ZUCK STOPPED AT CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA Mark Zuckerberg is the name on the megayacht world's lips this season. Rumors began surfacing in March that the Meta CEO had purchased Launchpad — a Dutch-built, 118-meter motor yacht originally built for a Russian oligarch. It's Mark Zuckerberg's Turn to Have a Hot Yacht Summer | Business Insider

HISTORIC TALL SHIP TO BRING TOUCH OF ITALY TO FOREIGN SHORES 92 years old but no wrinkles, almost a century of undisputed beauty, sailed out for the World tour, combining the traditional training activity of officer cadets and the promotion of ‘Made in Italy’ excellence in the countries and ports covered by the campaign. Built at the Castellammare di Stabia (near Naples) royal naval shipyard and launched on 22 February 1931, the Amerigo Vespucci is the oldest vessel in service with the Italian Navy. Italian Navy’s Amerigo Vespucci Tall Ship Began Its 20-Month World Tour | Naval News

APRIL 2024

THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE STABIAN HERITAGE 

04012024 The Archaeological Museum of Stabia “Libero D’Orsi” reopens to the public with a new layout, enriched by a wider path and a school of education and digitization. Now 507 artifacts are on display. The operation to enhance the Reggia di Quisisana, an old Bourbon royal site, "intend to build a virtuous model of dialogue with the territory, a good practice based on interinstitutional synergy and experimental scientific research." The Stabia Archaeological Museum reopens expanded and with a new layout. Depots can also be visited | Finestre sull'Arte
04022024 Anacapri, Italy - The palatial surroundings feature a medical spa, a restaurant with two Michelin stars and, down at the shore, Il Riccio beach club, with an incredible array of seafood to choose from. One of the most luxurious hotels on the island, Capri Palace, now a part of the Jumeirah collection, has enough to keep guests entertained for days. The luxury edit of Capri's chic hotels | Harper's Bazaar
04032024 A dive into the past and into the history of Italy and the Italian railways in four episodes. The magnificent setting of the Museum’s pavilions and rooms, straddling the municipalities of Naples and Portici, provides the backdrop for the stories that retrace almost two centuries of Italian history. The comic book is available at the Railway Museum’s official bookshop. A comic book tells the story of the National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa | FS Italiane
04042024 Sorrento. It's a medieval fishing city with a port, and it's a very walkable town that has an antiquated feel to it in a good way—it didn't seem hyper touristy, and there were really good local restaurants. A lot of these places are multigenerational, they've got a dynasty of family members that are continuing a tradition. Where Chefs Eat on Vacation: Michael Solomonov's Road Trip Along the Amalfi Coast | Condé Nast Traveler
04052024 Agritourism is flourishing across Italy, and if you’re looking for a holiday, the nation’s farmstays are hard to beat. Among our top picks are a house that teeters on a terraced hillside high above the Amalfi coast. Just below your strip of lemon trees is the gorge that deepens into the Furore fjord. The three simple bedrooms are pretty and air conditioned; the perfect place to rest your feet after walking the nearby Path of the Gods. 25 magical Italian agriturismos | The Times
04062024 Continuing the journey will take you past various idyllic villages and rest stops, but it's not until Furore that you'll want stop again. Aim to get here earlier the day, since the gorgeous hidden cove of Furore Fjord. If you've got the time - and the leg strenght - it might also be worth scaling the hiking route nearby towards the trailhead of Path of the Gods. Amalfi Coast, Italy | Ultimate European Road Trips
04072024 An American designer on where to hang out on the Italian island: “Grand Hotel Quisisana – it’s quintessential Capri. The views are fantastic and the location is unbeatable, in the very heart of town on Via Camerelle. It originally opened as a sanatorium in 1845 (its name translates to ‘here one heals’), but went on to become a fashionable hot spot." Postcard from Capri: Michael Kors shares his favourite hideouts on Italy's glitziest island | Condé Nast Traveller
04082024 The gang of truly bizarre crime caper A Simple Favor is about to reunite for an equally madcap sequel. Production on the glossy mystery – which is expected to be released on Amazon Prime Video – is due to kick off this spring. "Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.” Blake Lively And Anna Kendrick Are Heading To Capri For A Simple Favor 2 | Vogue
04092024 From boat rides to ‘miraculous’ little restaurants and handmade sandals, follow in this pair’s footsteps. Partners in business and in life, Marina Sersale and Sebastián Alvarez Murena in 2001 decided to create a fragrance that would capture the Le Sirenuse hotel and the Amalfi Coast. Eau d’Italie was a hit and has since expanded into bath and body products and 16 more fragrances. How this power couple spend their weekends in Positano | The Australian Financial Review
04102024 It's impossible to watch the cinematography of Netflix's Ripley and ignore the Caravaggios. It's a full circle moment, bringing Caravaggio to his end and Tom Ripley to his beginning, to the city of Naples, where Highsmith's protagonist would start his journey and begin his path of violence and obsession. And ultimately, Caravaggio is the perfect artist for Tom to worship: a man of violence worshipped by a man of violence. Netflix's 'Ripley' is full of Caravaggio references — here's why | Mashable
04112024 The climate is extremely particular and the most important reason behind the fascinating wines that Irpinia produces. Another remarkable aspect of Irpinia is the vast amount of old and extremely old vineyards. There are many vineyards 80-90-100 years old, but others are 150 years old and a few of them even 200 years or older. It makes Irpinia a museum of some of the world´s most antique vineyards and this alone can be a reason for many international wine experts to visit Irpinia. Irpinia, Strong and Unique | Paul Balke
04122024 A banquet room replete with well preserved frescoes depicting characters inspired by the Trojan war has been unearthed among the ruins of Pompeii in what has been described as one of the most striking discoveries ever made at the southern Italy archaeological site. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director of Pompeii’s archaeological park, said the mythological figures had the explicit function of entertaining guests and providing talking points during feasts. Banquet room with preserved frescoes unearthed among Pompeii ruins | The Guardian
04132024 The factual series, commissioned by BBC Two, with three hour-long episodes, will broadcast this year. “Told through cinematically filmed stories of discovery, with a compelling cast of archaeologists and experts, ‘Pompeii: The New Dig’ is set to reveal a wealth of buried secrets and unsolved mysteries that are waiting to be discovered beneath the volcanic ash.” PBS Boards ‘Pompeii: The New Dig’ as All3Media Intl. Signs New Deal for Lion Television Project (EXCLUSIVE) | Variety
04142024 Montevetrano maintains its timeless nature throughout the years, in good vintages and in bad. This is one of the original “super Campania” wines. Managed by the dynamic Silvia Imparato, Montevetrano is one of the iconic wineries of Campania. There are five hectares of vines inland at about five kilometers from the sea on the slopes of the Monti Picentini. Montevetrano - Rosso Colli di Salerno IGT Italy | Vias Wine
04152024 By Scabec a unique opportunity to discover lesser-known places in Campania but full of charm, taste Campanian wines, and enjoy the beauty of wineries that, although "very young", carry forward a centuries-old wine tradition. At the Cantina San Giovanni a Doglie was possible to taste three types of wines, platters of typical irpinian cold cuts and cheeses, during the performance of tarantella dancers. Emerging Wineries: A Journey through Campania's Wine, Music, and Free Guided Tours | Il Mattino
04162024 “When we talk about Falanghina, we are talking about the most widespread white grape variety in Campania, where two very different varieties are grown under this name,” says Pasquale Carlo, the director of Sannio Academy. Falanghina Beneventana and Flegrea present evident differences, starting from the shape of the bunch, while DNA studies have highlighted that the two varieties differ in 34 ampelographic characters out of 40.” Why Falanghina Is Winning Over Winemakers | SevenFifty Daily
04172024Group of Seven foreign ministers are meeting on the Italian resort island of Capri, with soaring tensions in the Mideast and Russia’s continuing war in Ukraine topping the agenda. Under Italy’s rotating stewardship, the G7 leaders are expected to issue a united call for Israel to exercise restraint after Iran’s unprecedented weekend attack. Italy seeks G7 message to de-escalate Mideast tensions as foreign ministers meet in Capri | The Hill
04182024 Like the Dead Sea Scroll found at Ein Gedi, the Herculaneum scrolls were damaged by heat and could not be unrolled. But scholars knew that inside were the tantalizing remains of a rich Roman library, perhaps filled with works thought lost to time. So, scholars hung on to them and waited for a way to unlock the contents. The Vesuvius Challenge announced another contest for 2024. These ancient texts were once unreadable. Now technology is decoding them | National Geographic
04192024 Rage, slaughter, death, regret …  a one-painting blockbuster. This is a great drama played out in the depths of night – which has come to the National Gallery from Naples Gallerie d'Italia - stages it that way. The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula is hypnotic.  A cameo from Caravaggio himself, in the last self-portrait he ever painted, standing behind Ursula. The Last Caravaggio review – a gripping and murderously dark finale | The Guardian
04202024 Ischia isn't dominated by international hoteliers, but independent boutique hotels. "Some great attractions including the exquisite La Mortella Gardens created for composer Sir William Walton, Ischia's Castle which is the best I've ever visited and the Negombo Spa Park for some relaxation in hot thermal pools in the most beautiful setting." The beautiful Italian island that's a 'cheaper and less crowded' version of Amalfi Coast | Daily Express
04212024 The boutique hotel and restaurant welcome back customers in an atmosphere of hospitality linked to a new concept of "luxury". The dishes now arriving in Sant’Agata sui due Golfi are the result of team work: laboratory of ideas, cosmopolitan. At the core remains the inspiration for Mediterranean cuisine. The balance between Campania's gastronomic tradition and a spirit of innovation. "Don Alfonso reopens, set to be among the world's most sustainable gourmets: 'Zero waste and healthy shifts'" | Reporter Gourmet
04222024 Pompeii is shining a light on mysterious rites thanks to terracotta-style solar roof tiles installed on one of its most famous villas. The traditional-looking tiles have solar photovoltaic cells inside, allowing the UNESCO World Heritage Site to preserve its aesthetics while generating clean energy to illuminate its frescoes. Ahlux, the Italian company behind the lights, patented the system in 2022 and produces both curved and flat panels varnished in terracotta tones. Ancient Roman' solar roof tiles power Pompeii villa | The Standard
04232024 The hand-painted ceramics were introduced 60 years ago at restaurants in Italy. Buon Ricordo plates, as a marketing tool for an association of regional Italian restaurants, feature designs inspired partly by restaurants’ signature dishes. At La Bettola Del Gusto, a restaurant in Pompeii, the meal came on a ceramic plate with a whimsical hand-painted design depicting the spaghettoni dish and a smoking Vesuvius. Lots of Italy, on Many Collectible Plates | The New York Times
04242024 100 million euros of regional funds to improve port infrastructure. The statement, made at Nauticsud in Naples during the conference organized by Afina (Nautical Supply Chain Association), attracted much interest and attention in the industry. The planned investment represents a step toward enhancing port infrastructure and services for recreational boating in Campania, a region with a strong maritime tradition and growing demand in the boating sector. Will Campania have better ports? De Luca believes in it and allocates 100 million | Giornale della Vela
04252024 Ilario Esposito and Taiwo Meghoma seek to keep a tradition alive. "Neapolitan tailoring is unique," said the CEO of Ilario Esposito Sartoria. His many clients include individuals in many lines of work. Celebrities, CEOs, and football players from all over Italy. Taiwo Meghoma is a Nigerian British fashion director and celebrity stylist. Want To See The Future Of Office Wear? Go To Naples | Forbes
04262024 The recent archaeological excavation in Sannio (Amorosi) has yielded an exceptional find: two mounds measuring 15 meters in diameter, accompanied by weapons, horse trappings, and a staggering 86 tombs. The necropolis primarily offers insights into landscape archaeology, where rivers – near the confluence of the Volturno and Calore – played a fundamental role. Extraordinary Archaeological Discovery in Campania: Princely Mounds and Tombs Preceding the Samnites | ArchaeoReporter
04272024 Atrani arises in the valley bottom created by Dragone river that coming down from mountains which surround Scala. Exactly on these mountain walls and especially on the one of Aureo Mountain there are numerous phenomenon of carsism which originate grottos more or less deep of which the major one, called Masaniello grotto. A nice mix of nature and history since inside it is possible to see traces of human attending. Emerged Nature | UNESCO AmalfiCoast
04282024 The Netflix series Ripley is a foreboding tale imagined in black and white. Dickie’s villa is portrayed by Villa Torricella on the island of Capri—and yes, it's bookable on Airbnb. Overlooking the sea, the property is separated into three residences, a white-columned gazebo adds to the villa’s grandeur. Is located right in front of the Hotel Excelsior Parco, which can also be spotted in the series. Netflix's Ripley: A Guide to the Filming Locations in Italy | House Beatiful
04292024 The film, in Sorrentino's words, narrates the long journey of Parthenope's life, from her birth in 1950 to the present day. An epic of femininity without heroism, but filled with an inexorable passion for freedom, for Naples, and the unpredictable faces of love. The real, the futile, and the unspeakable ones, which condemn you to pain. And then all the others, the Neapolitans, lived, observed, loved, men and women, disillusioned and vital. Parthenope: A Journey Through Life and Love | Il Mattino
04302024 He spends three months of the year overseas, researching, writing, recording, refining tours, updating guidebooks. During a day of meetings, Rick Steves went over new maps with Dave Hoerlein. He and longtime co-author Cameron Hewitt addressed problems like finding a “less glitzy” stop on the Amalfi Coast that’s not Sorrento. They discussed whether a place is worth visiting after it’s gotten too popular. The Rick Steves guide to life | The Washington Post

THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE STABIAN HERITAGE The Archaeological Museum of Stabia “Libero D’Orsi” reopens to the public with a new layout, enriched by a wider path and a school of education and digitization. Now 507 artifacts are on display. The operation to enhance the Reggia di Quisisana, an old Bourbon royal site, "intend to build a virtuous model of dialogue with the territory, a good practice based on interinstitutional synergy and experimental scientific research." The Stabia Archaeological Museum reopens expanded and with a new layout. Depots can also be visited | Finestre sull'Arte

THE LAST HOURS OF THE VILLA'S LIFE Stabiae was largely buried during the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius in thick tephra and ash. Recent excavations at the Villa San Marco, a large Roman villa complex which covers more than 11,000 square metres, have been investigating. Since March 2023, archaeologists have excavated the end part of the upper portico, revealing paintings with seated figures and large parts of the collapsed walls. The portico was buried in lapilli tephra (volcanic rock), allowing the paintings to be preserved along with a flight of the spiral columns. Excavation Reveals New Insights Into Last Moments Before Vesuvius Eruption | Heritage Daily

MADE IN STABIA SHIP GOES OVERSEAS TO PROMOTE 'MADE IN ITALY' Italy is to send the Amerigo Vespucci tall ship on a two-year world tour to promote Italian food, wine, culture and design. Announcing the news at the Vinitaly wine fair, the nation's defence minister Guido Crosetto said the fully rigged Italian navy ship would set sail on 1 July and would showcase Made in Italy excellence at every port. Dubbed "the most beautiful ship in the world", the Amerigo Vespucci navy training vessel was built in Castellamare di Stabia, Naples, in 1930. Italian tall ship Amerigo Vespucci to set sail on Made in Italy world tour | Wanted in Rome

TURN! TURN! TURN! Italian authorities are pushing the Minneapolis museum to return the statue - once labeled “Doryphoros aus Stabiae” - asserting it was actually illegally excavated. If the statue were to be returned, officials have plans to exhibit it at the new museum in Castellammare di Stabia, that showcases works excavated from the ancient city’s villas. Italy Says Ancient Statue in U.S. Museum Was Stolen, Not Lost at Sea | The New York Times

A STATUE OF 'INESTIMABLE' VALUE MUST BE RETURNED TO ITALY A court near Naples has asked a US museum to return of copy of a canonical Greek statue of ideal male proportions, the Doriphoros (lance bearer) of famed sculptor Polykleitos. Bought for a reported two and a half million dollars in 1984 was stolen from the ancient city of Stabiae by an international art trafficker. An Italian Court Demands the Restitution of an Ancient Roman Lance Bearer From the Minneapolis Institute of Art | Artnet

JANUARY 2022

A NEW VESUVIAN MUSEUM, REGGIA QUISISANA

 





01012022  Among the places and spaces open to the public, though rarely visited, the new museum "Libero D'Orsi" at Castellammare di Stabia. With this introductory video, we begin to share the richness of their artistic and architectural contributions, enhancing your understanding of the larger Vesuvian communities lost due to the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. A historic tour of little known Pompeii sites (villas, a farm, a new museum) in the Bay of Naples! | AIRC Roman Culture
01022022 Hand gestures are an art form here. And that fabled Italian friendliness? This is where it is forged. But why go now? Because Naples is booming. The centro storico is pulsating with energy. Sassy  hotels are opening up, like Atelier Inès. Where to travel 2022: The best destinations to go | CNN
01032022 From the new book, For the Love of Europe by Rick Steves. I say, "Bella Italia." My bench mate says, "No, bella Napoli." I say, "Napoli…is both beautiful and a city of chaos." He agrees, but insists, "Bella chaos." I agree, "Beautiful chaos." Naples: 'Bella' Chaos | Luxury Travel Advisor
01042022 Because it’s impossible to come away from Paolo Sorrentino’s love letter to his hometown without itching to book a plane ticket to Naples, Italy ASAP. Naples is absolutely gorgeous. There’s just something magical about the yellow sunshine, the vibrant oranges against the lush green leaves, and the dazzling persistent presence of the sea. ‘The Hand of God’ Will Make You Fall in Love With Naples, Italy | Decider
01052022 Campania’s geography consists of 50% hills, 35% mountains and only 15% plains. Throughout the hills and up onto the lower slopes of both volcanos and mountains, we find the vineyards. From Mount Roccamonfina, to Mount Epomeo on the island of Ischia, and the still-active Mount Vesuvius, Campania is a land of volcanos. Wines from Italy’s Volcanic Arc: Campania | Vinous
01062022 A liqueur made from the fig, the whole fig and nothing but the fig. Figaro is created by macerating figs in fig brandy that has been distilled in a 19th-century alembic still. On the island of Ischia Distillerie Aragonesi was founded to explore the flavours of the Mediterranean through brandies and liqueurs. Figaro is its first offering. Figaro Fig Liqueur | The Whisky Exchange
01072022 Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto is the best venue for Italian cuisine outside of our national borders. The Canadian venue of the historic locale on the Sorrento Penninsula owned by the Iaccarino family has topped this year’s ranking. The Best Italian Restaurants in The World 2022: Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto wins First Place in this Special Classification | 50topitaly
01082022 Ravello, and its terraced gardens; the fishing village of Praiano; and the heritage hotels of Positano. Discover Amalfi’s history as a maritime republic, and call in at limoncello-homeland Sorrento. The most stylish Amalfi Coast hotels for 2022 | Harper' Bazaar
01092022 #Figiakasta, A Desire For Figs - Above Maiori, the terraced mountains form hanging gardens; the beatiful white houses stand attractively round. Every traveller arises the longing to dwell, or at least to spend a summer here; and the visitors from Northern lands becomes acquinted with the meaning of the word - a figurative expression of ancient Scandinavia - Figiakasta. Ravello. An (almost) exhaustive handbook for travellers in the town and its surroundings | Ravello Arts Council
01102022 "Napoli Is Like A Lasagne" It's full of layers and every time we dig down, we find another slice, says Brunella Uva, our Neapolitan guide, nodding to the building site near the cruise terminal. She reveals that work to extend the city's Metro system led to the discovery of an earlier port, established by Greek sailors almost 3000 years ago. A glass-floored viewing window overlooking the relics is being planned. Naples, Italy: One of Italy's greatest cities has sprung back to life | Traveller
01112022 At Lazzarelle Bistrot, the coffee is roasted by a cooperative operating in a women’s prison outside of Naples. Here, each sip lets you became part of a social project of great importance. The café is a tasteful space, created to help the reintegration of women prisoners into society. Best Bites 2021: Naples | Culinary Backstreets
01122022 NyTimes Said Everyone Should Visit Naples In 2022 - Local authorities encourage tourists to visit the city by foot, taking tours across Naples’s fabled stairways. The Pedamentina, a scenic route tracing it roots to the 14th century and consisting of paved descents and more than 400 steps, cannot be missed. 52 Places for a Changed World | The New York Times 
01132022 Producer-director Trudie Styler is set to wrap this month on under-the-radar documentary E Poi C’è Napoli (And Then There Is Naples), a film about the vibrant Italian city and its sharp contrasts. Popular Italian rapper Clementino is writing a song for the film. Trudie Styler Teams With Rai Cinema, DoP Dante Spinotti & Editor Walter Fasano On Naples Doc | IMDb.com
01142022 Industry insiders share their thoughts on the way luxury travel will evolve and adapt in the new year. Italy is the most popular destination for single-destination trips in 2022 for Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold. Experts Predict the 6 Biggest Travel Trends for 2022 | Veranda
01152022 “A new era begins today. At 13:00 the transfer of the shares was completed. Full speed ahead!” writes Danilo Iervolino after the signing of the contract that makes it become the new owner of Salernitana. And the new sporting director arrival in the city of Salerno is expected. The Salernitana is from Iervolino, the patron: “A new era begins” – Salernitana News | italy24news.com
01162022 Yes, we’re trying to refine some historical dishes, we approach it in a Neapolitan or completely different way. Our Genovese: the roasted Montoro onions become a jus and then, separately, I cook a short rib, served in a small single bite. Avant-Garde Italian: Chef Antimo Maria Merone on Estro and Neapolitan Dining | PrestigeOnline.com
01172022 N-A-P-OOH!-L-I Citizens of Naples are busy writing the story of today. While many cities confine their history to museums, Neapolitans are constantly retelling the city's 2.000-year of history through their greatest assets: fine-art, antiquities, and of course, pizza. The annual Best of the World list, rounding up 35 must-see destinations for the year | National Geographic Traveller
01182022 The Ipogeo dei Cristallini, a small stretch of an ancient cemetery in Naples' Sanità district, is set to open to the public for the first time, shedding new light on the Italian city’s history. “This visit will show the colors and the sophistication [of Magna Graecia]; it’ll teach people their origins in a way that’ll enrich everyone." A Long-Overlooked Necropolis in Naples Reveals the Enduring Influence of Ancient Greece | Smithsonian Magazine
01192022 "Erotica Pompeiana (nella Casa dei Vetti, che quest'anno sarà riaperta)" - The house, one of the richest and most famous in Pompeii, is under the protection of Priapus, the god of prosperity, painted to the right of the door, symbolising the economic prosperity of the owners. A graffiti at the entrance of the house indicates that the prostitute, Eutychus, carried out her affairs in the adjacent room, decorated with a number of erotic paintings. House Of The Vettii | Pompeii Sites
01202022 It Was Founded In Naples - What started as a Facebook page is now an investigative news operation with millions of readers a day. One of Italy’s most successful news sites. "An investigative website that could strike at the heart of political power." What makes Fanpage even more remarkable is its southern Italian origins. Fanpage: the Italian website that went from gossip to award-winning scoops | The Guardian
01212022 The Crescent Generates Piazza Della Libertà - A residential complex Ricardo Bofill designed opened in Salerno last September. It has revolutionised the city’s waterfront and created Italy’s largest seaside plaza, a semi-circular area of 27,000 square metres overlooking the coast. During his working life, was the interpreter of new lifestyles, and his residential designs often offered a whole new take on spatial interaction. Goodbye to Ricardo Bofill, architect of home living | Abitare
01222022 #Procida2022, Mosaico per Procida - A collaborative cultural project which involves numerous actors aimed at producing a celebratory label for the 2022 capital of European culture: the island of Procida. About 25 wineries, distributed throughout the Campania region, Southern Italy, will bring their wines together in the blend that will give life to a grand cuvée for a total of about 6000 bottles. Mosaic for Procida: the celebratory label for the European capital of culture 2022 | Chiara Giorleo Wine Guide
01232022 This iconic luxury retreat in the island of Ischia slows down the pace and encourages you to unwind. With fresh, chic decor and the wafting scent of pine from the surrounding forest, Mezzatorre invites guests to rejuvenate in its three therapy pools and indulge in plenty of prestigious pampering at the spa before dining on Ischian specialties at its celebrated restaurant that has you gazing out to sea. 15 of Italy's best luxury hotels that are well worth the indulgence | Usa Today
01242022 “I don’t know where Anton is.” Her eyes had dropped to her coffee cup, and she was almost whispering. “I don’t know where he is anymore.” “Well, where was he last?” “The island of Ischia,” Anton’s mother said. Emily St. John Mandel, The Singer's Gun | Amazon Book Clubs
01252022 Given the rise of the sublime in art in this period, Vesuvius in action was a much-desired subject. Dominating one wall of the exhibition is a fiery, lava-filled depiction. Paintings in the exhibition show how artists and writers imagined and reimagined the remains. Ancient archeological ruins were another fascination of the Grand Tour travelers. A Dream Of Post-Pandemic Italy At Gallerie D’Italia’s New Milan Exhibition | Forbes
01262022 The ETH Zurich researchers determined the age of garnet crystals present in the volcanic deposits. The most explosive magma type at Vesuvius is stored in a reservoir in the upper crust for several thousand years before the influx of more primitive, and hotter, magma from the lower crust triggers an eruption. Is Vesuvius taking an extended siesta? | Phys.org 
01272022 The series, based on Italian novelist Elena Ferrante’s bestselling, four-part bildungsroman Neapolitan Novels, will premiere. Over the course of eight episodes, season three will adapt the series’ third novel Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, as its protagonists - Lila and Lenù - get married, have children, and their fortunes seemingly reverse. HBO’s ‘My Brilliant Friend’ gets premiere date, releases season 3 trailer | We Got This Covered
01282022 The city’s topography, with streets that wind along the hills and canyons that run right up the shore of the sea, presents an impossible challenge for mapmakers using traditional methods. That’s why French drone company Parrot chose Positano as the perfect place to test out the mapping capabilities of its ANAFI AI software. 3D Drone Mapping: Inside Parrot’s “Impossible” Mission Over Positano [VIDEO] | DRONELIFE
01292022 This time she remixed one of the electronic music classics Moby’s “Go”. “It’s a dream come true.” Hailing from Naples, Anfisa (originally born in Siberia) kicked off her musical career as a local DJ. In three years, she became one of the youngest electronic music phenomenons. Anfisa Letyago Drops Her Remix of Moby’s ‘GO’ | STEREO-SAINTS
01302022 CAPRI and its blue light - A Literary Guide At the end of the 1800’s the town decided to name via Hohenzollern in honor of the then German Emperor’s dynasty and in homage to the vibrant German colony that resided in the Locanda Pagano, today the Hotel La Palma. The cat “Hiddigeigei” had been invented by a young German author for a character in one of his novels, finished while he was in residence at the Locanda Pagano in Capri. Once There Was Via Hohenzollern | Windows On Capri
01312022 Livio De Simone created his company in the 50s and became the icon of the Capri style, with his artisan approach to production and his love for vivid colors. “Brushes of joy in every possible color.” The new generation continues honoring this legacy, making one-of-a-kind ceramics and printing on fine fabric. Livio De Simone | Artemest

UTILIZING THE NATURAL PRODUCTS AND RESTORATIVE WATERS OF THE ISLAND This iconic luxury retreat in the island of Ischia slows down the pace and encourages you to unwind. With fresh, chic decor and the wafting scent of pine from the surrounding forest, Mezzatorre invites guests to rejuvenate in its three therapy pools and indulge in plenty of prestigious pampering at the spa before dining on Ischian specialties at its celebrated restaurant that has you gazing out to sea. 15 of Italy's best luxury hotels that are well worth the indulgence | Usa Today

A NEW VESUVIAN MUSEUM, REGGIA QUISISANA  Among the places and spaces open to the public, though rarely visited, the new museum "Libero D'Orsi" at Castellammare di Stabia. With this introductory video, we begin to share the richness of their artistic and architectural contributions, enhancing your understanding of the larger Vesuvian communities lost due to the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. A historic tour of little known Pompeii sites (villas, a farm, a new museum) in the Bay of Naples! | AIRC Roman Culture