Acquired by the Italian Ministry of Culture through the right of first refusal, the work has been displayed at the Royal Palace of Turin...

He won two F1 world titles in 1963 and 1965. Considered one of the best drivers of all time, he won 25 of his 72 starts in F1 while...

When the holidays approach, everybody's tummies begin daydreaming about sweets like cookies, fruit cake, eggnog, holiday cherry pie etc....

The statuary Gloria Grahame is often featured in film noir pictures as a tarnished beauty with an irresistible sexual allure . During...

Halloween costumes have evolved significantly over the decades, drawing inspiration from social trends, popular culture and major...

The remarkable history of iconic Galeries Lafayette dates from the late nineteenth century and has become a genuine symbol of the “City...

Madame Decourcelle is believed to be the first to receive her full taxi licence in April 1908, making her the first woman in history to...

In 1845, herbalist Bernardino Branca was trying to treat cholera in Milan, Italy by creating what may be the first known fernet: an...

"The biggest invitation to bad luck ever seen in one place" - LIFE magazine, 1961 Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your...

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is one of the most representative protagonists of the late-century Parisian environment. Palazzo Roverella, in...

Aperitivo, the beloved Italian pre-dinner ritual, has been gaining popularity around the world in recent years. It is a time-honoured...

Ezio Tiburzio Anichini (Florence, 24 April 1886 – Florence, 23 September 1948) was an Italian illustrator whose expansive career bridged...

Socially, economically and ... sartorially, the 1950s were a great time to be alive. The 1950s just came after the WW2, meaning that the...

The year-end is always a time for celebration and festivities. With the year coming to a close, it’s time for fresh beginnings and a time...

Although the Columbia brand name has a long and distinguished history as a record label, it only reflected the work of an independent...

There is something both mythical and magical about Turin. The city is located at the intersection point between two triangles, that of...

Olivetti’s Programma 101 was the first computer in history. It embodied the company’s holistic approach to technical efficiency, ease of...

Because grandma' scents deserve a second chance. I love powdery scents, they are my absolutely favourite. When thinking of a powdery...

Drive-in gas stations weren’t just about fuel: They helped create the American driving culture. People have always had a need to travel,...

She was considered as the leading Paris dressmaker and influential in couture business. She was the first major female fashion designer...