When does an artist become an artist? Join Gualtiero Marchesi in his musings on art and the art of cooking in this new chapter.

Whether you want to explore the edges of the volcanic craters, visit the marine caves, or even get a mud bath for your aches and pains, the Aeolian island of Vulcano has plenty to offer!

As its name Vulcano implies, this Aeolian island boasts three volcanic centers. Because of its natural beauty and geological interest, it has become an important tourist destination. In ancient times it was held as an important place, figuring in both Greek and Roman mythology.

Antonio explains that the Italian tradition of constructing a nativity scene during the Christmas season had it origins in the thirteenth century, when Saint Francis of Assisi organized the first live re-enactment of the birth of Jesus. It soon spread to all of Italy, but above all to the Kingdom of Naples, where everyone got involved, from the poorest family to the King himself.

For many Italians, putting up a presepe (manger scene or crèche) at Christmas time is as, if not more important than putting up a Christmas tree. Antonio talks about the traditions concerning its origins, two thousand and eleven years ago.

The island of Lipari is famous for having one of Italy's most important archaeological museums. This is largely because of the numerous shipwrecks that have been excavated. A particularly evocative aspect of Lipari is the presence of sea stacks that emerge from the water in a variety of shapes.

Musician Carlo Ipata talks about the Rossi Theater in Pisa, his hometown. Amazingly, this eighteenth-century theater managed to escape modern renovations, allowing us a glimpse of what theatergoing would have been like in earlier times.

Il pane (bread) is an important staple at the Italian table, no question about it. There is a great variety of kinds of bread, and in fact, every region has its own. Anna and Marika take you to discover some of their favorites.

Anna visits Largo di Torre Argentina, an important archaeological site in Rome, which doubles as a cattery.

Pumice stone has been mined for years on the Aeolians. Divers went there to explore the effect on marine life.

Everything you always wanted to know about the Tiber River in Rome. Marika and Anna are there to share its history.

Lipari, one of the Aeolian Islands, is famous for it pumice stone.

Pupia TV – Casal di Principe (CE) – September 22nd and all of Casal di Principe's citizens are surrounding Elena De Angelis, the bride, who in this land of Camorra martyrs, will enter the Guinness book of records for the longest bridal veil. A white veil, the symbol of redemption, for this city which has very often been associated with events and people that have damaged its reputation. And the desire for redemption can be seen in the eyes and words of the kids and children who have helped in holding the veil along the route.

Pupia.Tv – Vibo Valentia [Calabria] – Mass evacuation in Maierato, a town of 2300 inhabitants in the province of Vibo Valentia, where on Monday 15th of February 2010 an entire mountain ridge collapsed, creating a landslide close to the town’s center, putting houses at risk.

In the usually quiet waters of the island, where the fishing is good, an unusual phenomenon was witnessed by fishermen and divers, an underwater volcano!