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The Sopranos

Posted on November 12, 2020 by babbityjean

The Sopranos has been praised by many critics as the most groundbreaking television series of all time.  It has won countless awards and has been singled out for the writing, acting and directing.  The series is noted for its content, … Continue reading →

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Wine Windows

Posted on October 22, 2020 by babbityjean

Sometime between the bubonic plagues of the 1300s and 1600s in Europe, wine merchants in Tuscany built “wine windows” to prevent buyers and sellers from coming into close contact.  These arched windows were small openings on the facades of palazzos … Continue reading →

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Le Domande della Albright

Posted on October 15, 2020 by babbityjean

Questo è il secondo di una serie in due parti sul fascismo. La scorsa settimana: Mussolini e Trump Madeleine Albright conclude il suo libro “Fascismo: un avvertimento” con 10 domande che dovremmo porci sui nostri futuri leader: 1. Nutrono i … Continue reading →

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