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Turning to the magic, mystery, and decadence of Venice, Berendt gradually reveals the truth behind a sensational fire that in 1996 destroyed the historic Fenice opera house. Encountering a rich cast of characters, Berendt tells a tale full of atmosphere and surprise as the stories build, one after the other, ultimately coming together to portray a world as finely drawn as a still-life painting.

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Should Italian Women Get “Menstrual Leave” from Employers?
The Italian parliament is considering a proposal that would give women who experience painful periods paid leave. If the law eventually passes, it will force employers to give three days of paid leave to females each month. The specifics on how to define “painful periods” are unclear.

How to Make an Italian, Stuffed Chocolate Egg
In every supermarket in Italy, you will find large chocolate eggs stuffed with gifts during the Easter season. Some chocolatiers and pastry shops will also make a customized egg for you, so you can fill it with whatever trinkets you like. Follow these easy how to instructions to make your own Italian stuffed chocolate egg.

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Monte Moro is located on the north eastern coast of Sardinia in the province of Olbia-Tempio.

* Proverb
A buona volontà, non manca facoltà

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for Swiss chard and fava beans.

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Volume 16, No. 12

March 20, 2017 italiansrus

Volume 16 No. 12

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Perugina Baci Milk Chocolate Easter Egg

The Perfect Easter egg – Break it open and it is filled with Baci hazelnut chocolates
Imported from Italy
Delicious quality Perugina milk chocolate
Kids and adults alike will enjoy this special treat

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Plautilla Nelli: a new Renaissance for women artists
Plautilla Nelli’s Last Supper (1570s) is one of the most important paintings in the history of art by women. It is “The First Last”: the first and possibly only representation of a Last Supper by a female hand. A self-taught artist and Renaissance woman in every way, Nelli tackled large-scale commissions despite social conventions of her era.

How to Dye Easter Eggs Using Onions
Did you know that you could make golden brown Easter eggs with the skin of onions? This Italian tradition has been in my family for generations and it is a great way to make dyed eggs for Easter. Here are some step-by-step instructions for you to make your own dyed eggs using onion skins.

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Gesu' Nell'Orto in the cappella di S. Filippo in the Montagna Spaccata This painting is titled Gesu’ Nell’Orto. It is the work of P. Angelo Pino and you can find it in the cappella di S. Filippo in the Montagna Spaccata.

* Proverb
Ognuno porta la sua croce

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for frittata.

Volume 16, No. 11

March 13, 2017 italiansrus

Volume 16 No. 11

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The Italian

Set in 1758, The Italian is the last book Radcliffe published during her lifetime. With a dark, mysterious and somber atmosphere, it concerns the themes of love, devotion and persecution by the Holy Inquisition.

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St. Patrick Is a Paesano
March 17 is the feast day of St. Patrick, known to Italians as San Patrizio. Although Patrizio’s celebration is overshadowed – in Italy at least – by that of San Giuseppe (St. Joseph) on March 19, Patrizio has his own ties to Italy. His parents were Romans.

St. Joseph’s Altar
One of the great traditions on St. Joseph’s Day is the beautifully decorated altars made to honor the Patron Saint of carpenters, fathers and Sicily.

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This is another great view of the houses located in the town of Mongrassano.

* Proverb
Chi dorme non piglia pesci

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for vitello San Giuseppe.

Volume 16, No. 10

March 6, 2017 italiansrus

Volume 16 No. 10

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Trevi Fountain of Rome, Italy LEGO Compatible Block Set

Construct a detailed LEGO® brick model of the world-famous Trevi Fountain, the largest fountain in Rome. The intricate LEGO model of this iconic symbol of Rome incorporates features such as the façade of the Palazzo Poli, the statues of Ocean, Abundance and Health, plus translucent blue water-effect LEGO bricks.

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Observe Lent in Italy
Italy, with Venice’s annual festivities, is much more famous for Carnevale, the day before Lent begins, than it is for the 40-day countdown to Easter. However, among Catholics, who make up the majority of Italy, Lent is the holiest time of year. And there is much work to do in preparation of the anniversary of when Jesus rose from the dead.

CAMeC
CAMeC’s mission is to enliven the centre with different initiatives provided that they all pertain to contemporary art, in each of its forms.

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Roman aqueduct Minturno Italy This aqueduct is just one of the Roman remains located in Minturno, Italy.