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UNEARTHING A TREASURE TROVE
Archaeologists have uncovered an extraordinary collection of Etruscan and Roman statues in San Casciano dei Bagni, Tuscany - a find that would rival any discovered by Indiana Jones himself. This blog post delves into the details of the discovery as they resume excavation this May, including the history behind the statues and their significance, as well as the challenges faced during the excavation process. Don't miss out on learning about this remarkable piece of history!
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THE LIFE & TIMES OF PIEVE’S MAESTRO PAINTER
On this the 500th anniversary of his death, I thought it was a good opportunity to examine the life and times of the most famous and beloved son of Città della Pieve.
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SBS-ONCE UPON A TIME IN AUSTRALIA.
This fascinating radio/podcast series is dedicated to the rediscovery of characters from the Italian-Australian community of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This episode features my uncle Joe (Giuseppe Cossari) and the story of my family's journey to Australia.
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THE LETTER-PART ONE
Through the gap in the shutter, Leonardo surveyed the outside world. His forehead pressed up against the cold glass he placed his hands firmly under his armpits for warmth as he watched the autumnal wind whip through the skeletal acacia trees taking their final few leaves with it