Blue was the color of the House of Savoy, a royal dynasty that ruled Italy from 1861 to 1946. The house color since the 1300s was Savoy azure, a shade a blue, and it was the country's national color at the time of unification. Italy eventually evolved from the monarchy, but kept the color to honor the king that brought them together.

Cortina, a quintessential ski town, is co-hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan, showcasing its unique blend of mountain charm and Italian fashion.

After months of anticipation, the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics are almost here — hosted by two picturesque and storied cities in Northern Italy, with venues spread out across the Italian Alps. Milan is Italy's fashion and finance capital. It's a modern ...

The mountain village of Cortina, Italy, comes alive at night after Olympic events end, transitioning from a sporty atmosphere to a social one. Hearst Olympic correspondent Deirdre Fitzpatrick explained that once the sun sets,

With more than 100 years of Winter Olympics history, no city or ski resort has ever hosted the grand international sporting event more than 70 years apart. That will all change on February 6th, 2026, as the Olympic cauldron is lit at Milan’s San Siro ...

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO (AP) — There are four matches happening at once in Cortina's curling stadium, yet you’d hardly know it. All attention in the venue seems trained on young, high-ponytailed Stefania Constantini,

An enduring legacy: Cortina d'Ampezzo's 1956 Olympic venues, innovations and global profile remain integral to the town's identity and year-round vitality. Progress beyond sport: From pioneering broadcast and sporting technology in 1956 to record women's ...

Austin Florian’s Connecticut roots are planted in Southington, and today, people across the town gathered to watch him compete in his first Olympics. “It’s very exciting to be here,” said Barbara Hungerford at the Mulberry Gardens of Southington’s watch party.