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Why do they say "Jamme Ja" in Naples? Meaning, origin, and usage of the Neapolitan expression
Among the most iconic expressions in the Neapolitan dialect is undoubtedly "jamme ja" (or "jammo ja"). It's a typical Neapolitan expression, used daily to invite someone to act, move, or react. Understanding the meaning of "jamme ja" isn't easy because it's not a simple translation,...
Benevento and Province
The Witches of Sannio: Between the History and Myth of the Janare of Benevento
When it comes to the mysteries and legends of Southern Italy, few stories are as captivating as those of the Janare of Benevento, the famous witches of Sannio. For centuries, their name has been linked to tales of nocturnal sabbaths, magical formulas, and ancient pagan cults. However, behind the legend lies...
Cinema
Pompeii Film Festival: When Words Become Images
There's a point in the relationship between publishing and cinema where the book stops being merely an object to be read and becomes the first place where a story begins to be imagined. Not yet a film, not yet a screenplay, not yet a finished image. But already a story in motion, already...
Naples and Province
The history of Piazza del Plebiscito: from a Bourbon forum to a Neapolitan meeting place
The history of Piazza del Plebiscito represents one of Naples' most important urban developments, as it recounts the transformation of a marginal area into one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Today, Piazza del Plebiscito Naples is known as the city's "urban living room," but for centuries it was simply a...
Culture
The Mystery of the Two-Faced Hermitage of Torre del Greco: Between Private Excavations and International Art Trafficking
A historical and archaeological investigation reveals the complex intertwining of clandestine excavations and the international antiques market in the Vesuvian area, particularly the two-faced hermitage of Torre del Greco, now scattered among the world's most prestigious museums.
Italy
The 2026 Amato Lamberti National Award, scholarships awarded to the best studies.
The winners of the thirteenth edition of the 2026 "Amato Lamberti" National Prize have been announced. The award is dedicated to the memory of the Neapolitan sociologist and politician who has long promoted studies on criminal phenomena, mafias, and social transformation. The Scientific Committee has awarded three scholarships from...
Culture
Libero Bovio and Neapolitan poetry
Libero Bovio is one of the central figures of Neapolitan poetry and songwriting in the early twentieth century. Born in Naples in 1883, he is considered one of the key architects of the revival of the Neapolitan dialect in literature and music, transforming it into a language capable of expressing universal emotions. His...
Breaking News
In Naples, the Giallo Festival presents two historical noir films about the twenty-year Fascist period.
On Saturday, June 6, at Villa Floridiana, Naples hosts the presentation of two Marlin novels that explore the crimes and political tensions of fascism: 'Corri verso la notte' by Francesco Costa and 'Le stanze del Duce' by Claudio Clini.
Culture
Inclusion and music in Sorrento: the fifth 'Pino Forever' concert celebrates talent beyond differences.
On Saturday, June 13, at the Cathedral of Saints Philip and James in Sorrento, the 'Pino Forever – An Inclusion Project' project will stage its fifth concert, an event that combines art and social inclusion through a tribute to Pino Daniele.
Cinema
Pompeii Film Festival, Vanzina and De Giovanni: True culture lives in the provinces too.
How important is it to bring quality cultural events beyond major urban centers? The question, posed at the Maximall Pompeii Cinema Nexus during the second edition of the Pompeii International Film Festival, touches on one of the most delicate issues in the relationship between culture, local areas, and communities. Because too often...
Culture
Naples: The Gallery on the Piano Nobile of the Royal Palace of Portici is reborn after its restoration.
The conservative restoration of the Gallery on the Piano Nobile of the Royal Palace of Portici has been completed, restored to its original splendor thanks to a project by the Metropolitan City of Naples in collaboration with the Federico II University.
Pompei
Pompeii International Film Festival: Maurizio de Giovanni enchants the audience.
With De Giovanni, Enrico Vanzina, and Annarita Borelli, the Festival introduces young people to the craft of storytelling. A day dedicated to the power of stories, the delicate transition from page to screen, and the responsibility of those who decide what to tell and how to tell it. On June 3rd, at the International Storytelling Festival...
Amalfi
Amalfi's Triumphal Return 839AD: The Epic Musical Relives at the Arsenale della Repubblica
After years of anticipation, the famous musical "Amalfi 839AD" returns for three special evenings at the Arsenale della Repubblica di Amalfi, celebrating the birth of the historic Amalfi Republic with a unique show that combines history, music, and passion.
Culture
The Pietrarsa Railway Museum will also be open at night for summer 2026.
Starting next Friday, the National Railway Museum in Pietrarsa will be opening its doors in the evenings throughout the summer season, offering visitors a unique experience of history, culture, and views of the Gulf of Naples.
Naples News
The Long Night of Churches illuminates Spaccanapoli with art and spirituality.
The Long Night of Churches returns throughout Italy on Friday, June 5th, with hundreds of free events. For the first time, the church of San Nicola a Pistaso in Naples will also participate, with guided tours and Renaissance music.
Soccer Naples
Napoli celebrates a century of history with a book on international friendlies.
On Thursday, June 11, the Emeroteca - Biblioteca Tucci will host the presentation of Gianfranco Coppola's book, which traces the Neapolitan club's 100th anniversary through its international friendly matches, accompanied by a dedicated documentary exhibition.
Culture
I Love You So Much: A Phrase, a Sentiment, and Neapolitan Culture
Among the most famous expressions in the Neapolitan language, "Te voglio bene assaje" holds a special place. Those seeking the meaning of "Te voglio bene assaje" often wish to know the translation of the phrase, but behind these words lies a much richer history involving musical tradition, the...
Culture
Paolo Siani presents "Digital Wellbeing," a call for a conscious use of technology.
Pediatrician and writer Paolo Siani returns to bookstores with his book "Digital Wellbeing," which explores the impact of smartphones on children and adolescents, offering balanced strategies for a healthy relationship with technology. The launch event will be held on June 4th at Feltrinelli in Naples.
Culture
Trudie Styler's Naples as told in an exclusive documentary on Rai Storia
Tonight at 10:30 PM on Rai Storia, "Posso ingresso? An Ode to Naples" will air, a documentary directed by Trudie Styler that explores the beating heart of Naples, its beauty and civic engagement.
Culture
Learn a foreign language with Professor Barbella's innovative method
In a school landscape often still tied to a teaching methodology and the centrality of the textbook, there are educational experiences that are radically redefining the very concept of language learning. Among these is the Prof. Barbella® Method, an innovative pedagogical approach that, over the last five years, has transformed the teaching of...
