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Join us, your hosts Marcello and Patrizia, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to "CURIOUS ABOUT ITALY" a podcast curated by VITOR Italy Tours, where we unravel the secrets of Italy, crafted especially for curious travellers seeking an authentic experience in the BE PAESE.<br />Join us, your hosts Marcello and Patrizia, and embark on a journey through the enchanting landscapes of Italy's art, culture, cuisine, and people. In each episode, we delve into<br />the rich tapestry of Italian history and heritage, offering insights into the mysteries behind Italy's name, the mesmerizing allure of the Venice Carnival, or the origins of the Italian language.<br />With each installment, we aim to captivate and inspire, weaving together fascinating anecdotes<br />and historical tidbits to paint a vivid picture of Italy's past and present. Whether you're dreaming of savoring mouthwatering pasta in Rome, exploring the ancient ruins of Pompeii, or wandering through the picturesque streets of Florence, our podcast is your gateway to the wonders of Italy.<br />So, grab your headphones and join us as we unravel the secrets of Italia, one episode at a time.<br />Your personalized Italian adventure awaits!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Places &amp; Travel"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Arts"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>How do you say pasta in Italy?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-say-pasta-in-italy--60235020</link><description><![CDATA[Marcello and Patrizia talk about the variety of Italian pasta and the different seasonings that you may taste across the Peninsula. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60235020</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 13:33:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60235020/curious_about_italy_ep_10.mp3" length="47001728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>VITOR ITALY TOURS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Marcello and Patrizia talk about the variety of Italian pasta and the different seasonings that you may taste across the Peninsula. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marcello and Patrizia talk about the variety of Italian pasta and the different seasonings that you may taste across the Peninsula. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1176</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amatriciana,cacioepepe,carbonara,dietamediterranea,italianculture,italianfood,italianpasta,italianwayoflife,pasta,pesto,spaghetti,visititaly,vitor,vitoritaly,vitoritalytour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fb8cede702b29ac2d7f8dc46cd6526f3.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>La Dolce Vita</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/la-dolce-vita--59438172</link><description><![CDATA[Marcello and Patrizia talk about the great Italian actors and directors of the 50s &amp; 60s: Marcello Mastroianni, Anna Magnani, Gina Lollobrigida, Federico Fellini and Roberto Rossellini. <br />Also, they tell the story of the "War of the Volcanoes" between Anna Magnani and Ingrid Bergman. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59438172</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:45:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59438172/curious_about_italy_ep_9.mp3" length="52370048" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>VITOR ITALY TOURS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Marcello and Patrizia talk about the great Italian actors and directors of the 50s &amp;amp; 60s: Marcello Mastroianni, Anna Magnani, Gina Lollobrigida, Federico Fellini and Roberto Rossellini. 
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Traditions of the Venetian Carnival
Masked balls in Venice
Revival of ancient Venetian customs
Modern adaptations of Carnival traditions
Mask-making in Venice
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Travelling by train
Which are the most important modern highways?
Moving around in the cities
Alll roads lead to Rome!
Which are the most famous Roman roads?
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What are the roots of the Italian language?
Why are there so many dialects in Italy?
What are the characteristics of different Italian dialects?
What role did Latin play in shaping the Italian language?
How did...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How did the Italian language originate?<br />What are the roots of the Italian language?<br />Why are there so many dialects in Italy?<br />What are the characteristics of different Italian dialects?<br />What role did Latin play in shaping the Italian language?<br />How did the current Italian language evolve from Vulgar Italian? <br />Where to go: Dante’s tomb in Ravenna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>949</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dante,dialects,divanecommedy,florence,garibaldi,italian,italianlanguage,italy,italywithitalians,latin,podcast,ravenna,tour,tuscan,venezia,venice,visititaly,vitor,vitoritaly,vitortour</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1ce04b6096d566e93f0b972b61606e1f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Italia, why is it called so?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/italia-why-is-it-called-so--58229371</link><description><![CDATA[What is the origin of the name “Italy”?<br />What does the word "Italy" mean?<br />Who named the peninsula “Italy” and why?<br />Have Italy’s boundaries always been the same?<br />Was Italy’s territory in Roman times the same as today?<br />Where to go: Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58229371</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:24:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58229371/curious_about_italy_ep_1.mp3" length="35352128" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>VITOR ITALY TOURS</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is the origin of the name “Italy”?
What does the word "Italy" mean?
Who named the peninsula “Italy” and why?
Have Italy’s boundaries always been the same?
Was Italy’s territory in Roman times the same as today?
Where to go: Palazzo del Quirinale...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the origin of the name “Italy”?<br />What does the word "Italy" mean?<br />Who named the peninsula “Italy” and why?<br />Have Italy’s boundaries always been the same?<br />Was Italy’s territory in Roman times the same as today?<br />Where to go: Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>caesar#,garibaldi#,italia#,italians#,italy#,julius,mattarella#,palace#,quirinale,rome#,rubicon#,tour#,vatican#,vitor,vitoritaly#</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e515b1bd35808e710eed6a2a272fd5c4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
