Category Archives: English

Mediterraneo (in English)

Posted on February 18, 2021 by babbityjean

The film Mediterraneo (1991) directed by Gabriele Salvatores tells the story of a small group of Italian soldiers sent to a small Greek island in 1941 to establish a garrison there.  Lieutenant Raffaele Montini narrates the opening scenes in which … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Miracle

Posted on February 11, 2021 by babbityjean

As this story circulated on social media and in newspapers and television throughout the world in December 2020, it was dubbed “the Christmas miracle.”  It is the story of the reunion of an American soldier stationed in Italy during World … Continue reading →

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Ancient Fast Food

Posted on February 4, 2021 by babbityjean

Since excavations of Pompeii began in 1748, many aspects of the ancient civilization buried in ash and rock have emerged.  The excavations and discoveries accelerated since 2012 with the Great Pompeii Project that continue to provide archaeologists and historians with … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Arte, Campania, English, Foto, Italia, La Gente, Napoli, Pompei, Storia | 1 Comment