Cultures are full of traditions. Most often, if you’ve heard of a cultural tradition, it’s likely to be associated with food or weddings. Wedding day traditions span across many cultures, and for Italians, weddings and food go hand in hand. In Italian
Champion of justice “The Lone Ranger” and trusty steed Silver rode across the Wild West and into American lore for the first time on this day in history, Jan. 30, 1933. Lone Ranger was soon joined by Native American sidekick Tonto to
Pantomime, carol singing, and various Scottish traditions have been proposed for Unesco cultural heritage. The move comes as the Government announced it would ratify the 2003 Unesco Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage. A number of traditions will be recognised across the
The movie “A Christmas Story” delights millions of American families each December with its holiday humor, childhood antics and idyllic images of Midwestern winters. Ralphie Parker’s dogged quest for a Red Ryder BB gun against a gauntlet of adults determined to ruin
Giulia Cecchetin, a 22-year-old woman, was murdered, and her death has sparked outrage against gender violence in Italy. The murder took place on Nov. 18, and Cecchetin’s ex-boyfriend was later arrested in Germany. He admitted to the crime during prosecutors’ questioning. Thousands
The Catholic Church is in a precarious cultural moment in history as it balances the need to stay true to its teachings but also to live out its mission to be a welcoming church, as Pope Francis has emphasized. There’s hardly a
Aftermath of Russian attack on Odesa A Russian air attack on Ukraine’s Odesa city early on Sunday killed one, injured nearly 20 and badly damaged a Russian-linked Orthodox cathedral. (SOURCE: Reuters) The United Nations is accusing the Russian government of disregarding international
Netherlands, Indonesia welcome return of hundreds of cultural artifacts in global restitution effort
The Netherlands and Indonesia on Monday hailed the return of hundreds of cultural artifacts taken — sometimes by force — during colonial times as a major step forward in restitution efforts worldwide. The items, ranging from valuable jewels to 13th-century temple carvings,
On this day in history, April 24, 1800, President John Adams — the second president of the United States — approved the appropriation of $5,000 for the purchase of “such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress,” according to
Tourists in Rome checking out the Pantheon, Italy’s most-visited cultural site, will soon be charged a $5.28 entrance fee under an agreement signed Thursday by Italian culture and church officials. Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said the move was a matter of “good