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Equal parts transporting love story and gripping historical conspiracy, debut author Melodie Winawer takes readers deep into medieval Italy, where the past and present blur and a twenty-first century woman will discover a plot to destroy Siena. After uncovering the journal and paintings of Gabriele Accorsi, the fourteenth-century artist at the heart of the plot, Beatrice finds a startling image of her own face and is suddenly transported to the year 1347. She awakens in a Siena unfamiliar to her, one that will soon be hit by the Plague.

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Il Palio di Siena
The Palio di Siena is one of the world’s oldest horse race and it is held twice a year in the Tuscan town of Siena. To the Sienese this is more than just a race. It is a way of life and a passion that is instilled in them at birth.

The Italian Flag
The tricolor was first adopted in 1796 by the Lombard patriots and became the symbol of freedom and unity. It was sanctioned as National Flag by the Italian Republic in 1802, by the Italic Kingdom in 1804 and by the first King of the Savoia dynasty, Carlo Alberto in March 1848.

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Monte Moro is located on the north eastern coast of Sardinia in the province of Olbia-Tempio. To the east the mountain overlooks the emerald coast. The mountain is named after the Moors. In the past Sardinia was invaded by pirates. Locals would climb the mountain and keep a lookout for the Moor Pirates.

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Il tempo è denaro

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Here is a great recipe for lasagna Florentine.

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Volume 16, No. 25

June 19, 2017 italiansrus

Volume 16 No. 25

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Italy to Die For

From The Savino Sisters Mystery Series, a comedy drama about too much togetherness leading to conflict and crime for two thirty-something St. Louis sisters vacationing in Italy. When glamorous Margo opts for a steamy romance in Florence, plain-Jane Ellen travels alone to their next destination, a charming hillside villa at La Spezia. The owner Lorenzo, a mysterious widower, insists on showing Ellen around Cinque Terre, five picturesque villages overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Ellen is determined to experience the local culture but instead encounters unexpected intrigue in Monterosso el Mare where gypsies are turning up dead faster than Lorenzo can show her the sights. Then Margo arrives, and soon discovers her own life is in danger.

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Trendy Beaches, Deceiving Witches
Legends say that no woman can become a witch just by a wink of the eye in Romagna. Come the witches’ night between the 23 and 24 of June the town of San Giovanni in Marignano, in province of Rimini is filled with witches who are said to be particularly active and deceiving this night.

The Little Blue One
The legend says that every five years at the summer solstice, her slight figure holding a red rag ball in her hands appears among the castle walls. Light footsteps, sighs and cries are heard and her voice saying “Dad, dad, I’m here”.

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La Mano del Turco Montagna Spaccata La Mano del Turco embedded in the wall at the Montagna Spaccata. Legend has it that a Turkish sailor did not believe that the Mountain cracked when Christ died. He placed his hands on this spot and said that if this legend is true than let this rock turn to liquid. The rock did and it left an imprint of his hand.

* Proverb
Per cent’anni

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Here is a great recipe for panna cotta.

Volume 16, No. 24

June 12, 2017 italiansrus

Volume 16 No. 24

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Bocce Ball Set with Soft Carry Case

Enjoy quintessential summertime fun with this AmazonBasics bocce ball set. One of the oldest forms of lawn bowling, the relaxing yet strategic game invites players of all ages and skill levels to participate. From family time to socializing with friends and neighbors, the bocce ball set has a way of bringing people together. The set includes four green balls and four red balls, as well as a white pallino and a measuring device for making close calls.

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Giostra del Saracino (The Joust of the Saracen)
If you happen to be near the town of Arezzo in June or September, you will want to make sure you witness the Joust of the Saracen. This historical reenactment is filled with pageantry and games as the town is transformed back to the 14th century and all those that participate are dressed in costumes from that period.

Strawberries
What could be more satisfying than having a delicious mouth watering strawberry? Well, I am sure if you think hard enough you might come up with something, but for the time being let’s just enjoy this intriguing yet scrumptious fruit.

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The houses located in the town of Mongrassano.

* Proverb
Amore e gelosia nacquero insieme

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for sautéed broccoli rabe.

Volume 16, No. 23

June 5, 2017 italiansrus

Volume 16 No. 23

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The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts: Fully Roasted: Betty White, Gov. Ronald Reagan, Bette Davis

THE DEAN MARTIN CELEBRITY ROASTS were a fixture on NBC’s Thursday night lineup from 1973 to 1984. In those 11 years, Dean and his panel of pals successfully ridiculed, embarrassed and made fun of legendary stars and America loved it!

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When Dino Sang, That Was Amore
Dean Martin’s charisma appealed to all types and ages. The ladies were attracted to his dark good looks and romantic singing voice. Youngsters adored his silly shenanigans with partner Jerry Lewis. But it was Martin’s bon vivant lifestyle that earned the envy of every man.

That’s A Morra
Have you ever been to a picnic or social gathering and seen a group of men yelling and throwing fingers at each other? Did you ever wonder what exactly they were doing? Believe it or not they were enjoying a game of morra, which just so happens to be a game that can be traced back to Roman times.

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The Castello Baronale (Baronal Castle) in Minturno, Italy. The castle dates back to the 9th century and it housed important figures as St. Thomas Aquinas, Isabella Colonna and Giulia Gonzaga.