Volume 14 No. 35

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Art & Architecture Florence
From the thirteenth to the sixteenth century, Florence was a seemingly endless source of creative masterpieces and Italian genius. The Italian Renaissance, Europe’s richest cultural period, began there. Its chapels, galleries, and museums are an inexhaustible treasure, capturing the complex, often elusive spirit of the Renaissance more fully than any other place in the world. This volume will guide you through the museums, churches, squares, and fountains that make this feast for the senses.

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La Sarneghera
These massive thunderstorms that roll through Lake Iseo are a result of a legend that dates back to the Middle Ages.

Folk Dances
There are many traditional folk dances that take place in Italy. This guide includes the following dances: Calabrisella Mia, Mamma Mia Dammi Cento Lire, La Quadriglia and the Tarantella. Folk dances may include photos, a video, slideshow and a story about the dance.

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* Photo Gallery
The Ciborio was built by Arnolfo di Cambio and it stands over the tomb of St. Paul, which is located in the Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura.

* Proverb
Riempi il bicchiere quando è vuoto, vuota il bicchiere quando è pieno, non lo lasciar mai vuoto, non lo lasciar mai pieno

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for cassata.

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Volume 14 No. 34

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The Vatican: Secrets and Treasures of the Holy City
Written by a Vatican insider and accomplished church historian, this book is a unique behind-the-scenes look at the world’s smallest nation and the spiritual center of the Catholic Church. Produced with the full cooperation of the Vatican, this is a beautifully illustrated insiders guide into the 2,000 year long history of the Vatican and papal influence, daily life and governance of the world’s largest religious body, and the art collections and other priceless treasures rarely seen by the public.

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The Venetian Las Vegas vs. the Real Venice
Introducing the opponents… In the red corner, we have the defending champion: Venice, Italy. Also known as the Real Venice, this city has been around since long before the 5th century, although its actual age is uncertain. Known for its waterways, art and culture, and beautiful architecture, it has long been a popular tourist destination and is associated with romantic getaways. And in the blue corner, we have the challenger: The Venetian from Las Vegas. Built in 1996, this resort hotel and casino complex forms part of the largest hotel in the world. How do the two measure up?

Capuchin Catacombs
Located in the city of Palermo on the Italian island of Sicily is without a doubt one of the most interesting, intriguing and gruesome tourist spots in the world. This place, which is sometimes referred to as the Museum of Death, contains some 8000 mummified bodies that date back to the 16th century. These bodies line the walls of the Catacombs, which is located directly underneath the Capuchin Convent.

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To the left you can see the Gothic baldacchino by Giovanni di Stefano, which is part of the Papal altar in the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano.

* Proverb
Chi trova un amico, trova un tesoro

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for prosciutto and melon.

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Volume 14 No. 33

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Murder is Such Sweet Revenge
Who says honeymoons aren’t dangerous? This one was murder! Private investigator Tom Logan and his girlfriend Rita finally tie the knot, choosing a turn-of-the-century beach resort on Coronado Island as their ideal honeymoon escape. Unfortunately what begins as a romantic getaway, ends suddenly with murder. A bestselling author is brutally killed on the night of a mystery writers’ convention, and Logan is forced to postpone their plans when drawn reluctantly into the case.

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Interview With Italian American Author Tony Piazza
Tony Piazza is the author of 4 bestselling novels: Anything Short of Murder, The Curse of the Crimson Dragon, A Murder Amongst Angels and Murder is Such Sweet Revenge.

Who Am I?
I am considered the first successful female artist of the Renaissance and the first to attain international fame. Many feel I opened up the door for future women artists to learn and explore the art of painting.

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A view of the Basilica di S. Maria del Fiore’s dome in Florence. The magnificent dome was built by Brunelleschi in the 15th century.

* Proverb
Dagli amici mi guardi Dio, che dai nemici mi guardo io

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for zucchini pie.

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Volume 14 No. 32

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The Italian Wife
Isabella Berotti is an architect, helping to create showpieces that will reflect the glory of her country’s Fascist leaders. She is not a deeply political sort, but designing these buildings of grandiose beauty helps her forget about the pain she’s felt since her husband was murdered years ago. One of her greatest accomplishments is the clock tower in the town of Bellina, outside Rome. But as she is admiring it one day, a woman approaches her, asking her to watch her ten-year-old daughter. Minutes later, to Isabella’s horror, the woman leaps to her death from that very clock tower.

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Ferragosto Reveals Italy’s Two Faces
I’m heading to Italy just in time to witness the throngs of Italians taking off from work – and basically their lives – in August. That’s right. The entire country pretty much takes the entire month of August off for summer vacation – adults and children alike. The pinnacle of this month-long shut down comes on Aug. 15, Ferragosto, which is the ultimate Italian holiday and has both religious and secular significance.

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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This is a view of the Upper Basilica of St. Francis.

* Proverb
Tra moglie e marito non mettere il dito

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for chicken saltimbocca.

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Volume 14 No. 31

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The Towers of Tuscany
Sofia is trained in secret as a painter in her father’s workshop during a time when women did not paint openly. She loves her work, but her restless spirit leads her to betray her extraordinary gifts to marry a man who comes to despise her for not producing a son.

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Male Bonding Italian Style
Men in southern Italy spend a lot of time together. People, in general, make more time for friends and family, thanks to the siesta and more vacation time than Americans can imagine. But Italian women in the south, even those who work full-time outside the home, take on the burden of child rearing, cooking, and cleaning. Honestly, even their vacations seem like work to me. Without so many chores, the men – even the married ones – have plenty of time for their boys.

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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I believe this is the Vicolo San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo alley), which connects the lower part of the town with the higher part.

* Proverb
Moglie e buoi dei paesi tuoi

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for pizziola.

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