Category Archives: La Gente

Part 1: Pompeii and a Legacy of Disasters

Posted on January 24, 2019 by babbityjean

 The next 3 posts will focus on Pompeii, one of the world’s foremost archaeological sites.  Today’s post describes the serious deterioration of the area in recent decades. Next week’s post will explain the Great Pompeii Project and what is being discovered … Continue reading →

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Le Superstizioni

Posted on January 3, 2019 by babbityjean

Le superstizioni sono credenze o azioni che sono contrarie alla scienza ma sono ampiamente accolte tutto il mondo.  Sono insegnate fin dalla tenera età e sono parte della tradizione popolare.  Si trova il primo uso della parola Latina superstitio nella scrittura … Continue reading →

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Superstitions

Posted on January 3, 2019 by babbityjean

Superstitions are beliefs or actions that are contrary to science but are widely held throughout the world.  They are taught from an early age and are part of popular tradition.  The first use of the Latin superstitio is found in the … Continue reading →

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