Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Does anybody know the small town of Vogogna in Piedmont?

Does anybody know the small town of Vogogna in Piedmont? Maybe you should...
http://bit.ly/ppn9b0


Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Monday, August 29, 2011

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

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Saturday, August 27, 2011

The Mediterranean Diet in Southern Italy

Chewing on the Heel: The Mediterranean Diet in Southern Italy
http://bit.ly/owUZkX



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



Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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



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


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

When a Chianti wine truly deserves the Superiore description

When a Chianti wine truly deserves the Superiore description
http://bit.ly/n7g5YO #Wine #Italy



Monday, August 22, 2011

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



Polyremes from the battle of Actium: some construction details

Polyremes from the battle of Actium: some construction details
http://bit.ly/oS3tz6 #AncientRome



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

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Recipe for Ricotta Gnocchi with Truffle Sauce

Adriana's Italian Recipe for Ricotta Gnocchi with Truffle Sauce http://zite.to/rgtpmh



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



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

Ancient Roman Map Puzzle May Get New Pieces

Ancient Roman Map Puzzle May Get New Pieces : Discovery News http://zite.to/nrIsvC



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...



Thursday, August 11, 2011

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



Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Marinara Sauce

#Recipe Marinara Sauce http://zite.to/r92Z12



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

Useful tips for planning your vacation in Tuscany

Useful tips for planning your vacation in Tuscany http://zite.to/qYOuq8 - Comprehensive



Monday, August 08, 2011

Sunday, August 07, 2011

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



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/



Friday, August 05, 2011

15 things to do for free in Rome

15 things to do for free in Rome http://zite.to/pgsB3J - Very smart advices here



Thursday, August 04, 2011

Getty Villa in LA: an ancient Roman villa alive

Getty Villa in LA: an ancient Roman villa alive http://zite.to/nGyoRH - Astounding pictures



Wednesday, August 03, 2011

A taste of life in Liguria

A taste of life in Liguria - The Irish Times - Sat, Jul 23, 2011 http://zite.to/n55YXn



Tuesday, August 02, 2011

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