A recent discovery in Pompeii reveals a small house intricately decorated with vivid erotic frescoes. Dubbed the House of Phaedra, after the mythical queen of Athens, this residence provides new insights into Pompeii’s architectural styles and the residents’ appreciation for sensual art during the first century AD. The frescoes include striking depictions, such as one […]
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Staff at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery and other Tuscan museums have announced a strike set for 5th November, following unresolved issues over employment contracts.
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Former culture undersecretary and noted art critic Vittorio Sgarbi faces a potential trial. It follows an investigation into a painting alleged to have been stolen, then altered to conceal its origins, as reported by il Fatto Quotidiano.
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Umberto Boccioni, one of the most influential artists of the early 20th century, was born on 20th October 1882. He was a driving force behind the Futurist movement.
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‘Emily in Paris’, the hugely popular Netflix show is also in Rome for season 5. The French President, light-heartedly presumably, asks for it to return to Paris.
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Pierina Legnani, born on 30th September 1863, in Milan, is remembered as one of the most influential figures in ballet history. Her legacy as a prima ballerina assoluta – a rare title bestowed only on the most exceptional dancers – reflects her extraordinary talent, grace, and profound dedication to the art form.
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An alleged Pablo Picasso painting, discovered in a villa on the island of Capri 50 years ago, has now been confirmed as an authentic work, according to a report by Il Giorno on Monday.
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On Saturday 5th October, Italy will once again celebrate the National Day of Historic Places with a series of special events, guided tours, and tastings across restaurants, hotels, and cafés that have played a vital role in shaping the country’s history and culture.
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Born on 28th September, 1924, Marcello Mastroianni would go on to become one of the most celebrated actors in Italian cinema.
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Born on 27th September 1871 in the small town of Nuoro, Sardinia, Grazia Deledda became the first Italian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Deledda’s works, rich in Sardinian culture and traditions, delve into the human condition, exploring themes of fate, guilt, and redemption that resonate far beyond her island home.
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