Category Archives: Italia

Ancient Fast Food

Posted on February 4, 2021 by babbityjean

Since excavations of Pompeii began in 1748, many aspects of the ancient civilization buried in ash and rock have emerged.  The excavations and discoveries accelerated since 2012 with the Great Pompeii Project that continue to provide archaeologists and historians with … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Arte, Campania, English, Foto, Italia, La Gente, Napoli, Pompei, Storia | 1 Comment

Gino Bartali: Un’icona dello sport e dell’umiltà

Posted on January 28, 2021 by babbityjean

Correva l’anno 1937.  Gino Bartali (1914 – 2000) vinse il Giro d’Italia per la seconda volta consecutiva.   Era a quel tempo il più grande idolo sportivo italiano ed europeo. Erano gli anni in cui Benito Mussolini governava l’Italia con violenza … Continue reading →

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Gino Bartali: An Icon of Sports and Humility

Posted on January 28, 2021 by babbityjean

The year was 1937.  Gino Bartali (1914 – 2000) won the Giro d’Italia for the second straight year.  He was Italy’s and Europe’s biggest sports idol.  By this time, Benito Mussolini had ruled Italy with violence and intimidation for 15 … Continue reading →

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