http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-blog.html The Italian Legacy blog will keep you of up to date on changes to the site. Join us in celebrating all things Italian. en-us italian legacy Fri, 18 May 2012 07:27:17 GMT Fri, 18 May 2012 07:27:17 GMT italianlegacy.com http://www.italianlegacy.com/puglia-holidays.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/puglia-holidays.html Italy is so much more than Rome, Venice and Florence. Puglia holidays are designed to explore the stunning landscapes of one of Italy's more picturesque southern regions. Fri, 18 May 2012 07:27:13 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/cooking-vacation.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/cooking-vacation.html If you love cooking and want an experience to remember, make your next holiday a cooking vacation in Italy. Thu, 17 May 2012 23:51:04 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/airport-transfer.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/airport-transfer.html To save time and avoid stress, book your airport transfer service direct to your accommodation. Thu, 17 May 2012 23:47:57 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/advertising-rates.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/advertising-rates.html If you have a complementary site and would like to advertise on one of our pages, here are the Italian Legacy advertising rates. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:17:00 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-tv.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-tv.html Many Italian TV shows are now available on DVD with English subtitles. Here is our current list of must-see Italian television programs. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:41:23 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-actors.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-actors.html Here is our list of Italian actors (and those with Italian ancestry) who have entertained us over the years. How many of them could you identify as having an Italian background? Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:39:38 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/inspector-rex-in-rome.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/inspector-rex-in-rome.html Inspector Rex in Rome resurrects the much loved crime series featuring Rex, everybody's favorite German Shepherd. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:56:48 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-words.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-words.html We use Italian words in so many areas of our lives yet we have no idea where these words came from. How many Italian words do you recognize from this list? Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:57:25 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-american-singers.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-american-singers.html Italian-American singers have been entertaining the world since Frank Sinatra drove teenagers into a frenzy in the 1940s. Here's a short list of his successors. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:47:51 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-cars-2.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-cars-2.html For fans of Italian cars, here are the top six Italian car manufacturers. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:41:14 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/index.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/index.html On The Italian Legacy web site you can learn about Italian cooking, where to buy Italian art, fashion and cars, and how to study Italian in Italy. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:04:03 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-american-singers-dvds4.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-american-singers-dvds4.html If you're a fan of the Italian-American singers and bands of the 1970s and '80s, like Harry Casey from KC and the Sunshine Band, Jim Croce, Lita Ford from The Runaways, The Hudson Brothers, John Oates from Hall & Oates, Suzi Quatro, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, and Gino Vanelli, here's where you'll find their music, concert DVDs and life stories. Fri, 13 May 2011 05:18:26 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-american-singers-dvds3.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-american-singers-dvds3.html If you're a fan of the Italian-American singers and bands of the 1960s and '70s, like Sonny Bono, Lou Christie, Mickey Dolenz, Laura Nyro, Johnny Rivers, Nancy Sinatra, Timi Yuro, Frank Zappa, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and the Young Rascals, here's where you'll find their music, concert DVDs and life stories. Fri, 13 May 2011 05:17:47 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-american-singers-dvds2.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-american-singers-dvds2.html If you're a fan of the Italian-American pop singers of the 1950s and '50s, teen idols like Frankie Avalon, Bobby Darin, James Darren, Fabian, Connie Francis, Bobby Rydell and Connie Stevens, here's where you'll find their music, concert DVDs and life stories. Tue, 10 May 2011 04:15:22 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-literature.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-literature.html Italian Literature is sometimes dated from the Renaissance when a unified Italian language was first proposed, But Italian literary traditions extend much father back in time. Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:58:12 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-american-singers-dvds1.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-american-singers-dvds1.html If you're a fan of the great Italian-American singers of the 1940s and '50s, legends like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Al Martino, Tony Bennett, Morgana King and Jerry Vale, here's where you'll find their music, concert DVDs and life stories. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:13:33 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-gothic-art.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-gothic-art.html Italian Gothic art is often overshadowed by the artistic legacy of the Renaissance but there were still many Itlaian artists who distinguished themselves during this period. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:33:38 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/study-in-italy.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/study-in-italy.html There are a variety of ways to study in Italy, from taking formal classes to going on a cooking vacation. Here are some ideas on how to study in Italy. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:05:45 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/study-art-in-italy.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/study-art-in-italy.html If you've ever wanted to study art in Italy, there are a number of excellent opportunities to take advantage of. Here's a list of companies offering art courses in Italy. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:01:38 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-art.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-art.html Italian art has its source in prehistoric times, but it's the later developments, from Ancient Rome through to the Renaissance, that have had a lasting impact. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:54:30 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-art-2.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-art-2.html Italian art explored many stylistic changes in the tumultuous period from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance. Take a look at these amazing examples of Italian medieval and Renaissance art. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:53:48 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/vatican-tour.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/vatican-tour.html Take a Vatican Tour and enjoys some of the world's best art and architecture. Here are three attractions not to be missed. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:58:22 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/tuscany-bicycle-tours.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/tuscany-bicycle-tours.html Tuscany bicycle tours are a great way to enjoy the rolling hillsides and beautiful towns of Tuscany. Here's an article on exploring the Tuscan archipelago by bike. Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:18:19 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-film.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-film.html The Italian film industry has produced a wealth of talented screenwriters, directors and stars in its 110-year history. Here are some of the highlights. Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:18:31 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-film-dvds.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-film-dvds.html Here is a list of the latest Italian films available on DVD. Sun, 10 Apr 2011 05:56:37 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-english-dictionaries.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-english-dictionaries.html Here is a list of the latest Italian English electronic dictionaries. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:27:04 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/famous-italian-scientists.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/famous-italian-scientists.html Can you name any of the famous Italian scientists whose discoveries changed the world? Most people know Galileo or Marconi but other Italian scientists did some amazing work as well. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:24:39 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/famous-italian-mathematicians.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/famous-italian-mathematicians.html Most of us would be hard pressed to name any famous Italian mathematicians. Here are three Italians whose work laid the foundations for many modern day sciences. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:21:33 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-football-gifts.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-football-gifts.html Here is a list of Italian Football gifts. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:05:21 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-literature-books.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-literature-books.html Here is a list of books on Italian Literature. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:04:44 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-sports.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-sports.html Learning about Italian sports and the players who win the championships is a real eye-opener. Here is an introduction to the most popular Italian ball games. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:56:03 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/the-octopus.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/the-octopus.html The Octopus (La Piovra) is one of the most successful Italian televison dramas of all time. If you're fascinated by the mafia, this series offers a disturbing look at a seemingly futile situation. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:27:34 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/octopus-dvds.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/octopus-dvds.html Here is a list of La Piovra (The Octopus) DVDs. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:26:14 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/venice-pictures.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/venice-pictures.html This small collection features some of our favorite Venice pictures. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:10:13 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/florence-pictures.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/florence-pictures.html Florence pictures can't capture the magic of Italy's Renaissance birthplace but they elicit fond memories for people who've had the pleasure of visiting. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:08:51 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-australians.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-australians.html Italian Australians have finally come into their own as the children and grandchildren of Italian immigrants make their mark on Australian society. Here are some of the top achievers. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:07:33 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/walking-tour.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/walking-tour.html Thinking of trying a walking tour in Italy? Here are two of the best walks for beginners. Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:59:33 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-sports-2.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-sports-2.html Some of the most popular Italian sports are motor racing, morcycle racing and bicycle racing, all evidence of the Italian love affair with speed. Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:51:19 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/inspector-rex.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/inspector-rex.html Inspector Rex (or Kommissar Rex) was an Austrian television series that still has legions of fans worldwide. Learn more about the canny German shepherd and his detective companions. Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:21:13 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/inspector-rex-dvds.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/inspector-rex-dvds.html Here is a list of Inspector Rex (Kommissar Rex) DVDs. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:37:29 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-australian-comedians.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-australian-comedians.html Italian-Australian comedians have come into their own since the 1980s. Here are videos from some of the best. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:56:35 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/inspector-montalbano-novels.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/inspector-montalbano-novels.html Here is a list of the Inspector Montalbano novels published to date. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:58:31 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/little-italy.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/little-italy.html Can you guess which American city has the largest number of Little Italy neigborhoods? Hint: If you guessed New York City you'd be wrong. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:45:34 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-red-wine.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-red-wine.html For diehard fans of Italian red wine, here is a list of the best. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:22:02 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-wine.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-wine.html Italian wine production is second only to France in volume and is exported to a large number of countries. If your experience of Italian wine is limited to Chianti or Lambrusco, this page is for you. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:21:09 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-white-wine.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/italian-white-wine.html If Italian white wine is something you enjoy, you may find some wines on this list that you haven't tried yet. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:20:00 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/bardolino.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/bardolino.html If you don't want to cope with the crowds in Florence, Venice or Rome, Bardolino is an excellent Italian holiday destination. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:34:01 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/aeolian-family-names.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/aeolian-family-names.html Aeolian family names are recorded in the Lipari municipal records. Here is a list of Aeolian family names and the approximate time frame when they first appeared. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:30:36 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/hotels-in-italy.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/hotels-in-italy.html Looking for hotels in Italy? Try our all-in-one search system to locate the best Italian hotels. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:48:51 GMT http://www.italianlegacy.com/aeolian-islands.html http://www.italianlegacy.com/aeolian-islands.html The Aeolian Islands, located off the northeastern coast of Sicily, are one of Italy's best kept secrets. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:46:48 GMT