It’s simply a contraction of “ma donna,” or “my lady” in Italian — like saying Madam Lisa in English. Some alternatives: Mona Lisa was Leonardo’s mother or some other Italian noblewoman or a disguised ...

These under-the-radar Italian restaurants serve up handmade pasta, rich sauces, and unforgettable flavors. Discover where to ...

Elimar’ could turn out to be a real masterpiece, but there’s no getting around the fact that in addition to not being particularly Van Gogh-ish, it’s also not particularly nice ...

A 16th-century Florentine noblewoman, Lisa Gherardini was the wife of a successful silk merchant named Francesco del Giocondo ...

The fried shrimp and oysters are like little nuggets of oceanic bliss, each one a reminder of why the Gulf Coast is a seafood lover’s paradise. They’re crispy, they’re flavorful, and they’re fresher ...

Art critics hailed news of the move, saying that the precious painting has stolen the spotlight for long enough.

Leonardo da Vinci's famed "Mona Lisa" portrait is getting a new home at Paris' Louvre while the museum undergoes renovations.

More than 10,000 tourists descended on Roccaraso. They've been accused of leaving the area strewn with trash and lighting ...

For Lovers' Day, Fi'lia celebrates authenticity and sharing around a menu of Italian flavors. Generous cuisine, carefully selected ingredients and a touch of dolce vita: everything you need for an ...

After a collision of a passenger jet and an Army helicopter Wednesday night, a few flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C ...

There’s a new dealer in town, and his name might sound familiar — Sebastian Gladstone — but you'd be forgiven if you don't ...

Four Norwegian skiers died on Wednesday, January 29, in an avalanche in the French Alps, according to the authorities of the ...