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DNA cracks centuries-old murder mystery involving one of history's most famous families

July 28, 2026

DNA cracks centuries-old murder mystery involving one of history's most famous families

Ancient DNA from the Medici brothers' remains revealed a novel malaria strain, offering scientific proof against longstanding poisoning rumors, researchers say.

Vacation hot spot tells tourists in skimpy beachwear to cover up or face steep fines

July 23, 2026

Vacation hot spot tells tourists in skimpy beachwear to cover up or face steep fines

Varenna on Lake Como is fining tourists up to $228 if women and men don't cover up bikinis and bare chests after leaving the beach. People are divided about the strict dress code.

Italy shuts down effort linked to Gaza flotilla group to track Jewish, Israeli tourists

July 22, 2026

Italy shuts down effort linked to Gaza flotilla group to track Jewish, Israeli tourists

An anonymous online form asked the public to report locations of Israeli tourists and Italian Jews, drawing comparisons to fascist-era persecution.

$290M cocaine haul found ‘skillfully concealed’ in massive banana shipment

July 21, 2026

$290M cocaine haul found ‘skillfully concealed’ in massive banana shipment

Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.

Jennifer Lopez reveals what makes a man 'sexy' to her

July 19, 2026

Jennifer Lopez reveals what makes a man 'sexy' to her

Jennifer Lopez revealed what she finds sexiest in a man during her Dolce & Gabbana performance in Sicily, and it has nothing to do with money.

'Significant' early Christian church emerges beneath former fish market in ancient city

July 15, 2026

'Significant' early Christian church emerges beneath former fish market in ancient city

Archaeologists uncovered a massive rectangular structure about 40 miles northeast of Venice with a central aisle and two side aisles, plus polychrome mosaics.

Hidden underground chamber revealed beneath home of legendary Roman emperor

July 10, 2026

Hidden underground chamber revealed beneath home of legendary Roman emperor

Archaeologists recently found Roman concrete vault impressions and ceramic artifacts inside a sealed chamber predating Emperor Hadrian's imperial complex.

Mamdani torched for snubbing ethnic group that 'built New York City'

July 9, 2026

Mamdani torched for snubbing ethnic group that 'built New York City'

The Italian American Civil Rights League says Zohran Mamdani wants to erase Italian Americans after Little Italy was left off a new NYC map.

Tourist's church clothing hack leaves travelers sharply divided over sacred-site etiquette

July 7, 2026

Tourist's church clothing hack leaves travelers sharply divided over sacred-site etiquette

A viral TikTok video shows a traveler layering on a skirt and scarf before entering churches in Italy, sparking heated debate over tourist etiquette at sacred sites.

Trump taunts Meloni with fresh photo salvo as NATO summit puts allies face-to-face

July 7, 2026

Trump taunts Meloni with fresh photo salvo as NATO summit puts allies face-to-face

Trump posted a photo of Giorgia Meloni with the caption "restraining order needed" days before the two leaders face each other at the NATO summit.