Monthly Archives: March 2011

Anniversario Unità d’Italia >>

Italy turns 150!

. Italy turned 150 today, which might surprise you. With so many ancient ruins and all the Renaissance and other historical works of art… you might wonder how the country could be so young. . And your surprise would be … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day>> Festa della Donna

  Mimosa Flowers . March 8th is International Women’s Day. This day is observed widely in many countries around the world. Oddly, it is not observed in the United States. In fact, the first time I’d heard of it was … Continue reading

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