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First 'Official' Copy of Koran in Italian to be Published

According to Adnkronos International, the first 'official' copies in the Italian language of the Islamic holy book, the Koran, will be published in the Saudi Arabian city of Medina next year. "Compared to the previous translation that sold thousands of copies in Italy, the Saudi version will...

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About.co...Language — Before yesterday

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Arrivederci Italiese

Another Italian-centric language is now threatened with extinction. This time, it's Italiese—Toronto Italian. According to the Toronto Star, in "Say Arriverderci to the Basimento," "...so many Italians immigrated here [Toronto] after World War II that Toronto became, by the m...

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About.co...Language — 6 days ago

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I Sette Peccati Capitali Secondo Dante

Dante Alighieri, in his epic poem La Divina Commedia, sets forth i sette peccati capitali (the seven deadly sins) as follows: luxuria (extravagance) gula (gluttony) avaritia (avarice/greed) acedia (acedia/discouragement) ira (wrath) invidia (envy) superbia (pride) I Sette Peccati Capi...

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About.co...Language — November 12

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Romano Prodi To Speak at Wilson Center

Romano Prodi, the former prime minister of Italy, will speak about the future of Europe and transatlantic institutions at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., on November 19. The event, titled "The Future of Europe and Transatlantic Relations," will ...

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About.co...Language — November 06

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La Voce della Pietra

The Italian cult novel La Voce della Pietra will soon be in production for the big screen. According to Variety, director Hideo Nakata will begin filming next spring. The movie, to be titled "Voice From the Stone," "...centers on a female psychologist who takes on the case of a you...

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About.co...Language — November 04

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Trio Milano Classica Concert in New York City

New York University's Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò presents a concert of Italian baroque repertoire with three of Italy's most important specialists in early music (with works by Corelli, Veracini, Vivaldi, Tartini). Concert is Monday, November 9, at 6 PM. Trio Milano Classica Concert in...

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About.co...Language — November 01