Of Birds, Brothers and Beginnings: The Birth of Rome
Ancient mythology tells the story of the founding of Rome by two brothers, Romulus and Remus, born of a union between the god of Mars and...
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Florence's First Lady and Last Medici
Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici: The Woman Behind the Treasures of Florence And so it was that in Florence on July 9, 1737, a day likely...
Florence's Orsanmichele: A Storied History
Via Calzaiuoli is a street made for strolling. Along this pedestrian-only thoroughfare, it's easy to wander between some of Florence's...
The Passeggiata: A Most Italian Tradition
One of the most quintessential of all Italian traditions is the passeggiata, when friends and family take to the streets of their town in...