Category Archives: English

Sea Urchins: From Pompeii to the Present

Posted on July 22, 2021 by babbityjean

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. covered, concealed, and preserved not only the bodies of the wealthy ancients who lived in Pompeii, but also many aspects of their daily lives.  Through excavations, archaeologists have discovered the homes, shops, … Continue reading →

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The Italian Royal Family

Posted on July 15, 2021 by babbityjean

Italy’s House of Savoy is one of Europe’s oldest dynasties.  It is far older than its peers, such as the House of Windsor and the House of Borbón.  It can be traced back to 1003 AD when a feudal lord … Continue reading →

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De mortuis nihil bonum: Of the dead (say) nothing by good

Posted on July 8, 2021 by babbityjean

This post is based on the article, “Light in the Palazzo” by Ingrid D. Rowland in the New York Review of Books.  It is the second of three installments on the Torlonia marbles. In the Golden Book of Italian Nobility, … Continue reading →

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