Saturday, December 31, 2011
Life, death and the best truckstop restaurant in Italy
Life, death and the best truckstop restaurant in Italy http://zite.to/umIp7M - Beautiful story
Friday, December 30, 2011
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Cathedral to rescue hearts with defibrillator
First church in Italy equipped with life-saving device
http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/english/2011/12/29/visualizza_new.html_19267606.html
A good advice if you want to eat a good pizza in the Testaccio neighborhood
A good advice if you want to eat a good pizza in the Testaccio neighborhood, #Rome http://zite.to/uWUZV3
How to access free WiFi in Rome
How to access free WiFi in Rome http://zite.to/rRMP31 - accurate about the practical advice, but misinformed
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Moonlit Colosseum
Moonlit Colosseum http://flpbd.it/239d
Plans to Modernize Rome’s Cobblestone Streets
Plans to Modernize Rome’s Cobblestone Streets http://zite.to/vDebnx - only 8 Italians are still able to do the repairs
5 Fantastic Bruschetta Recipes at Family Kitchen
5 Fantastic Bruschetta Recipes at Family Kitchen http://zite.to/tSOrUh
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Battistero of S. Giovanni, Florence
Battistero of S. Giovanni, #Florence http://www.flickr.com/photos/40497864@N04/6580002067/
'Four out of five' bottles of Italian olive oil debased
'Four out of five' bottles of Italian olive oil debased http://zite.to/tQgnsg - simple rule: if it is cheap, it CAN'T be the real thing
Large Roman City Uncovered in Romania
Large Roman City Uncovered in Romania http://zite.to/ssRpiL
Natural wine movement, just noise?
Natural wine movement, just noise? http://zite.to/uWjveo
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
7 Economical Superfoods for Everyone
7 Economical Superfoods for Everyone http://zite.to/uxJ0XT- all of them are widely used in many Italian recipes
Tintoretto’s ‘Sistine’ Ceiling at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco in Venice
Tintoretto’s ‘Sistine’ Ceiling at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco in Venice http://zite.to/uCwqGd - Enjoyable article with many pictures
Roman Virtue, Liberty, and Imperialism: The Murder-Suicide of Classical Civilization
Roman Virtue, Liberty, and Imperialism: The Murder-Suicide of Classical Civilization http://zite.to/vUFoVX
Monday, December 26, 2011
In Ostia Antica you have glimpses of common people's life in ancient Rome
In Ostia Antica you have glimpses of common people's life in ancient Rome http://zite.to/tXqPYm
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Christmas in the Italian Language: Three Days of Celebrating
Christmas in the Italian Language: Three Days of Celebrating http://zite.to/sTMUlp
Panettone: An Italian Holiday Tradition
Panettone: An Italian Holiday Tradition http://zite.to/rENqV1
Saturday, December 24, 2011
The luxurious Palazzo Manfreid in Rome, Italy
The luxurious Palazzo Manfreid in Rome, Italy http://zite.to/v6wo4M - Spectacular pictures here
Italy's Cinque Terre Recovering After Flash Flood
Italy's Cinque Terre Recovering After Flash Flood http://zite.to/tk0MtC
Pompeii continues to collapse
Pompeii continues to collapse http://zite.to/tGyjyQ - the kind of news I don't like to spread
Friday, December 23, 2011
Christmas in the Italian Language: Family Traditions
Christmas in the Italian Language: Family Traditions http://zite.to/tQK83T
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Italy ski holidays: Dizzy heights in the German-speaking Dolomites
Italy ski holidays: Dizzy heights in the German-speaking Dolomites http://zite.to/u8Vftq
Italy Set to Surpass Germany as World's Leading Solar Market This Year
Italy Set to Surpass Germany as World's Leading Solar Market This Year http://zite.to/s0N9qV
Honey Mulled Wine
Honey Mulled Wine http://zite.to/uJ5kUk - She discovered by chance today something that ancient Romans knew very well :)
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Did the Romans Invent Christmas?
Did the Romans Invent Christmas? http://zite.to/rGFJx5
Italian Christmas family menus from North to South
Italian Christmas family menus from North to South http://zite.to/t6NjaS
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Expert links pagan shrine in Rome to first Christmas
Expert links pagan shrine in Rome to first Christmas http://zite.to/s7LIOS
The Romans in Britain - fun site for 7-11 year olds
The Romans in Britain - fun site for 7-11 year olds http://zite.to/tPAKOr
It May Look Modest, But This Could Be the Best Gelato in Rome
It May Look Modest, But This Could Be the Best Gelato in Rome http://zite.to/vqh89Y
Mushroom Lasagna
Mushroom Lasagna http://zite.to/tcYfPj
Bernini’s Sant’Andrea al Quirinale in Rome
Bernini’s Sant’Andrea al Quirinale in Rome http://zite.to/v3bzLV
Etichette:
Architecture,
Baroque,
Bernini,
Churces,
Rome
Monday, December 19, 2011
Monogamy and polygyny in Greece, Rome, and world history
Monogamy and polygyny in Greece, Rome, and world history http://zite.to/tlamps
Images of Food in Ancient Greece and Rome
Epic Appetites: Images of Food in Ancient Greece and Rome http://zite.to/uW3SiM
Four-Cheese Lasagna: step by step
Four-Cheese Lasagna: step by step http://zite.to/w0umQK
Etichette:
Cooking,
Enogastronomy,
Food,
Pasta,
Recipes
Sunday, December 18, 2011
An interesting parallel between Income inequality in the Roman Empire and contemporary US
An interesting parallel between Income inequality in the Roman Empire and contemporary US http://zite.to/uezjPI
Ancient war heroes' tomb reopens to public in Rome
Ancient war heroes' tomb reopens to public in Rome http://zite.to/sHHddg
Saturday, December 17, 2011
White Lasagna with Mushrooms and Prosciutto
Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan's White Lasagna with Mushrooms and Prosciutto http://zite.to/vh7GKd
Etichette:
Cooking,
Enogastronomy,
Food,
Pasta,
Recipes
Uffizi to Unveil New Rooms and Unseen Masterpieces
Uffizi to Unveil New Rooms and Unseen Masterpieces http://zite.to/sD32uM #Florence
5 things to do in Venice in winter
5 things to do in Venice in winter http://zite.to/uwXxw1 - Unusual and brilliant suggestions for once
Christmas in Florence: Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Christmas in Florence: Palazzo Medici Riccardi http://zite.to/tGjBeP - visiting and shopping there you will help fighting Mafia too
Friday, December 16, 2011
Obscured Frescoes See the Light in Rome
Obscured Frescoes See the Light in Rome http://zite.to/rCoFJl
Recipe for Italian Christmas Struffoli
Recipe for Italian Christmas Struffoli http://zite.to/rrI1vv
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Italy winemaker sends literary message in the bottle
Italy winemaker sends literary message in the bottle http://zite.to/sSLOQa
100 Italian Food/Drink Words and Phrases
100 Italian Food/Drink Words and Phrases http://zite.to/uT3JKD
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Want to read how an ancient Rome curse sounded like?
Want to read how an ancient Rome curse sounded like? Here you can: http://zite.to/viaNnH
Christmas in Rome: Some Serious Lights
Christmas in Rome: Some Serious Lights - http://zite.to/uKjgtd A collection of beautiful pictures
Polenta Perfection
Polenta Perfection http://zite.to/v7IDaO - Good #recipe but please use Parnigiano, not Parmesan
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Most olive oil sold in the US is not what it declares to be
Most olive oil sold in the US is not what it declares to be http://zite.to/smJF9B - This post is too simplistic but the issue is real
Ciaroncie Della Val di Fassa Recipe
Ciaroncie Della Val di Fassa Recipe - Ravioli From the Val Di Fassa http://zite.to/sX08Rv
Learn gladiating for real in the ancient city of Treviri in Germany
Monday, December 12, 2011
Vermentino: the grape variety of the future?
A Show in Rome Explores the City's Role in the Renaissance
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Authentic Italian Biscotti
Authentic Italian Biscotti http://zite.to/rs2NbQ - Did you know that Biscotto means "baked twice" in Italian?
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Museum scared to open ancient Roman wine
Naples Christmas Alley
Etichette:
Christmas,
Folklore,
Naples,
Traditions,
Travel
Friday, December 09, 2011
Roman Policy towards the Jews: Expulsions from the City of Rome during the First Century C.E. http://zite.to/vhBPbT
Amazing 360 degree panoramic photo of Ancient Rome
All roads lead to Rome: The amazing 360 degree panoramic photo that transports you back to the 4th century http://zite.to/skIwJC
Thursday, December 08, 2011
24 Things to Know About Gelato
A Quick Guide to Understanding Italian Wine Classification
Women in Roman Life and Letters
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Live the good life: 12 local experiences on the Amalfi Coast
Italian American cooking
Spaghetti with Crushed Sardine and Tomato Sauce
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Monday, December 05, 2011
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Friday, December 02, 2011
Italy’s Six Sweet Christmas Breads: Panettone and Beyond
Fun With Obscure Pasta Shapes
Focusing on Cooking Vocabulary in Learning Italian Language
AAiR Symposium held in Rome on Cultural Heritage in Danger
AAiR Symposium held in Rome on Cultural Heritage in Danger http://zite.to/rXmznR - Some food for thought
Roman murder most foul
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Via Egnatia and Via Augusta are among theTop 10 Ancient Highways
Via Egnatia and Via Augusta are among theTop 10 Ancient Highways according to National Geographic http://zite.to/t3TGwy
Recipe: Pangiallo
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The Week in Italian Food: Nov 27, 2011
Italy on a Plate - The Week in Italian Food: Nov 27, 2011 - Food Lover's Odyssey http://zite.to/tR0UCa
Monday, November 28, 2011
Reputed Roman fort turns out to be actual Roman fort
Libya's state antiquities department recovers and displays looted Roman antiquities
Libya's state antiquities department recovers and displays looted Roman antiquities http://zite.to/uEIeZm
Top 5 reasons to ski Bolzano, Italy
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Italy, but ancient Romans had something like that: the Pantheon
Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Italy, but ancient Romans had something like that: the Pantheon zite.to/uEkGyP
Inside Italy's Convents, Monasteries and Abbeys
Giving Thanks in the Italian Language
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Abstract from an enlightening lecture about gladiators in ancient Rome
Etichette:
Ancient Rome,
Archeology,
Architecture,
History
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Christmas Cribs Celebrated at Rome Exhibition
Etichette:
Christmas,
Exhibits,
Folklore,
Rome,
Traditions
Is the Romulus and Remus statue a copy from the Middle Ages?
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Significant Roman burial ground uncovered by Cotswold Archaeology team at St James's Place car park site in UK
Significant Roman burial ground uncovered by Cotswold Archaeology team at St James's Place car park site in UK http://zite.to/tjmp0v
Revolution offers chance to rediscover Roman archeological sites in Lybia
Sunday, November 20, 2011
An excavation is no camping trip
An excavation is no camping trip [huge ancient Greek commercial area on Sicily] http://zite.to/vC4ceA
Eurochocolate - Italy's Biggest Chocolate Festival
Etichette:
Chocolate,
Enogastronomy,
Exhibit,
Food,
Perugia
Renewing the Italian Language
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Did you know that Sonia Gandhi was born in Orbassano, Italy?
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
What Did the Romans Do For Britain?
Livia Drusilla: Deciphering Between Traditional Views of Ancient Rome’s First Lady
Livia Drusilla: Deciphering Between Traditional Views of Ancient Rome’s First Lady http://zite.to/s56bPT
Monday, November 14, 2011
Who were the 99% of ancient Rome?
Sunday, November 13, 2011
The false promise of cheap wine
The false promise of cheap wine http://zite.to/uwPg9K - A must-read article to understand wine pricing.
Friday, November 11, 2011
How to Wear a Toga the Ancient Roman Way
Delicacies of Tuscany & Umbria
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Four Favorite Fall Foods of Italy
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
How to Save Money on Train Trips in Italy
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Rome's Best Bus... for Food: The Unofficial "Hop-On, Hop-Off" Dining Bus
Monday, November 07, 2011
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Devil found in detail of Giotto fresco in Assisi
Devil found in detail of Giotto fresco in Assisi http://yhoo.it/tQxhim
Roman coin hoards discovered in Shropshire and Worcestershire
Roman coin hoards discovered in Shropshire and Worcestershire http://zite.to/tqpFIs
Scary Stories of the Ancient Greeks and Romans
Scary Stories of the Ancient Greeks and Romans http://zite.to/stsUDb
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Roman remains near Tambaram show 2,000-yr-old trade links
Marketplace of the ancient world: Roman remains near Tambaram show 2,000-yr-old trade links: http://bit.ly/pZQtLg
120 Roman Shoes Found in U.K
120 Roman Shoes Found in U.K.; "Substantial" Fort Find http://bit.ly/qlDVs0
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Eating As the Romans Ate
Eating As the Romans Ate http://www.history.com/news/2011/06/16/eating-as-the-romans-ate/?Cmpid=Social_Twitter_History_SF
The Black Swine sausage is a delicacy you can taste only in Sicily
The Black Swine sausage is a delicacy you can taste only over the Nebrodi Mountains in Sicily, #Italy http://bit.ly/r7YduY
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
The New Museum of the Oldest Opera House in Europe Opens in Naples
The New Museum of the Oldest Opera House in Europe Opens in Naples http://bit.ly/r3Bar2
Eurochocolate: Italy's biggest chocolate festival
Eurochocolate: Italy's biggest chocolate festival http://aol.it/rtKECi
The Colors of the Fall in Tuscany
The Colors of the Fall in Tuscany http://bit.ly/o1EsJL A collection of beautiful pictures.
See Rome as it is and as it was with a mixed virtual reality app on the iPhone
See Rome as it is and as it was with a mixed virtual reality app on the iPhone http://aol.it/pv3F9n
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Tradition and quality keeps Italian rice popular
Tradition and quality keeps Italian rice popular http://yhoo.it/qC0K8z
Monday, October 10, 2011
Rome: How to avoid the tourist queues in the Eternal City
Rome: How to avoid the tourist queues in the Eternal City http://bit.ly/rh7Ugf
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Florence, Italy: the bankers who built a city
Florence, Italy: the bankers who built a city http://tgr.ph/r6gLOU
Piedmont = Tuscany without tourists?
Piedmont = Tuscany without tourists? http://bit.ly/mYMgs4
Permanent Museum to Open in Rome's Airport
Permanent Museum to Open in Rome's Airport http://bit.ly/nVzWpO
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Torta di Funghi {Rustic Mushroom Tart}
Torta di Funghi {Rustic Mushroom Tart} #recipe http://bit.ly/qB6pvB
The Eclipsed Mushrooms of the Italian table
The Eclipsed Mushrooms of the Italian table http://bit.ly/pO9OxE
Recipe: Penne with Creamed Greens and Pancetta
Penne with Creamed Greens and Pancetta http://bit.ly/mSB1kF
Friday, September 30, 2011
Parmigiana di Melanzane in the lighter Meapolitan style
Parmigiana di Melanzane in the lighter Meapolitan style http://blog.napoliunplugged.com/2011/09/29/cooking-with-giuseppe-parmigiana-di-melanzane/
Pomodori ripieni al forno
Pomodori ripieni al forno http://bit.ly/n2VdQO - Always a good one
Fine Wine Italian Style
Fine Wine Italian Style: The Beauty Of Italian Wine http://bit.ly/nQ5w5l
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
The faux medieval style of S. Gimignano
Probably you don't know that S. Gimignano, a medieval jewel of #Tuscany, has been mostly built in 19th century http://on.msnbc.com/pr0iNb
Its spectacular Etruscan gate proves Volterra's claims to be the most ancient town in Tuscany
Its spectacular Etruscan gate proves Volterra's claims to be the most ancient town in #Tuscany http://on.msnbc.com/pr0iNb
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Cucina Povera : Recipe and Cookbook Giveaway
Cucina Povera : Recipe and Cookbook Giveaway
http://bit.ly/nmmTfp
Gucci open Museum in Florence
Gucci open Museum in Florence
http://www.ldnfashion.net/2011/09/gucci-open-museum-in-florence/
A comprehensive list of classic Roman dishes
A comprehensive list of classic Roman dishes http://bit.ly/pz29mp
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Huge Ancient Roman Shipyard Unearthed in Italy
Huge Ancient Roman Shipyard Unearthed in Italy
http://fxn.ws/r31Typ
Saturday, September 24, 2011
World-famous Pompeian red was yellow turned red by volcanic gases
World-famous Pompeian red was yellow turned red by volcanic gases, scientists say
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2011/sep/22/pompeii-red-yellow
No place like Como
No place like Como: Why now is the time to soak up the romance of the Italian lakes
http://bit.ly/pFhORY
Friday, September 23, 2011
Relaxing in Piedmont
Leave it to Italy to make even life in the slow lane completely irresistible
http://bit.ly/qQVUBb
Recipe: Pollo alle Olive
Pollo alle Olive {Chicken with Olives}
http://bit.ly/r1Xb3J
http://bit.ly/r1Xb3J
Venice’s back alley bars
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/venice/travel-tips-and-articles/76491?affil=twit
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Typical issues with real Italian food in the US
2 typical issues when you serve real Italian food in the US: 1. price is a rip-off 2. people is used to the fake one
http://bit.ly/prCqDk
http://bit.ly/prCqDk
Friday, September 16, 2011
15 beautiful off-the-beaten-path churches in Tuscany
15 beautiful off-the-beaten-path churches in Tuscany
http://bit.ly/oxYsrm
Budget Dining in Rome, Revised
Budget Dining in Rome, Revised
http://bit.ly/pjPVGE
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Ancient Rome's Ludi Romani
We are in the middle of the "Ludi Romani", the chief Roman festival, which first introduced Greek drama in #Rome http://bit.ly/nG8YfE
A nocturnal picture somewhere in Italy
A nocturnal picture somewhere in Italy... Too beautiful not to post it
http://bit.ly/noF92y
Brunello winemakers reject a plan to allow grapes other than Sangiovese in Rosso di Montalcino
Brunello winemakers reject a plan to allow grapes other than Sangiovese in Rosso di Montalcino
http://bit.ly/plSB9U
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Database of Italian Emigrants to Be Released Online
Database of Italian Emigrants to Be Released Online
http://bit.ly/oQbtzP
In Sicily, Jews reach out to Inquisition-era forgotten Jews
In Sicily, Jews reach out to Inquisition-era forgotten Jews
http://bit.ly/oXwPJb
Monday, September 12, 2011
Italy: A Vespa journey
Italy: A Vespa journey
http://tgr.ph/rjagPC
Major Surveying Project for Ostia Antica
Major Surveying Project for Ostia Antica
http://bit.ly/nr1owv
The story behind Rome's Castel Sant' Angelo: the escape route used by Popes
The story behind Rome's Castel Sant' Angelo: the escape route used by Popes
http://bit.ly/r9fz1I
The Ugly Beauty: The Italian Lemon
The Ugly Beauty: The Italian Lemon
http://bit.ly/pgHjra
Sunday, September 11, 2011
The Venice Skyline at Sunset
The Venice Skyline at Sunset
http://bit.ly/pa8qU0
Another mobile guide to Tuscany and Umbria
Another mobile guide to Tuscany and Umbria, Italy 2011: Illustrated Guide, Phrasebook, and Maps. (Mobi Travel)
http://bit.ly/ncsZpj
Cato, Hannibal and Napoleon were lovers of Prosciutto Crudo
Cato, Hannibal and Napoleon were lovers of Prosciutto Crudo
http://bit.ly/nvHZ0I
Goodbike Concert, Italy
Goodbike Concert, Italy
http://bit.ly/od9Lbu
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Gladiator graffiti from Efesos
Gladiator graffiti from Efesos http://bit.ly/pkgUWn - A very uncommon picture
Learning Italian: 5 words from Basilicata
Friday, September 09, 2011
Archaeological Roman dig features on Digging for Britain
Archaeological Roman dig features on Digging for Britain
http://bit.ly/qbTsZW
Reclaiming the Noble Wines of Southern Italy: Sara Carbone, Basilicata
Reclaiming the Noble Wines of Southern Italy: Sara Carbone, Basilicata
http://bit.ly/rmoAsD
In Defense of Italian Food: Regional, Diverse, and Refined
In Defense of Italian Food: Regional, Diverse, and Refined
http://bit.ly/nFllkJ
Amaro spritz ice pops
Amaro spritz ice pops
http://bit.ly/rlNuv2
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Italy hosts more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country
Italy hosts more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country
http://bit.ly/oly1Iv
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Monday, September 05, 2011
The Roman Forum – A Guided Tour Through the Present and the Past
Tagliatelle Pasta with Caramelized Bacon, Mushrooms & Onions
Friday, September 02, 2011
An extraordinary Medieval Castle in Italy goes on sale at Sotheby's
An extraordinary Medieval Castle in Italy goes on sale at Sotheby's
http://bit.ly/oIaAmB
Amalfi Coast Hotels with Amazing Views
Amalfi Coast Hotels with Amazing Views #Italy
http://bit.ly/r3WWwr
Spaghetti al Pesto
Spaghetti al Pesto {Spaghetti with Pesto}
http://bit.ly/qvlmIY
Lucera's Cathedral and its minaret
Did you know that the Cathedral of Lucera, Puglia contains a minaret? Http://bit.ly/nq4v4f
A tour of Veneto region's wines
A tour of Veneto region's wines
http://trib.in/pcSHCh
Italy’s Regional Cuisines in Rome. Part 2: Focus On Central Italian Restaurants
Italy’s Regional Cuisines in Rome. Part 2: Focus On Central Italian Restaurants
http://bit.ly/pcauVG
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Italy’s Regional Cuisines in Rome
Italy’s Regional Cuisines in Rome. Part 1: Focus On Northern Italian Restaurants
http://bit.ly/r6ZNu2
http://bit.ly/r6ZNu2
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Experts Find Gladiator School in Austria
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
You Never Know What You'll Find in the Italian Language
You Never Know What You'll Find in the Italian Language
http://bit.ly/nfyjFM
http://bit.ly/nfyjFM
Maserati and Fendi Design the Ultimate Luxury Car
Maserati and Fendi Design the Ultimate Luxury Car
http://bit.ly/o6UoAg
http://bit.ly/o6UoAg
The Week in Italian Food: August 28, 2011
The Week in Italian Food: August 28, 2011
http://bit.ly/oJqoXv
http://bit.ly/oJqoXv
Leonardo Da Vinci invention flies to Milan on the wings of a robot
Leonardo Da Vinci invention flies to Milan on the wings of a robot
http://bit.ly/raiw63
http://bit.ly/raiw63
Monday, August 29, 2011
Affordable Lake Garda: Holidaying the Italian way without spending a fortune
Affordable Lake Garda: Holidaying the Italian way without spending a fortune
http://bit.ly/ocgSiZ
http://bit.ly/ocgSiZ
Exploring the Cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in Italy
Exploring the Cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in Italy
http://bit.ly/p76Ghk
http://bit.ly/p76Ghk
Montefioralle: A Day Trip in Autumn off-the-beaten-track in Tuscany
Montefioralle: A Day Trip in Autumn off-the-beaten-track in #Tuscany, #Italy
http://bit.ly/qtyLfA
http://bit.ly/qtyLfA
Sunday, August 28, 2011
More tourists coming to Italy, but spending less
More tourists coming to Italy, but spending less - http://bit.ly/nqe0mg
Videotribute to Rome by Franco Zeffirelli
Videotribute to Rome by Franco Zeffirelli - http://bit.ly/o4sI4C
Italians help spot diamond planet in Milky Way
Italians help spot diamond planet in Milky Way - http://bit.ly/otKGKF
Visits to Stromboli stopped as volcano erupts
Visits to Stromboli stopped as volcano erupts - http://bit.ly/qslTRl
Saturday, August 27, 2011
An Italian sparkling wine maker stores his wine under the sea
The Mediterranean Diet in Southern Italy
A Definitive Guide to Leonardo da Vinci’s Paintings and Drawings
Italian Wine Imports Expanding Rapidly In 2011
The Catacombs of Rome
Thursday, August 25, 2011
The Emperor Aurelian’s Campaign through Anatolia
The Emperor Aurelian’s Campaign through Anatolia: From Byzantium to Antioch in 272 A.D
http://bit.ly/oPvTQP
http://bit.ly/oPvTQP
How to become crazy with Prepositions in the Italian language
The ecstasy of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel at the Vatican in Rome
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Roman artifact helps nuclear storage research
New light on fabric production some 2,000 years ago
Recent finds from a Roman fort in England shade a new light on fabric production some 2,000 years ago.
http://bit.ly/n7JFnx
http://bit.ly/n7JFnx
On This Day in Ancient History - Volcanalia
Spaghetti alla Bottarga
Spaghetti alla Bottarga
http://bit.ly/qlVh1l
Sardinian fishermen has kept alive the making of Bottarga which goes back to ancient Egypt
http://bit.ly/qlVh1l
Sardinian fishermen has kept alive the making of Bottarga which goes back to ancient Egypt
Etichette:
Cooking,
Enogastronomy,
Pasta,
Recipes,
Sardinia
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Budget Cuts Threaten Italian Language
When a Chianti wine truly deserves the Superiore description
Monday, August 22, 2011
Rome's most charming neighborhood -- Garbatella
Rome's most charming neighborhood -- Garbatella
http://www.gadling.com/2011/08/22/david-s-discoveries-rome-s-most-charming-neighborhood-garbat/
http://www.gadling.com/2011/08/22/david-s-discoveries-rome-s-most-charming-neighborhood-garbat/
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Italian art experts accused of censoring a really unusual medieval phallic fresco
Italian art experts accused of censoring a really unusual medieval phallic fresco in Massa Marittima #Italy http://tgr.ph/rpC6wX
Dessert recipes: The sweet side of Italy
Archaeologists Baffled by Ancient Roman Jar Full of Holes
Polyremes from the battle of Actium: some construction details
Roman Sculptures Found at Tlos
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Elba Island and Napoleon: an unlikely history
Elba Island and Napoleon: an unlikely history
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/tuscany/travel-tips-and-articles/76783?affil=twit
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/tuscany/travel-tips-and-articles/76783?affil=twit
Monte di Grazia Campania Bianco 2009
Monte di Grazia Campania Bianco 2009 #Wine #Italy
http://www.vintrospective.com/wine/monte-di-grazia-campania-bianco-2009/
http://www.vintrospective.com/wine/monte-di-grazia-campania-bianco-2009/
Friday, August 19, 2011
The Temple of Augustus at Muziris, India
It is not widely known that Romans had stable relationships with India. There was even a Temple of Augustus at Muziris. http://bit.ly/pNRPFf
Honey has been used as a biological weapon against a Roman army in 67 a.C.
Honey has been used as a biological weapon against a Roman army in 67 a.C. by King Mithradates IV in Turkey - http://bit.ly/odt3HV
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Discovering Montepulciano high atop the golden hills of Tuscany
Discovering Montepulciano high atop the golden hills of Tuscany - Many nice pictures http://bit.ly/oz18gH
The Legend of Laocoön
The Legend of Laocoön – Maybe the sculpture which influenced Italian Renaissance the most http://bit.ly/r5RAdp
Twenty-Minute Marinara Sauce with Fresh Basil
Twenty-Minute Marinara Sauce with Fresh Basil
http://leitesculinaria.com/7094/recipes-marinara-sauce-fresh-basil.html
http://leitesculinaria.com/7094/recipes-marinara-sauce-fresh-basil.html
Roman Colosseum - A guided tour through a Roman wonder of the world!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Recipe for Ricotta Gnocchi with Truffle Sauce
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Italy on a Plate - The Week in Italian Food: August 14, 2011
Italy on a Plate - The Week in Italian Food: August 14, 2011 - Food Lover's Odyssey http://zite.to/prSod5
Pappa al Pomodoro {Tomato and Bread Soup}
Pappa al Pomodoro {Tomato and Bread Soup} http://zite.to/pKWuKH
Playing with Numbers in the Italian Language
Monday, August 15, 2011
An IKEA for ancient Roman housewares
An IKEA for ancient Roman housewares http://zite.to/qNRrSe - an original idea by a small museum in Netherlands
Sunday, August 14, 2011
The Last Roman Emperor
Ancient Roman Map Puzzle May Get New Pieces
Sunken Treasure from Punic Wars Found in the Seas Of Sicily
Italy’s Best Kept Secrets: Killer Destinations Without the Crowds
Italy’s Best Kept Secrets: Killer Destinations Without the Crowds http://zite.to/mZ80Sx - Unaccurate in details, but destinations are great
Friday, August 12, 2011
Roman 'gladiators' arrested after clash of swords outside Colosseum
Roman 'gladiators' arrested after clash of swords outside Colosseum http://zite.to/o2c8zt - Not the kind of news I love to share, but...
When the Hotel is the Town: Albergo Diffuso in Italy
Thursday, August 11, 2011
When Rome Shuts Down in August, Where to Eat
A Private Guided Tour of Rome
Private Guided Tour of Rome by Kensington Tours http://zite.to/qWCcSN - Shameless ad, but nice pictures and some good historical tidbit
Summers Finest: Cherry Tomato Salad with Lemon Ricotta
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Marinara Sauce
#Recipe Marinara Sauce http://zite.to/r92Z12
In tunnel under Jerusalem, artifacts of ancient Roman-Jewish war
Roman dead baby 'brothel' mystery deepens
Excavations open to the public at Caistor St Edmund Roman town
Excavations open to the public at Caistor St Edmund Roman town, near Norwich, this weekend http://zite.to/oUFbij
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Wishing on a Falling Star in the Italian Language
Florentines called to vote about reviving Michelangelo's San Lorenzo Basilica exterior
Florentines called to vote about reviving Michelangelo's San Lorenzo Basilica exterior http://zite.to/p8cxaQ
Zabaglione
Monday, August 08, 2011
New Smartphone App Helps Travelers Find Roman Ruins in London
Sunday, August 07, 2011
History, love, locks and delicacies at the monumental Ponte Milvio in Rome
Etichette:
Ancient Rome,
Enogastronomy,
Folklore,
Food,
History,
Rome,
Travel
The Firenze Card
If you stay in Florence for 72 hours or so, you may save a lot of money with the Firenze card http://zite.to/nWKnMp
Tivoli and the Villa D'Este: a Day Trip from Rome
Saturday, August 06, 2011
Grape harvest off to an early start
Grape harvest off to an early start - ANSA English - ANSA.it: http://me.lt/5a0GQ
Castello Estense
Castello Estense http://www.flickr.com/photos/58980707@N05/6012329033/
England's western-most Roman town uncovered by chance in Devon
New excavation at Caerleon 'could change understanding of Roman history in Wales'
New excavation at Caerleon 'could change understanding of Roman history in Wales' http://zite.to/nnbF0l
Friday, August 05, 2011
Recipe: Apple-Limoncello Pie
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Getty Villa in LA: an ancient Roman villa alive
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Spaghetti Ice Cream
Snorkeling for Roman Ruins
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Rome's Pantheon may have been built to obtain special FX researchers reveal
Wine Tasting: Valpolicella, Amarone and the venerable Speri
Do you know the difference between ice cream and Italian gelato?
Monday, August 01, 2011
Rome’s Trevi Fountain: Understanding the Rituals
Rome’s Trevi Fountain: Understanding the Rituals http://zite.to/mVuuZ9 - Comprehensive history of this most famous fountain
Etichette:
Ancient Rome,
Architecture,
History,
Rome,
Travel
Sunday, July 31, 2011
A list of Castle Hotels in Italy where you can spend a night
A selection of castles worth a visit in Italy
How Not to Get Ripped Off Eating in Italy
How Not to Get Ripped Off Eating in Italy http://zite.to/novXJS - go eat where the locals do and you won't need this post's advicet
Saturday, July 30, 2011
If you like videogames with a flavor of ancient Rome: Roads of Rome HD for iPad
If you like videogames with a flavor of ancient Rome: Roads of Rome HD for iPad - http://me.lt/0J2qu
Pasta With Anchovies and Arugula
Archaeologists unearth 2,000-year-old mosaic in Rome
Archaeologists unearth 2,000-year-old mosaic depicting the Greek god Apollo surrounded by muses in Rome http://zite.to/roFL0E
Shopping & Eating Local in Italy - Farmers' Market in Lecce
Shopping & Eating Local in Italy - Farmers' Market in Lecce - Food Lover's Odyssey http://zite.to/mT1W7P
Friday, July 29, 2011
Your Italy Photos -- National Geographic
Your Italy Photos -- National Geographic http://zite.to/rmPLwq
Venice Rialto Bridge 'to be saved by diesel jeans'
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Italy and artichokes
Did you know that Italy produces roughly 2/3 of the artichokes the world consumes?
Rome: City of Artichokes
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Ancient Etruscan 'Holy Site' Found Near Viterbo
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Sgroppino al Limone
Pasta alla Genovese and Other Classic Neapolitan Sauces
Pasta alla Genovese and Other Classic Neapolitan Sauces at Citta del Gusto - Food Lover's Odyssey http://zite.to/rpSQHj
Monday, July 25, 2011
Taking, Making and Killing Time in the Italian Language
Real Italian Food is Healthier Italian Food
Finding Natural Gelato in Rome
Friday, July 22, 2011
Wikipedia has a great 101 about Italian wine
Gorgeous Geometric Facade Crowns Solar-Powered Office in Italy
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Rome. Monument to King Vittorio Emanuele II
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Buy a charming 13th-Century Italian Village in Umbria
If you happen to spare some $5M you may buy a charming 13th-Century Italian Village in Umbria http://zite.to/mYP9KO
Pecorino Canestrato Cheese
Recipe: Frittata di Maccheroni alla Napoletana
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Road Trip: Amalfi Coast, Italy
Monday, July 18, 2011
Lost Ships of Rome. A documentary on PBS.
Artisanal gelato demystified
Artisanal gelato demystified: there are 22,000 artisans in Italy. 99.9% make their own (great) gelato using high-end industrial ingredients.
Judge a Gelateria in 7 Easy Steps
Judge a Gelateria in 7 Easy Steps http://zite.to/pqIOqW - Don't take it as the Gospel, but a couple of her hints are good
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Archaeologists discover a hoard of silver Roman denarii coins at Vindolanda
A rare opportunity to visit the ‘finest Roman remains in London’
More pictures of the colossal statue of Caligula discovered a few days ago
The word "pants" comes from the Lions of Venice
Curiously the word "pants" comes from the Lions of Venice as a symbol of the power of that city http://zite.to/nohnOj
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Recipe: Tomatoes and Burrata with Tapenade
Cicchetti and Seafood Antipasto in Venice
Eating My Way Through Venice - Cicchetti and Seafood Antipasto - Food Lover's Odyssey http://zite.to/nrVDkj
Almost 50 of the 936 World Heritage Sites are located in Italy
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Nearly stolen Caligula statue unveiled
Nearly stolen Caligula statue unveiled: http://me.lt/5a01y
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Ancient sarcophagus unearthed near Rome
Italy: Ancient sarcophagus unearthed near Rome http://zite.to/q7wVPY
Medieval Italian Castle Transformed into Modern Mountain Museum
Medieval Italian Castle Transformed into Modern Mountain Museum http://zite.to/mXKYwa
Monday, July 11, 2011
Roman-era shipwreck reveals ancient medical secrets
Daily Travel Photo – Vatican City: relief of a Roman urn
Portrait of a Gentleman is the first standing portrait in the history
Portrait of a Gentleman (1526) is the first standing portrait in the history: http://bit.ly/qfGXVw By Moretto da Brescia http://bit.ly/oBgdwc
Saturday, July 09, 2011
Fascist Football: Imagining ‘Nation’ through Calcio
Fascist Football: Imagining ‘Nation’ through Calcio http://zite.to/noFW3u - A must-read article about Italian contemporary history
Friday, July 08, 2011
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Italy: 18th Century Egyptian-Inspired Room Found
Mithras and Serapis
Mithras and Serapis http://zite.to/r1Anph - learn a little more about 2 very important gods in the Roman-Greek world
Historic Hadrian's villa 'at risk of collapse'
Historic Hadrian's villa 'at risk of collapse' http://zite.to/pZsIBw - when I read such news, I wish I were not Italian... We are fools
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Exploring Italy’s Other Half
Exploring Italy’s Other Halfhttp://zite.to/kifgKE - A nice quick glance to the Italian wines other than the ones from Piedmont and Tuscany
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
In Italy’s Collio Wine Region, Touring Vineyards by Vespa
Best Summer 2011 Festivals in Southern Italy: Puglia, Sicily, & Sardinia
Saturday, July 02, 2011
Chefs Use Dinner to Rebuild L’Aquila
Chefs Use Dinner to Rebuild L’Aquila | L'Aquila Reconstruction | ITALY Magazine: http://me.lt/5w7BC
Italian Identity and Travel in the Middle Ages
Friday, July 01, 2011
New Byzantine and Roman galleries open at the Royal Ontario Museum
All the festivals you may enjoy this summer in the province of Siena
All the festivals you may enjoy this summer in the province of Siena, #Tuscany http://zite.to/mOU4F9
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Radicchio Grilled With Olive Paste and Anchovies
Sacks of Human Waste Reveal Secrets of Ancient Rome
Sacks of Human Waste Reveal Secrets of Ancient Rome http://zite.to/lEAU7P - More details from National Geographic
How the foreigner-owned homes market is changing in Tuscany
How the foreigner-owned homes market is changing in Tuscany http://zite.to/knRCMr
Rome: discover four magical streets
Etichette:
Ancient Rome,
Churches,
Colosseum,
Rome,
Travel
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Getting to grips with Puglia
Getting to grips with Puglia http://zite.to/iyiGT5 - Great introduction to wines from Puglia, #Italy # Wine
Monday, June 27, 2011
Pasta alla Norma and the origins of its name
Giving Asparagus an Italian Accent
Giving Asparagus an Italian Accent http://zite.to/mmFO3Q - 5 recipes to cook asparagus the Italian way
Italian Varietals Making Real Strides in California
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Eating Michelangelo's Sandwich in Carrara
A septic tank beneath Herculaneum apartments reveals more about how the Romans Ate
A septic tank beneath Herculaneum apartments reveals more about how the Romans Ate http://zite.to/mMQ3gf
Recipe: Friselle with Tomatoes
Friselle with Tomatoes are a testament to the ingenuity of Italian poor people http://zite.to/lD82dh
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Market of the Gaite 2011
The Market of the Gaite going on in Bevagna until Sunday. The historically most accurate medieval festival in Italy: http://me.lt/9P8G5T
Roman Dodecahedron May Remain Mystery Forever
Roman Dodecahedron May Remain Mystery Forever http://zite.to/mmn8Rj - Silly article, but fascinating mystery
Postcard: an ancient Roman castle on the banks of the Tiber
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Greco-Roman Ruins of Jerash, Jordan
Monday, June 20, 2011
Frescos in the ruins of Pompeii, Italy
Granita di limone in Amalfi
Italian Espresso? Look at how many coffees Italians drink
Friday, June 17, 2011
Pure Pleasure State: Vermentino!
Pure Pleasure State: Vermentino! (Amore, Amore, Amore) http://zite.to/jwsgDL - Some enthusiastic comments about this grape
According to Birra Moretti's survey Italians are less stressed than Americans because of lunch break
According to Birra Moretti's survey Italians are less stressed than Americans because of lunch break http://zite.to/lzGRU4
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Herculaneum sewer sheds light on secrets of Roman life
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Roman Villa of the Antonines emperors
Hungry For Power, Sicily's Mafia Tries to Go Green
Hungry For Power, Sicily's Mafia Tries to Go Green http://zite.to/k1w7Wn - Not the kind of news I'd like to share about Italy
Italian Craftsmanship at its best
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Italy overtakes France to become world's largest wine producer
Artichokes are very popular and cooked in so many and different ways all around Italy
Artichokes are very popular and cooked in so many and different ways all around #Italy: http://zite.to/m5wZpy
Monday, June 13, 2011
Eating in Puglia
Italy on a Plate - The Week in Italian Food: June 12, 2011
Italy on a Plate - The Week in Italian Food: June 12, 2011 - Food Lover's Odyssey http://zite.to/jjANHQ
Friday, June 10, 2011
Details on the Pyramid of Cestius
@tweetaly Thanks for RT Apicius; details on the Pyramid of Cestius onsite at http://tinyurl.com/CestiusWPT & http://tinyurl.com/22zxc4 (2pp)
Get a Campania ArteCard
Visit all the museums and archaelogical sites - Just don't pay full price! Get a Campania ArteCard http://ow.ly/5ezF1 #italy #travel
One Big Italian Celebration - The Feast of St. Anthony Festival
Etichette:
Folklore,
Italian-Americans,
Religion,
Traditions
Italian American's Legacy In Early L.A. Includes a Sip of Winemaking History
36 Hours in Bologna
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Italian Gelato's history 101
A panoramic picture of the beautiful Town Hall square of Tuscania
A panoramic picture of the beautiful Town Hall square of Tuscania, an etruscan pearl of Lazio, #Italy http://yfrog.com/5pn8wetj
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
The Best Gelato, and Best-Kept Secret, in Rome
The Best Gelato, and Best-Kept Secret, in Rome - http://zite.to/m3RLhm - Some hype but this place is really great
How a little advice from locals can change your St. Peter in Rome experience completely
How a little advice from locals can change your St. Peter in #Rome experience completely http://zite.to/jROVzv
A glimpse from Biennale, Venice
A glimpse from Biennale: Experimental Opera on Car Crashes Featured at Hungarian Pavilion in Venice http://zite.to/ldOh22
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Why the Greek name of Sardinia means footprint
Legend says God stepped over leftover pieces from everywhere else to create Sardinia, or Ichnusa=footprint in Greek http://zite.to/kGsbBp
Saturday, June 04, 2011
Friday, June 03, 2011
Yogurt Mousse Cake with Strawberries
Torta di Fragole e Crema Soffice di Yogurt – Yogurt Mousse Cake with Strawberries http://zite.to/lyqudC #recipe
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Ancient Roman Ship Had On-board Fish Tank
A nice outlook of culinary arts in Piedmont
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Cities Photography Series: Rome
Cities Photography Series: Rome http://zite.to/jRyz1h Nothing very original, but still many beautiful photos here
Forbidden pleasures: sumptuary laws and the ideology of moral decline in Ancient Rome
Forbidden pleasures: sumptuary laws and the ideology of moral decline in Ancient Rome http://zite.to/mMoW4e
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The Sfratto of Pitigliano: a dessert with quite an history
The Sfratto of Pitigliano is a dessert telling the tale of the birth of a Jewish ghetto in southern Tuscany http://zite.to/m1q5YN
Monday, May 30, 2011
Recipe: Pumpkin Pasta
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Some tips about Green Destination Weddings In Italy
The poor art of Italy showcased at Castello di Rivoli
The poor art of Italy showcased at Castello di Rivoli in Piedmont until July 17th http://zite.to/lZqkia
Saturday, May 28, 2011
An easy recipe: Panzanella
Assembling Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta with Port Cherry Sauce
Some tips about differences between Italian and American-Italian food habits
Friday, May 27, 2011
Roman cats' though life at Largo di Torre Argentina
Roman cats' though life at Largo di Torre Argentina http://t.co/Wed3A3e
A panoramic picture of Rome's most ancient temples at Largo di Torre Argentin
A panoramic picture of Rome's most ancient temples at Largo di Torre Argentina http://t.co/asz51ga
A New Discovery from Sicily: Frappato wine
When Italian design meets wine
When Italian design meets wine: the bottles for the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy http://zite.to/l7Qzyk
Extreme gelato in Rome
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Archeology or tv show?
This blog did the due diligence about Mona Lisa's tomb excavation that you would have expected from newspapers http://zite.to/mIhVJ1
A lot of very beautiful Italy Pictures
Ravello, Italy: the perfect break
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
A History of the First Popes, Part I: Peter to Gregory VI
A History of the First Popes, Part I: Peter to Gregory VII (vidcast): http://me.lt/5c04N
Adopt Med diet, not fads, Italian experts tell slimmers
Adopt Med diet, not fads, Italian experts tell slimmers: http://me.lt/5a0Fi
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The Frank Sinatra tie behind Houston's Italian food fetish
The Frank Sinatra tie behind Houston's Italian food fetish: Fever dates back to a secret romance http://zite.to/j6HlT4
Monday, May 23, 2011
Craft beer festival in Fivizzano
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius, Rome, Italy
Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius, Rome, Italy http://zite.to/mjHZHQ - Astounding pics of ceiling fresco
Pizza Bianca in Rome: A Head-to-Head Taste Test And Then Some
Pizza Bianca in Rome: A Head-to-Head Taste Test And Then Some http://zite.to/mISXsO - that's why fast foods are not a huge hit in Rome
Friday, May 20, 2011
Virtual History - Leonardo's Last Supper for iPad
Virtual History - Leonardo's Last Supper for iPad: http://me.lt/0J5tW ... and they keep asking me why I love my iPad
Learn how to tell real Italian mozzarella from the rest of the crowd
Learn how to tell real Italian mozzarella from the rest of the crowd. With great pictures too. http://zite.to/lKbT6M
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Street Food Italy - Crispelle di Riso di San Giuseppe
Some myths and facts about Italian cheese in the USA
The pinot grigio effect: Italian wines overtake French and American in UK
Common wisdom to keep your Airfare to Rome, Italy as low as you can
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Aphrodite of Morgantina's statue's is back home in Sicily
Aphrodite of Morgantina's statue's is back home in Sicily after a long controversy with Getty Museum http://zite.to/kXVbsK
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Design Boutique Hotel In Rimini
You may buy the Design Boutique Hotel In Rimini, Italy if you have some spare change in your pockets... Million http://zite.to/jPnCgT
Monday, May 16, 2011
Frico fantastico – the cheese pancake from Italy
La Pizza Di Igles, Springtime On A Plate in Rome
Recipe: Veal Skewers
Today's Video recipe on Italian Food Net: Veal Skewers http://me.lt/9C7Ss
Archaeologists in Syria discover Byzantine mosaic
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Vatican museums open Friday night for third year
Vatican treasures to be seen 'under the stars' - Museums open Friday night for third year: http://me.lt/5a7XT
Friday Recipe: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Moments in Rome
"There are some countries in the world where it is hard to go wrong when deciding where to eat, Rome tops this list" http://zite.to/mUPI3u
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Eating and Drinking In Pigneto, an off-the-beaten-path neighbourhood in Rome
Southern Italy's City of Stone: Matera's Sassi
Southern Italy's City of Stone: Matera's Sassi - From caves to homes and luxury hotels http://me.lt/5a7r9
Renaissance Madonnas fete restoration agency's 20th year
Renaissance Madonnas fete restoration agency's 20th year: http://me.lt/5a7LR
Good Italian Cooking: Tagliatelle ai Funghi
Camilleri's Salvo Montalbano: a modern fresco of Sicily.
Camilleri's Salvo Montalbano: a modern fresco of Sicily. Great novels and even better tv episodes http://zite.to/jNjgOg
How to Buy Train Tickets in Italy
How to Buy Train Tickets in Italy http://zite.to/l2g3W8 - check prices here: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepage_en.html
Friday, May 13, 2011
Beyond Cava & Prosecco: Sparkling Wines for Entertaining
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Classic Salentino Cuisine Reinvented
Classic Salentino Cuisine Reinvented - http://zite.to/m2sZUa - Ancient lore + Modern knowledge = Top Italian cuisine
The Mille Miglia
The Mille Miglia rally makes the most of the Italian countryside between its city pit stops http://zite.to/m30QgP
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Today in 330AD Constantine moved Roman Empire's capital to Nova Roma
Today in 330AD Constantine moved Roman Empire's capital to Nova Roma aka Constantinople aka the modern Istanbul http://me.lt/8W1bH
Etichette:
Ancient Rome,
Constantine,
Emperors,
History
Italian vegetarian recipes: Simple, fresh and meat-free
Italian vegetarian recipes: Simple, fresh and meat-free http://zite.to/kfE7c1
Do you love Italian wine tastings? The #Barbera 2 Project is about to kick off in #Piedmont
Do you love Italian wine tastings? The #Barbera 2 Project is about to kick off in #Piedmont http://zite.to/j1Hzux
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