Held in a small, mountainous village, this festival has it all: snakes, charmers, religion, science. See for yourself — and try not to squirm.
Tag: Italy
Clams Ruled This Town Until the Crabs Moved In
Goro, on the Adriatic Sea, is famous for its clams — essential for the beloved spaghetti alle vongole. But an infestation of crabs is threatening the town’s cash crop.
Giorgio Napolitano, Italian Post-Communist Pillar, Dies at 98
He served for 38 years in Parliament and, after being elected president at a critical moment in Italy’s fortunes, helped stabilize the country.
An Operatic Mess at the San Carlo Theater
The San Carlo in Naples is at the center of an offstage drama in which each of two respected figures believes he is the house’s rightful leader.
How Do We Feel About Global Warming? It’s Called Eco-Anxiety.
After a summer of intense heat, raging fires and catastrophic floods, a term for pervading dread about climate change and other environmental crises is having its moment.
An Italian Island Reflects Giorgia Meloni’s Challenges on Migration
The prime minister is facing increased pressure from her right-wing coalition partners as the number of migrants trying to enter the country via Lampedusa soars.
Venice to Charge Entry Fee for Tourists on Busy Days
The City Council passed an experimental plan to charge €5, in an effort to trim the footfall at a very popular but equally fragile place.
Researchers Identify Jews Aided by Catholics in Nazi Era as Pope Was Silent
The names were found in documents recently studied by the Vatican, but historians say they don’t change the fundamental understanding of the church’s actions during the war.
In Italy, Rape Cases Seize Attention and Expose Cultural Rifts
A summer of horrific crimes, including the gang rapes of two young girls, has put a new focus on the country’s attitudes toward women and the amplifying role of social media.
A Former French President Gives a Voice to Obstinate Russian Sympathies
Remarks by Nicolas Sarkozy have raised fears that Europe’s pro-Putin chorus may grow louder as Ukraine’s plodding counteroffensive puts pressure on Western resolve.