Feb | 11
Why have such a distinguished people like the Italians chosen to represent themselves through their cuisine? Why could a humble food like pasta advance to become the most “Italian” food item? Umbra Professor Peter Fischer (History and Culture of Food... Read MoreFeb | 09
It is the hope of all educators that a semester abroad enhances a student’s education. So often study abroad opportunities are attacked as a “semester off” for students to travel the world before graduating college. At the Umbra Institute, however, professors... Read MoreFeb | 09
Traditionally, during Lent, parties and feasts were prohibited. The last days before the beginning of Lent were the opportunity to eat and drink and make merry, and this became known as Carnival. There are differing interpretations but the most likely... Read MoreFeb | 05
The Seattle Channel released a video of Perugia, Italy, and its relation to the American sister city of Seattle, Washington. This video traces the history of Perugia back to the Etruscans, while also exploring issues of modernization in the city. Spend... Read MoreFeb | 04
Did you ever wonder where coffee houses acquire the names for all those beverages with the double consonants? You guessed it, Italy! Although Italy does not actually grow the bitter red bean, Italians have no problem boasting the best coffee.... Read MoreFeb | 03
The winner of Umbra Spring 2009's first photo contest is Sarah Davis from the University of Colorado-Boulder. This month's contest was an extremely tough decision! Sarah's photo is of Assisi taken from below the Basilica di San Francesco. Sarah will... Read More