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Piazza Vittorio

Every third Sunday of the month, there’s an outdoor book market under the porticoes of Piazza Vittorio in Rome. Porticoes are one of Turin’s most distinctive architectural features. It’s said that King Victor Emmanuel I (1759-1824) wanted to take a … Continue reading

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Gadda’s Mess

Part I It was George Santayana, Spanish philosopher, who wrote “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” And it looks like some of us missed out on a few history lessons. Especially those related to fascism. … Continue reading

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