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METTERCI vs VOLERCI: Tic Toc. Tic Toc. How Long Does It Take in Italian?

A response from the author to Artemisia Gentileschi.

A letter from Artemisia Gentileschi to the author.

Art & Artists

A response from the author to Artemisia Gentileschi.

A letter from Artemisia Gentileschi to the author.

Gina Lollobrigida — an artist in every sense of the word

Cultural Anecdotes & Current Affairs

La Festa di San Biagio: Why do the Milanese bless leftover panettone?

Ce l’abbiamo fatta Giovà… dopo 30 anni

Gina Lollobrigida — an artist in every sense of the word

Food And Wine

Tacchino arrotolato — turkey with an Italian twist

Let them eat Cake! Sweet Christmas Dilemmas!

Tutti a tavola! Serving up some observations about Italians and Food

History, Holidays, Festivals

La Festa di San Biagio: Why do the Milanese bless leftover panettone?

Visiting Gardone and Villa Vittoriale home of Gabriele D’Annunzio: Podcast

La Befana is about to arrive! Sweets, gifts, and clean houses for everyone!

Literature, Music, Film

The legend of the merla — la legenda della merla: Coldest days in January bring warm spring days

Continue Reading The legend of the merla — la legenda della merla: Coldest days in January bring warm spring days

A response from the author to Artemisia Gentileschi.

Continue Reading A response from the author to Artemisia Gentileschi.

A letter from Artemisia Gentileschi to the author.

Continue Reading A letter from Artemisia Gentileschi to the author.

Traveling, Cities, Excursions

Alessandra, Italian teacher from Livorno, shares recipes for a successful homestay and a delectable dish

New Italian Homestay Language vacation in Livorno with Alessandra

Learn Italian in Lucca in 2023! Lucca Photo review!

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