Italy's Treasures

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by Gabi Logan | Fri, 07/13/2012 - 08:47

Dante—one short word, one mononym—because of the words written by one man, has come to mean so many things. Beauty. Complexity. Man’s quest in life. Redemption…

Culture

Italy's Treasures: Andrea Bocelli

by Magda Lauer | Mon, 04/16/2012 - 06:01

La Voce: Treasure of Italy Andrea Bocelli is one of Italy’s most loved and well known living voices. His singing can make a person feel incredible emotion and…

Culture

Italy's Treasures: Benvenuto Cellini

by Mark Collinson | Wed, 03/14/2012 - 05:13

The Ponte Vecchio Bridge straddles the River Arno in the heart of Florence. It was first documented in the year 996 and is believed to have been built during…

Culture

Italy's Treasures: Leonardo Da Vinci

by Magda Lauer | Mon, 01/23/2012 - 04:07

Say ’Leonardo’ and Da Vinci slips off the tongue. In every part of the civilised world this artist is recognised for his extraordinary talent and insight. …

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Italy's Treasures: The Genius of Archimedes of Syracuse

by Cheryl Mackay | Thu, 02/17/2011 - 03:28

Have you heard the one about the Greek boffin who leapt from his bath and ran naked through the streets of antiquity, shouting “Eureka! Eureka!”- “I’ve found…

Culture

A square dedicated to Rita Levi Montalcini in Gropello Cairoli in the Pavia province

Rita Levi-Montalcini, Oldest Living Nobel Laureate, Turns 101

by Pat Eggleton | Thu, 04/22/2010 - 04:17

Ed. On December 30, 2022, the 10th anniversary of Rita Levi Montalcini's death at the age of 103, we are re-sharing this article that gives a brief overview of…

Travel

Lovely Lake Garda

by Gillian Price | Tue, 07/14/2009 - 05:36

Words by Gillian Price – Pictures by Cubo Images Your first view of Lake Garda never fails to take your breath away. You happen upon the lake unexpectedly as…