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History Schmistory: July 5. Easy there, Turbo!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
1865: The world’s first speed limit for cars is introduced in Britain: 2mph in town, 4mph in country. Families of sheep in the country are outraged by the disparity.
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Gabi discovers a Ravenna Fairy Tale!
Monday, July 4, 2011
In Ravenna, Gabi found an amazing store you can check it online @ http://www.incantesimastudio.it
History Schmistory: July 4. Happy Birthday, USA!
Monday, July 4, 2011
1776: United States declares independence from Great Britain, and starts drinking more coffee.
History Schmistory: July 3. Not So Magnifico
Sunday, July 3, 2011
1642: Marie de Medici dies. Probably spent a little too much time in the House of Bourbon.
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Ludicrous Latin: Vidistine nuper imagines moventes bonas?
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Seen any good movies lately?
Dinner in Ravenna: Ristorante La Gardela
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Great food in Ravenna: Zuppa Verdura; Roast Beef Carpaccio; and Pollo Arrosto. Yum!
Ravenna: Art in Transition
Sunday, July 3, 2011
We sighted 4 examples of beardless Jesuses in Ravenna from 4th and 5th century. Ravenna sits at the crossroads of the pagan Roman Empire and the Christian Byzantine Empire. It has so many one of a kind examples of amazing art.
History Schmistory: July 2. Good Times, Bad Times
Saturday, July 2, 2011
1900: The first ‘Zeppelin’ is flown. Contrary to popular belief, it was not made of ‘Led’.
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