Category Archives: English

The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi

Posted on January 12, 2023 by babbityjean

In October 2022, Neflix released a 4-part docuseries called Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi.  It recounts the true story of a 15-year-old girl, a citizen of Vatican City, who disappeared in the summer of 1983.  The mystery has … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Film, Foto, Italia, Mafia, Musica, Roma, Storia, Vaticano | 2 Comments

Pinsa Romana (in English)

Posted on December 22, 2022 by babbityjean

Pinsa Romana is just beginning to be discovered outside of Italy.  It is an ancient Roman pizza that has been reinterpreted over time with new ingredients and modern techniques.  It is a lighter, healthier version of the beloved Italian pizza.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, English, Formaggio, Foto, Italia, La Moda, Roma, Storia | 2 Comments

The Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona

Posted on December 15, 2022 by babbityjean

In August 2022, Architectural Digest featured “17 Beautiful Places of Worship Built into Nature.”  Among them is an Italian chapel that appears suspended on a sheer cliffside high above the Adige River in the province of Verona.  It is a … Continue reading →

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