From the Pizza of Naples to the countless types of dried and fresh pasta, fresh fish and vegetables, the food of the south is the soul of Italy.
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Trapani
The Baroque buildings and the churches, the picturesque streets lined with the shaded trees mesmerize anyone who comes to Trapani.
The History of Italian Cuisine III
Italian cuisine from the 17th to 19th Century, when regional cuisine becomes national and, with it, Italians became more so.
Gorizia
Things to do and to see in Gorizia, a town at the border with Slovenia.
The Historic Center of Florence
Florence, a city like no other.
Life in Italy During World War I
World War One was mainly a “trench war” because soldiers fought, lived and died in trenches; lines where guarded and defended, but no advancement was made.
L’Ospedale delle Bambole
In Naples there’s a “hospital” where dolls get fixed and you can buy vintage dolls or donate one.
Ferrara
Ferrara developed on a ford over the Po river and became a center for art and culture, which over the centuries attracted several artists and intellectuals.
Pisa and Campo dei Miracoli
A short distance from Florence, Pisa and its square of miracles should be on the schedule for any visitor to the Tuscany area.
The History of Italian Cuisine II
History of Italian cuisine during the Renaissance and Later Middle Ages and how the discovery of America impacted the way Italians cook.
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