Argentine writer Rodrigo Fresán is scheduled to appear at Gonzaga in Florence on Nov. 3, discussing Italy, American culture and the mysteries of reading and writing.

The Florentine’s November 2026 issue revisits the 1966 flood, the volunteers who helped Florence recover and preparations to protect the city.

In an interview published Oct. 29, Giannozzo Pucci recalls helping organize Scout and international volunteers after Florence’s 1966 flood.

A Mad Tasting recipe guide pairs pumpkin risotto with crisp amaretti, explaining the Mantuan inspiration, cooking method and what remains unspecified.