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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.

San Casciano dei Bagni reveals bronze statues

24 bronzes found under water at San Casciano dei Bagni

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologist Jacopo Tabolli says the discovery will “rewrite history” after 24 bronze statues and thousands of coins are found at the bottom of a Roman pool at San Casciano dei Bagni.

Ponte Vecchio to undergo first major restoration

Florence is freshening up

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Every girl like to look her best and the city of Florence is no different. The city has various restoration projects on the go, and now it’s the turn of the Ponte Vecchio.

Birth of Venus by Botticelli. Jean-Paul Gaultier sued by Uffizi over its unauthorised use.

Uffizi Gallery suing Jean-Paul Gaultier

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Uffizi Gallery is suing Jean-Paul Gaultier over his unauthorised use of Botticelli’s Birth of Venus on his clothing. Any use of Italy’s publicly owned art to sell merchandise requires permission and payment of a fee.

Nutella spread on toast with jar in background

Nutella teams up with ANSA to mark 59th anniversary

October 8, 2022October 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The chocolate and hazelnut spread Nutella is joining forces with Italian news agency ANSA to celebrate the spread’s 59th anniversary. There will be 59 limited edition jars.

Vatican Museums where ancient sculptures were damaged

Man damages ancient sculptures at Vatican Museums

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 65-year-old tourist toppled two ancient sculptures at Vatican Museums on Wednesday. He reportedly told museum staff he wanted to see the Pope before throwing the Roman busts to the ground.

Vesuvius eruption 4000 years ago buried a Bronze age village

Pinpointing the age of an earlier dramatic Vesuvius eruption

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Plinian eruption of Mount Vesuvius, around 4,000 years ago, buried and preserved an entire Bronze Age village. Researchers are trying to pinpoint a more precise date of the eruption.