Saturday, February 27, 2010

New exhibition in Ferrara

RT @ItalyTravelista: Italy Art Lovers: New Exhibition in Ferrara Kandinsky, Matisse, Chagall & More http://is.gd/9jfCE

The Ara Pacis in color

Tonight I am going to see the Ara Pacis in color: http://bit.ly/9rcqWn #Rome

Friday, February 26, 2010

Beautiful picture of Dolomites

RT @DolomitSuperski: RT @dolomitesport: Most BEAUTIFUL DOLOMITES photo ever! RT @RifugioLagazuoi: http://twitpic.com/14wbss #Italy

House of Tarquins uneartherd near Rome

Tyrant king palace found: 'House of Tarquins' unearthed near Rome http://bit.ly/ci5XSP

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Baiae, luxury resorts for Roman Emperors

A-Z of Roman Towns: B as Baiae, luxury resorts in the most important region for therno-mineral bathing in antiquity http://bit.ly/ct1xmF

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Aquileia and its mosaics

A-Z of Roman towns: A as Aquileia, with its astounding mosaics http://bit.ly/cVAYV9 http://bit.ly/dmRDfu

Over a Tuscan Stove

Blog of the day: Over a Tuscan Stove - Everybody should try being a Tuscan at least once a day! http://bit.ly/rpTa1

Monday, February 22, 2010

The Caesarian section

RT @JJHomeBiz: In Rome, the emperor sat in a special part of the Coliseum known as the Caesarian Section. - George Carlin #quote

Flea markets in Naples and the Amalfi coast

RT @ItalyMagazine: Flea markets in Naples and the Amalfi coast http://bit.ly/9G3Ix7 #italy #naples #amalfi #market

Discovering Vallo di Diano

Great brochure, video and spot help you to discover the wonderful Vallo di Diano in #Campania #Italy http://bit.ly/cdcYC9

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Briciole

Blog of the day: briciole - An idiosyncratic and opinionated dictionary of Italian words related to food http://bit.ly/azxOWn

Friday, February 19, 2010

Olive oil and Etruscans

Olive Oil has been produced in Tuscia #Lazio since the Etruscan Era before Romans http://bit.ly/c4c7Ak

My Mélange

Blog of the day: My Mèlange - Travel. Italy. France. Photography. Food and more... http://bit.ly/3gQWPE

Visit Winter in Venice

RT @MyMelange: Visit Winter in Venice http://ow.ly/18HHp #italy #travel

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Travel with Julie

Blog of the day: Travel with Julie - Travel tips, ideas and opinions from someone' who's been there! http://bit.ly/9NMHd2

Italians discover rare cancer gene

Not only Past and Escorts: Italians discover rare cancer gene - http://bit.ly/9VzWFB

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Arcangelo Corelli

Arcangelo Corelli (Feb 17, 1653 - Jan 8, 1713) master of Baroque music and violinist extraordinaire. Bio and samples: http://bit.ly/bx6zGf

Deciphering wine labels

RT @thewinediary: Reading and deciphering wine labels http://bit.ly/aMX5nz

The Dolce Vita Diaries

Blog of the day: The Dolce Vita Diaries - Stories and Recipes from an Italian olive grove. http://bit.ly/lzOnX

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Blog from Italy - Life in the living Museum

Blog of the day: Blog from Italy - Life in the living Museum. http://bit.ly/7eVNz

Giosuè Carducci

The poet Giosuè Carducci was the first Italian to win the Nobel prize in Literature, in 1906 http://bit.ly/9PCYpw

Monday, February 15, 2010

The ancient Lupercalia feast

In ancient Rome today Lupercalia celebrated the suckling of Romulus and Remus by a she-wolf (Lupus = Wolf in Latin) http://bit.ly/Hcu7N

Italian Food Forever - Italian recipes

Blog of the day: Italian Food Forever - Italian recipes: http://bit.ly/15YLvL

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Four Caravaggio self-portraits?

Four Caravaggio self-portraits. 'Adoration of Shepherds' may show master at different age: http://bit.ly/c0Hjwr

A typical alley in Sarsina

A typical alley in the mountain town of Sarsina, Emilia-Romagna #Italy http://twitpic.com/12uy18

S. Vicinio in Sarsina

S. Vicinio, the 1,000 yo cathedral in Sarsina where exorcisms are held http://twitpic.com/12uxni

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Small wild strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar

Recipe: small wild strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar http://bit.ly/YJykW [Beware: if it's cheap, it's NOT Italian Balsamic Vinegar]

WhyGo Italy, professional blog about travelling in Italy

A blog a day: WhyGo Italy, professional blog about travelling in Italy http://bit.ly/7UnVfr

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Fornax, a goddess for bakers

Are you a baker? In ancient Rome you'd be celebrating the goddess Fornax 2day so that the grain might be properly baked http://bit.ly/dm1wbs

Lucullian Delights, an Italian Experience

A blog a day: Lucullian Delights, an Italian Experience. http://bit.ly/7wyznP

Did you know that toilets...

RT @kupergxvy: Toilets were known in ancient India (~2500 BC), Rome, Egypt China. The contemporary flush toilet is from 19th century Engla

Monday, February 08, 2010

Constantius III

Today on 421AD the general Constantius III was elevated co-emperor of the Western Roman Empire: http://bit.ly/d4vug5

Blog: Eat, Drink Italian

A blog a day: Eat, Drink Italian. A collection of recipes from the Giuliani family cookbook. http://bit.ly/bCn7sB

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Blogs: Parla Food

A Blog a day: Parla Food - A travel writer chases down the best food in Italy and the Mediterranean: http://bit.ly/u3hoS

If you want to have a glimpse of the Pope...

RT @AquaExpeditions: If you want to get a quick glimpse of the Pope when in Rome, come to the noon blessing on every sunday at Saint Peters

Saturday, February 06, 2010

Zafferana Etnea

A-Z of lesser known towns: Z as Zafferana Etnea, #Sicily. Art and nature on the slopes of Etna volcano http://bit.ly/bKiLJi

Friday, February 05, 2010

UmbriaLovers, blogging about Umbria with passion

UmbriaLovers: discover #Umbria, #Italy with Federica & Gabriele http://bit.ly/dBwmGM

Verona the beautiful

A-Z of lesser known towns: V as Verona, #Veneto . Simply one of the most beautiful Italian towns: http://bit.ly/2HwIfZ

The Carnival of Viareggio

RT @Carnifest: The Carnival of Viareggio is one of the most famous in Italy. Until Feb 21 2010. http://bit.ly/al4lfq

Thursday, February 04, 2010

New National Geographic's exhibition in Rome

RT @ItalyTravelista: "Our World" New Exhib in Rome by Italy's National Geographic http://is.gd/7GTef opens Feb.6

Neapolitan pizza gets EU laurel

Neapolitan pizza is now officially part of Europe's food heritage: http://bit.ly/duhPrV

Urbino, the city of Raffaello

A-Z of lesser known towns: U as Urbino, #Marche. A pearl of Renaissance. Raffaello was born there: http://bit.ly/dcxeEW

Ancient Asian Found In Rome

RT @ctrejo86: RT @sciam: Ancient Asian Found In Rome http://bit.ly/c3XFZl

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Tivoli and its villas

A-Z of lesser known towns: T as Tivoli, close to Rome. Can't miss its Villa d'Este, its Hadrian's Villa and much more http://bit.ly/aoL8n9

Discover some about Valle d'Aosta

Valle d'Aosta is a not very well known Italian mountainous region. Discover some about it... and its wine and food too: http://bit.ly/cXJzQ3

Italy restores 20th Century fashion archives

RT @laceycosmetics: Italy restores 20th Century fashion archives (3news) http://tinyurl.com/ylaewnc

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Sappada, in the heart of Dolomiti

A-Z of lesser know towns: S as Sappada, in the heart of the breathtaking Dolomiti mountains: http://bit.ly/bCxsUl

Luigi Veronelli

Today Luigi Veronelli (1926-2004) was born in Milan. He was the father of modern Italian enogastronomy: http://bit.ly/c8My7x

Ancient Rome's Swiss-knife

RT @dansfactory: Ancient Rome's Swiss-ful thinking - New York Post http://bit.ly/aqDIS5

Monday, February 01, 2010

Better luck next time... in Italian

RT @mikedotta: "La prossima volta sarai più fortunato." (Better luck next time.) #italian #phraseoftheday

Sicilian Cannoli inspired Pancakes

Sicilian Cannoli inspired Pancakes filled with Ricotta, Vanilla, Orange and Toasted Almonds served w/ Clementine Sauce http://bit.ly/ozw14

Ravenna, capital city of late Western Roman Empire

A-Z of lesser known towns: R as Ravenna, capital city of late Western Roman Empire http://bit.ly/cTAdDT

A good introduction to Italian red wines

RT @ItalianRedWines: Are you a fan of Italian Red Wines? - http://budurl.com/a4d3 [A good introduction to Italian red wines here]

New website for the Musei Civici Veneziani

RT @monicacesarato: RT @casinadirosa: RT @ContextItaly: Liking the new website for the Musei Civici Veneziani http://bit.ly/a7YHKd