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Archaeologists have discovered a rare blue-painted room, interpreted as a sacrarium, in central Pompeii. The room features depictions of the four seasons and allegories of agriculture and shepherding. This finding is part of ongoing excavations aimed at preserving Pompeii's vast heritage. Other recent discoveries include children's sketches of violent scenes and various household items.
Italian opera singing has been added to the UN's intangible cultural heritage list, recognizing it as a "living art form". The practice, which originated in the late 1500s in Florence, involves physiologically controlled singing that enhances the voice's carrying power in acoustic spaces. Italian opera is associated with specific facial expressions and body gestures and combines music, drama, acting, and staging. The inclusion on the list is seen as a historic and significant recognition of bel canto and a fundamental pillar of Italian culture. Other Italian practices on the list include pizza-making, Sardinian tenor singing, the Mediterranean diet, and the art of glass beads.
A 75-year-old woman in Italy has won a court case to evict her two adult sons, aged 40 and 42, from her house. The sons, described as "parasites" by their mother, had been living in the family apartment without contributing financially or helping with household chores. The judge ruled in favor of the mother, stating that there is no unconditional right for adult children to remain in their parents' home against their will. The sons have until December 18 to vacate the premises. This case highlights the issue of adult children's dependence on their parents in Italian culture.