Marcello and Patrizia talk about the variety of Italian pasta and the different seasonings that you may taste across the Peninsula.
Marcello and Patrizia talk about the great Italian actors and directors of the 50s & 60s: Marcello Mastroianni, Anna Magnani, Gina Lollobrigida, Federico Fellini and Roberto Rossellini. Also, they tell the story of the "War of the Volcanoes" between Anna Magnani and Ingrid Bergman.
Marcello and Patrizia talk about how music and singings are so important in Italian culture and how Italian music and composers are so popular worldwide.
Marcello and Patrizia talk about the wonderful movie sets around Italy, from the "Gladiator" to "Roman Holidays"
Marcello and Partrizia explain why food and wine are so good in Italy, and give some suggestions on how to distiguish true Italian food products from imitations.
Marcello and Patrizia talk about the history of the major Italian sports cars brands: Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini.
The Republic of Venice and the CarnivalTraditions of the Venetian CarnivalMasked balls in VeniceRevival of ancient Venetian customsModern adaptations of Carnival traditionsMask-making in VeniceWhat to visit: a mask laboratory in Venice
Travelling on the road Travelling by trainWhich are the most important modern highways?Moving around in the citiesAlll roads lead to Rome!Which are the most famous Roman roads?Where to go: Via Appia Antica in Rome
How did the Italian language originate?What are the roots of the Italian language?Why are there so many dialects in Italy?What are the characteristics of different Italian dialects?What role did Latin play in shaping the Italian language?How did the current Italian language evolve from Vulgar Italian? Where to go: Dante’s tomb in Ravenna
What is the origin of the name “Italy”?What does the word "Italy" mean?Who named the peninsula “Italy” and why?Have Italy’s boundaries always been the same?Was Italy’s territory in Roman times the same as today?Where to go: Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome