In 1953 Uguccione’s project, the Italian Scene, was formed upon his arrival to New York City. The project presented Italian society to Americans and Italian-Americans who were interested in European affairs. One review of the Italian Scene by Harold Weir at the Vancouver Sun described it as being “far more than a bulletin of cultural information…a living document sparkling with a love for Italy and written with all the tender whimsicality of a love letter.” The Italian Scene was a collection of miscellaneous articles about Italy and columns dedicated to politics, art, science and the economy. Uguccione’s appreciation for Italian heritage and culture grew after his five years at the Italian Scene. Uguccione continued to publish articles when he returned to Italy in 1957. The articles appeared in the cultural and local newspapers of La Nazione and Corriere de la Serra. Later in his life, he focused on organizing historical and archival research in his family’s library. Sadly, Uguccione died of a heart attack in 1969 and his legacy was carried on by his wife Marilena and his only son, Ruggero Ranieri di Sorbello.
