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Bologna from the air - the city is now a United Nations University hub

Bologna now one of the UN University hubs

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian city of Bologna is to be the latest location for the new United Nations University. It will monitor and manage changes in the human habitat.

Ferrante novel to be shown as Netflix series

Ferrante novel to be shown on Netflix

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Elena Ferrante’s latest novel The Lying Lives of Adults will hit Netflix on January 4 as a six-part series written by Ferrante and three others.

French embassy to Holy See opens Villa Bonaparte in Rome to the public

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One of the most breathtaking locations in Rome is opening to the public from January 3rd. Villa Bonaparte, France’s embassy to the Holy See, will open its doors to Romans and tourists.

La Scala season opens with Russian opera amidst protests

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan’s La Scala theatre opened its 2022-2023 opera season on 7th December with a gala performance of the Russian work “Boris Godunov”. Protestors demonstrated against the Ukrainian war outside the opera house.

Leaning Tower of Pisa Photo by Lorenzo Pacifico: https://www.pexels.com/photo/tower-of-pisa-629142/

Leaning Tower of Pisa in “excellent health”

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in excellent health, the local heritage protection agency said on Wednesday.

Colosseum dig unearths insights into arena shows

Colosseum sewer dig unearths half-eaten snacks and animal remains

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new dig at the sewers of the Colosseum gives further insight into the snacks eaten, and the animals killed during shows.

Florence duomo facade restoration unveils new colours

Florence duomo colours revealed

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The restoration of the Florence duomo uncovered extensive traces of colour on the Virgin with Child and Adoring Angels sculptures. The restoration started in September 2021.

Roman coin depicting previosuly unknown emperor Sponsian

Roman coin depicting long-lost emperor now authenticated

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Roman coin previously considered a forgery has now been authenticated. The coin depicts a previously unknown emperor named Sponsian.

Italy tops world agro-food standings

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is top of world agro-food standings in terms of the UNESCO-recognised Italian products, the UN cultural body announced.

Allegory of Inclination by Gentileschi being restored

Gentileschi nude being restored in Florence

November 13, 2022November 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Art restorers in Florence have begun a six-month project to clean and virtually “unveil” a long-censored nude painting by Artemisia Gentileschi. Veils and drapery were added to the “Allegory of Inclination” some 70 years after Gentileschi painted the life-size female nude in 1616.