Why Columbus Day Became an Italian American Holiday
Why Columbus Day became an Italian American holiday: the 1891 New Orleans lynching, Harrison’s 1892 proclamation, and how Italy marks October 12 instead.
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Chestnut Festivals in Italy 2026: The Marche Mountains
Real chestnut festivals in Italy’s Marche mountains: Uscerno, Montemonaco, what to eat, when they happen, and why nobody has branded them.
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Montegiorgio: The Marche Town Behind the Seven Countries Study
Before U.S. shelves said “Mediterranean diet,” scientists tested it in a Marche hill town: the real story of Montegiorgio and the Seven Countries Study.
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Le Marche, Italy’s Longevity Region: What the Data Says
Le Marche has Italy’s highest median age at death. Is that a Blue Zone, or something more specific? Here’s what the ISTAT data actually shows.
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The Feast of St Francis in Assisi: An Italian’s Guide to October 3 and 4
The feast of St Francis in Assisi runs October 3-4. An Italian engineer explains the Transito, the votive lamp, crowds and how to plan the visit.
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Glamping Tents on Italian Property: An Engineer’s Guide for Foreign Owners in 2026
Glamping Italy property investment explained by an Italian engineer: planning rules, CIN registration, seasonality and the mistakes that cost owners most.
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The Regata Storica of Venice: What It Actually Is, and What It Isn’t
The Regata Storica Venice explained by an Italian engineer: the 1274 codex, the 1841 revival, and the Doges who governed the Marche before Venice.
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The Engineer’s Italy No. 1 — The Ticket You Can’t Buy Online
Three Italian historical tournaments in eight days, and what Arezzo’s ticket office tells you about all of them.
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Marostica Chess Game 2026: An Italian’s Guide to the Match
Marostica chess game 2026: dates, tickets, and what the living chess match really is, explained by an Italian engineer. September 4-12, 2026.
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How to Eat at an Italian Sagra Without Looking Lost
How to eat at an Italian sagra: the cassa-to-blocchetto payment system, seating, cash tips, and the mistakes that mark you as a first-timer.
