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Lobster Tails

What comes to mind when you think of iconic symbols of Naples?  Many people might say Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, Christmas creches, songs in dialect, pizza or limoncello.  Another culinary delicacy to add to the list is the sfogliatella, a clam-shaped … 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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