Category Archives: English

Where Was Michelangelo?

Posted on September 6, 2018 by babbityjean

In the summer of 1530, Michelangelo went missing for three months.  He had been working on the Medici Chapels of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence.  Some people speculated that he was staying with a friend; others thought he … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arte, English, Firenze, Foto, Italia, Toscana, Vaticano | 1 Comment

More Silicon, Less Cement

Posted on August 30, 2018 by babbityjean

According to some sources, Los Angeles is the most congested city in the world, followed by New York and Moscow.  Angelenos spend an average of 102 hours in traffic jams during peak hours, costing each driver $2,828 a year and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, California, English, Foto, Italia, New York, Roma | 1 Comment

Giorgio Perlasca: An Italian Hero for Hungary

Posted on August 24, 2018 by babbityjean

Giorgio Perlasca was one of Europe’s great unsung heroes.  He saved thousands of Jews from the Nazi gas chambers through his bravery, cunning, charm, and persistence.  And he risked his own life at every turn in this story. Perlasca’s early … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Comunità ebrea, English, Foto, Italia, La Gente, Politica, Storia, Veneto | 4 Comments