Category Archives: Storia

The Statue of Liberty: An Evolving History

Posted on July 4, 2019 by babbityjean

The history of the Statue of Liberty is the story of 3 countries—France, the United States, and Italy— the turbulent times in these countries in the mid to late 1800s, and the bonds these countries shared then and now.  As … Continue reading →

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Chi inventò il telefono?

Posted on June 20, 2019 by babbityjean

I bambini americani studiano a scuola Alexander Graham Bell.  In realtà, era Antonio Meucci.  Lui fu un interessante e prolifico inventore che, sfortunatamente, ebbe una vita tragica. Meucci nacque a Firenze nel 1808.  Frequentò l’Accademia di Bell’Arti nella città dove … Continue reading →

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Who Invented the Telephone?

Posted on June 20, 2019 by babbityjean

American school children are taught that is was Alexander Graham Bell.  In fact, it was Antonio Meucci.  He was an interesting and prolific inventor who, unfortunately, had a tragic life. Meucci was born in Florence in 1808.  He attended the … Continue reading →

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