Category Archives: Arte

The Sounds of Silence

Posted on February 28, 2019 by babbityjean

In the 17thand 18thcenturies, the most famous luthiers of all time worked in Cremona, Italy.  The names Amati, Guarneri, and especially Stradivari connote excellence in instrument making and the pinnacle of sound production.  But how Antonio Stradivari and the other … Continue reading →

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Parte III:Le scoperte straordinarie a Pompei nel 2018

Posted on February 7, 2019 by babbityjean

Pompei si estende per oltre 80 mila metri quadrati; circa 2/3 della città sono stati scavati. Le strade sono costruite in pietra poligonale nella tradizionale griglia romana. Case e negozi fiancheggiano entrambi i lati delle strade. Le case più ricche … Continue reading →

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Part 3: Extraordinary Discoveries in Pompeii in 2018

Posted on February 7, 2019 by babbityjean

Pompeii is spread out over 110 acres; about 2/3 of the city has been excavated.  The streets are laid out in polygonal stone in the traditional Roman grid pattern.  Houses and shops line both sides of the streets.  Wealthier homes … Continue reading →

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