Amatriciana Day: history and tradition of Lazio’s signature dish

The 6th of March marks the Amatriciana Day, a day dedicated to one of the most iconic dishes of Lazio and Roman cuisine: the amatriciana pasta. In addition to celebrating a gastronomic anniversary, this day combines tradition, territorial identity, memory and historical heritage. Amatriciana is not just a recipe: it

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Christmas in Ancient Rome: Saturnalia, banquets and flavours

When we think of Christmas, we picture lights, nativity scenes, family dinners and presents under the tree. In Ancient Rome, however, the event that took place at the same time of year was not Christmas as we know it today, but rather Saturnalia: a popular and “reversing” festival that combined

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The Rome Film Festival: autumn’s beating heart

Every autumn, Rome glows with lights, red carpets and film lovers from all over the world: from 15 to 26 October 2025, the 20th edition of the Rome Film Festival will take place, an international event that transforms the capital into a stage under the stars. But what does a

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