Purgatory: the most Italian concept in all of Christianity
Purgatory is a funny thing, but it's been part of the lexicon since, well, forever. Here's what you need to…
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Bad luck & buona fortuna: superstitions from the boot
Even if you’re not particularly superstitions, we all know that if you accidentally spill salt, you’re supposed to throw it…
Severed heads, bone chapels, and saints who refused to decompose: welcome to the dark side of Italy
Catholics invented the aesthetic. And the gore.
So you want to marry a Coptic Orthodox (a Catholic guide)
Getting engaged is supposed to be the easy part. Congratulazioni, you’ve found your person, pour the vino rosso, call your…
How to make passata, just like nonna did
What once felt like an old-school family chore is now finally getting the recognition it deserves.