Category Archives: English

Rosie the Riveter

Posted on April 22, 2021 by babbityjean

During World War II, more than 12 million men and women served in the United States military.  Among them were more than a million Italian-Americans (about 10%) even though some Italian nationals were classified as “enemy aliens” and interned in … Continue reading →

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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 →

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