Category Archives: Storia

Iris Origo’s Diaries

Posted on March 5, 2020 by babbityjean

It is said that the best diaries of the second world war were written by women.  They sensed that they were living through a crucial time in history, and they felt the duty to record it.  In fact, War in … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Comunità ebrea, English, Firenze, Foto, Italia, La Gente, Libri, Politica, Storia, Toscana | 1 Comment

Toccare il bronzo

Posted on February 13, 2020 by babbityjean

Recentemente, ho scritto sul Charging Bull, una statua in bronzo di Arturo Di Modica collocata vicino alla Borsa di New York.  I viaggiatori della Grande Mela non solo posano con il toro, ma ne accarezzano il naso, le corna ed … Continue reading →

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Touching the Bronze

Posted on February 13, 2020 by babbityjean

Last week I wrote about Charging Bull, a bronze statue by Artura Di Modica that stands near the New York Stock Exchange. Travelers to the big apple not only pose for pictures with the bull but also stroke its nose, … Continue reading →

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