 150,000 martyrs The Carmelite monastery of Lisieux was very missionary Thérèse was ready to leave for the Hanoi Carmel but was prevented by illness from doing so That country provided three-quarters of the world's missionaries: the Church had regained extraordinary vitality after the French Revolution she received two spiritual brothers: a seminarian who was about to join the White Fathers and a young priest from the Foreign Missions of Paris a region of the world that had seen many martyrs demonstrating her missionary spirituality.  He witnessed miracles linked to Thérèse's intercession in the evangelization of the Eskimos asked the Pope to proclaim Thérèse Patroness of the Missions because they saw that she brought extraordinary results How did her spirituality gradually spread beyond the walls of the Carmelite communities Fr. Léthel: The Carmelite Order has three great doctors — Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Teresa of Lisieux — who have passed on their message without betraying it. Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus, a Carmelite priest, then helped to make the spirituality of Thérèse de Lisieux better known. Pope Francis is very fond of his masterpiece, I want to see God which he has read several times and once offered to Curia leaders - during his 2017 Christmas greetings He founded the Notre-Dame-de-Vie Institute a beautiful community of consecrated people living in the lay world while fully assuming the spiritual life of the Carmelites while the Carmelites themselves didn’t see her as an extraordinary mystic Marie-Eugène saw Thérèse's genius as a doctor of the mystical life Can Teresian spirituality offer opportunities for rebound and meaning in a world marked by a vocational crisis and the difficulty young people have in finding their bearings Léthel: I've lived in Rome for over 40 years and worked here for 25 years in youth formation and I'd say that 90% of our students owe their vocation to Thérèse of Lisieux She can help everyone find a little space for silence and recollection Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you Please make a tax-deductible donation today Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting Catholic news You may not be able to find the page you were after because of: You might find one of the following links useful: Gain insights on a modern flash point test method that enhances safety and reduces sample volume requirements AFM can provide new insights into 2D materials to better understand their potential applications Kyocera's Fine Ceramics enable next-gen renewable energy solutions offering exceptional stability and performance in hydrogen and nuclear fusion applications Micro-XRF is the key method used for the highly sensitive and non-destructive elemental analysis of a number of samples including in-homogenous and irregular samples Optimize compounding and masterbatch processes to boost efficiency while maintaining top material quality AirBreather is the solution the gas monitoring challenges across applications The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors but it has particular importance in the EV industry you can trust me to find commercial scientific answers from AZoNetwork.com please log into your AZoProfile account first Registered members can chat with Azthena, request quotations, download pdf's, brochures and subscribe to our related newsletter content A few things you need to know before we start Read the full Terms & Conditions Sweets can stir up feelings and evoke memories of particular times of the year in a way that other foods can’t. This is particularly true in Naples, where there is a dessert for every holiday: struffoli (small fried dough balls doused in honey) and cassata (sponge cake with ricotta and candied fruit) call to mind lively and colorful Christmas celebrations, while the pastiera (a cake filled with ricotta cheese eggs and custard) reminds us of the exuberance of Easter While those sweets are certainly indulgent they don’t hold a candle to chiacchiere (a sweet crispy pastry sprinkled with powdered sugar) and sanguinaccio (black chocolate pudding) which immediately bring to mind the most eccentric and unruly party of the year: Carnival A period of gastronomic liberation before the arrival of Lent the festivities traditionally begin on January 17 And since it was frowned upon to throw away any part of the pig Though it may seem unpalatable to many today in ancient times pig’s blood was attributed healing powers and also used as medicine one use for the pig blood was to make black pudding the Clarisse nuns who lived in the Santa Chiara convent had the brilliant idea of introducing chocolate into the pudding and one of the quintessential Carnival sweets Even though there’s no longer any trace of pig blood We can still perfectly remember the characteristic acidic aftertaste of the blood in the sanguinaccio we ate as kids ­– not one of our fondest food memories But since the sale of pig blood to the public was banned in the late 20th century the sweet is now made with an extra-bittersweet chocolate cream flavored with vanilla and cinnamon; some pastry makers also add candied fruit The rich pudding can be eaten by the spoonful (and the sweet tooth knows well what we’re talking about) but more often we eat it spread on the typical Carnival biscuits: chiacchiere or savoiardi (sweet sponge biscuits) which is what your mouth will be doing as you bite down on these delicious strips of crispy dough that are generally fried and covered with icing sugar Some Neapolitans bake them in the oven – blasphemy Savoiardi which originated in the Savoy region and are sometimes called lady fingers in English are the oldest and simplest biscuits to make: you only need sugar All the Neapolitan pastry shops prepare sanguinaccio but we recommend tasting these three sweets at Leopoldo Cafebar Run by Gianni, son of the founder Leopoldo Infante, and Leopoldo and Nunzia, Gianni’s two sons, the pastry shop is buzzing year round, but even more so during Carnival. And it also happens to occupy an important place in Naples’ gastronomic history – the founder Leopoldo Infante was a famous local itinerant taralli maker and seller before opening up the shop While we’re sure his version of the savory snack was delightful the trio of Carnival sweets made by his descendants are what made us – and many other Neapolitans – loyal customers serving as tasty reminders of the year’s best party Agostino Iacobucci grew up in Castellammare di Stabia Passionate about food since his teenage years he breathed the atmosphere of the kitchen at his aunt's restaurant in Lettere where he discovered his love for cooking and began to dream of becoming a chef After completing his diploma at a hospitality school he embarked on a long journey of study and hard work learning the secrets of a profession that requires enthusiasm and talent to deliver satisfaction His thirst for knowledge led him to refine his culinary skills alongside Andrea Cannavacciuolo the father of Antonino and chef at "La Sonrisa" in Sant'Antonio Abate Agostino moved to Vico Equense to work at "O' Saracino," located near Gennaro Esposito's renowned "Torre del Saracino." Agostino had the opportunity to witness the progress and rise of the chef an experience that inspired his own growth He then decided to undertake several internships at prestigious establishments in France and the United Kingdom It was in these high-level kitchens that he understood the functioning of a true brigade and the strict hierarchy that characterizes it Agostino achieved his first significant recognition earning his first chef's MICHELIN Star at the restaurant "La Cantinella di Napoli." In 2012 where he joined the kitchens of "I Portici," a design hotel in the center of Bologna he confirmed the MICHELIN Star and embarked on a six-year growth path he moved nearby to establish his restaurant in the splendid Villa Zarri Agostino realized his big dream: he opened "Ristorante Agostino Iacobucci," which is now awarded a MICHELIN Star the chef also gave life to "I 5 Sensi - United for De@Esi," a unique project where fine dining is put at the service of sharing and solidarity the chef offers the best of his culinary philosophy presenting ancient flavors revisited with new and creative combinations Iacobucci's cuisine is a skillful fusion of elements from the Mediterranean and Neapolitan traditions with the rich heritage of Emilian gastronomy The raw materials have been carefully selected from extra virgin olive oil to garden fresh produce high-level cuisine is founded on emotion: "Love and freedom and research are the foundations for creating excellent cuisine; a memorable dish is born from the passion you transmit to the raw ingredients." but he treasured the valuable lessons received from important professional figures and friends Do you want to discover the latest news and recipes of the most renowned chefs and restaurants in the world La nostra società utilizza inoltre cookie funzionali per registrare informazioni sulle scelte dell’utente e per consentire una personalizzazione del Sito; ad esempio Questi cookie possono essere installati dalla nostra società o da Terze parti In caso di disabilitazione di questi cookie la qualità e l’esperienza di navigazione potrebbe non essere soddisfacente Questi cookie sono installati da social media per consentire la condivisione dei contenuti del presente Sito Essi sono in grado di monitorare la navigazione compiuta anche in altri siti e creano un profilo dell’utente sulla base dei suoi interessi Ciò potrebbe avere un impatto sul contenuto e messaggi visualizzati sugli altri siti visitati non sarà possibile utilizzare o visualizzare questi strumenti di condivisione per l’installazione e l’uso di tali cookie occorre il consenso dell’utente Per maggiori informazioni consulta la pagna cookies policy (ANS - Valencia) - The educational teams of the "Apartments for Emancipation - Magone" of the Salesian Social Platform "Ángel Tomás Solidarity Initiative Foundation" (FISAT) and of the "Don Bosco" Day Center of the Salesian “St Antonio Abate” of Valencia have created a collaboration that facilitates the socio-working integration of young people in search of their professional and life autonomy The Hotel Workshop of the day care center has thus become an important channel towards employment for many young people engaged in the path of progressive autonomy FISAT projects constantly seek synergy to promote the growth and autonomy of accompanied young people they are firmly convinced that the coordination and joint work of the educational teams have a positive impact An example of this collaboration is the hotel workshop of the "Don Bosco" Day Center and the "Apartments for the Magone Emancipation" Thanks to the support of both these Salesian realities the hotel workshop has become a training and placement option for many young people who live in apartments for emancipation "When I arrived in the emancipation apartment But it is the educators who have come to meet me with an appointment at the day center,” says Omar “Meeting these young people allows us to know their realities but also at what point in their life path they are,” adds Carlos operators of the apartments for emancipation the collaboration with the hotel workshop means a real job placement for many of them," concludes Ángela young people are oriented towards training and improving their employability For those who consider the hotel and restaurant sector as an option for the future the Salesian daycare center proposes a socio-work placement itinerary as a "Cook assistant and waiter" through which young people acquire professional skills and training for personal autonomy The formation includes the specific contents of catering and internal and external practices as well as educational accompaniment for personal development and the acquisition of professional and transversal skills through tutorials ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements Le Virtu has been throwing one of the most unusual dinner parties of the year It’s called “La Panarda” (which I believe is Italian for sweatpants) and features a 40-course It is a marathon. It is amazing There is nothing else quite like it in the city because even though the dinner isn’t happening until January there are only 35 seats available and they will sell out you should probably know what you’re getting into courtesy of owner Francis Cratil-Cretarola: “Le Virtù’s 2018 Panarda evokes the annual event celebrated in Villavallelonga the town where the tradition has persisted for the longest time The first recorded Panarda there was in 1657 The story goes that a mother of the Serafini clan left her child in a crib while she went to get water; when she returned She prayed to Sant’Antonio Abate for her child’s deliverance promising a lavish feast in his honor if he saved the infant and the wolf gently placed the baby on the floor and fled the Serafini clan staged La Panarda in honor of Sant’Antonio; today members of the family still reside in Villavallelonga and work with 19 other local families to host the feast Theirs begins on the night of January 16 and lasts until dawn.” Le Virtu’s version of this Abruzzese tradition will be happening on January 28 and probably won’t go until dawn But it will take a long time–roughly 9 hours from start to finish Chef Joseph Voller is doubling down on the seasonal nature of this kind of feast by sourcing a lot of his product from the farmers and fishermen in and around Philly He’ll be arranging his 40-plus dishes in courses And while no final determination of the menu has yet been made he’s figuring it will look a little something like this: such as olive all’Ascolana and grilled sardines including traditional canestrato; year-aged without oxygen; brigantaccio; and muffato such as fluke with olive and fennel; bay scallop with chili and lemon and venison carpaccio with arugula duck liver mousse with Amarena cherry and celery root such as rock shrimp gnocchi with prosciutto and “overnight” tomato; mugnaia with lamb ragu lamb polpette and pecorino and timballo with smoked eggplant clams and mussels and braised scungilli with button mushrooms and parsley salsa verde such as tripe parmigiana with polenta; mazzarelle lamb offal in wrapped in grape leaves and spiedini of grilled duck hearts in agrodolce such as suckling porchetta with fennel pollen and potato; capretto whole roasted baby goat and “salt lamb,” baby lamb raised on the coast and fed on seaweed and marsh grasses such as chocolate olive oil cake with pistachio cannoli cream; lu parrozz a traditional almond flour and citrus cake and buttermilk panna cotta with brown butter cake and seasonal fruits armed guards were brought in to make sure no one left early and everyone at least sampled a bite from every dish but do suggest that everyone try a little bit of everything A gift bag full of take-home goodies either hand-crafted at Le Virtu or imported from Abruzzo there isn’t anything else like this dinner and call Le Virtu to make your reservation now Philly’s Best Wine Clubs: Your Guide to Curated Bottles and Exclusive Sips 16 Philly Restaurants Offering Passover and Easter Specials A few, very simple ingredients have given life, for a few centuries, to the recipe of one of the most loved dishes of all time so delicious that it deserves its own World Pizza Day but in any case just smelling it is enough to be inebriated Pizza is also a complete and balanced food as well as an expression of the culture of an entire people but its most important quality is that it brings joy to those who eat it and those who prepare it Let's find out why and how World Pizza Day is celebrated It can be said, without fear of exaggeration, that Italian cuisine is a long series of dishes with excellent taste which reward quality raw materials and which boast ancient traditions What are the reasons that pushed UNESCO to reward Neapolitan pizza the consideration that pizza is not only a merely gastronomic phenomenon but also a real theatrical performance with multiple values A social ritual staged by the actor-pizza chef who bewitches his customers with his hieratic staging but also an opportunity for social redemption for many young people who can find an alternative to the inappropriate lifestyle offered by the underworld Pizza became a UNESCO world heritage site on 7 December 2017 and yet it is not on this day that it is celebrated The official day for this tasty celebration is January 17th the same day of the feast of Sant'Antonio Abate and it is no coincidence The cult of this hermit saint is closely linked to fire because according to legend he faced the flames of Hell to save the sinners' souls the day is celebrated by lighting suggestive bonfires This also made Saint Anthony the patron saint of many workers who deal with fire January 17th has been considered pizza chef's day for more than a century Now the whole world celebrates this ancient craft and the unparalleled goodness of pizza all you need to do is unleash your imagination and want to have fun This special day can be honored simply at the table of a pizzeria without forgetting a classic: a take-away pizza combined with a nice movie and your own sofa The green light to tasty DIY recipes for home made pizza and for those who don't know how to cook there are many courses in Naples but also in many other Italian cities The important thing is the joy of being together while learning the first secrets of the Neapolitan culinary patent now the pride of tables set across half the planet Or maybe you can choose to join in a tasting to experience different aromas and flavors Eating a good pizza has always made everyone happy but it is not only a moment that satisfies the senses it's also a cultural experience not to be underestimated I collaborated with magazines such as Napoli Nobilissima and History of Art by Maurizio Calvesi publishing some essays on the Neapolitan Baroque and I wrote critical content for several contemporary artists Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter dedicated to the Italian culture Check your email to confirm your 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generation of young mobsters in Naples have discovered a makeshift firing range where they believe teenage hitmen learned their craft Carabinieri police said satellite dishes served as targets for Camorra mafia gunmen an historic working-class district dating back to the 15th century these young Camorra 'soldiers' climbed to the roofs of city centre houses to fire real weapons," Carabinieri police said Hidden in the building's courtyard detectives found a 9mm gun with the serial number scratched off Scattered on the rooftop were dozens of empty shell casings The premises were searched during an investigation after a turf war recently erupted in the area, which has seen the emergence of a generation of very young mafiosi. Last week, 19-year-old alleged mobster Emanuele Sibillo was killed with a shot in the back in the neighbouring Forcella district. The teenager was described in the local press as a "baby boss", for his leading role in a local camorra clan. He had first come to police attention two years ago, when officers raiding a mob summit found the then 17-year-old seating at the same table with senior gangsters, according to Il Mattino newspaper. Days before he was shot, Sibillo, who came from a family with known ties to camorra clans, had narrowly escaped arrest, as he was one of dozens of alleged criminals sought in a large anti-mafia operation in which more than 60 people were eventually rounded up. Separately in June, three teens aged between 16 and 17 were injured in a shootout in the same Forcella district. Two of them already had a long criminal record. Investigators believe the new generation of mobsters is the result of power vacuums created by a wave of arrests that hit senior members of established clans. © Copyright IBTimes 2025. All rights reserved. When I mentioned how calm the church felt to the woman taking tickets at the entrance, she rolled her eyes and chuckled. I could see she'd had a long day, short on visitors perhaps, and I realized the quiet of the town was more complex for her than for me. By January there are fewer than 300 residents on top of the mountain, and some restaurants close for the month. The town's atmosphere may be coolly distinct — often 10 degrees cooler than the valley — but Erice shares the signature food of the rest of Trapani province: dishes infused with fruity olive oil, and pasta tossed with pesto trapanese (basil, tomatoes, garlic, and almonds). The menus are dominated by fish: octopus salad, stuffed sardines, swordfish grilled or rolled and stuffed with breadcrumbs, pine nuts, and currants. Amid stone and beneath a clear sky I took in a final quiet moment in a town that would begin to seem unreal even the next day as I descended down the switchbacks into the sun-scorched country of the other Sicily. Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information Jane Brox can be reached at janebrox.com.\n\n is very much felt and gives communities and visitors a series of unmissable traditions on the day of the celebration a date that immediately after the feast of the Immaculate Conception Stabbed to death in Syracuse in the 4th century after her martyrdom by blinding for her Christian faith Saint Lucia became the protector of the eyes it is a tradition for children to wait for "Saint Lucia's Gifts" Devotion to Saint Lucia in Calabria is equally strong and is expressed in various locations through religious and non-religious celebrations Calabria is lit up with dozens of bonfires sacred to Saint Lucia The Saint Lucia's Fires unite the sacred and the profane in a widespread ritual linked as much to the Christian saint as to the winter solstice and the Mithraic ritual In use above all among pastoral communities the Fire of Saint Lucia was first lit indoors in the sheepfolds then in the churchyard of the Mother Church and in some towns even from one neighbourhood to another with real competitions to see who could erect the largest fòcara as is still the case today for the districts of the city of Crotone young people and adults build the neighbourhood pyre for weeks The wood is collected and hidden until the fateful date of 13 December when the sacred fires light up the entire town The Fires of Saint Lucia also burn in the province of Cosenza often accompanied by the sound of bagpipes songs and festive dances of ancient origin the town of Motta Santa Lucia pays homage to its saint with services held in the church dedicated to her The small church in the historic centre is among the beauties to visit in the town A stroll through the streets of the centre allows you to admire the façades of the noble palaces and the fine granite portals It is a must to taste the traditional "Breads of Saint Lucia" widespread everywhere but really special in this locality since Motta Santa Lucia is a member of the "Bread Cities" circuit for the high quality of its traditional bread-making Santa Lucia in Reggio Calabria is honoured by the parish of the same name with sacred ceremonies and neighbourhood celebrations Mention was made of the traditional "Bread of Saint Lucia" the soft lussekatters of the Nordic peoples made with saffron and sultanas which in Calabria translate into actual bread rolls to take to church for blessing The peculiar double scroll shape evokes the saint's eyes which is why it is customary to give them to those with poor eyesight Another custom of the Feast of Saint Lucia in Calabria which in these parts translate into the delicious Fico Dottato di Cosenza PDO one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy dried figs are part of the tradition of the "9 things of Saint Lucia" together with cereals and pulses the 9 courses that cannot be missing from the Calabrian table on 13 December https://calabriastraordinaria.it/en/news/the-feast-of-saint-lucia-in-calabria You might be interested inSites of faithA trip to Mileto in Calabria: diocese, history and antiquities2024-02-14 10:26:14 MuseumCrotone ParkAmendolara MuseumAmendolara CastleCrotone MuseumCastrovillari MuseumBisignano Last update: Feb 14, 2024 2:26 PMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License Download OFFICIAL TOURIST INFORMATION SITE © 2022 Calabria Region Tourism and Commerce Department Before he was admitted to the Gemelli Polyclinic for surgery Francis welcomed the relics of the Carmelite patroness of missions he announced his intention to write an Apostolic Letter dedicated to her Vatican City (AsiaNews) – At his weekly General Audience this morning in front of the relics of Saint Thérèse  of Lisieux Before his admission to the Gemelli Hospital for abdominal surgery the pontiff addressed the crowd in St Peter's Square as part of his ongoing cycle of catechises on the passion for evangelisation dedicating his reflections to the figure of Thérèse of Lisieux whose 150th anniversary (2 January 1873) is celebrated this year He did so next to the relics of the great Carmelite nun that are currently held at Rome’s Church of Sant'Antonio abate all’Esquilino (Saint Anthony Abbot on the Esquiline) as part of a worldwide pilgrimage “It is good that this happens while we are reflecting on the passion for evangelisation,” the pope said Francis plans to dedicate an apostolic letter to the saint “patroness of the missions” who “was never sent on mission [ a Carmelite nun who lived her life according to the way of littleness and weakness” defining “herself as ‘a small grain of sand’.” She recounts in her ‘diary’ that her desire was that of being a missionary and that she wanted to be one not just for a few years Thérèse accompanied various missions “from her monastery through her letters and by offering continuous sacrifices for them gives a vehicle the power to move forward.” worked a miracle delivering her from the prison of her selfishness she began to feel that “charity entered her heart sentenced to death for horrible crimes” and “took him into her heart and did all she could: she prayed in every way for his conversion”; then he suddenly grabbed the crucifix that the priest presented to him and kissed the wounds of Jesus three times “Such is the power of intercession moved by charity; such is the engine of mission in fact – of whom Thérèse  is patroness – are not only those who travel long distances a missionary is anyone who lives as an instrument of God's love where they are Missionaries are those who do everything so that their intercession, Jesus might pass by.” Francis stressed again that people do not “become a Christian because they are forced by someone but because they have been touched by love which sometimes distract from what is essential the Church needs hearts like Thérèse’s hearts that draw people to love and bring people closer to God Let us ask this saint for the grace to overcome our selfishness and for the passion to intercede that Jesus might be known and loved.” the pontiff mentioned the upcoming feast of Corpus Christi He will become the source of your choices and your actions.” the pope invited the faithful to join “One Minute for Peace" – an initiative by the International Forum of Catholic Action (IFCA) set for tomorrow at 1 pm Rome time (GMT -2) – and pray “for an end to the wars in the world especially for dear and tormented Ukraine” Subscribe to Asia News updates or change your preferences Crowds descended on Paolino Arnesano Square in the small town of Carmiano, Lecce, following reports of the "miracle." The statue - erected in 1943 - has been completely mobbed by religious Italians desperate to witness the amazing spectacle. Video footage shows pilgrims at the base of the statue just as a ‘bloody tear’ appears to fall from its right eye. However, not surprisingly, things may not be as they seem. Riccardo Calabrese, priest of the Sant’Antonio Abate Church, said it is unclear if the spectacle was a miracle, the result of hot weather or "someone’s idea of a joke". He spoke out after temperatures in the town soared past 40 degrees in recent days and some believe the "tears" may be the result of condensation. Calabrese said: “All the time I was next to the statue, I saw a procession of people who, out of curiosity or faith, left their homes to gather there. “I saw children, teenagers, adults, and elderly people meeting at our beloved Virgin Mary statue, and they all looked up at her face.” Local newspaper Repubblica said that the Bishop of Lecce has announced that the church will investigate the incident. or through the prayers and intercessions of a specific saint or saints There is usually a specific purpose connected to a miracle the conversion to the Catholic faith or the construction of a church "desired by God." The exhibition is enriched by an extensive medieval and modern section, which brings together paintings and sculptures, ceramics and medals, and architectural fragments from the city and its territory. There are works by artists such as Agostino di Duccio, Matteo de’ Pasti, Giovanni Bellini, Ghirlandaio. Then there are rooms dedicated to the Malatesta Seignory, which governed the city from the end of the 13th century to the 16th century, and others in which the artistic season of the 17th to the 19th century is retraced: noteworthy are some works by artists such as Cagnacci or Centino, with Sant’Antonio Abate, La vocazione di San Matteo, Cleopatra, or the exceptional series of tapestries with the stories of Semiramis as their subject, woven in Antwerp. As far as the 20th century is concerned, the Museum houses two treasures: the Book of Dreams by  Federico Fellini (Rimini, 1920 – Rome, 1993) and some works of graphic art and posters by the famous René Gruau, stage name of Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli from Rimini (Rimini, 1909 – Rome, 2004). The City Museum is located near one of the city’s central squares, Piazza Ferrari. It is one of the richest La visione di Tundalo 1500 circa Tempera su tavola Madrid Over 200 works to celebrate Dante Alighieri the Supreme Poet On the occasion of the seven hundredth anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death the Scuderie del Quirinale brings together an international exhibition with more than two hundred works by different artists about the concept of hell and damnation from the Middle Ages to the present day.   capable of taking the visitor to unexpected territories through the power of images and the depth of ideas visitors will cross the terrifying places and the heartbreaking visions of Hell represented by artists of all ages: from schematic medieval scenes to sublime Renaissance and Baroque inventions from tormented romantic visions to relentless analytical interpretations of the 20th century The journey to Hell takes us deeper and deeper into the many transliterations of the experience of Hell on Earth: madness ​​The exhibition’s itinerary unfolds through works of art borrowed from more than eighty major museums public collections and prestigious private collections Among the masterpieces present in the museum The exposition is based on the chants of the epic and theological poem written by Dante in the 14th century As we climb the museum’s stairs towards the entrance we come across a short film adaptation of the poem setting the tone for what’s to come next The first section addresses the origins of Hell which vary across different religions with Christianity holding important the opposition between good and evil The massive Hell door by Rodin in the middle of the room is definitely one of the most impressive works due to its grandeur and richness in detail the doors are open for a complete immersion in the mouth of Hell.  are taken up by the Catholic Church and the idea of a final judgment appears in many paintings with strong images of the counterpoint between those who go to Paradise and those who go to Hell The alternation of dark and light images makes the distinction crystal clear. Paintings that show the horrors of Hell and its inhabitants are also complemented by a section addressing the Devil’s metamorphosis exposing its various faces and how it has been portrayed throughout history.  temptation and its consequences brought when the Devil is present in biblical history is a theme of great prominence in the exhibition Impressive works with passages representing the “forbidden” compose the gallery of evil Dante’s work allows us to take an extraordinary tour inside Hell exploring in fact the consequences of life on Earth.  The great halls of the exhibition present to us intense scenes about how Hell can be experienced on our planet massacres and tragedies show us that this “place” addressed by Dante is actually not so far from us Hell is present not only in biblical stories Be it the extermination in the First World War or the 9/11 attack the exhibition shows how this dark place can become something close to our reality.  the exhibition ends with the evocation of the idea of salvation entrusted by Dante to the last stanza of the Canticle: and then we go out to see the stars again A beautiful room with pictures from the universe shows us how in fact everything goes by ending an exhibition that shows a lot about death The exhibition curated by Di Jean Clair will remain at Scuderie del Quirinale until January 23rd scuderiequirinale.it By subscribing you agree with our privacy policy Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news Slide 2Learn To Make Gelato in an Authentic Roman Gelateria Slide 6Colosseum Walking Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill artisan tourThe Artisan Walking Tour in Monteverde Slide 5Enjoy the Eternal City on a Vespa or Sidecar Check out all the TOURS and local EXPERIENCES This insider guide on how to live like a local is the main event and lifestyle magazine devoted to Rome and written entirely in English Romeing is a magazine for tourists and expats visiting or living in Rome including an event calendar and feature articles written by locals with secret insight for your vacation or for those considering moving to live in Italy with a daily listing of the latest and most diverse cultural and lifestyle events in and around Rome This is an essential information tool that allows foreigners of every age and background to live Rome to the fullest and discover the top things to see and to do in Rome The Glasgow-based designer has lent her eye-catching aesthetic to a range of indie bands and labels She talks to us about the joy of breaking rules and the importance of graphic design in music Raissa Pardini always knew what she wanted to be when she was little – but perhaps more importantly she always knew what she didn’t want to be “I wanted to produce art but I didn’t want to be an artist and that’s when I realised that design could give me all the art I needed in my life without [becoming] an artist.” Glasgow-based visual designer has a clear penchant for vibrant colours tour and event designs for a range of bands and labels These projects have become her playground for bending conventions and pushing the envelope as much as she can within the confines of the brief It’s challenging to me,” she says While “an artist creates their own rules” she feels she’s better at breaking pre-existing ones One of the greatest visual rule breakers is incidentally one of her key inspirations: Keith Haring a subject “taken very seriously there” Florence was just an hour train journey from her hometown and centuries of art history met her at every turn “I’d have a wander in the Uffizi to see Botticelli walk around the corner and admire the Giotto Chapel it was the likes of Keith Haring who broke those rules Pisa is home to one of Haring’s murals which he was commissioned to paint on the back of the Sant’Antonio Abate church only a year before he died – one of his last public artworks who was born just a couple of months before he completed the work as it encapsulates what graphic design means to her: “the bridge between developing a strong message and shaping it into a visual content” “Pushing my creativity to the limit of legibility but at the same time don’t over kill it as the message needs to be delivered – that’s my favourite challenge,” she says Pardini has applied this approach to a range of designs for music gigs working across posters and music videos for bands such as Snapped Ankles “Those are all graphical compositions made out of only letters and colours,” she says “I want to push the typography until letters becoming the real artwork feature.” Typography is such a clear focal point across many of Pardini’s designs where letters are often obscured and toyed with I’ve always learnt something I wrote by hand,” she says “Seeing the letters all together in one place I spent days asking myself the importance of alphabets in order to understand and speak to each other.” Pardini sees how “creatives relate to their past somehow” and her longstanding fascination with letters have had a strong influence on her preferred visual aesthetic – she has even earned a Masters in Arabian calligraphy the more I became passionate about them until the point that I wanted to reconstruct them and use them as artworks rather than ‘letters’ only I’m not an illustrator but I can make compositions with letters and that’s how I express myself.” For her it would be something of a dream come true to think that she contributed to the evolution of how letters are used and perceived Working predominantly in tandem with the music industry can pose challenges and working with other artists (and their managers) can be really awkward at times I feel lucky to be approached to work with someone because of my own style and bands usually trust me to deliver the best piece of work I think would suit them But it isn’t always like that and it can get frustrating,” she says “Deadlines are tight and the design is always the last thing to be called out; budgets can be tight too if there isn’t a visual understanding for the artwork The music industry is like a very good looking cake and everyone wants a piece of that it can be a great community of dedicated people that end up being your friends for life.” Pardini has given a number of talks on the connection between the music industry and visual communication “It is a topic that isn’t covered enough and I wanted to reach all young artists out there on my pages Music will always need a ‘face’ for its sound It always going to need something that makes that noise more tangible and live visually.” She highlights that this applies far beyond print now platforms that need digital content right now” This digital presence means they’re readily available to a great number of people which Pardini believes makes it all the more important to get the messaging on point “What if those messages we sent [out] are wrong A design becomes powerful only when it delivers the right message We developed that through a very close process with musicians and labels making sure the design represents their music in the best possible way And that comes with trust towards the designer too giving the designer confidence in the work and the effort they will put into their work.” raissapardini.com; @raissa_pardini Porto Rocha has created a bright and confident brand for the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) that references its striking architecture The Paddington director has shot a trio of black and white shorts asking cinemagoers to put their phones on silent We talk to ad agency Joan about expanding the US shop into the UK and its focus on creating idea-first work that creates talkability moments on social Brands are treading a delicate path in an age of increasing protectionism where having a strong national identity can be a blessing or a curse Copyright © 2025 Centaur Media plc and / or its subsidiaries and 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ was stopped from crossing over to Malta in August 2014 he was arrested together with three other accomplices all from the Torre Annunziata clan of Sant’Antonio Abate Mafia boss of Nardo clan arrested in joint Maltese-Italian police operation • Sebastiano Brunno tried to pass himself off as a 49-year-old male from Palermo READ MORE Italian crime families use Malta to launder dirty money arrested while boarding the catamaran to Malta He was taken to jail in Syracuse while the other three are awaiting trail There’s something about getting above it all Looking out across the city and being King or Queen of all you survey So it really doesn’t get any better when you can start your day in a lofty kind of way with breakfast on a rooftop Santoni first opened as a pizza bar in the heart of Hawthorn in 2007 they started on the ground level and have since worked their way up after securing the entire three-level Victorian terrace building in 2014 they opened a modern Italian restaurant; now Smashed avocado like you’ve never seen it before If you’re feeling in need of a sensory adventure sandwiched with chicken liver parfait and served with an apple gel but it’s true — and the sweet and salty nature of the dish has a lot going for it You can always stick to the familiarity of muesli which is served with a twist — it's swathed in a little raspberry jelly and lemon balm ($13.50) Larger appetites can be sated with pork belly with agrodolce (an Italian sweet and sour sauce) or a soft shell crab burger which has just the right mix of chilli jam and aioli to render it eye-closingly delicious ($16) Sant’Antonio Abate is said to be the patron saint of pizza makers and Santoni proudly operate under his care Any hangover would quake in the face of the vegetarian or bacon version of this AM pizza ($19.50) and Santoni will be one of the first restaurants to have Pressed Juices on their menu The glowing bottles will have goodness coursing through your veins before you can even Instagram the panoramic views from the roof Hawthorn locals have been enjoying Santoni for years — so don’t get left behind and pull them up the stairs to the rooftop Take the credit for the discovery and reap the goods and the glory A case that has shaken the local community and raised questions was shaken by the news of the disappearance of a young woman of 28 years had left home for reasons that remain to be clarified His disappearance generated a climate of anxiety and concern among his family and friends who immediately alerted the competent authorities The search led to the discovery of the young woman's car in Castellammare di Stabia This discovery fueled speculation about her disappearance prompting law enforcement to intensify their investigations The Carabinieri of the Castellammare di Stabia Company found her cold This raised a sigh of relief among her loved ones but also raised many questions about what may have happened during her absence The disappearance and subsequent discovery of the young woman has sparked a strong reaction in the local community Many citizens have mobilized to help in the search the story has also highlighted concerns about safety in the area with many calling for greater protection measures for residents Authorities are now conducting a thorough investigation to clarify the details of this mysterious disappearance and to ensure that similar situations do not happen again in the future Notizie.it is a newspaper registered with the Court of Milan n.68 on 01/03/2018 Impara come descrivere lo scopo dell'immagine (si apre in una nuova scheda) Lascia vuoto se l'immagine è puramente decorativa