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Who was Luigi Pirandello? How about Giorgio Vasari? What are the ingredients in risotto? Is Jack Nicholson Italian? The truth is, being Italian means being an heir to a rich, sprawling culture that goes back thousands of years, encompassing ancient mythology, modern cinema, religion, fashion, science, and most of all--the world's most beloved cuisine. This book is a fun, fact-filled guide to everything Italian, from how to make focaccia to discovering the Italian heritage of your favorite celebrities. Composed entirely in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format, this book contains such amusing, thought-provoking, and fascinating queries as:

Which Roman god stands watch over the Trevi Fountain in the center of Rome?

What is the largest church in Venice?

Who lived in Italy before the Roman Empire?

Where was Frank Sinatra born and raised?

What famous rock stars are Italian? (You'd be surprised!)

For the first time, here is a compendium of everything you ever wanted to know about being Italian--plus a whole lot more you never would have asked!