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!

As we wish Pope Francis still a long papacy, doubts about the future shake a Church already under debate

A dark Thread 🧵 of pure hypothesis

Has the hour of the Black Pope arrived?

From Nostradamus to Padre Pio,
the prophecy of an apocalyptic change looms at the door The Prophecy of Saint Malachy is a list of Latin mottos that are said to describe future popes, attributed to Saint Malachy of Armagh (12th century)

According to this prophecy, the final pope would be “Petrus Romanus”, who would lead the Church until the destruction of Rome

Here are some photos I’m taking while strolling through Orta San Giulio, this charming, lesser-known and magical gem on Lake Orta, Italy 🇮🇹

A Thread 🧵✨ ✨ Colored houses

Elon Musk and Venice ✨

The Financial Times:

“What he can learn from the history of the Doge”

A Thread 🧵of analogies with a common denominator: Wealth 💰 The inspiration for this comparison comes from the shared name of two vastly different titles, separated by history and geography

We’re in the midst of Carnival 🎭 season, the perfect time to uncover the origins and curiosities of one of the most unsettling masks in history:

The Plague Doctor

A Thread🧵 Who knows the origins of that eerie mask with the long beak, often seen in countless depictions?

Just like we’re not used to seeing them

A vintage Thread 🧵 of rare photos

1. Luciano Pavarotti at a BBQ 2. Donatella Versace and her famous brother Gianni

Italian Nostalgia 🇮🇹

That subtle longing before Italian aesthetics

A Thread🧵 Why are so many of us instinctively drawn to Italian 🇮🇹 aesthetics?

In the video, the stunning Tonnara di Scopello, Sicily