Sicily, an eternal spring
Read moreVolcanoes and Greek temples, Arab gardens and sparkling golden mosaics, turquoise sea and precious princely palaces, salt flats and windmills, the light and the scent of flowers ... Sicily is a geography of the soul, a land of divine grace and beauty.
The Roman Question: Black and White Nobility
Read moreThe division into social classes is a characteristic that has distinguished human societies from the earliest of times. One such class is the nobility, a term derived from the Latin nobilis, distinguished person, consisting of groups or families holding privileges and power.
The nobility of ancient Rome is sometimes…
WONDERFUL PIEDMONT
Read morePiedmont is a land of mountains, forming the border between Switzerland and France.
The region’s name also refers to the mountainous landscape, as “pied” stands for foot and “mont” for mountain, describing perfectly its position at the foot of the Alps, with over 1,350 kilometers of slopes dedicated…
Michelangelo’s Carrara marble and Robots!
Read moreFor centuries, the massive marble quarries above the Tuscan town of Carrara have yielded the raw material for the polished masterpieces of great Classical sculptors, not to mention the great Italian Masters like Michelangelo, Canova, and Bernini. Nowadays though, it seems that ABB 2, a 13-foot, zinc-alloy robotic arm, produced…
Amazing Campania: The Region of Naples, Capri, Pompeii and The Amalfi Coast
Read moreA rich an fertile land just south of Rome, the Campania Region is as remarkable for its historic sites, ten of which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, as for its stunning natural scenery and wonderful wine and food. The Ancient Romans had selected the "Campania Felix" as their favored holiday resort, building countless…
