sicily
The ‘Last Godfather’ of the Sicilian Mafia Has Died
Violent mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro was one of Italy's most notorious fugitives before being captured earlier this year.
This New Italian Cookbook Is the Sicilian Trip You’ve Been Dreaming About
Katie Parla's new book is a colorful, extensive must-have for anyone who likes carbs, wine, and ‘The White Lotus.’
How the Mafia Wars Devastated 1980s Sicily
Photographer Fabio Sgroi captured one of the darkest eras in Palermo’s history.
Sicilian Mafia's ‘Boss of Bosses’ Arrested After 30 Years on the Run
Hunted since 1993, the “incredibly ruthless and violent” Matteo Messina Denaro was discovered by Italian police in a hospital in Palermo.
Notorious Mafia Fugitive Caught Chilling on Google Street View
A Cosa Nostra gangster on the run for 20 years was arrested after being snapped by Google Maps while chatting outside his Madrid grocery.
I Tracked Down and Ate Sicily's Rarest Seafood Delicacy
U mauru, a reddish seaweed growing on Sicilian shores, is incredibly difficult to find. It also might be illegal.
Europe's Hottest-Ever Temperature Was Just Recorded in Italy. Great.
As wildfires rage across the Mediterranean, a meteorological agency in Sicily recorded a record temperature of 48.8 degrees celsius, although it still needs to be verified internationally.
Easy Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters) Recipe
These golden, crunchy gluten-free fritters are made using chickpea flour and are the perfect filling for a satisfying vegetarian sandwich.
How Migrants Helped to Rejuvenate a Struggling Town
A few years ago, the Sicilian town of Sutera found a renewed sense of purpose after it started welcoming migrant families. Now, Italy's anti-immigration policies are threatening this new balance.
This Guy Spent a Week Inside Italian Catacombs Taking Photos of Corpses
More than 8,000 mummies line the walls of Sicily's ancient, eerie Capuchin Catacombs.
Photos of a Punk Scene You Never Knew Existed
Fotograf Fabio Sgroi pokazuje narodziny kontrkultury na Sycylii oraz koncert punkowy w szpitalu psychiatrycznym
Ancient Sicilians Were Eating the Same Italian Ice We Know Today
The basic recipe and method hasn't changed much in a thousand years.