Category Archives: English

The Renaissance of Italian Sport

Posted on July 29, 2021 by babbityjean

Wembley Stadium, London, July 11, 2021.  The Euro 2020 soccer competition was delayed one year because of the pandemic.  Now the day of the final had arrived.  The noise in Wembley Stadium was deafening.  The crowd was probably 5-1 for … Continue reading →

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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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