Category Archives: Rome/Italy

November 18

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Art for Housewives

“La falsa civiltà” di Duilio Cambellotti Sanpietrini via Tagliamento Pope Sixtus V almost fell out of his carriage because the road was so bad.  He decided that the streets of Rome needed to be paved. Thus the production of stone … Continue reading →

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The Tears of Things

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Art for Housewives

The boldness of the sun forced me out of bed. Spring was finally here and the air was so tart it pinched me into action. Today was the day of pulizie di primavera  (spring cleaning) and I decided to start … Continue reading →

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14 November

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Art for Housewives

On via San Vito in Rome, sandwiched in between two buildings, is the Arch of Gallienus. Originally intended as a gateway to the city of Rome,  it was later recycled as a monument to Emperor Gallienus. Gallienus was Emperor from … Continue reading →

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11 November

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Art for Housewives

The sky follows me wherever I go.

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10 November

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Art for Housewives

Via Antonio Bosio 13b (second floor) in Rome was Luigi Pirandello’s last address. He died here in 1936 at the age of 69. Pirandello’s wife, Maria Antonietta Portulano, had a patrimony that enabled the couple to leave Sicily and move … Continue reading →

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