ONE OF THE MOST EXTENSIVELY INVESTIGATED SITES OF THE EARLY BRONZE AGE IN ITALY The Plinian eruption of Mount Vesuvius around 4,000 years ago left a remarkably intact glimpse into a village life in the Campania region of Southern Italy. The village of Afragola - near present-day Naples - was excavated over an area of 5,000 square meters, with a large group of archaeologists who meticulously carried out the sampling. Detailing a disastrous autumn day in ancient Italy | Phys.org

CIAO ITALIA - GREAT TO BE IN NAPLES Thank you to sculptor Jago for inviting me to his incredible studio. Inspired by artists of the past, he uses technology to create masterpieces for generations to come. Tim Cook twitta da Napoli: «Bello essere qui» | macitynet.it

SANTA ROSA PASTRY CUP 2022 The most representative Parthenopean dessert is better known all over the world as the Sfogliatella “Santa Rosa” and delights everybody with its crunchiness. Nowadays Conca dei Marini, the village near Amalfi where the convent was located, hosts a street food festival as a tribute to the queen of pastries. The Santa Rosa "sfogliatella": a history of popes and nun | Travel Amalfi Coast

NAPOLI FOOTBALL PLAYER STIKES AGAIN FOR ITALY Giacomo Raspadori, who scored the winner against England on Friday, poked the ball home to give Italy the lead in the 27th minute. "We needed these matches to restore enthusiasm, even if the World Cup remains an open wound and we can not go back," said Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Italy defeats Hungary to clinch place in Nations League finals | theScore.com

VIEW OF THE CITY OF POSITANO ON ITALY'S AMALFI COAST Cruise lines that sail the region all year include Viking, MSC Cruises, Costa, Celestyal and Norwegian Cruise Line. But while you might be able to cruise the Mediterranean in winter, your choice of ports is somewhat limited. Most of the winter offerings cruise the western ports of Italy, plus France, and westward to Barcelona. Spring and early summer bring more ships and more port choices. The best time to cruise the Mediterranean | The Points Guy

I AM TIRED OF WATCHING PEOPLE GO TO ITALY According to CNN, Alison Roman will embark “on a journey to learn about some of her favorite ingredients – where they come from, how to cook them, and why we should and must love eating them as much as she does,” sharing recipes and journeying to New York and the Amalfi Coast. (Here’s hoping for a Stanley Tucci’s Searching for Italy x Alison Roman collab.) Alison Roman's '(More Than) A Cooking Show' Is Heading To CNN | NYLON

KITON'S TERRACE CAPSULE Maria Giovanna Paone created a garden, developing the same patterns of the collection on brightly colored pillows and ceramics from Vietri, not far from Kiton’s Neapolitan headquarters. Kiton’s luxury quota was not toned down as these pieces could easily help create the right atmosphere whether in Capri, Monte Carlo or the Hamptons. Kiton RTW Spring 2023 | WWD

MORE THAN YELLOW AND RED Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro will manage a football club in Europe for the first time after he was named head coach of Serie B team Benevento. The Benevento Calcio, who were relegated from Serie A in the 2020-21 season and are 13th in the second tier, announced the 49-year-old's appointment via Twitter on Wednesday. Cannavaro named head coach of Italian second-tier club Benevento | Reuters

SEARCHING FOR THE SOUL OF NAPLES The soul of which Naples? “The Serpent Coiled in Naples” takes on some of the largest questions that come with searching for this stupendous city’s soul: Has paganism survived Christianity in subtle or not so subtle ways? Do people think differently about death when living in immediate reach of a large volcano? What does their music tell us? (Wasn’t melody invented in Naples?) A Search for the Soul of Naples | The New Yorker

DISCOVER THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA, WINES, WINERIES AND TRADITIONS WITH 'ANDAR PER CANTINE' Wine is one of the great attractions of Ischia especially in September when the smell of must invades the streets and admire the beauty of vineyards. The excellent product, the history, the heroic terraced cultivation and the acute techniques of wine making have earned the wine of Ischia the recognition of DOC WINE ( Controlled Denomination of Origin) since 1966. Go for Wineries Ischia event 2022 | Romantica Resort & Spa

ONE OF THE MOST AUTHENTICALLY ITALIAN PLACES "I had been to Ischia the previous year, and that trip had solidified the notion of having it be the setting of my second novel, One Italian Summer. Long overshadowed by its busier, showier neighbour Capri, Ischia offers a low-key, emphatically Italian alternative off the coast of Naples." Attending Catherine Mangan best friend’s destination wedding in Ischia, and what happens when the unexpected happens. A book that had begun on Valentia Island was finished on the island of Ischia | The Irish Times

DIEGO SENT A GROUP OF MEN FROM NAPLES, TO JOIN LOTHAR AT NAPOLI Maradona always maintained that Matthaus was the toughest player he had ever faced. Such was his respect for his German counterpart that he wanted the Napoli hierarchy to bring him to Italy. The day Matthaus ignored a bag full of cash & why he wouldn't sell his Maradona shirt for £7m | Goal

"THIS IS THE COAST OF MIRACLES." I CAN'T DISAGREE. Where Amalfi is known for lemons, the town of Vietri sul Mare produces the folksy ceramics you’ll see all along the coast. Among the artisans is Mirkò Guida, who uses the local red clay and traditional glazes to produce Picasso-like artworks painted on vases, lamps and tiles. Coast of miracles: uncovering the secrets of Amalfi | National Geographic

PUNTACROCE AMALFI COAST D.O.C. WHITE The greatest friends. I’ve known Alfonso and Livia forever. It’s always a joy to return to Don Alfonso. Incredible food, unbelievable hospitality. Maurizio chose a thrilling unknown white wine. Livia served us the most amazing white peaches from Punta Campanella for breakfast the next morning. How lucky are we? Faith Willinger | Don Alfonso 1890

AN "AUTUMNAL VICTORIAN ROMANCE" AT RAVELLO VILLA CIMBRONE “When we coupled our love of the beach with Ron’s Italian family roots, the Amalfi Coast was the perfect choice. Our vision for the wedding week, and especially the wedding day, was to not overdo it and play off of the natural elements of the Amalfi Coast,” Gwendolyn says. A Multi-Day Autumnal Wedding on the Amalfi Coast | Brides

PAPARAZZI EST UN DOCUMENTAIRE FRANÇAIS RÉALISÉ PAR JACQUES ROZIER Brigitte Bardot arrives on the island of Capri to join the crew of Le Mépris directed by Jean-Luc Godard, with Michel Piccoli, Fritz Lang, Jack Palance and Giorgia Moll. Many paparazzi pursue her with telephoto lenses which continuously shoot photos, creating inevitable tensions… Paparazzi | Festival de Cannes

"UNLEASH THE SPIRIT OF CAPRI, WHEREVER YOU ARE." Are you ready to dive nearby the Faraglioni? No matter where you are. Discover and taste the true Gin of Capri in your city. Milan is Caprisius. Rome is Caprisius. Naples is Caprisius. Al via la nuova campagna di Officina Mirabilis per Gin Caprisius | Horeca News

A TWO-DAY TRIP IS JUST LONG ENOUGH TO VISIT NAPLES? Vespas reign supreme in the narrow streets of the city's old quarter. Ease into a Neapolitan day with coffee at one of the city's most-loved historic cafes. Morning views of the sprawling elegance of Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples' largest public square. [to be continued] Italian adventures: Top spots to see on a whistlestop trip to Naples | NZ Herald

THE CONNECTED E-BIKE SERVICE IS BEING DEPLOYED ON ITALY'S AMALFI COAST Elettrify has chosen connected e-bike company Vaimoo as a partner for its debut in the bike-sharing market with the service initially being deployed in the touristic venues of the Amalfi Coast. Italian micromobility provider brings e-bikes to Amalfi | SmartCitiesWorld

MANY VIEWS OF THE ITALIAN RIVIERA, GUESTS DEPARTING SORRENTO FOR A SPECTACULAR DRIVE ALONG THE COASTLINE Playbill Travel guests arrived in Sorrento, Italy for a wonderful day of site seeing, excursions, and entertainment aboard Silversea’s Silver Dawn. Guests had the option of enjoying tours in ancient Pompeii, the Isle of Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. Back aboard, Broadway’s best and brightest stars delighted us. Inside Day 1 of Playbill’s Broadway on the Mediterranean | Playbill

CASERTA'S 'I MASANIELLI' AND NEW YORK'S 'UNA PIZZA NAPOLETANA' TIED FOR FIRST PLACE “This guide encompasses many different styles of pizza, even if, obviously, the Neapolitan style, both classic and contemporary, is the most popular,” the guide’s curators said in a statement. “We are immensely satisfied because this journey around the world to capture the current pizza panorama was particularly rewarding.” Here Are the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, According to a New Ranking | Robb Report

INLAND ITALY, WITH ITS IMMENSE ARTISTIC, LANDSCAPE, FOOD AND WINE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE And it is precisely in territories such as Cilento, starting from integral ecological regeneration laboratories such as the Paideia Campus in Pollica, that the generative power of beauty can be experienced by measuring daily, and in every relationship. A constant experimentation that this year involved the poet and paesologist, Franco Arminio in a special performance at the Velia Archaeological Park. Mediterranean humanism. Territory, participation, and care. | Medium

#CAMPANIABYNIGHT FROM THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF POMPEII WITH THE SITES OF STABIAE, OPLONTIS AND BOSCOREALE 40 appointments including reviews, festivals, theatrical visits, meetings and tastings that will involve 12 places of Campania culture. Campania by Night 2022, sites and museums open at night | Italy 24 News

THE PARTENOPEI HOST LFC AT THE MARADONA STADIUM IN NAPLES At a press conference, Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo says the squad should not fear Liverpool and want to show they belong in the Champions League. “It’s been two years that we’ve been waiting to be involved in this competition again so I think it’s an important moment for the team and me and the fans." Di Lorenzo: 'Napoli should not fear Liverpool' | Football Italia

NAPLES' NEWEST ANCIENT ATTRACTION WILL ALLOW VISITORS TO TRAVEL 2500 YEARS BACK Ipogeo dei Cristallini was built by the Ancient Greeks between the late fourth and third centuries BC, back when Naples was a Greek city known as Neapolis. It's an ancient network of burial chambers located deep in the bowels of the city in the neighborhood of Sanità. Rare survivals that show how the early inhabitants of Naples lived (and died). Done Pompeii? Try Naples' newest ancient attraction when it opens this summer | Lonely Planet

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT POMPEII The archaeological evidence suggests that the eruption took place later in AD 79. Carbonised pomegranates – a fruit that ripens in the autumn – have been found in both Pompeii and at Oplontis, just outside the city, and there is also evidence of grape pressing taking place, an activity that also occurred later in the year. Your essential guide to Pompeii | BBC History Revealed Magazine - October 2022

SUMMONTE, AVELLINO - THE HERITAGE OF AN ITALY'S SMALLER TOWN If you’re traveling from the north to the south, your next village is in the Campania region. Quaint and tucked below the feet of Mount Partenio, Summonte is a must-see town for any traveler exploring the country. 10 Underrated Italian Villages to Add to Your Travel Bucket List | Architectural Digest

CAPODIMONTE IS THE OLDEST BAROQUE GARDEN IN ITALY "When I arrived in Naples I knew the collection and the museum, but I didn’t know anything about the the large park of 380 acres. I was surprised to discover that I was in charge of the largest cultural site in the country with 17 buildings that had no cultural occupation. I wrote a masterplan with four missions related to patrimony and heritage." Sylvain Bellenger | Alain Elkann Interviews

'MISS LOLLOLOREN, I PRESUME? OR IS IT MISS LORENIGIDA?' In strict Catholic Italy, she was a child of shame: the illegitimate daughter of aspiring actress. "Whenever I walked down the streets of Pozzuoli, the boys would turn around and whistle after me.” “She’s impossible to photograph,” Sophia Loren heard the cameraman gripe. “’Her face is too short, her mouth is too big, and her nose is too long.’ Bellissima: Sophia Loren’s Love-Filled Life | Vanity Fair

THE FOREVER GREEN ISOLA 1. Ischia, Italy - Nestled in the gulf of Naples about an hour away from the mainland, this charming volcanic island takes first place because of its charming villages, pristine beaches, and welcoming locals. It’s also well-known for its hot springs, which are easily accessible by either taxi or public transport. Ranked: The Top 25 Islands to Visit in 2022 | Visual Capitalist

AUGUST 2022

NAPLES IS INARGUABLY
AN EMOTIONAL WORLD OF ITS OWN 

08012022 The Neapolitan people have a gift for putting strangers at ease. I find myself along Borgo Marinari, Naples’s bayside, where there is no sense of time, only the enjoyment of what lies ahead, wishing the moment would never end. Kids laugh as they belly-flop and daringly cannonball into the bay, and words of Neapolitan are exchanged left and right as I’m introduced to the crowd: “l’americana!” Chasing the Indescribable Feeling of Naples | Italy Segreta 
08022022 I headed to Spazio Nea for a final drink recommended by my wonderful host. Spazio Nea is part art gallery, part bar with an outdoor courtyard. Alone, I had a crisp red wine under a Neapolitan night sky. It all felt cinematic: Italian words ringing in my ears from those nearby as a crisp breeze flowed within the ancient courtyard. Get Lost Along the Winding Streets of Naples, Italy | COVETEUR
08032022 Casa Angelina is a quiet retreat in the ancient fishing village of Praiano. Recently debuted their very own ‘Romantic Personal Assistant’ (RPA) which will curate a distinct package to suit every couple. From an Amalfi-style cooking class followed by a private dinner on the roof to a picnic at sea on the Casa Angelina boat. Hotels Across The Globe Offering Exclusive Romantic Packages | Upscale Living Magazine
08042022 This is not the "classic tourist's map" with generic information, its peculiarity is the way distances between red circles (reference points) are measured: "steps" "paces". And the indication of height above sea level (triangles), let you know what kind of slope (ascent/descent) you have to face. If you want to know how long each walk takes, divide the number of paces by 100 and you get the time in minutes. Procida - The Island of Steps | apassi.it
08052022 Lemon farming on the Amalfi Coast has always been linked to the Aceto family, who have been operating for five generations. Nowadays, they are specialized in the organic cultivation of a particular type of lemon, the Sfusato Amalfitano, unique in the world for the quality and organoleptic characteristics. The Amalfi Coast and Its Exquisite Lemons | La Cucina Italiana
08062022 “If you want to understand the culture, look at its bathrooms,” says the scholar Mary Beard. Historian Andrew Wallace-Hadrill carried out an exhaustive investigation of the remains of feces that were preserved in Herculaneum. Researcher Barry Hobson is the author of two reference books on the subject: Toilets in the Roman world and Pompeii latrines. ‘Cacator cave malum’: what collective latrines teach us about ancient Rome | El Pais
08072022 "I caught my first glimpse of the property while on vacation with my sons in 2000 and was instantly captivated by its structure, cliffside location, and expansive views of the Amalfi Coast," owner Bianca Sharma told. "I knew it would make a fabulous hotel. From there, I embarked on a decade-long journey to renovate and bring a new lease of life to the property — while ensuring we honored its history — and finally opened Monastero Santa Rosa in 2012." This 17th-century Clifftop Monastery Was Transformed Into a Stunning Amalfi Coast Hotel — See Inside | Travel + Leisure
08082022 A trunk with its lid left open, a wooden dishware closet and a three-legged accent table topped by decorative bowls. Pompeii’s archaeological park director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, said the excavation of rooms in a domus, had revealed precious details about the domestic environment of ordinary citizens of the city. In past decades, excavation largely concentrated on the sumptuous, elaborately frescoed villas of Pompeii’s upper-class residents. Discoveries in Pompeii reveal lives of lower and middle classes | The Guardian
08092022  In the Lattari Mountains, high above the Amalfi Coast, is an Alice in Wonderland landscape. Get nearer and you’ll see they’re vines – but not just any vines. Here in Tramonti, they’re more like trees, with trunks for stems and branches the thickness of arms, entwined in centuries-old embraces. How Italy's ancient coastal wines are seeing a resurgence | National Geographic Traveller
08102022 And there’s hardly a rubric for evaluating a luxe resort with an exclusive position on Positano’s coast yet goes out of its way to be as intimate, inviting and inherently relaxing as it was when it was built as a summer holiday house. There’s no hotel quite like Hotel Poseidon because there’s no family quite like Liliana’s. Live Like the Positanos at This Family-Owned Amalfi Coast Retreat | InsideHook
08112022 Archaeological Matters is now developing a new step of its research platform launching Pompeii Commitment. A new yearly programme, facilitating artistic and it curatorial research within Pompeii’s uniquely trans-temporal, and deeply entangled context. "Pompeii Commitment. Archaeological Matters" launches two new projects | Artdaily
08122022 The Grammy-winning singer got playful in the dreamy waters of Capri while wearing what appears to be a sparkly gown. Mariah Carey shared an Instagram post that featured her splashing around surrounded by picturesque rocks in the formal outfit. All the Celebs Who Love a Summer Vacation in Italy — Plus, Exactly Where They Go | PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com
08132022 Steve McCurry is always keen to visit Italy and loves the italian way of enjoying life and the diverse historical heritage of the country in the south of europe. Steve takes advantage of the endless photographic opportunities the city of Naples offers him, to create beautifully composed images with the Leica SL-System. Steve McCurry in Italy | Leica Camera
08142022 When it comes to the best resorts in Italy, according to T+L readers, coastal Campania is king: nearly half of the Top 10 properties sit between Sorrento and Amalfi, including two in Positano; the Hotel Caesar Augustus is on the isle of Capri, just a ferry ride across the Bay of Naples from the Amalfi Coast. The 10 Best Resorts in Italy | Travel + Leisure
08152022 David and Victoria Beckham were seen greeting former royal Fergie at the Lo Scoglio restaurant in the seaside village of Marina del Cantone. The Beckhams have been staying aboard their yacht. “There will be an area for the kids to snorkel, and the boat will be a brilliant base for the whole Beckham clan to have magical holidays abroad.” David and Victoria Beckham bump into Sarah Ferguson during holiday to Italy’s Amalfi Coast | The Sun
08162022 The cliffside village of Positano conjures up images of blue- and orange-striped beach umbrellas in neat rows beside the Mediterranean. Hike the five-mile Path of the Gods, an old mule route that runs through Amalfi hillside villages—from Bomerano in the west to Nocelle in the east—and offers memorable views. 10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture | AFAR
08172022 Andrea Bocelli, the famous Italian tenor, performed an unforgettable evening in Capri. Homebond Properties recently sponsored the extraordinary event, the ‘Big Art Festival’ at the Capri Palace Jumeirah Italy, the best and most exclusive five-star hotel on the most enchanting island in the Mediterranean. Homebond Properties Highlights Dubai Real Estate Opportunities at Big Art Festival in Capri Italy | Khaleej Times
08182022 In August, Alex Tieghi-Walker will return to Naples, his favorite city on earth. In Naples I usually rent a Vespa and spend my time whizzing up and down the steep streets. The Archaeological Museum is one of the world’s greatest museums, and most things in the collection come from the ground surrounding the building. Where 6 Cool People Are Going in Italy This Summer | Architecural Digest
08192022 The creators of Foglioli decided to make a drink inspired by limoncello using only the leaves of the local lemons. The results are more herbaceous than a limoncello, with less sugar, and a puckering bitterness on the palette. <<That breaking open a lemon leaf and smelling the “truly amazing” aroma is exactly how he got the idea for Foglioli.>> The Best Things To Eat and Do on Procida, One of Italy’s Most Charming Islands | Matador Network
08202022 Elisabeth Sommer was born in Austria, but moved to Positano, Italy to marry Peppe. Within just a few minutes of their accidental meeting while on vacation in the Amalfi Coast, Elisabeth knew that she had found her soulmate. Together they have quickly grown Bluestar Positano (a private boat tours company) and hope to open a vacation rental in Praiano very soon. Built With Love: Chat With Elisabeth Sommer of Bluestar Positano | Live in Italy Magazine
08212022 The home of Pasquale and Lucia Trisorio was a cultural mansion where you could admire works of art on the walls, meet face to face with the artists. Where Kounellis, Mediterranean nomad, would appeared covered with dust, where you could meet Twombly dressed in a creases shirt, or Joseph Beuys with his head covered, and then... Villa Orlandi A MEMORY | Capri Life
08222022 Franco Pepe, who runs a restaurant in the mountains outside Naples, will appear on the show alongside five other top pizza chefs. From Portland to Phoenix, Italy to Japan, go inside the kitchens of chefs whose creativity elevates this ordinary dish to an art form via their unique flavors, inspiring backgrounds, and passion for creating the perfect slice. Netflix Dishes Up Culinary Treats with ‘Chef’s Table: Pizza’ and ‘Snack vs Chef’ | Showbiz Junkies
08232022 Dotted along it are picturesque villages and towns, some almost as well-known as their many A-list visitors — including namesake Amalfi; whitewashed Positano; and Sorrento, with its tumbling muddle of pastel-coloured homes. Best hotels on the Amalfi coast | The Times
08242022 Beautiful day in Capri. Paris Hilton shared images at Il Riccio Restaurant & Beach Club, a well-known celebrity spot. While rocking a plunging dress with spaghetti straps and colorful butterflies printed all over it, the socialite, 41, oozed glamour with a pair of oversized white shades and her blonde tresses. Paris Hilton stuns in a white butterfly-print dress and oversized white shades at the Dior Beach Club in Capri | DailyMail.com
08252022 The spacious estate A' Cràpa Mangia, carefully restored and surrounded by fruit and olive trees, lies in the middle of the Cilento National Park. The hillside estate dates back to the 17th century and comprises the Casa Grande and four other natural stone buildings such as former stables, tool sheds, bakehouse and storerooms, housing nine vacation apartments. New green pearl in the south of Italy: A' Cràpa Mangia | TravelDailyNews  
08262022 According to Agostino Riitano: “We want to generate a ‘return tourism’. The relationship with Procida does not end with the journey, but stimulates long-term relationships." With a population of around 11,000, there’s a genuine sense of community here. Procida is a living, working place; it’s a beautiful island, no doubt, but the real charm lies in its authenticity. How this Italian island hopes to become a blueprint for sustainable tourism | The Independent
08272022 This centuries-old complex has a charm of its own, which you access through two narrow alleyways. These were constructed as a defense system to thwart possible attacks from invaders. Once on the Casale Vascello, you won’t help but treat your eyes to the epic scenes created by the colorful houses. Their balconies, staircases, and arches give it a unique charm comparable to what you are welcomed with at the Procida’s Marina Grande. Unbelievably, people still live inside these buildings. Italy the Way You Want It – On the Island of Procida | Via Travelers
08282022 When the actor visited a romantic little village on the Sorrento Peninsula, for the first episode of his hit CNN eating series “Searching for Italy,” he raised a regional zucchini dish to A-list culinary prominence and lured a steady stream of Americans to a local establishment called Lo Scoglio da Tommaso. The dish exemplifies Italian cooking traditions here and elsewhere: take the simple riches of what grows nearby and make it tasty. The Secrets of Stanley Tucci’s Zucchini Spaghetti | The New Yorker
08292022 The last week of August, in Anacapri, the Settembrata, the famous festival of grapes and ancient peasant practices, kicks off.This event was born in 1923 thanks to a group of artists who wanted to pay homage to the Anacapri population for the hospitality received. Settembrata Anacaprese | Guide Of Capri
08302022 The theme chosen for this year's Byzantine New Year celebrations is that of the Historic Rural Landscape. The inauguration is scheduled for August 31th in 'Arsenal of the Republic'; for September 1th space the marvelous Historical Parade, which will move from Amalfi up to the door of the Atrani churchyard. Byzantine New Year in Amalfi: information and history of the event | Napolike
08312022 "Sorrento Classica" enriches the prestigious artistic and cultural program of the city and inserts it fully into the circuits of major international festivals. The high artistic quality of the performers and programs have ensured the success of the initiative for years, blending the architectural harmonies of the Cloister of San Francesco. XV Sorrento Classica Festival | Società Concerti Sorrento