Category Archives: Storia

The Renaissance

Posted on May 7, 2015 by babbityjean

This post is the first in a (non-consecutive) series on art inspired by an exhibition at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) and by my Italian teacher and SBMA docent, Gabriella Schooley.  Entitled “Botticelli, Titian, and Beyond: Masterpieces of … Continue reading →

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Monòpoly, 80 anni tra imprevisti e probabilità

Posted on April 16, 2015 by babbityjean

Quest’anno, il gioco da tavolo Monòpoli compie 80 anni in Italia.  Il gioco era stato sviluppato in America nel 1934 durante la depressione.  Oggi, il gioco da tavolo originale è prodotto in 40 lingue, diffuso in 106 paesi, con oltre … Continue reading →

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Monopoly: 80 years of “Chance” and “Community Chest”

Posted on April 16, 2015 by babbityjean

Monopoly is having its 80th birthday.  It was first developed in America in 1934 during the Depression.  The original board game is now sold in 40 languages and 106 countries around the world.   As a reminder, the game board consists … Continue reading →

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