Volume 16 No. 35

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Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?

Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time—Italy during the Renaissance.

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Ischia Italy Vacation – Plan a Visit There Now!
Discover why the island, which was recently struck by an earthquake, is clamoring to make sure tourists know it’s open for business. But in the wake of the quake, the tourists fled. Many others canceled future reservations. So, Ischia’s hotel, restaurant, and shop owners began publicizing the beauty of Ischia. These insiders also explained that the rest of the island is doing just fine, and it’s open for business. A campaign that was largely visible on social media went into full effect the day after the earthquake. After all, the year’s economy is dependent on it.

La Gioconda (Monna Lisa)
A critical interpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting titled La Gioconda, which is more popularly known as Monna Lisa.

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* Photo of the Week
The Piazza del Campo in Siena.

* Proverb
L’uccello mattiniero si becca il verme

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for Sicilian orange salad.

 

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Volume 16 No. 34

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Molto Italiano featured item:

Getting to Know Italy and Italian

Children ages 8 through 12 enjoy a guided tour of Italy, with Italian landmarks, culture, history, foods, and much more. The text is in English, but many of the illustrations are bilingual–and the last six pages present an introduction to Italian words and phrases.

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Back to School in Italy
In Italy, people consider the summer, especially August with its vacation days and Ferragosto celebration, magical. No one would take that away from children (or adults for that matter) with reminders of the impending school year. It would be sacrilege. Despite this, however, the kids do have summer homework that is not for the faint of heart. Somehow, though, the students still manage to spend their days on the beach without a care in the world, and they get their homework done, too, even if it’s completed as they walk into school on the first day back.

Rome: The Capital of the Province
The city of Rome is known by many names: Caput mundi (“capital of the world”), la Città Eterna (“the Eternal City”), Limen Apostolorum (“threshold of the Apostles”), and la città dei sette colli (“the city of the seven hills”). During the reign of Emperor Augustus, Rome was the largest city in the world.

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* Photo of the Week
The ancient Greek temple at Segesta was constructed around 430 BC. The doric temple is 6 columns by 14 columns long and it is situated on the hilltop just outside the city. Construction on the temple was never finished.

* Proverb
Amore è cieco

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for limoncello.

 

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Volume 16 No. 33

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Molto Italiano featured item:

Italy: Adults Coloring Book

Color your favorite sights and scenes in the country of Italy, as you savor its cuisine, art, and architecture as if you were actually there. Enjoy a glass of wine at an outdoor cafe or take a nostalgic trip by gondola, as you experience Italy’s rich culture.

 

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How Italy’s Young People Celebrate Summer
As an American, the last time I had a carefree summer vacation with nothing more to do than watch TV, read books (probably more likely magazines back then), go shopping, or sit on the beach was when I was 15. It was the last time I had no summer job or internship. Often, I am nostalgic for those days, which were filled with ice pops, dips in the pool, and movie nights with friends that often ended with us waxing philosophical under the stars on someone’s terrace. And it makes me jealous of my Italian friends and family, who indulged in the lazy days of summer for far longer than I ever did.

Il Novellino: The Hundred Old Tales
Il Novellino is a collection of 100 popular stories written around the 13th century.

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* Photo of the Week
The beautiful town of Scopello is situated on the gulf of Castellammare in the province of Trapani, Sicily.

* Proverb
Sfortuna al gioco, fortuna in amore

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for stuffed peppers.

 

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Volume 16 No. 32

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Molto Italiano featured item:

Catarina the Wise and Other Wondrous Sicilian Folk and Fairy Tales

So begins the title story in this collection of fifty Sicilian folk and fairy tales edited and translated by noted folklore scholar Jack Zipes. But while some of the stories may sound as if they’ve been told time and again—such as variations on Cinderella and Puss in Boots—many will enchant English-language readers and storytellers for the first time. From “The Pot of Basil” to “The Talking Belly,” “The Little Mouse with the Stinky Tail” to “Peppi, Who Wandered out into the World,” the stories in Catarina the Wise range from simple tales of getting a new dress or something good to eat to fantastical plots for outwitting domineering husbands, rescuing impoverished fathers, or attracting wealthy suitors (frequently the Prince of Portugal). Many feature strong, clever women (usually daughters who become queen). Many are funny; many are wise. Some are very, very strange.

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The Lost Village of Curon
It is not often that you see a church’s steeple rising out of a lake, but for those who live in Alto Adige, which is in northern Italy bordered by Austria and Switzerland, this image is one that you see everyday when you visit Lago di Resia.

Nonna’s Sunflowers
Nonna’s sunflowers produced magical moments that will last a lifetime. Today, on hot summer nights, when I open my own bedroom windows overlooking my little garden, a sigh of sage, lavender, and sweet basil rise to greet me like Nonna’s gentle touch. Her golden sunflowers still grace my garden always reminding me of her sunny smile.

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* Photo of the Week
A beautiful view of the Sassi di Matera, which means stones of Matera. These are ancient cave dwellings located in the city of Matera, Basilicata.

* Proverb
L’appetito vien mangiando

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for chicken saltimbocca.

 

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