Category Archives: Politica

The Long Shadow of Salvatore ‘Totò’ Riina

Posted on December 14, 2017 by babbityjean

An impressive resume:  His “career” began in the ‘50s with a string of crimes.  After a prison term, he was on the lam for 24 years.  He was responsible for thousands of murders.  Then he was in jail for 24 … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Calabria, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia, Mafia, Politica, Sicilia, Storia | 2 Comments

Where there is Prosecco, there is a smile

Posted on November 2, 2017 by babbityjean

The news comes from London directly from the newspaper, The Guardian.  An article cites a dentist who says that the teeth of a growing number of Brits are being ruined by Prosecco…by the acidity and the sugars of the Italian … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia, Politica, Veneto | 1 Comment

Sacco e Vanzetti

Posted on October 19, 2017 by babbityjean

È un occhio nero per l’ordinamento giudiziario in America.  La storia di Sacco e Vanzetti continua a vivere ed è stata ripetutamente rivisitata nei 90 anni dopo l’esecuzione degli immigranti italiani.  Libri, film, e canzoni hanno mantenuto viva la memoria … Continue reading →

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