Category Archives: Arte

Art Looting under Napoleon: Part I

Posted on September 2, 2021 by babbityjean

Looting has been around since ancient times.  The Romans established a precedent that lasted more than 2,000 years.  After the Romans it became standard practice to remove treasures from the vanquished in order to weaken their status.  Booty also provided … Continue reading →

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Una giornata storica per Venezia

Posted on August 5, 2021 by babbityjean

La Serenissima, Venezia così nominata perché la Serenissima era l’organo di suprema sovranità, poi repubblica marinara, grande impero commerciale, e oggi detto anche “la Regina dell’Adriatico”, “Città dei Ponti”, “Città delle Maschere”. Un impareggiabile patrimonio mondiale dell’UNESCO, ma una designazione … Continue reading →

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An Historic Day for Venice

Posted on August 5, 2021 by babbityjean

La Serennissima, at one time a sovereign state, maritime republic, and large trading empire.  Today also called “the Queen of the Adriatic,” “the City of Bridges,” “the City of Masks.”  An unparalleled UNESCO World Heritage site, but a designation in … Continue reading →

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