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Tuscan Fertility Fresco Pruned of Phalluses

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 08/24/2011 - 00:52

The Tuscan town of Massa Marittima has a strange claim to fame- a unique 13th century fresco depicting a tree blossoming with phalluses was found there in 2000…

Diesel Jeans to Save Rialto Bridge

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 08/01/2011 - 04:05

Following the example of Tod’s Chief Executive Diego Della Valle, Diesel founder Renzo Rosso will soon be offering up a large sum to restore the historical…

Corporate Sponsorship of Italian Landmarks Continues

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 04/06/2011 - 10:54

Many were skeptical that Italian luxury brand Tod’s would donate funds for the restoration of the Colosseum with no strings attached. The cynics were proven…

Buildings in Sicily on Sale for 1 Euro

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 01/27/2011 - 06:39

The mayor of Gangi, Sicily has proposed a new plan to save the beautiful village near the Madonie mountains. Mayor Joseph Ferrarello has proposed a sale price…

L'Aquila's Famous Fountain Runs with Water Once More

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 12/21/2010 - 18:43

One of the monuments damaged in the 2009 earthquake that devastated parts of Abruzzo, has been restored.The fontana delle 99 cannelle in L’Aquila, which was…