PinnedLearn SicilianSleeping Beauty — The World’s Most Beautiful Mummy From Palermo, SicilyNothing portrays a father’s love more than the mummified body of a two-year-old child, Rosalia Lombardo, resting in the Capuchin Catacombs…Jul 21, 2022Jul 21, 2022
Learn Sicilian7 of the best things to do during your stay in Palermo, Sicily — Learn SicilianDid you know that Palermo is considered the most conquered city in history? Hence the reason why it’s full of history and culture that…Aug 9, 2022Aug 9, 2022
Learn SicilianThe History of the Sicilian Cart — ‘U Carrettu Sicilianu — Learn SicilianWhile a relatively recent addition to Sicily’s extensive history, the Sicilian Cart (Il Carretto Siciliano) has become an icon. These…Jul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021
Learn SicilianArancini: What It Is, It’s History, and How To Make Them! — Learn SicilianThe island of Sicily is known globally for its cuisine. From Pasta alla Norma to ricotta-filled Cannoli, Sicilian food is known for its…Feb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021
Learn SicilianNever Betray a Sicilian Woman, Ever - The legend of ‘Testa Di Moro.’Those of you that have been on a trip to Sicily, at least once in your life time, will have noticed the numerous Moorish heads found in…Jan 8, 2020Jan 8, 2020
Learn Sicilian“I do not love you! I will not marry you!” — The story of Franca ViolaHonour and respect are traditional customs that have been engrained and deeply rooted in the minds of the Italian people for generations…Sep 12, 2019Sep 12, 2019
Learn SicilianWar of the Sicilian Vespers - therevolt that led to the mass murder of men, women and childrenThe Sicilian Vespers is the name given to a rebellion that happened in 1282 against the rule of Charles I, a French-born king who had…Apr 2, 2019Apr 2, 2019
