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Mermaid statue in Monopoli causes a stir. Image courtesy of Monopoli Times

Monopoli’s Provocative Mermaid

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The fishing village of Monopoli in Puglia placed a statue of a voluptuous mermaid in one of its squares. The artwork has been described as “too provocative”.

Hercules statue found on Appian Way to go on display

Hercules from Appian Way to go on Display

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An imposing life-size Ancient Roman statue of Hercules found on the Appian Way will soon be on display in the Parco Appia Antica.

Paestum, where the little temple is revealing interesting new finds

New discoveries at ancient Paestum’s ‘little temple’

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The excavations to uncover the temple discovered in 2019 by the ruins of the walls of the ancient Greek city of Paestum have produced some huge surprises. Paestum is in the Italian province of Salerno.

Herculaneum: Burning ash vitrified brains

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

New research into the Vesuvius eruption of 79AD shows a cloud of ash so hot it incinerated bodies and vitrified brains hit Herculaneum.

15 Best Things to do in Florence – 2025

April 10, 2023January 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence is a cultural mecca, packed with history, beautiful architecture and sites of significant interest. The capital and heart of Tuscany, its beauty lies in its size. Easy to navigate, it has a more intimate atmosphere than Rome and as the birthplace of the Renaissance movement its worldwide importance cannot be understated.

Eurasion Brown bear pictured. Jogger killed by bear

Italian Jogger Killed by Bear

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Earlier this week, a 26-year-old jogger was killed by a bear whilst running the woods near Caldes, Trento. His family intend to sue the State and the Autonomous Region.

Rainbow Family rally in Bologna

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Association of Rainbow Families rallied in Bologna on Sunday to defend the rights of same-sex couples to have their children recognised by the state.

Louise Michel rescue ship. Image courtesy of Louise Michel website.

Rescue ship Louise Michel detained on Lampedusa

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The M.V. Louise Michel, a rescue ship bought with the proceeds of a Banksy art sale, is being detained by Italian authorities on Lampedusa. The ship broke new rules in assisting in another rescue instead of heading straight to its assigned port.

Mission: Impossible filming in Puglia

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to witnesses, Tom Cruise is shooting flight scenes for Mission: Impossible 8 in Puglia. The actor was seen boarding a helicopter in Bari for an unknown destination today.