Category Archives: Storia

Virtual Graffiti

Posted on May 19, 2016 by babbityjean

This week we have a guest blogger.  Carol Del Cielo is another student in Gabriella’s Italian class.  She is a doctor (anesthesiologist) in Santa Barbara.  She and her children maintain strong ties with their relatives in Italy—particularly in Avellino, Naples, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Architecture, Arte, Campania, English, Foto, Italia, Storia, Vacanze, Viaggio | 1 Comment

Un secolo di furti di opere d’arte

Posted on May 5, 2016 by babbityjean

Un patrimonio artistico immenso valutato intorno ai 5 miliardi di euro si perdono irrimediabilmente  ogni anno.  È il redditizio mercato nero dell’arte.   I più ricercati sono Picasso e Van Gogh, ma i più celebri sono quello della Giocanda e dell’Urlo … Continue reading →

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A Century of Art Thefts

Posted on May 5, 2016 by babbityjean

An immense artistic heritage valued around 5 billion euros is irretrievably lost every year.  It is the profitable black market of art.  The most sought after masterpieces are those of Picasso and Van Gogh, but the most famous thefts are … Continue reading →

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