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Italy’s “Monuments Men” … and Women

Posted on August 1, 2019 by babbityjean

Italy has the inglorious record of having the highest number of art thefts in the world. But Italy is also home to some of the most incredible art in the western world. Italy is also the first country in the world … Continue reading →

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Parte 1: Pompei e un’eredità di disastri

Posted on January 24, 2019 by babbityjean

Questo è il primo post in una serie di tre parti su Pompei L’eruzione del Monte Vesuvio nel 79 d.C. è probabilmente il disastro più noto del tempo. L’antica città romana di Pompei, Ercolano e l’area circostante, furono sepolte sotto 4 … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arte, Campania, Cucina italiana, Foto, Italia, Italiano, La Gente, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Thomas Becket and today

Posted on January 17, 2019 by babbityjean

“Will no one rid me of this turbulent (or, meddlesome) priest?” This is one of the most famous quotations that has come down to us through oral tradition.  Today it is often adapted in modern political life and strife.  Although apocryphal, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, English, Film, Foto, Italia, Libri, Politica, Roma, Storia, Uncategorized, Vaticano | 4 Comments