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Traditions in Urbino

Vanessa and Veruska Giovanelli (left to right) breading fish to be grilled and fried while explaining the process. Read “The Giovanelli Sisters” for more.
Massimilano Bernardini passionately participating in a game of Morra. Watch “Italy’s Ancient Hand Game” for more.
A farro wheat field slowly shifting in the wind in the Pieve di santo Stefano di Gaifa, Urbino. See “Reviving An Ancient Grain In Le Marche” for more.
Dalla Padella Alla Brace’s food display, partially filled while preparing for the day of work. Read “The Giovanelli Sisters” for more.
Alberto Fenici explaining his strategy when he plays and how he studies his opponents to predict their next moves. Watch “Italy’s Ancient Hand Game” for more.
Right outside the restaurant a dish called Pisci which is farro noodles, dressed nicely in a pea sauce, topped with eel, and displayed nicely on a marbled plate from right across Via Cesare Battisi, Portanova Restaurant in Urbino, Italy. See “Reviving An Ancient Grain In Le Marche” for more.

The Giovanelli Sisters enjoy life: “From the frying pan to the grill”

By Brendan Roth

On a sunny Saturday morning, dozens of trucks and vans drive to the highest point in the Renaissance town, quickly transforming into a line of shops three football fields long. Dalla Padella Alla Brace, From the Frying pan to the Grill, seems especially popular with the growing crowd. Part of its appeal is the irresistible aroma of seafood sizzling. But just as big a draw is the twins serving up those treats.

Reviving An Ancient Grain In Le Marche: How One Farmer’s Mission To Commercialize Farro Is Going Against The Grain

By Donovan Eveslage

Massimo Fiorani gazed across a golden field of what looks like wheat he planted months earlier, a stalk of which he cradled lovingly in his arms.

Only that isn’t wheat.

A collection of written and photographed work about the deep history dedication to farro.

Italy’s Ancient Hand Game

By Ben Schachterle

An exploration of Morra, a game with a history that dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times. This game of predictions remains very popular today.

Meet Our Team

Brendan Roth

Writer & Interactive Design

Ben Schachterle

videographer

Donovan Eveslage

writer & Photographer