Category Archives: Roma
Pancetta vs. Guanciale
These two Italian meats have many similarities, but also many differences. Both come from pork and are cured to prevent bacteria growth and to achieve their distinct tastes. Both are salty and fatty but without the smokiness of American bacon. … Continue reading
Laocoönte e i suoi figli
Una delle opere più ammirate della statuaria ellenistica è Il Gruppo del Laocoönte, un’antica scultura in marmo rinvenuta nei pressi di Roma nel 1506 ed esposta al pubblico ai Musei Vaticani. Le figure sono quasi a grandezza naturale, infatti l’opera, … Continue reading
Laocoön and his Sons
One of the most admired works of Hellenistic statuary is The Laocoön Group, an ancient marble sculpture unearthed near Rome in 1506 and on public display at the Vatican Museums. The figures are nearly life-size, and the group stands 6’7” … Continue reading
