Category Archives: Storia

Cities of stone carved into the rock

Posted on March 24, 2016 by babbityjean

In Italy there are many towns and villages perched on rocky cliffs that offer breathtaking views.  These are places rich in history and charm that have transformed a hostile environment into a real force of nature.  From Liguria to Sicily … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia celebra 15 anni (ma non credete a tutto che leggete)

Posted on March 3, 2016 by babbityjean

Molti giovani oggi non riescono a immaginare un mondo senza Wikipedia,  un punto di riferimento della conoscenza online.  Merita quindi ripercorrerne la storia, che è sia affascinante e sia controversa. In realtà le sue origini affondano le radici nel 2000.  … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia celebrates 15 years (but don’t believe everything you read)

Posted on March 3, 2016 by babbityjean

Many young people today cannot imagine a world without Wikipedia, the online reference for just about anything.  On (or near) its birthday I thought I’d retrace its history—both interesting and controversial. Its origins date back to 2000.  It was an … Continue reading →

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