This article is about the inaugurations of  the new Macro and Maxxi contemporary art museums in Rome.  Both museums represent some thing new for Rome.  Art in these museums is not based in Italy’s past but very much in the present.

This article discusses exhibitions in Florence about Caravaggio and his followers.  It describes the shows and their venues and provides historical context.

This article describes upcoming movies that feature Italy.  The author states that Hollywood loves the classic “Italia da cartolina” as a backdrop to its stories.

This is an amusing article about Grand Central Station.  It discusses the little known fact that all trains from the station leave with a one-minute delay on their scheduled departure time.  No need to rush to make that train!