Category Archives: English

History in a Telephone Book

Posted on June 25, 2020 by babbityjean

The year was 1946, a turning point in the history of Italy.  It was the year of the referendum in which citizens voted to replace the monarchy with a republic.  The current President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, explains the … Continue reading →

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A Cold Case from the Italian Rennaissance

Posted on June 18, 2020 by babbityjean

Who killed Giovanni Pico della Mirandola? How? And why?  These questions have stumped investigators since the Renaissance philosopher’s death at the age of 31 in August 1494.  Even in the 21st century, new, but not necessarily conclusive, light has been … Continue reading →

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The Gold Rush Chocolatier

Posted on June 11, 2020 by babbityjean

The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company based in San Francisco, California, was founded by and named after Italian chocolatier Domenico Ghirardelli. He was born in Rapallo, on the Italian Riviera, in the region of Liguria in 1817.  His father was a spice … Continue reading →

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