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29th September 2009
In the contemporary period, where fashion has engulfed the entire society, jewelers are introducing the latest variation of fashionable ornaments a la mode ranging from gold, diamond, rubies, emeralds, silver, platinum & colored gold. Due to the boom in I... Read >
Author: staje25th September 2009
We are approaching the most celebrated season of the year here in Tuscany- the much anticipated Vendemmia, or grape harvest. The annual vintage traditionally begins in late September or early October and draws the participation of most every Tuscan from t... Read >
Author: Tuscany Rent Direct23rd September 2009
We are approaching the most celebrated season of the year here in Tuscany- the much anticipated Vendemmia, or grape harvest. The annual vintage traditionally begins in late September or early October and draws the participation of most every Tuscan from t... Read >
Author: Tuscany Rent Direct23rd September 2009
From romantic visions of gladiators to the mysteries of the Da Vinci Code and the Roman Catholic Church, no city is more interesting than Rome.
The Origins of Rome
At the heart of the country of Italy is the city of Rome. From being the center of a... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
The movie Gladiator was very entertaining and certain raised the profile of gladiators. The question, however, is whether the movie accurately portrayed these warriors.
The Gladiators – From History To Movies
In history, there are few topics that... Read >
Author: wbdoyle30th August 2009
Dubbed the early “modern pizza”, Focaccia is a form of flatbread popular in Italy and abroad. The taste of this bread is plain, and is usually flavored with the addition of toppings. Focaccia recipes range from savory to sweet and preparation may be s... Read >
Author: Francis Murphy11th May 2009
D H Lawrence once famously described Volterra as being “on a towering great bluff that gets all the winds and sees all the world”. Visiting this most alluring of Tuscan towns, it’s easy to see what he meant.
The fortress-like Volterra, one of Tus... Read >
Author: Adriana Giglioli21st October 2008
The Maremma is a vast area covering part of southern Tuscany, notably the province of Grosseto, and a small part of northern Latium (Lazio). This was once the homeland of the Etruscans, the mysterious civilization which dominated central Italy before the ... Read >
Author: elbawriter10th October 2008
If you are planning a tour of Europe, you should consider the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Depending on your specific interests, this beautiful area might be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local ... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss02nd October 2008
If you are planning a European tour, you should consider the city of Milan in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. We won't try to tell you that Milan whose population exceeds 1.3 million (the urban area is well over 5 million) is undiscovered by vacati... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss22nd September 2008
Italy situated on the Italian Peninsula and Islands of Sicily and Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea harbored many ancient cultures like Etruscans and the Romans. The modern education system and Renaissance also began from here and soon spread to entire Eu... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta09th September 2008
Florence does not simply regard itself as home to the greatest of Italian regional culinary traditions, but as the birthplace of Western cookery alltogether. Florentines will tell you with pride that it was Catherine de Medici who taught the French to coo... Read >
Author: elbawriter12th August 2008
A thimble is a cap that fits over the finger to protect it when pushing a needle during sewing. The word, derived from Middle English, literally means "thumb shield."
The thimble has a long history. The oldest existing thimble is Roman, found in the r... Read >
09th April 2008
There are thousands of dream interpreters in this world, but none of them can prove that you can absolutely trust their method of dream translation even before they start translating the messages.
Dream interpretation is somewhat like astrology. Some p... Read >
Author: Christina Sponias31st October 2007
If you are in the mood to tour Europe, you should really consider the Latium region of central western Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Latium, also known as Laszio, is the region that includes Italy’s capital Rome, the Eternal City. Given the number of art... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss25th September 2007
For someone seeking a European vacation destination they would do well to consider the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It is an area of Italy named for a road that was constructed by the Ancient Romans almost 2200 years ago. It like a lot of Ital... Read >
Author: Clyde Dennis29th August 2007
If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It may be the only region of Italy named for a road, one constructed by the Ancient Romans almost 2200 years ago. This article describes the Emili... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss13th August 2007
The most famous site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the domed cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, known as The Duomo. The glorious dome was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. The nearby Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptis... Read >
Author: David Pruitt26th June 2007
As any other job, the job of a freelance writer has a number of both advantages and disadvantages. The main thing that attracts writers to work on a freelance basis is a relatively flexible schedule, a chance to choose a slot, creative freedom to write on... Read >
Author: andrewshw201st May 2007
Prolific jewelry making began with the ancestors of Homo Sapiens, the Cro-Magnons over 40,000 years ago when they began to migrate from the Middle East to Europe. Cro-Magnons eventually replaced the Neanderthals as the dominant species. Jewelry from that ... Read >
Author: Wrapped To Go11th January 2007
Brief Introduction & History
Tuscany is one of twenty regions in Italy. The region is located in the central, western part of the country, north of Rome and south of Genoa. It is bounded by the Apennine Mountains to the North and East, the Apuan Alps on ... Read >
Author: Tonysena17th November 2006
Latium is located in the central western part of Italy on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. It includes the Apennines mountains, fertile foothills and valleys. There are four groups of ancient volcanoes, each with crater lakes. This area was once the cente... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss03rd October 2006
Umbria lies smack dab in the middle of Italy. The countryside is unspoiled and dotted with medieval churches. Its fairly gentle terrain is composed of hills, valleys, and small mountains. Umbria is the only region of Italy with neither a seacoast nor a fo... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss22nd July 2006
The movie Gladiator was very entertaining and certain raised the profile of gladiators. The question, however, is whether the movie accurately portrayed these warriors.
The Gladiators From History To Movies
In history, there are few topics that a... Read >
Author: Richard Monk22nd July 2006
From romantic visions of gladiators to the mysteries of the Da Vinci Code and the Roman Catholic Church, no city is more interesting than Rome.
The Origins of Rome
At the heart of the country of Italy is the city of Rome. From being the center of a... Read >
Author: Richard Monk02nd May 2006
The handcrafted look and feel of silver Italian jewelry is the trademark that has made it the preferred choice of buyers from all over the world for hundreds of years. Italy has earned its reputation for quality and original design from a history of exa... Read >
Author: Suneva .25th April 2006
Jewelry, is the art of ornamental adornment of the body and nowhere on earth can you find more dedication to the heart and soul of the jewelry design than in Italy. While many countries produce jewelry, few can compare to the rich history of Italy and the... Read >
Author: Suneva .
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