Tag Archives: Verano Monumental Cemetery

The Unfolding of Mariano Fortuny

What is a pleat other than a fold.  And what is a fold other than the combination of order and flexibility. Pleats have been around for a long time. They were around in ancient Egypt and continued to be used … Continue reading

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Vieni, Marcello, vieni!

Federico Fellini was from Rimini but moved to Rome in 1939.  He wanted to be a writer but enrolled in law school to appease his parents.  Of course the war changed everything. Fellini was into making films evolving around politics … Continue reading

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The Cold Case of Wilma Montesi

It was the day before Easter of 1953 when fishermen found a young woman’s body on the beach of Torvaianica  not far from Rome.  Her face was in the sand and her shoes, stockings, garter belt, and skirt were missing. A … Continue reading

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Verano Cemetery Photos

Verano Monumental Cemetery and the photograph as a means of remembering someone. reparto israelite cross and foto Pincetto Nuovo shell and cemetery rose nuns at the Quadriporticato Rampa Caracciolo Verano…note use of ivy motif on left, cross shell motif Giacomo … Continue reading

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Giuseppe Gioachino Belli 1791-1863

(#2 in my Verano Monumental Cemetery series) One of my first film experiences when I moved to Italy was Il Marchese del Grillo (The Marquis of Grillo, 1981) based on the life of Marchese Onofrio del Grillo. The year is … Continue reading

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