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.

While the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics continue to captivate, some are wondering about the next Winter Olympics.

Hollywood's trusted luxury travel experts reveal where to eat, stay, revel and slip away during the 25 Winter Olympiad — from private alpine hideaways to the essential see-and-be-seen spots.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history, wins first Winter Olympic gold medal for Brazil. With the victory, Pinheiro Braathen became the first athlete — man or woman, in any sport — representing a South American nation to earn a Winter Olympic medal.

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,

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 Olympic fan favorite since the Winter Games began in 1924, bobsled features high-tech, torpedo-shaped sleds gliding through banked turns and fast straights on an ice-covered track. As few as one and as many as four athletes ride inside the sled, hoping ...

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.