Category Archives: English

What the Ermine Saw

Posted on September 1, 2022 by babbityjean

The last ten years have seen the publication of several books on the travels and travails of famous art coveted by art collectors and thieves.  The Hare with Amber Eyes traces a Jewish family’s collection of Japanese netsuke from Japan … Continue reading →

Posted in Animali, Arte, English, Film, Foto, Italia, Libri, Milano, Storia, Venezia, Viaggio | 2 Comments

A New Concept in Italian Restaurants

Posted on August 28, 2022 by babbityjean

Italian food varies wildly throughout Il Bel Paese.  Tourists who visit only Rome, Florence or Venice will sample only a tiny share of the abundance that the entire country offers.  Traditional recipes vary not only by Italy’s 20 regions, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Bologna, Cucina italiana, English, Foto, Italia | 2 Comments

The Legacies of Pope Pius XII

Posted on August 18, 2022 by babbityjean

Born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (1876 – 1958), Pope Pius XII became head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from March 1939 until his death.  He presided over the church during World War II … Continue reading →

Posted in Comunità ebrea, English, Foto, Italia, la politica, Politica, Storia, Vaticano | 1 Comment