‘And having climbed the stairs of the Great Hall, diligently take a look at a group of horses and men (a battle piece by Leonardo
da Vinci), which will strike you as a miraculous thing’ Anton Francesco Doni (...
‘Italy’s not Wonderland, but it never lacks for wonderful words.’ So began the language and culture column that took Tuscany by storm. And the stories that sprouted in and around a grass-roots press-room in Fl...
Though the title may sound like an outsider’s complaint, it betrays the whimsical name of the book’s tongue-in-cheek humor. Italians Dance and I’m a Wallflower: Adventures in Italian expression is, in fact, &l...
From famous frescos and family restaurants to meditative spots that soothe the soul, To Florence con Amore: 77 Ways to Love the City reveals a city full of unsung treasures and fascinating cultural gems. This collection of &lsq...
The faces of modern Italy
Deirdre Pirro leads the way through modern Italy’s trials and triumphs, showcasing the country’s ingenious savior-faire and shouldering its inherent social dilemmas. The icon...