Techniques - Utensils Weights and measures Spices and Herbs Sauces - Soups - Desserts Cheese - Pasta - Bread Other ingredients Africa - Asia - Caribbean South Asian - Latin America Middle East - The West Other cuisines... Famous chefs Kitchens - Meals Wikibooks: Cookbook Italian cuisine is extremely varied: the country of Italy was only unified in 1861, and its cuisines reflect the cultural variety of its regions: Roman cuisi ...

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Italian American, Italian American - Italian Language in the United States, Italian American - Italian American Internment During World War II, Italian American - Italian-American communities, Italian American - California, Italian American - Connecticut, Italian American - Illinois, Italian American - Iowa, Italian American - Massachusetts, Italian American - Maryland, Italian American - Missouri, Italian American - New York, Italian American - New Jersey, Italian American - Pennsylvania, Italian American - Rhode Island, Italian American - Ohio, Italian American - Notes, Italian American - Useful links for Italians in USA

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Italy's classification system has been more recently established than, and is largely based on, that of the French. It also has 4 classes of wine, with two falling under the EU category Quality Wine Produced in a Specific Region (QWPSR) and two falling under the category of Table Wine. The four classes are: Table Wine: Vino da Tavola - Denotes wine from Italy. NOTE: this is not always synonymous with other countries' legal definitions of 'Table Wine'. Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) - De ...

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Italian wine, Italian wine - Italian Appellation system, Italian wine - Italian Wine Regions

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Places that you would never suspect have communities of Italian Americans, such as Omaha, Nebraska and New Orleans, which is the first site of immigration of Italians and Sicilians into America, before Italy was even a complete nation unto itself. While the American South has traditionally had very few Italian immigrants, exceptions are noted in the industrial cities of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama. In Kansas City, Missouri, the areas known as "North of the River" (and the former areas of "The North End ...

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Italian American, Italian American - Italian Language in the United States, Italian American - Italian American Internment During World War II, Italian American - Italian-American communities, Italian American - California, Italian American - Connecticut, Italian American - Illinois, Italian American - Massachusetts, Italian American - Maryland, Italian American - Missouri, Italian American - New York, Italian American - New Jersey, Italian American - Pennsylvania, Italian American - Rhode Island, Italian American - Ohio, Italian American - Notes, Italian American - Useful links for Italians in USA

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Italian Empire - Italian East Africa. The Italian colony in the southern part of Somaliland was established in 1889–90. In 1925 it was extended when Jubaland was acquired from Kenya. Italy's colony in Eritrea was established in 1889. The colony was treated as a prestige project during the Fascist era and to this day the capital, Asmara, retains some fine buildings and monuments dating back to the period of Italian rule. Because of this striking architectural ...

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Italian Empire, Italian Empire - Italian colonial possessions, Italian Empire - Italian East Africa, Italian Empire - Libya, Italian Empire - Tientsin China, Italian Empire - Italian possessions in Europe, Italian Empire - Albania, Italian Empire - In Greece, Italian Empire - In later Yugoslavia, Italian Empire - Imperial ambition, Italian Empire - End of empire, Italian Empire - Sources and References

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The remaining Italian influence is noticeable to the naked eye: The use of ciao as a salutation (all of Brazil), The adoption of the pizza in the national cuisine (mostly South-East), The habit of eating spaghetti (mostly South and South-East), Wine production (in the South), A bunch of loan words (including some very modern and technical, like "Informática", the Science of Computing Information), The softening of the Brazilian pronunciation (mostly São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul), The introduction of more advanced low-scale fa ...

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Italian Brazilian, Italian Brazilian - Italian colonisation in Southern Brazil, Italian Brazilian - Italians in coffee plantations of Southeast Brazil, Italian Brazilian - Language, Italian Brazilian - Italian as a Brazilian ethnic group, Italian Brazilian - Italian influence in Brazil, Italian Brazilian - List of famous Brazilians of Italian ascent

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Italian-Canadian - Radio and television. The first multicultural radio station in Canada (CFMB) began broadcasting at Montréal in 1962. Founded by Casimir Stanczykowkski, a Pole, peak hours programming was nonetheless mostly in Italian. Four years later, in 1966, Johnny Lombardi founded a similar radio station (CHIN) in Toronto. CFMB has become a cultural bulwark for Italians in Montréal, however, the station's programming is often criticized as being geared only toward the older generations. Hardly any new pop ...

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Italian-Canadian, Italian-Canadian - History, Italian-Canadian - Demographics, Italian-Canadian - Italian-Canadian media, Italian-Canadian - Radio and television, Italian-Canadian - RAI controversy, Italian-Canadian - Newspapers, Italian-Canadian - Notable Italian-Canadians

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Many Italian immigrants found work in the constructions trades, and later built their own construction businesses. Italian-Canadians can now be found in almost any profession in Canada. Notable Italian-Canadians include: Marisa Ferretti Barth, Canadian Senator Mario Bernardi, Conductor Todd Bertuzzi, Hockey player Charles Caccia, Politician Robert Chiarelli, Mayor of Ottawa Consiglio Di Nino, Canadian Senator Phil and Tony Esposito, Hockey players Julian Fanti ...

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Italian-Canadian, Italian-Canadian - History, Italian-Canadian - Demographics, Italian-Canadian - Italian-Canadian media, Italian-Canadian - Radio and television, Italian-Canadian - RAI controversy, Italian-Canadian - Newspapers, Italian-Canadian - Notable Italian-Canadians

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Italian Empire - Albania. Albania was already firmly within Italy's sphere of influence in 1939 when Mussolini decided it should formally be brought under Italian control. It's possible the Italian dictator simply wanted a spectacular success over a smaller neighbour to match Germany's absorption of Austria and Czechoslovakia. The invasion of Albania began on 7th April 1939 and resistance ended five days later. Albania's King Zog fled to London. Italian King Victor Emmanuel III took the Albanian crown, and a fascist government under Shefqet Verlaci was establis ...

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Italian Empire, Italian Empire - Italian colonial possessions, Italian Empire - Italian East Africa, Italian Empire - Libya, Italian Empire - Tientsin China, Italian Empire - Italian possessions in Europe, Italian Empire - Albania, Italian Empire - In Greece, Italian Empire - In later Yugoslavia, Italian Empire - Imperial ambition, Italian Empire - End of empire, Italian Empire - Sources and References

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Italian unification - The War of 1859 and its aftermath. Main articles: Austro-Sardinian War, and [[]], and [[]], and ...

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Italian unification, Italian unification - Background, Italian unification - Early revolutionary activity 1820 to 1830, Italian unification - Carbonari insurrections 1820 – 1821, Italian unification - 1830 insurrections, Italian unification - Revolutions of 1848-49, Italian unification - Creation of the Italian State, Italian unification - The War of 1859 and its aftermath, Italian unification - The Mille expedition, Italian unification - Defeat of Naples, Italian unification - Garibaldi wants Rome, Italian unification - Third Independence War 1866, Italian unification - Rome, Italian unification - Modern era, Italian unification - Secession movements

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Most of Italian Brazilians today speak Portuguese. Italian (literary and vernacular) was widespread in Brazil until the mid-1960s. Some Italian Brazilians still speak Italian (Talian dialect) as first language in some areas of Rio Grande do Sul State. But the Italian language in Brazil is declined among young people. ...

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Italian Brazilian, Italian Brazilian - Italian colonisation in Southern Brazil, Italian Brazilian - Italians in coffee plantations of Southeast Brazil, Italian Brazilian - Language, Italian Brazilian - Italian as a Brazilian ethnic group, Italian Brazilian - Italian influence in Brazil, Italian Brazilian - List of famous Brazilians of Italian ascent

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The Italian Greyhound is considered a good companion dog, as they are very affectionate. The Italian Greyhound's apparent lack of wide appeal is possibly because of their fragile appearance, with their spindly legs. The reality of the breed is quite contrary to the appearance, though, as they are frequently described as a 'big' dog in a small package. They also have a realatively loud bark. In fact, the breed will be equally at home in a city and in the country, and it does not require as much exercise as larger breeds. The Italian Greyhound is ...

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Italian Greyhound, Italian Greyhound - Appearance, Italian Greyhound - Temperament, Italian Greyhound - Health, Italian Greyhound - History, Italian Greyhound - Miscellaneous, Italian Greyhound - Activities

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Italian unification - The War of 1859 and its aftermath. Although Charles Albert had been crushingly defeated in his bid to drive the Austrians from Italy, the Piedmontese did not abandon all hope of aggrandizement. Camillo di Cavour, who became prime minister in 1852, also had expansionist ambitions. But he saw that Piedmont would not be able to "do it herself." Instead, he ho ...

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Italian unification, Italian unification - Background, Italian unification - Early revolutionary activity 1820 to 1830, Italian unification - Carbonari insurrections 1820 – 1821, Italian unification - 1830 insurrections, Italian unification - Revolutions of 1848-49, Italian unification - Creation of the Italian State, Italian unification - The War of 1859 and its aftermath, Italian unification - The Mille expedition, Italian unification - Defeat of Naples, Italian unification - Garibaldi wants Rome, Italian unification - Third Independence War 1866, Italian unification - Rome, Italian unification - Modern era, Italian unification - Secession movements

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Italian Renaissance - Literature and poetry. Prior to the Renaissance, the Italian language was not the literary language in Italy. It was only in the 13th century that Italian authors began writing in their native language rather than Latin, French, or Provençal. The 1250s saw a major change in Italian poetry as the Dolce Stil Novo (Sweet New Style, which emphasized Platonic rather than courtly love) came into its own, pioneered by poets like Guittone d'Arezzo and Guido Guinizelli. Especially in p ...

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Italian Renaissance, Italian Renaissance - Origins, Italian Renaissance - Northern Italy in the High Middle Ages, Italian Renaissance - European economy, Italian Renaissance - Fourteenth-century collapse, Italian Renaissance - Development, Italian Renaissance - International relations, Italian Renaissance - Florence under the Medici, Italian Renaissance - Spread of the Renaissance, Italian Renaissance - Wider population, Italian Renaissance - End of the Italian Renaissance, Italian Renaissance - Culture, Italian Renaissance - Literature and poetry, Italian Renaissance - Science and philosophy, Italian Renaissance - Sculpture and painting, Italian Renaissance - Architecture, Italian Renaissance - Music, Italian Renaissance - Notes

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see also: List of Italian painters Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472), architect Fra Angelico (1387-1445), (Giovanni da Fiesole) Baccio D'Agnolo (c. 1460-1543), sculptor, wood-carver, and architect Sisto Badalocchio (1581- c. 1647), painter and engraver Alessio Baldovinetti (1427-1499) Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510), painter Donato Bramante (1444-1514), architect Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), painter,sculptor, architect, and poet Leonetto Cappiel ...

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List of Italians, List of Italians - Scientists, List of Italians - Explorers, List of Italians - Politicians, List of Italians - Writers, List of Italians - Cartoonists, List of Italians - Actors and actresses, List of Italians - Film directors, List of Italians - Artists, List of Italians - Sculptors, List of Italians - Architects, List of Italians - Musicians, List of Italians - Composers, List of Italians - Conductors Direttori, List of Italians - Sports personalities, List of Italians - Other

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The lira ultimately dates back to Charlemagne. Like the pound sterling, it represented one troy pound of silver, and was equal to 240 denari. Before unification, many of the Italian states used the lira as their currency. Upon the creation of the Kingdom of Italy, a unified lira was established, at 4.5 grams of silver, as part of the Latin Monetary Union. This was a direct continuation of the Sardinian lira. Other currencies replaced by the Italian lira included the Lombardy-Venetia florin, the Two Sicilies piastra, th ...

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Italian lira, Italian lira - History, Italian lira - Coins, Italian lira - Banknotes, Italian lira - Currencies formerly related to the Italian lira, Italian lira - Vatican City, Italian lira - San Marino, Italian lira - Restoration?, Italian lira - External link

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The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sight hounds, typically weighing 3 to 5 kg. They look like miniature Greyhounds. The colour of the coat is a subject of much discussion. In England, the USA, and Australia, white spotted Italians are accepted, while the FCI standards adhered to in Europe allows white spots only on the chest and paws. The modern Italian Greyhound's appearance is a result of breeders throughout Europe, particularly Austrian, German, Italian, and French breeders, making great contributions to the formin ...

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Italian Greyhound, Italian Greyhound - Appearance, Italian Greyhound - Temperament, Italian Greyhound - Health, Italian Greyhound - History, Italian Greyhound - Miscellaneous, Italian Greyhound - Activities

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The Italian honeybee originates from the continental part of Italy South of the Alps and North of Sicily. The subspecies may have survived the last ice age in Italy as it is genetically different subspecies than the subspecies from the Iberian peninsula and from Sicily. It is the most widely distributed of all honeybees, and has proved adaptable to most climates from subtropical to cool temperate, but it is less s ...

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Italian bee, Italian bee - Origin, Italian bee - Anatomy, Italian bee - Disease Resistance, Italian bee - Behavior, Italian bee - beneficial, Italian bee - not beneficial, Italian bee - Character, Italian bee - Selective breeding, Italian bee - Worldwide Distribution

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Italian bee - beneficial. shows strong disposition to breeding and very prolific excellent housekeeper (which some scientists think might be a factor in disease resistance) uses little propolis excellent foragers superb comb builders covers the honey with brilliant white cappings shows lower swarming tendency than other Western honeybee races for areas with continuous nectar flow and favora ...

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Italian bee, Italian bee - Origin, Italian bee - Anatomy, Italian bee - Disease Resistance, Italian bee - Behavior, Italian bee - beneficial, Italian bee - not beneficial, Italian bee - Character, Italian bee - Selective breeding, Italian bee - Worldwide Distribution

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Members of this breed might love the sunlight, so owners need to ensure that they don't become overheated, and they do get sunburned (particularly on their heads and bellies), so it's recommended to use sunscreen on them. The breed is relatively free of disease, but the following ailments do occur: Epilepsy Legg-Perthes disease (degeneration of the hip) Patellar Luxation (slipped stifles) Osteoporosis vWD (Bleeding disorder) ...

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Italian Greyhound, Italian Greyhound - Appearance, Italian Greyhound - Temperament, Italian Greyhound - Health, Italian Greyhound - History, Italian Greyhound - Miscellaneous, Italian Greyhound - Activities

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