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Bits & Pieces
As the title suggests, these are numerous storylines woven together by a central theme: one day in the eternal city, Rome. Bits and Pieces is a gripping social mosaic representing the wide scope of human emotions. (Italian with English subtitles) Starring: Asia Argento, Luca Barbareschi and Monica Bellucci.

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Madonna della Corona
Carved within the rocky cliff of Monte Baldo in Spiazzi suspended between heaven and earth is the beautiful Santuario Madonna della Corona (Sanctuary of the Lady of the Crown). The Sanctuary sits on a thin rock shelf that can only be reached by a path along the mountain.

Legend of La Madonna della Corona
The Madonna della Corona is built within a cliff on Monte Baldo. Legend tells us how this spot in particular was chosen to be the home for this Sanctuary.

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* Photo of the Week
The Lago di Scanno, which is a lake located in the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise (Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise).

* Proverb
Non si fanno frittate senza rompere le uova

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for haddock.

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Volume 15, No. 16

April 18, 2016 italiansrus

Volume 15 No. 16

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Dimensions Needlecrafts Paintworks Paint By Number, Taste Of Italy
Grab a seat for lunch outside. This beautiful scene is created using 18 acrylic paint colors both singly and mixed together. Our kit includes a printed textured art board, artist’s brush, paints, and complete instructions for recreating this exquisite design. Finished Size: 20-inches-by-16-inches.

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Should You Cancel Your Upcoming Trip to Italy in Light of Terrorist Threats?
It’s that time of year again, when many of us begin planning our spring and summer getaways to Italy. But after warnings of the possibility of more terrorist attacks in Europe, you might be second-guessing your decision to go. Determine how risky travel to the homeland is right now and what kind of precautions are underway.

The Catacombs of Rome
The ancient Romans either cremated their dead or buried them in underground cemeteries we call catacombs today. The catacombs were subterranean tufa quarries where Christians originally celebrated their religion away from their persecutors.

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* Photo of the Week
The Lago di Barrea, which is a lake located in the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise (Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise).

* Proverb
La troppa curiosità spinge l’uccello nella rete

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for chicken soup.

Volume 15, No. 15

April 11, 2016April 11, 2016 italiansrus

Volume 15 No. 15

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Good Food Good Wine Good Friends Door Topper
Our Italian door topper with the Italian words buon cibo buon vino buon amici which translates to good food, good wine, good friends, is created by artist al Pisano. Each door topper is hand cast from the original carving and then hand painted and stained which captures all the detail and depth of the original wood carving. The door topper measures 27 inches wide so will sit beautifully above a doorway or shelf.

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A Rose by Any Other Name
Most all of us are given a first and last name when we enter this world. We have nothing to say about who chooses it or why. Our surname is the product of our family lineage, while our parents decide upon our first name after hours of agonizing deliberation. Chances are, after all the work and energy mother and father put into choosing our names, friends or family will replace it with a whimsical nickname.

Quadriglia Classica Spignese
La quadriglia was a popular dance during the 18th and 19th century. Many say this is similar to square dancing. You can make that decision yourself as you watch the folk group “I Paesani” perform La Quadriglia Classica Spignese.

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* Photo of the Week
The swimming pool at Hotel Manzi in Ischia is a great way to kick back on a hot day.

* Proverb
Occhio per occhio, dente per dente

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for alfredo sauce.

Volume 15, No. 14

April 4, 2016April 4, 2016 italiansrus

Volume 15 No. 14

Molto Italiano featured item:

Simonetta
Have you ever wondered about who Botticelli chose to depict in his immortal painting Birth of Venus? Was she a real person, his model or his mistress? Most people recognize her image, but few can name her. Even fewer know her personal story. After years of research, poet and author Fay Picardi carefully unveils the captivating narrative portrait of this fascinating woman and adds enough detail that the reader feels as if he or she is inhabiting Florence during the period of Lorenzo de’ Medici.

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Interview With Fay Picardi Author of Simonetta
Outside of Italy not many people would have heard of or even know who Simonetta Vespucci is. Author Fay Picardi has written a book titled Simonetta, which unveils who this woman was.

Traditional House Warming Gifts
One of the more popular requests that I have received via email has to do with traditional house warming gifts. The tradition of giving a new homeowner a gift goes back centuries. In today’s standards many people might find these gifts a bit peculiar, but there is significance behind each item that will mean more to a new homeowner than any gift you could give them.

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* Photo of the Week
View of the hills and mountains located in the Gran Sasso National Park.