Category: Italy
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Cremona, or the year technology peaked
In 1637, an Italian monk by the name of Fulgentius Micanzio wrote an acquaintance who was considering purchasing a violin. On the advice of an expert, Micanzio could assure his correspondent that the best instruments were to be found in the city of Cremona. What makes this letter so particularly interesting is that the expert…
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Cannae, or the history of what never happened
Considering its historical significance, Canne della Battaglia is difficult to reach. If you have independent means of transportation, you can set out and hope your map leads you where you need to go. If not, you will be forced to rely on the single bus that departs from Barletta once a day, with a return…