Here’s a list for all the bookworms. Must read: ten Italian books for you
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Time to meet Dante Alighieri, Italy’s poet
Let’s find out more about Dante Alighieri’s books and his life. Which still inspires today. His life Dante Alighieri was born in 1268 in Florence, to a prestigious and powerful family. While still young his mother died. His father taught him the meaning of duty and honor, leaning on a family […]
The many mysteries of Raffaello’s life
2020 was the 500th anniversary of Raffaello’s death. But it’s time to remember Raffaello’s life. The artist was born on April, 6th. And, in 2020, Italy prepared an incredible birthday celebration for him. But Covid-19 hit. And it forced the Scuderie del Quirinale exhibit to close for the time being. […]
Italian art in the Renaissance, the Life in Italy overview
Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael contributed the most illustrious and significant works of not only the Italian High Renaissance, but of Italy, and the world.
Futurism In Italy, a guide
Futurism artists in Italy
Authors you can’t miss: Ludovico Ariosto and Vittorio Alfieri
Two Italian writers worth knowing.
George Washington, the naked president: Canova’s studies for his statue
Did you know? The Italian artist Canova was supposed to create a model of George Washington. The catch? The President was naked. How it happened Thomas Jefferson commissioned the study to Canova at the end of 1812. The Italian artist was supposed to make a plaster model of George Washington, […]
Leonardo Da Vinci’s secrets and the mysteries of a genius
Leonardo Da Vinci is a continuous source of interest and curiosity
I giorni della Merla
The last 3 days of January (from the 29th to the 31st) are traditionally called “I Giorni della Merla” (Blackbird’s Days) and are considered the coldest days of the year. This is actually just a legend, because these three days usually are the chilliest of the year only once every 25 […]
The most beautiful libraries in Italy
Ceiling-high bookshelves, carved wood reading tables and frescoed walls: there are some pretty amazing libraries in Italy.