Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from October 2005

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from October 2005

Mystery photo?
October 1, 2005... Do you know what this is? Look through this issue carefully and you will find the answer. Answer: Hot stuff! This stream of lava is coming from a crater of Mt. Etna, a volcano in Sicily. Lava can range from 1,000 to 2,000 degrees...

High 5.(Italy)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Do you like pizza, gelato, or spaghetti bolognaise? How about soccer or sports cars? If the answer is yes, you'll love discovering Italy. Here are five interesting facts to get you started. 1. The Italian peninsula looks just like a boot...

Italy.
October 1, 2005... Official Name: Italian Republic Location: Located in southern Europe, Italy's peninsula extends into the central Mediterranean Sea, northeast of Tunisia Area: 116,000 square miles Population: 58,057,477 (2004 estimate) ...

The sweet life.
October 1, 2005... Italy is a nation of many distinct and varied regions that set aside their differences in 1871 and united to liberate themselves from foreign domination and to strengthen their own economies. The familiar, bootshaped peninsula, with its long...

Through time.(Brief Article)(Chronology)
October 1, 2005... 5000 B.C. Farming communities that use stone tools and paint pottery thrive in the area that will later be known as Italy. 800 B.C. Greeks immigrate into southern Italy. A.D. 330 Emperor Constantine I transfers his capital from Rome to...

A city with style.
October 1, 2005... Milan, a northern Italian city with a population of roughly 1.4 million, is one of Europe's most stylish cities. Though it is only the second largest city in Italy, it is the top financial and fashion center and has an international atmosphere...

Arrivederci, Roma.(language)
October 1, 2005... The Italian language belongs to the family of the Romance languages, which includes Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian. The word "Romance," although it might suggest "romantic," is related to the word "Rome." In fact, those languages...

Mangia! Myths and realities of Italian food.
October 1, 2005... Italian cuisine is the most popular ethnic food in the United States, according to the National Restaurant Association. It is so much a part of our culture that we hardly think of it as ethnic at all. Everybody thinks that they know a great...

One scoop or two?(delicious gelato)
October 1, 2005... How do Italians relax at the end of a long, hot day? With a large scoop--or two--of delicious gelato, of course! Gelato is a frozen dessert made from milk, sugar, and flavorings such as fresh fruit, chocolate, nuts, or other tasty...

The sinking city.
October 1, 2005... As torrential rains pounded the city, residents lost power. Diesel oil from home heating tanks overflowed, turning the floodwaters thick, oily, and black. Venetians watched as furniture and other household goods filled their famous canals....

Great sites of Italy.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... It would be impossible to show all the glorious sights of Italy in just a few pages of a magazine. From Roman ruins to Renaissance art, Italy is a sightseer's paradise. These few pages are filled with just a few of the amazing buildings,...

Make a marionette.
October 1, 2005... Think of a time when you watched a puppet show. Did you enjoy the way the characters seemed to come alive the story unfolded? Perhaps you have even made puppets yourself using paper bags, socks, or gloves. A marionette is a special kind of...

The palio: party time in Siena.(Piazza del Campo)
October 1, 2005... The air crackles with excitement. The crowd presses forward, anxious not to miss a moment. It's July 2, and the setting is the Piazza del Campo in the heart of the city of Siena. You're about to see the Palio, the world's most spectacular horse...

Music in the air.
October 1, 2005... Whether it's from a gondolier (gon-dol-EER) singing as he sails through the canals of Venice or an opera performed under the stars at the summer festival in Spoleto, music is in the air in Italy. You might be serenaded by a singing waiter at a...

Growing up in Italy.
October 1, 2005... Every day, I set my alarm for 6:30 A.M., but if I sleep through it, there's no chance of sleeping past 7:00. Between the birds (I'll bet we have one of the loudest songbird populations in Tuscany), the bells of San Felice a Ema at the end of...

A passion for cars.(automobile races)
October 1, 2005... Italians have a passion for what they call la macchina--the automobile. And no automobile is prized more by the citizens of Milan or Rome than a victorious race car. Italians have been designing, building, and racing cars for more than a...

Ask Faces!
October 1, 2005... Here is your chance to send us your world culture--and geography-related questions! Each month, our experts will answer several questions from readers like you. Want to know where the world's highest mountain is located? What is the largest...

Italian-American pop quiz.
October 1, 2005... People of Italian heritage have been leaders in all walks of American life, particularly in the arts and entertainment industry. Can you match these famous people with their various contributions? If you can, consider yourself an...

Face facts.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Officials at the Herculaneum archaeological site near Naples have begun using hawks to protect the area from pigeons, whose droppinqs have damaged some of the ruins. NO DEAR! YOU CAN'T GO THERE. I TOLD YOU TO GO BEFORE WE LEFT! MOM! I...

Soccer mania.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Few countries have a shape that is easier to remember than Italy's. The Italian peninsula looks just like a boot kicking a ball. hat's the ball? It is the neighboring island of Sicily. But that's not the best part. Can you guess which sport is...

The one-legged crane: a tale from Italy.
October 1, 2005... Long ago in Italy, the Medici family rose to power. They were lovers of art and music; they also loved good food. In their palatial mansion worked Chichibio, the best chef in the land. One day, Lorenzo, the master of the mansion, surprised...

The Crimson Elf.(review)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
October 1, 2005... The Crimson Elf by Michael J. Caduto Talking animals, wizards, and magical kingdoms--the best of fairy and folk tales--can all be found here with an Italian twist. Each of these traditional tales has a moral lesson--don't wander too far...

Cartwheel to the Moon.(review)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
October 1, 2005... Cartwheel to the Moon by Emanuel di Pasquale In this collection of poems, we travel to Sicily, birthplace of the author. Through his lyrical words, we follow the seasons, celebrate local holidays and traditions, and see the ever-changing...

Defending Irene.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
October 1, 2005... Defending Irene by Kristin Wolden Nitz Think it's tough to survive your middle school? Take a trip with the main character of this story, Irene Benenati, a 13-year-old who moves with her family to the Italian alpine town of Merano for one...

Italians in America.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
October 1, 2005... Italians in America by Alison Behnke This book from Lerner's series In America examines the history of Italian immigration to the United States, discussing why they came, what they did when they got here, where they settled, and customs...

Canals of Venice.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
October 1, 2005... Canals of Venice by Marcia Amidon Lusted From the publisher's Building History series, this book begins with the founding of Venice and ends with today's very modern challenge of saving this city of treasures from rising waters. You will...

Italy.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
October 1, 2005... Italy by Picot Cassidy No need check the encyclopedia for information about Italy--it's all here. One of the Nations of the World series, this book covers Italy's geography, climate, terrain, natural resources, history, economy, arts, and...

Say what?
October 1, 2005... Suggest a caption for this photograph. The best entries will be published in an upcoming issue! Send your captions to facesmag@yahoo.com.

Mangia! Can you guess what's for dinner?
October 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answers A. Fafelle (far-FALL-lay) B. Fettucini (feh-ta-CHEE-nee) C. Rotini D. Rigatoni E. Tortellini F. Ravioli