In most societies surnames are transmitted from father to child, just like Y-chromosome genes. In this way, an analysis of the geographic diffusion of surnames can provide accurate estimates of ...

Lorighittas, a Sardinian pasta in the shape of an earring, has been passed down by women from generation to generation. However, the dish has remained unknown to the outside world. The road from Santa ...

The giants of Mont'e Prama are thought to be 3,000 years old. DedaloNur via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 3.0 The faces of the towering sculpted giants of the Sardinian necropolis are eerie—they ...

In the secluded highlands of Sardinia, Italy, there lived a family that boasted a combined age of over 800 years. The Melis family once held the Guinness World Record for the highest combined age ...

Vincenzo Porcu, owner of Carasau Ristorante, a Sardinian restaurant in Los Angeles, offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his recipe for a traditional pasta dish.

In the remote mountains of Sardinia, a family gained global attention for their remarkable longevity, with combined ages surpassing 800 years. Their extraordinary lifespan was not due to medicine or ...

In Sardinia's mountains, a family's longevity, exceeding 800 combined years, is attributed to a simple, bean-rich soup. This daily, plant-based meal, packed with nutrients, supports heart and immune ...