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Elsa Morante

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Art for Housewives

Before climate change, October in Rome, known as Ottobrata Romana, was a special month because of its light that was golden and warm. So lovely was the weather that Romans had the tradition of going to the countryside for picnics … Continue reading →

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6 November

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Art for Housewives

In 1939, Luchino Visconti moved to via Salaria 366 across the street from Villa Ada. Film director and antifascist, Visconti risked being arrested and went into hiding leaving his home in the hands of film star Maria Denis who was … Continue reading →