Sicily has always resisted a single historical label. The island sits between Europe and North Africa, between western and eastern Mediterranean routes, and its cities, … Read more
Touching down in Sicily always feels like landing somewhere that’s seen everything. The air smells faintly of lemon and salt, and the conversations around you … Read more
Pantalica Necropolis, rupestrian funerary architecture Pantalica, in the province of Syracuse, Sicily, is situated on a limestone promontory and is renowned for its rock-cut tombs … Read more
Child Slavery at the Floristella Grottacalda mines in Sicily. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the sulfur mines of Floristella and Grottacalda, located in … Read more
How Franca Viola’s Courage Changed Women’s Rights in Italy Franca Viola’s bravery led to the abolishment of the law that once bound women to their … Read more
In cinema, the locations depicted often play a significant role, acting as a silent character, contributing to the narrative, and affecting how the story unfolds. … Read more
Cooking Guide: How to Prepare the Perfect Fava Bean Puree Fava Bean Puree, or ‘Macco di Fave’ in Sicilian, is a quintessential Sicilian dish. Its … Read more
After investigating the atrocious conditions of the illegal slaughterhouses in Sicily, a police unit became vegetarian. In 2016, the story of a police unit from … Read more
During the dramatic social upheavals of 1860s Sicily, the Prince of Salina, a noble nobleman of spotless morality, struggles to maintain his family and station. … Read more
Visiting the Ancient Theater of Taormina: 2025 Essential Guide Related articles: The Valley of the Temples The ancient theater of Taormina is the second-largest ancient … Read more
50 Paroxysmal Episodes in 2021 Raise the Southeast Crater Above the Northeast Mount Etna’s height has increased by more than 30 meters since 2018 After … Read more
Record-breaking heat in Italy. The country records its highest temperature, 48.8C in Sicily Temperatures soared in Italy today, with Floridia in Italy recording the highest … Read more
The Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Italy The Valley of the Temples is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek Akragas), Sicily. The Valley of … Read more
Italy’s Strangest Places: An Interactive Map Updated Regularly An interactive, regularly updated map covering archaeology, folklore, underground sites, and macabre history across all Italian regions. … Read more
Operation Husky 1943: The Brutal Path to Messina (Updated 2025) The photographs captured during the summer of 1943 provide a raw, unvarnished look at the … Read more