Sarah Dunant The Birth of Venus
How can you not love a novel that has a tattooed nun, the monk Savonarola, Lorenzo the Magnificant and all the...
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Lost Luggage Is Not Always A Disaster
I recently returned from a trip to Sicily where lost luggage was a major topic of conversation. A couple of friends...
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Leonardo da Vinici Airport – Fiumicino Rome, Italy Travel Tips
Rome, Italy’s main airport is Leonardo da Vinici Airport AKA Fiumicino. The airport’s name was...
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About Sicily, Travellers in an Ancient Island, by David D. Hume
About Sicily, Travellers in an Ancient Island by David D. Hume is like a wonderful stroll around the ancient...
Read MoreRome, Italy Hotel Review – Hotel Cesari
Rome, Italy Hotel Description: The Hotel Ces� ri is located on a quiet street, more of an alley or pedestrian...
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Rome Train Station – Italy Termini Train Station Guide & Tips
What is the name of the main train station in Rome? The main train station in Rome, Italy is Termini (Stazione...
Read MoreLeonardo da Vinci at the Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence opened a new exhibit featuring works by Leonardo da Vinci. The show is one of...
Read MoreAncient Villa Found in Torvaianica
You never know what will you will find when you start digging in the area around Rome. Walk down a street in Rome...
Read MoreItalian Restaurant Fined
Italy has some of the strictest animal rights laws in the world. A restaurant was fined 688 Euros ($855) for having...
Read MoreWomen Wore Make-Up In Ancient Rome?
The head of a female Amazon warrior has been found by British and Italian archeologists. The statue was found...
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Sicily: An Illustrated History by Joseph Privitera
Sicily: An Illustrated History by Joseph Privitera is a small and very readable book. Dr. Privitera does...
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La Cucina – Cooking from your Garden
This article was contributed by Susan Spalt. Susan lived in Italy as a teenager and has traveled extensively...
Read MoreItalians are Consuming More Water
Italians have long loved mineral water whether it is naturale or frizzante. A new book says that Italians are...
Read MoreJoseph’s Garlic Bread Recipe
Joseph’s Garlic Bread goes great with everything from pasta to grilled steak. It is easy and everyone...
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Bicerin Is More Than Just Coffee – Facts & History
What is Bicerin? Turin, Italy has great wine, delicious chocolate and a coffee drink that is guaranteed to warm...
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