March 6, 1475 - Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni I am so very lucky indeed; I have seen his work, not just in Art History 101, but up close and personal. In Italy. He was born in Florence as Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni. His statue of David (1504) in … [Read more...]
Italy Seizes $150+ Million Worth of Villas, Houses & Yachts from Russian Oligarchs (Other Countries Following Suit)
The Italian financial police have seized villas, houses and yachts worth 143 million euros (more than $150 million USD) from five Russian oligarchs. The Special Unit of the Financial Police, in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Police Unit of Imperia and the … [Read more...]
#OMG: This Priest Allegedly Took Thousands From Church’s Collection Plate To Buy Drugs for Gay Orgies (That HE Organized!)
The Italian church of Prato's priest, Father Francesco Spagnesi, would tell his congregation, “Mass is over, go in peace and contribute, please, with your donations, to the welfare … [Read more...]
Harry Styles Bares His Soul and Other Things in “Golden”
Harry Styles is looking particularly cute in the new video for "Golden," the first track on his second album, last year's Fine Line. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3cffdsEXXw Frolicking by himself on Italy's … [Read more...]
#WOWExclusive: “I’m Writing to You From Bergamo, Italy –the Heart of the Coronavirus Crisis…”
An eye-opening post from my Facebook friend, [Read more...]
Update: Italy to Shut Down ALL Schools & Universities; Adviser to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Dies of Coronavirus
The Italian government announced they will shut ALL schools and universities until mid-march due to the rampant Cornavirus outbreak in the country. The Italian news agency ANSA says the decision was made at a meeting by the prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, with his … [Read more...]
#LGBTQ: Single Gay Dad Adopts Baby Girl with Down Syndrome Who Was Rejected By 20 Families
Luca Trapanese is a 41 year-old single, gay man who decided to challenge the stereotypes of religion, fatherhood, and family in his home country of Italy. Italian social services don’t usually let single, gay men adopt children and he was told that he would only be able to … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: “May King”, Umberto Nicola Tommaso Giovanni Maria di Savoia
Photo via Wikimedia Commons September 15, 1904 - Umberto Nicola Tommaso Giovanni Maria di Savoia The only son of Italian King Victor Emmanuel III, King Umberto II of Savoy is one of the shortest-reigning monarchs in history, on the throne from May 9 to June 12, 1945. … [Read more...]
#ArtDept: Vintage Campari Posters
I suppose, because of its color, the Negroni could make sense as a winter cocktail, but for me it always says ''summer'', Italian summer: d'estate. The recipe is simple, yet iconic: one part gin, one part vermouth rosso and one part Campari, garnished with orange … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Transgender Politician, Vladimir Luxuria
June 24, 1965- Vladimir Luxuria: ''I know I represent something new in the political landscape. I was aware that I would baffle people, but I never thought I would be the subject of so many personal insults.'' Vladimir Luxuria was Europe's first openly transgender … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 5
- Next Page »
