Month: July 2017

Volume 16, No. 31

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The Rule of Four: A NovelThe Rule of Four: A Novel

Princeton. Good Friday, 1999. On the eve of graduation, two friends are a hairsbreadth from solving the mysteries of the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, a Renaissance text that has baffled scholars for centuries. Famous for its hypnotic power over those who study it, the five-hundred-year-old Hypnerotomachia may finally reveal its secrets—to Tom Sullivan, whose father was obsessed with the book, and Paul Harris, whose future depends on it. As the deadline looms, research has stalled—until a vital clue is unearthed: a long-lost diary that may prove to be the key to deciphering the ancient text. But when a longtime student of the book is murdered just hours later, a chilling cycle of deaths and revelations begins—one that will force Tom and Paul into a fiery drama, spun from a book whose power and meaning have long been misunderstood.

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Discover Why Everyone Falls in Love with Gelato
Learn the differences between ice cream and gelato and get scoop (pun intended) on the delicious wonders behind those glass cases at the gelaterias in Italy. Yes, gelato is the word for ice cream in Italian. But you’ll quickly learn that the two terms are not completely synonymous. A taste tester will tell you that ice cream is heavier than gelato. That’s not necessarily bad; it’s just fact. The reason is that ice cream recipes feature more cream, and thus more fat, than gelato recipes.

Bocce
Soccer may be the national sport of Italy but I would have to say the popular game of bocce would have to come in a close second. This is a particular favorite game of mine because it was one that my father taught me. Did you know that this game is considered one of the oldest sports in the world?

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Cathedral of NolaAn excellent view of the architecture within the Cathedral of Nola.

* Proverb
Finché c’è vita c’è speranza

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for meatballs.

 

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Volume 16, No. 30

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Foreign DeceitForeign Deceit

As if narrowly escaping an attempt on his life, his addict ex-wife being back in the picture, and complications to his all-but-certain appointment to Sheriff weren’t enough, Sergeant David Wolf of the Sluice County SD receives word that his brother has committed suicide in the Alps of Italy. Devastation and resentment over his only sibling’s selfish act quickly gives way to a nagging suspicion that he isn’t getting the whole truth.

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Falvaterra Caves/Grotte di Falvaterra
Falvaterra is a rather small village located in the province of Frosinone about 90km southeast of Rome. If you have time to visit this town you will definitely want to make the trip and see the Grotte di Falvaterra e Rio Obaco (Falvaterra Caves and Rio Obaco), which is one of nature’s wonders.

Valley of the Temples
The Valley of the Temples is one of the most important archeological sites in the world and in 1997 it was named a UNESCO World heritage site. The temples are located in Agrigento, which is in the region of Sicily.

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Neptune's GrottoNeptune’s Grotto is a cave located within Capo Caccia near Alghero, Sardinia. The grotto is a natural jewel and geological wonder that attracts over 150,000 visitors a year.

* Proverb
L’unione fa la forza

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for scampi with linguini.

 

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Volume 16, No. 29

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Scopa Traditional Italian Card GameScopa Traditional Italian Card Game

Italian Scopa is a centuries old card game involving memory and strategic skills along with a little luck. It’s easy to learn, a challenge to master and just plain fun for the whole family. Ideal for any skill level from absolute novice to expert, so anyone can enjoy the game. Rules include two other card games to be played with Scopa cards (Scopa d’Assi and Briscola).

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Vesuvius Wildfires Bring Out the Racism in Italy
By now you might have heard about the Vesuvius wildfires that began in mid July 2017. Most have suggested that the fires are the result of human activity (either negligence or criminality). But the situation has sprouted racism, which was a shock to this American in Italy. Apparently, any happenings around Vesuvius always have some northerners suggesting that an eruption wouldn’t be so bad. Their point is that it would likely wipe out Neapolitans. And many, especially in the north, believe it is the south that is dragging down the country.

Italian Card Games
When I was growing up my father and I would sit down and pass the time by playing briscola, scopa, and tressette, three classic Italian card games. It was a learning experience for me because I was use to playing with a 52 card deck not a 40 card deck like the Italians use. Even though I didn’t always win or even understand the rules it was a fun and enjoyable for the both of us. I miss those days. Ever since my father passed away it never seemed the same playing these games until recently.

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Mount VesuviusThis photo was taken at the base of Mount Vesuvius in 1961 by John Bickford while stationed in Naples, Italy.

* Proverb
Non è tutto oro quello che luccica

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Here is a great recipe for zucchini soup.

 

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Volume 16, No. 28

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The Witch of NapoliThe Witch of Napoli

Italy 1899: Fiery-tempered, seductive medium Alessandra Poverelli levitates a table at a Spiritualist séance in Naples. A reporter photographs the miracle, and wealthy, skeptical, Jewish psychiatrist Camillo Lombardi arrives in Naples to investigate. When she materializes the ghost of his dead mother, he risks his reputation and fortune to finance a tour of the Continent, challenging the scientific and academic elite of Europe to test Alessandra’s mysterious powers. She will help him rewrite Science. His fee will help her escape her sadistic husband Pigotti and start a new life in Rome.

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What It’s Like to Wait in Line in Southern Italy
To wait in line for anything in southern Italy is to be at Toys R Us on Christmas Eve trying to pick up the “it” toy of the season. It is Nonna’s house when there is only one meatball left in the pot. Indeed, it is one of Dante’s circles of hell.

La Madonna della Civita
The Sanctuary of the Madonna della Civita is situated on the top of Mount Civita, which is located in the town of Itri in the province of Latina in the region of Lazio. The Sanctuary is one of the oldest in all of Italy. The Madonna holds a special place in my heart because of my family’s devotion to her. Each year my family celebrates the feast of the Madonna by holding a special mass on the Sunday closest to her feast day, which is July 21.

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Sunbathing by the Adriatic sea in the town of MuggiaSunbathing by the Adriatic sea in the town of Muggia.

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Buoni avvocati sono cattivi vicini

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Here is a great recipe for amatriciana.

 

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Volume 16, No. 27

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The Scribe of Siena: A NovelThe Scribe of Siena: A Novel

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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Lady Liberty
My grandfather never spoke much about his early days in America, or the long ship ride over the ocean, but he often mentioned the awesome feeling he experienced as a young boy when his steamer ship from Naples, Italy, approached Ellis Island. The moment was engraved in his memory.

Where in the World are Antonio and Dante
After spending time in Italy Antonio and Dante have opted to head back to the United States for their next adventure. Can you figure out what popular destination they are visiting?

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The confessionals located inside the Monastery of Montevergine.
The confessionals located inside the Monastery of Montevergine.

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Il tempo è un gran medico

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Here is a great recipe for Italian bread.

 

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