Category Archives: Firenze

Artemisia Gentileschi (in English)

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 – c. 1656) is considered among the most accomplished seventeenth-century Western artists, and the most celebrated woman painter of that era.  She was often overlooked in favor of male contemporaries; however, recognition of her achievements and her … Continue reading

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La più antica banca al mondo

La parola inglese bank deriva dalla parola italiana “banco” o “banca”, che originariamente si riferiva a una panca con schienale, poi un sedile in legno. La parola in seguito, nel 1300, prese il significato di bancone di negozio, poi ancora … Continue reading

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The Oldest Bank in the World

The English word “bank” comes from the Italian word “banco” or “banca,” which originally referred to a bench with a back, then a bench’s wooden seat.  The word evolved to mean a shop counter in the 1300s, then a craftsman’s … Continue reading

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