Category Archives: English

Rose Island

Posted on April 15, 2021 by babbityjean

This is a story that is quite famous in Rimini, a city on the Adriatic Coast in the region of Emilia-Romagna.  In the coastal village where Federico Fellini was born, grandparents tell this tale to their children and grandchildren.  But … Continue reading →

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How Much Do You Know About Venice?

Posted on April 8, 2021 by babbityjean

Every day I receive trivia questions in my email.  Here is a recent quiz from Trivia Genius – 10 questions and answers about Venice, La Serenissima. Venice is well-known for its contributions to what artisanal industry? Glassblowing Sculpture Clockmaking Embroidery … Continue reading →

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

Greek and Roman Mythology

Posted on March 18, 2021 by babbityjean

Greek mythology is the set of stories about the origin of the world, the lives and activities of deities, heroes, and mythological creatures, and the rituals of ancient Greeks.  Roman mythology is the body of traditional stories centered on the … Continue reading →

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