History
Coastal Towers in Disrepair: Piombino 18th Century
In 1749, the Tower of Baratti in Piombino was documented as severely undermanned and poorly armed, with most weapons broken or missing ammunition. Conditions…
July 2020Cultural Heritage Online
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Art
Composizione by Filiberto Sbardella, 1943
A composition painted by Italian artist Filiberto Sbardella in 1943, during the final years of the Fascist period. Sbardella was a versatile painter, muralist,…
July 2020
Design
Macchi M.C.94: Italian Commercial Flying Boat, 1936
The Macchi M.C.94 was a 1930s Italian commercial flying boat designed by Mario Castoldi for passenger transport. Built primarily of wood, the aircraft featured…
June 2020
Nature
The Via dei Cavalleggeri: Tuscan Coastal Route
First documented in the 1823 land registry, the Via dei Cavalleggeri was a coastal path connecting Livorno and Piombino that served as a military…
June 2020
Heritage News
Imprenditrici Venete: Community for Entrepreneurs
Imprenditrici Venete is a collaborative community launched in June 2020 to support women-led businesses in the Veneto region through COVID-19 recovery phases.
June 2020
Art
Vele al Vento by Pippo Rizzo, 1925
Vele al Vento is a 1925 work by Pippo Rizzo, the leading figure of Sicilian Futurism. The painting exemplifies the artist's early engagement with…
June 2020
Heritage News
Venetian Women Entrepreneurs Launch App
A crowdfunding campaign for the Venetian Women Entrepreneurs group reached its goal in 25 days, with the app now available for download offering discounts…
June 2020
Heritage News
Veneto Female Entrepreneurs Unite During Crisis
In June 2020, female business owners across Veneto formed a closed Facebook group to support each other through pandemic-related economic hardship, attracting over 2,000…
June 2020
travel
Venice tourism reimagined after the pandemic
A May 2020 guide explored sustainable approaches to Venice tourism through historical sites, virtual tours, and cultural landmarks, presented as video content across Italian…
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