Category Archives: English

Italy’s “Monuments Men” … and Women

Posted on August 1, 2019 by babbityjean

Italy has the inglorious record of having the highest number of art thefts in the world. But Italy is also home to some of the most incredible art in the western world. Italy is also the first country in the world … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arte, English, Film, Foto, Italia, Roma, Storia, Toscana, Uncategorized, Verona | 3 Comments

The King of Cheeses

Posted on July 25, 2019 by babbityjean

Among the 10 Commandments of Italian cooking are:  Never put cream in Carbonara sauce; never put pineapple on pizza; and never put cheese on a fish dish.  The laws are constantly challenged by foreigners and are met with a range … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Formaggio, Foto, Italia, Storia | Leave a comment

Ponzi Schemes

Posted on July 18, 2019 by babbityjean

He is an Italian tennis champion known for his consistency, balance, and sportsmanship on and off the court.  But, as the Italian newspapers reported recently, Andreas Seppi, a 35-year old top Italian tennis player, became a victim in a fraudulent … Continue reading →

Posted in Comunità ebrea, English, Foto, Italia, New York, Storia | 1 Comment