The blues may hold clues. A researcher in England has identified a bureaucratic fatal flaw in the world’s “Blue Zones” — regions believed to be home to the planet’s populations with the most longevity. The five areas with a sizeable bit of its population living to be 100 or older — Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; … Read more
Fruitcake is getting fancy. Panettone, the airy, sweet Italian bread studded with dried and candied fruits, has long been a Christmas staple. But, the often cheap and cheerful treat that costs around $10 for a circular, domed loaf, has gotten an artisanal upgrade in recent years — with the price tag to match. Designers such as … Read more
Did they find her using a Magda-fying glass? Researchers have claimed that Christ disciple Mary Magdalene may have been hiding in plain sight in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece for nearly 500 years. The sneaky figure’s identity was floated by Italian art restorer Sara Penco, who is publishing the Biblical bombshell in her book, “Mary Magdalene … Read more
Ask anyone with a tax write-off: The silent auctions at the most begowned, jewel-encrusted philanthropic throw-downs contain splendiferous bargains. Those in the know snipe the deals on donated luxury goods, but all too often the world-weary crowds, paying $10,000 or more per table for soggy salmon meunière to support their pet cause, let them slip … Read more
Whether you’re looking for your roots in Italy, or just soaking it up for the ‘Gram, take a tip: Trade in your big international chain hotel for something family-run. After all, Italy is about authenticity: real food, ritzy-rustic accommodations and stunning scenery. Better still, many of the nation’s best family-run hotels make booking a breeze. … Read more
Vacationers and short-term rentals using lockboxes in Italy will have to find a new way to check in after a new nationwide ban. This new security push now requires hosts to identify guests in person instead of remote verification as a result of the rampant tourism in the country. “At Airbnb we take security very … Read more
An Italian chef has revealed the telltale markers of a good quality pasta. Francesco Mattana said he is constantly asked the question and while he cannot share a brand, he can share what people should look for. The chef, who boasts more than 326,000 followers on TikTok, showed two different penne pastas. “They both use the … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. For the first time since 2022, Il Volo is headed to the United States. Starting in February 2025, Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, … Read more
When not in Rome. With colder weather on the way, tourist season is tapering off in Italy, leaving an empire’s worth of hidden gems open for savvy travelers to explore in less crowded conditions, one travel expert shares. The best places to see on the boot during the fall and winter are lively but lesser … Read more
If you ever get the opportunity to dine with the viral Pasta Queen Nadia Caterina Munno, don’t even think about ordering a cocktail with your meal. “Wine goes with dinner,” she proclaimed during a visit to Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in Midtown. “Cocktails are always for aperitivo beforehand, and then to sip if you go out … Read more
Talk about brain drain. A new study finds that making several difficult decisions at once can wear down the brain areas responsible for self-control, essentially putting them “to sleep” and leading to aggressive or impulsive behavior. The research explores the controversial theory of “ego depletion” — the idea that we have limited mental energy for … Read more
You’re outta luck. Tourists headed to Rome’s Trevi Fountain in hopes of tossing the traditional coins, brace yourselves — the beloved historic site has been shut down for construction work. For the time being, unwitting visitors will find the ancient water feature — said to typically take in more than $3,200 per day, according to officials … Read more
He was raved from the dead. An Italian grandfather, Gino Gentilin, celebrated the tragic loss of his grandson’s life in a usual way. Gentilin, 66, lost his grandson Kevin Gentilin, 15, in a car accident from riding his vintage Vespa scooter to school when he was hit by a car as he rode through rush … Read more
A soccer fan had the whole home end of a stadium to himself after police banned anyone with certain postal codes. Steven Faughnan, 36, from Scotland, supports Italian side Atalanta and watched them win 3-0 against Napoli on Sunday – all while sitting on his own. Police rules meant he had the entire home section … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old temple submerged off the Italian coast near Naples, likely built by immigrants from Nabataea, an ancient Arabian kingdom. Nabataea is known for Petra’s iconic rock-carved structures, including the Treasury, famously featured in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” The Nabataean kingdom once controlled a trade network stretching from … Read more
Next stop, the Spud State? National Geographic has published its annual list of “Best of the World” travel destinations for 2025 — and it’ll have you jetting everywhere from obscure Indonesian islands to less exotic locales, like Idaho. The picks reflect what the publication said is a hunger for more obscure destinations over the usual tourist … Read more
A startling new study finds an increase in reports of airport and luggage malaria in Europe in recent years. An international team of researchers identified 145 cases between 2018 and 2022 — 105 were classified as airport malaria, 32 as luggage malaria, and for eight cases, the investigators did not distinguish between the two types. … Read more
Fork and spoons at the ready. and gluten gluttons on your marks; it’s National Pasta Day. On October 17th, in the last gasp of Libra season, we celebrate the glory of pasta. While pasta is most commonly associated with Italian food, noodles are a bit of a cultural universal, found on ancient plates the world … Read more
Call it the artist’s magnum opus. A sculpture of an enormous, veiny phallus has been erected in a town square in Italy, outraging the online masses who deemed the colorful manhood monument “disgusting” and a “piece of crap.” Dubbed “Tu si’ ‘na cosa grande’” (“You’re a big thing”) the 39-foot-high leaning tower of penis sprung … Read more
Here come the brides… On Saturday, Sept. 28, comedian and actress Rebel Wilson, 44, tied the knot with her fiancée, Ramona Agruma, 40, in a destination wedding at the Hotel Cala di Volpe in Sardinia, Italy. Wilson first announced their relationship in June 2022 when she posted a photo of the couple on Instagram with the … Read more