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Culture

Fables by Leonardo da Vinci

  That Leonardo was an eclectic genius is known by all,  but not many may be aware of the fact the Tuscan was not only a master at fine arts and an inventor, but also a writer. Discovered in the back of Leonardo’s notebooks by author Ed Tasca were several wonderful ideas […]

History

The Colosseum

The Colosseum, undisputedly one of the most famous and recognizable Roman monuments on the face of Earth, has a long and interesting history. Rome, the eternal city, and its most famous building: the Colosseum (Massimo Mastropietro/Flickr) In 2007, it became one of the Seven Marvels of the Modern World, in spite […]

Potpourri

Italy ranked healthiest country in Europe (and second in the whole world)

With an economy struggling to take off, high levels of unemployment and a rampant immigration problem, there is very little Italy can cheer about these days. Thankfully, a handful of weeks ago Bloomberg published the results of its research into the healthiest places on earth. Italy, for once, fared excellently, resulting the healthiest […]

Travel Destinations

Romantic Florence

Florence, Italy, is one of the most romantic cities on earth. Visitors can walk along the Arno river, or explore exquisite gardens while enjoying the company of that special someone. It is a preferred destination for newlyweds. Take a walk along the Arno river, hand in hand. Find a cozy […]

Campania

Telese Terme

Telese Terme is a small town in the province of  Benevento, in the region of Campania. Set in the Telesina valley, 60 meters above sea level, Telese is not too far from famous towns situated in the region such as Caserta and Naples. It’s only 45 km away. Let’s discover […]