“Bella Ciao”

The rebel song that went global from Italian 🇮🇹 rice fields to resistance

A Thread 🧵 on one of the world’s most enduring anthems of protest Bella Ciao began as a work song among mondine, women laborers in the rice fields of Northern Italy in the late 19th century

Their version lamented the grueling conditions, long hours, and exploitation they faced

🚨 Pope Francis’s tomb has been revealed

A Thread 🧵 to explore the incredible Basilica where he will be laid to rest

A place set to become a destination for both pilgrims and tourists The chosen location will be outside the Vatican:

Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) ✨

It’s one of the four major papal basilicas in Rome, a masterpiece of Christian art, architecture and history

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient and Modern World together

A Thread 🧵 of preserved marvels and lost splendors 💫 Let’s begin with the Seven Wonders of the Modern World 🌎

1. The Great Wall of China (China)

Massive and ancient, it stretches thousands of miles across mountains

One of the darkest hours in the Vatican’s history

The brief 33-day papacy of John Paul I

His sudden death in September 1978 remains shrouded in mystery, doubts, and speculation

A Thread 🧵 Albino Luciani, born in 1912 in Canale d’Agordo, Italy, became Pope John Paul I on August 26, 1978

His election was swift, concluded in a single day, with 101 out of 111 cardinals voting for him

He chose a double name to honor his predecessors, John XXIII and Paul VI

The Throne of Saint Peter is empty

Between legend, myth, art, relics, and religion

A Thread 🧵 on the “Cathedra Petri”, the Chair of Saint Peter The Chair of St. Peter is a powerful symbol of papal authority, rooted in Christ’s words to Peter:
“You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church…” (Mt 16:18-19)

It represents the unbroken line of succession from Peter to the 266 popes who have followed

Salvator Mundi “Savior of the World”

One of the most famous, controversial, and mysterious works of art in history, attributed to none other than Leonardo da Vinci

A Thread 🧵 on its endless enigma A painting of extraordinary power, holding within it a universe far greater than what first meets the eye 💫

It depicts Christ as the Savior

His right hand raised in blessing, His left holding a transparent orb — symbol of divine power and creation ✨

One of the most haunting scenes in cinema

The Passion of the Christ (2004), directed by Mel Gibson

Satan holding a deformed child

But why? A thread 🧵 In a film that redefined the portrayal of Christianity’s most pivotal moment, The Passion of the Christ, Satan appears cradling a “child” while watching the flagellation of Jesus

A chilling, symbolic choice—meant to disturb, provoke, and question

While Lauren Sánchez gets ready for her space journey, Italy 🇮🇹 is buzzing with gossip about her wedding dress, after she was spotted at the Dolce & Gabbana atelier

A dreamy Theead🧵 with some of the most stunning gowns ever designed by the iconic duo

(Pictured: styled by Grok) Getting married in Venice is already a dream — now imagine doing it in a queen-worthy gown, designed by the most iconic and creative Italian designers of all time 👑

Your favorite Italian 🇮🇹 foods according to their “Protected Designation of Origin”

Have you ever wondered where they actually come from?

A Thread 🧵 that will make your mouth water 1. Pistachio of Bronte

Slow Italy 🇮🇹

A breathtaking journey where time gently slows down ⏳

A Thread 🧵

1. Lupaia, Tuscany 2. Reschio, Umbria

The Rise of the Gen Z Princesses 👑

A glimpse into the leading European Monarchies

A Thread 🧵 There are around 30 constitutional Monarchies in the world—many of which are in Europe

Among the most prominent European monarchies, the following stand out:

•United Kingdom
•Spain
•Sweden
•Norway
•Denmark
•The Netherlands
•Belgium

Idleness from antiquity to today ✨

Between virtue, aesthetics, and guilt

A Thread 🧵of insight that will surprise you The topic is much more complex than one might think, so let’s analyze it in depth

Yesterday “someone” thought it was a good idea to put cheese 🧀 on his head, making it go viral

My Italian 🇮🇹 response, with one of the most renowned experts on the web, straight from Rome: Salumeria Paciotti

A Thread 🧵 not recommended if you’re hungry!
Stefano defines himself as a poet, charcutier, slicer, and trainer

The Wonders of Italy 🇮🇹

A Thread 🧵 that will leave you speechless

Blue Grotto, Capri - A magical sea cave where the water glows electric blue due to sunlight filtering through an underwater cavity The Frasassi Caves, Marche

One of the most beautiful cave systems in Italy, formed around a million years ago, is a colossal network of caves with chambers filled with surreal stalactites and stalagmites

Some of the cavities are so vast that they could fit the Milan Duomo twice

The most iconic movie dresses of all time

A Thread 🧵

✨Liz Taylor, Cleopatra - 1963 ✨ Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s - 1961

The “Veiled Virgin” by Bernardo Strazza ✨

An almost lost masterpiece often spoken of, yet few know where it resides

How did this extraordinary Italian sculpture end up in a remote corner of the Labrador Sea?

A Thread 🧵 with my personal and unprecedented investigation This breathtaking masterpiece is often mentioned, even by titans of this platform like James Lucas , Culture Critic or Historic Vids

Yet, we never stop to question why no one ever actually sees it

But let’s take it step by step

All crazy for “The Leopard”!

“Where was The Leopard filmed?” has been the most searched phrase in recent weeks

A blazing journey through passion, Baroque grandeur, and the Risorgimento— in a mesmerizing Italy 🇮🇹 enchanting both fans and the simply curious

A Thread 🧵 First breathtaking location: Palazzo Biscari, Catania – Sicily

A stunning palace-museum open to visitors, showcasing the undeniable splendor of Sicilian Baroque ✨

Naples, Italy 🇮🇹

From the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD that buried Pompeii to last night’s earthquake in the Phlegraean Fields

One of the most dangerous, seismically active, and densely populated areas in the world

What if it happens again?

A Thread 🧵 Mount Vesuvius, Campania, Italy, with an elevation of approximately 4,203 feet, remains one of the world’s most infamous volcanoes—beyond its undeniable beauty and commanding presence over the Bay of Naples

🚨 Pompeian Red!

Pompeii, Campania - Italy 🇮🇹 continues to unveil buried treasures of the Roman Empire

A new, astonishing archaeological discovery related to the cult of Dionysus

A Thread 🧵 The eruption of Mount Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other surrounding cities took place in 79 AD

It still makes headlines after two thousand years

The relentless discovery of treasures continues to leave archaeologists, historians, and tourists speechless

Slowly, beauty changed

Year after year, the objects around us lost their magical details

And our eyes became accustomed to a dramatically flat aesthetic

Who decided? - A Thread 🧵

✨ Cash registers ✨ Street lamps

The Marble of Carrara like you’ve never seen it before

A journey into the unknown marvel of Italy’s 🇮🇹 treasure, from which Michelangelo himself sourced his material

A Thread 🧵 Why did I choose this masterpiece as the cover?

It looks like cotton thread, but it’s not a fabric work—it’s finely carved and worked Carrara marble!