🎙️ The Italian Curiosity Club

The podcast that reveals the Italy you don't know.
Welcome to the Italian Curiosity Club, a place for curious minds and attentive souls.
Every day, a new Italian story: hidden, unusual, surprising.
Through small mysteries, forgotten characters, incredible places, and invisible wonders, you'll discover a fascinating and never ordinary Italy.
👉 Listen.
👉 Be amazed.
👉 Share it.

✨ What Is the Italian Curiosity Club?

A daily podcast delivered to your inbox every morning — perfect to enjoy with a good cup of coffee.

Created by Alessandro Mattioli, a philosopher, storyteller, and passionate seeker of untold tales.

A short sound journey of just a few minutes — enough to make you think and dream for hours.
True, incredible stories from Italy you’ve never heard before… and you’ll love telling others you know them.
Become the most interesting person in the room!
🎧 *The Curiosity Club: the morning boost for hungry minds.*
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Sample Episodes from the Podcast

The Vatican’s Secret Door That Opens Every 25 Years

The Blood That Melts Without Fire: The Miracle of San Gennaro

Poveglia: The Forbidden Island

The Shroud of Turin: Faith, Mystery, and the Face of a Man

Subscription Plan

📚 The Library of Wonders

Monthly Subscription– 3,90€

A whole month of curiosities, always at your fingertips.
Listen again whenever you want, explore what you missed, go back in time.
✅ One episode per day, for the whole month.
✅ Every month, a free Ebook on Italian curiosities!
📩 You can listen to them at any time, without limits
🔁If you renew, you will receive the new episodes of the following month.
For those who love to collect beauty.
For those who are not satisfied with just one cup.

🏛️ The Society of the Curious

Annual Subscription – 39€

A whole year of daily episodes.
A never-ending journey into hidden Italy.
For those who never tire of being amazed.
2 MONTHS FREE
✅A new episode every day, for 365 days
✅ Every month, 1 free Ebook on Italian curiositiesane.
🎧 Full access to all episodes of the year.
It’s not just a membership: it’s a pact with wonder.
Your passport to explore every day, all year round.

Sample Episodes from the Podcast

The Forbidden Books: When Reading Was a Sin

The Secret Codes of Leonardo da Vinci

Customer Reviews

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I really enjoy this content. Short, straight to the point, and always interesting. You can tell there’s real research behind it.
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I’m not a big fan of podcasts, but this is the only one I listen to every day. It’s become a pleasant habit.
— Oliver S.
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I listen to it as soon as I wake up, while making my coffee. It instantly puts me in a positive mindset.
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It surprised me. I thought it was just another podcast, but each episode is crafted with real care.
— Lucas P.
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One of the few things I can listen to from start to finish without getting distracted. Truly well done.
— Amelia K.
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I’ve been following this podcast for a while, and it has never let me down. Always fresh curiosities, told beautifully.
— Daniel M.
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I liked the tone right from the start: calm, engaging, but never forced. You can feel it’s genuine.
— Claire T.
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I often listen to it during my lunch break. It’s my moment to switch off — without scrolling through my phone.
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The stories are original, not the usual things you find everywhere. Sometimes I even go back and listen to a few again. — Lena W.
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Great even for those who aren’t experts in history or art. It’s simple, but never boring. Perfect for everyone.
— Noah F.
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Simply brilliant. Every morning I discover something new without having to search for anything. It’s just there, ready for me.
— Isabella D.
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It’s become part of my daily routine. Light content, but never superficial. Truly well done.
— Ethan B.
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Original topics, never predictable. It’s not just a list of curiosities — they’re real mini-stories.
— Zoe H.
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A very pleasant voice and thought-provoking content. A lovely companion while I make my coffee. — Liam S.
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I like that it doesn’t try to impress at all costs — it does so with style and intelligence.
— Elise V.
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Every day it makes me feel a little more cultured. It’s like a mini dose of daily knowledge.
— Mia L.
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Well made, well narrated. It’s the podcast I always recommend when someone’s looking for something a bit “different.”
— Jonas K.
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I came across it by chance, and now I can’t do without it. Finally, an Italian podcast that’s truly worth it.
— Chloe N.
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I love the tone: calm, respectful, never loud. It’s a pleasure to listen to, even during quiet breaks.
— Adrian M.
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Well-crafted and always surprising content. You can feel the passion behind it.
— Nora J.
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I didn’t expect such a high level. Really well written.
— Thomas E.
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I listen to it at the office, between tasks. It’s relaxing, yet interesting.
— Julia C.
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Great idea, great execution. I’ve been listening for weeks and it never disappoints.
— Max L.
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The perfect way to start the day with a mental boost. I love it.
— Isabelle K
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It makes you discover things you’d never think to look for and that’s what makes it special.
— Gabriel N.
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Every episode makes me say, “I didn’t know that!” It’s exactly what I was looking for.
— Laura B.
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Highly recommended for those who love culture but don’t feel like listening to hours of chatter.
— Adam R.
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I like that it doesn’t over-explain — it sparks your curiosity and makes you want to dig deeper.
— Sara W.
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The audio quality is excellent — and the narration even more so. Finally, a well-made podcast.
— Ben T.
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Engaging and never boring. It’s a great piece of work and deserves more visibility.
— Hannah D.
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I really appreciate the choice of topics. They’re never repetitive or predictable.
— Julian M.
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I even got my husband to listen and he usually hates podcasts... now he’s a fan too!
— Emily G.
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A little daily joy. Well crafted, well thought out.
Leo V.
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It kept me company during difficult times. It’s become a small mental refuge.
— Anna S.
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Listened to one episode, then five in a row. It’s well done, period.
— Jack H.
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It makes you discover things you’d never think to look for and that’s what makes it special.
— Gabriel N.

🧭 Because Italy Has Stories You’ve Never Heard.

  • Because every story is real — but feels like it came from a novel.
  • Because in just a few minutes, it takes you far away — without ever leaving home.
  • Because Italy is full of details no one has ever told you about.
It’s a daily ritual — a coffee for the mind!

My name is Alessandro Mattioli...

I am a philosopher, a storyteller, and -first of all- a curious person.
I collect hidden stories, forgotten details, invisible wonders.
I don't tell a story to explain, but to make you imagine.
I believe that every little fragment of reality can open a passage in the mind.
A gesture, a place, a word... can be enough to change the way we look at the world.
This is how this podcast was born:
from a cup of coffee, from an early morning thought,
from the desire to start each day with a wonder
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