Category Archives: English

 The Roseto Effect

Posted on September 10, 2015 by babbityjean

In 1882, a group of 11 men departed from Roseto Valfortore in the Puglia region of Italy to escape the extreme poverty of their mountain village. They emigrated to America and, in the end, settled in Pennsylvania in the foothills … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia, Italoamericani, Puglia, Storia | 4 Comments

English: A Common Language for the European Union?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by babbityjean

From time to time, Europeans raise the question of the importance of a common language in building a multinational European democracy. Some observers believe that aiming for a uniform language, specifically English, would allow for the emergence of a feeling … Continue reading →

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Palermo: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Posted on August 27, 2015 by babbityjean

The beautiful Sicilian capital of both the island-region and the province is now a world heritage site.  The charm and splendors of 9 cathedrals, churches, palazzi, and other Arab-Norman sites convinced the UNESCO commission to bestow this  honor on Palermo … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arte, English, Foto, Italia, Sicilia, Storia | 1 Comment