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In which I do my job as YOUR avian journalist and bring in an actual expert on the Dave Matthews Band's famous dump bus. COME GET ME, OHIO! GO MEET TOMSTER! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 08/08/26 and Logan Arcade in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord, be gay, do drugs, flock ice. Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com and that Netflix Doc song from TikTok which is ACTUALLY "On A Mission" by Duomo ℗ 2018 Position Music Released on 2018-05-30 Writer: Daniel Belardinelli Writer: Axel TennerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oltre 7'000 metri cubi di roccia, detriti e legname si abbatterono sulla chiesa dedicata alla Madonna della Misericordia, considerata il centro spirituale della valle.La storia del santuario inizia il 10 ottobre 1492, quando due ragazze annunciarono di aver visto la Madonna mentre raccoglievano castagne. “Videro apparire questa figura piccola, tutta vestita di bianco, che disse loro: ‘Io sono la mamma di Dio'”, racconta lo storico Guido Scaramellini. Nel 1493 sorgeva già una piccola chiesa in legno, sostituita dall'attuale santuario tra la fine del Cinquecento e i primi del Seicento. La consacrazione avvenne nel 1615.Tesori artistici da salvareL'interno custodisce un prezioso ciclo di affreschi realizzato nei primi anni del Seicento da Domenico Caresana, pittore ticinese che lavorò anche nel Duomo di Milano. Tra le opere più significative, l'Incoronazione della Vergine di Paolo Camillo Landriano (1606) e dipinti settecenteschi di Cesare Ligari. Dopo la frana, oltre 120 opere tra dipinti, statue e arredi sono state recuperate e messe in sicurezza.Il cantiere del restauro“L'intervento non è solo un recupero dei danni, ma anche un miglioramento sismico dell'intera struttura”, spiega l'ingegnere Virgilio Scalco, direttore dei lavori. Sono state installate travi sovradimensionate sulla copertura per proteggere le volte affrescate da eventuali nuove cadute di massi.L'architetto Mauro De Giovanni coordina il restauro artistico: “La frana ha bucato un angolo di un affresco del Caresana. I frammenti sono stati catalogati e verranno riutilizzati per ricomporre l'opera”. Il lavoro più delicato riguarda la pulitura dalla polvere e il consolidamento degli intonaci distaccati.Come contribuireIl primo lotto di lavori ammonta a 4'600'000 euro: 3'600'000 da fondi pubblici (Regione Lombardia e Provincia) e 1'000'000 dalla Diocesi di Como e dalla parrocchia. “Finora abbiamo raccolto circa 300'000 euro attraverso donazioni”, afferma l'ingegnere Matteo Zubiani della commissione diocesana.Il santuario si è affiliato a Italia per il Dono, garantendo massima trasparenza. È possibile donare anche per il restauro di opere specifiche: 50 euro per due stelline della navata, 100 euro per il rosone. Sul sito sono visibili tutti i nomi dei donatori e i loro messaggi.La strada per la riapertura è ancora lunga, ma la fede dei valligiani e dei fedeli di ogni dove sta riportando in vita questo luogo simbolo della Valchiavenna.

Es uno de los mayores hitos de la ingeniería de todos los tiempos, un milagro hecho de ladrillos y mortero, un desafío a los escépticos que señaló la llegada del Renacimiento: la cúpula de la catedral de Florencia. Construida hace 600 años por Brunelleschi, un orfebre sin formación en arquitectura, presenta una técnica de construcción tan ingeniosa e innovadora que hoy día sigue sorprendiendo.

Cet été, les invités d'Allora deviennent vos meilleurs guides de voyage ! À travers une série de vocaux inédits, ils vous emmènent dans leur Italie de cœur et partagent leurs adresses préférées, leurs balades incontournables et les lieux qui les inspirent. Pour cette premier voyage sonore, cap sur la Versilia avec Alice Cheron Marchi, plus connue sous le nom d'Ali di Firenze. Installée à Florence depuis quinze ans, autrice, créatrice de la plateforme Ali di Firenze et coach, elle célèbre au quotidien l'art de vivre italien et accompagne les femmes en quête de clarté et de confiance. Dans ce vocal d'été, elle vous dévoile quelques-unes de ses adresses favorites pour découvrir une Versilia authentique, loin des sentiers battus :· Pietrasanta, véritable mecque mondiale de la sculpture, au pied des carrières de marbre de Carrare.· Déjeuner ou dîner à l'Hôtel Paradis Pietrasanta, dans le jardin de sculptures du restaurant.· Aperitivo sur la Piazza del Duomo, cœur vivant de Pietrasanta.· La galerie de Susanna Orlando, figure incontournable de l'art contemporain à Pietrasanta.· Le nouveau Museo Mitoraj, consacré au sculpteur polonais Igor Mitoraj (ouvert en juin 2026).· Les piscines naturelles de Malbacco, pour une baignade dans une eau cristalline.· Le village de Seravezza et la galerie de Nicola Bertellotti, installée dans une ancienne scierie restaurée.· Forte dei Marmi, l'une des stations balnéaires les plus élégantes de Toscane, faire une halte au Bagno Marco avec les recommandations gourmandes d'Alice : Pasta alle arselle (petites palourdes typiques de Toscane), Crostoni con stracciatella e gamberi.· Se plonger dans le livre « Forte dei Marmi » publié aux Éditions Assouline, et prêter une attention particulière à son introduction... Conçu, réalisé et présenté par Claire PlantinetMontage Générique : François PraudMixage épisode : Mattéo FévrierMusique : Happy Clapping Cinematic Score / PaBlikMM / Envato ElementsPortrait cover © Alex DaniCréation visuelle : Thomas JouffritRetrouvez l'univers et les bonnes adresses d'Alice Cheron sur son site internet et sur Instagram @alidifirenze !Retrouvez allora sur Instagram @allora.lepodcast ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This is a replay, and it is one of my favorites.A while back I was in Italy for Marmomac, the natural stone show in Verona, sponsored by the Italian Trade Agency. I added almost two weeks onto the trip and traveled alone through Verona, Bologna, Florence, the hillsides of Tuscany, Milan, and Lake Como.I did not bring my computer.One night in Florence, walking home from dinner past the Duomo, I heard a woman singing in the middle of the street. I stopped, I listened, and then I pulled out my iPhone and started recording this episode. No notes. No agenda. No plan. Just me telling you what was happening as it happened.I finished it days later in Milan.If your projects are starting to look like everybody else's projects, this one is for you.Why designers lose their creativityCreativity is not a talent problem. It is a fuel problem. Most of us run the business until the creative tank is empty, then wonder why the work feels flat. I talk about what it felt like to be at a crossroads with my business, my life, and my design aesthetic all at the same time.Social media is a sea of samenessSomeone posts a reel that performs. Everybody copies the reel. Someone builds a room that is easy to design and gets attention. Everybody builds the room. I explain why I took social media off my phone for this trip, and why it is the last place to look when you need to find your own point of view.Stop copying someone else's signature lookThere is nothing wrong with having a signature look. There is a lot wrong with wearing someone else's. When you copy another designer's signature, you devalue your own creativity, your own business, and your own intellectual property.What Michelangelo's unfinished figures taught me about feeling stuckI paid for a tour guide just to skip the line and see David. Ten minutes in, she said let's go. I told her to go on without me and stayed another twenty minutes. In that entryway there are half-carved figures still trying to pull themselves out of the marble, sitting there unfinished for five hundred years. That is most of us.Then the question that reframed the whole trip: did Michelangelo carve David based on what everybody else was doing?What is your David?The one thing you do that no one else in your market does. If you cannot name a clear, inspiring distinction between you and every other designer out there, stop what you are doing and figure that out first. Write it down. Then show the world.What is your Italy?You do not need a plane ticket. You do need time alone. Not with your kids, not with your husband or wife, not with your clients, not with your trades. Alone. A day at a coffee shop, one night in a hotel two hours from your house, a sketchbook and no phone. That is the magic time.The expectations you never told anyone aboutI walked into that trip carrying expectations that other people did not know I had set for them. Letting those go changed my travel days, and then it changed my client meetings, my calls, and my job sites.A thought is just a thought. The trouble starts when you turn it into a feeling.When a contractor told me I was charging too muchEarly in my career a general contractor told me I was charging way more than any other design firm in the area. It rattled me enough that I went back and looked at the data. I was not wrong. If someone cannot value what you bring to a project, that is information about the fit, not about your pricing.Nobody pulls a designer off a rack. Deliverables, skill, and talent come first. Price comes second.Choosing peace in the middle of a chaotic projectFurniture arrives late. Trades do not show. A big city is loud on a Saturday morning. You still get to decide whether you are the calm one. That is not a personality trait, it is leadership, and your client is watching for it.What Italy changed about my own workGreenery spilling off third-story balconies. Vintage plates on a table that looks like it belongs in a garden. Natural materials and a softer, more relaxed hand. I am not giving up my metallics, but I came home wanting to bring more feeling into the work.Because a beautiful room without connection is not a win for anybody.The one thing I want you to take with youIf you are 10 or 15 years into this business, go back to the beginning and ask yourself why you got into it. It was the creative part. If that is missing right now, that is fixable.Your business is built on your specific, very unique artistic genius and your intellectual property. Never turn that into a commodity.Mentioned in this episode: Marmomac (Verona), the Italian Trade Agency, Michelangelo's David and the Prisoners at the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, Milan's vertical garden architecture.Want the longer version of this conversation? It is the whole reason I wrote The Designer Within. Order a signed copy: https://johnmcclaindesign.com/designerwithinText Me a Message!FREE VIDEO TRAINING DIRECT FROM JOHN:Design feels natural.The business side doesn't.Join this free 39-minute training for interior designers and learn the 3 secrets to building a profitable, stress-free design business without burnout or chaos.

On this episode we sample one of our favorite Italian Beers, Birra Moretti.  We then dive into why Nick's feelings are hurt, what we think about a Project Hail Mary rewatch, Jaws in space, CareBears and the Polar Express, Italian beers are basically health drinks, opening a beer with your wedding ring, a bit of the European beer funk, trying not to offend the Italians, drinking in the back of the Duomo, the Raiders of Tuscany, a barely cooked steak, Clarkson's Farm Season 5, the mayhem of opening a pub, the Farmer's Dog, turning a profit but having fun, any work off camera, Gerald is not an actor, traveling ornithologists, farming life in the Cotswolds, raising awareness for Britain's farmers, Charlie Ireland, the frustration of British red tape, and experiencing all of the emotions.  Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you! https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Don't forget to subscribe! Episode 356

Questa volta il microfono è vostro. Raffaele lo dice subito: senza gli ascoltatori questo resterebbe solo una conversazione tra lui e Matteo condivisa su internet — e infatti la puntata la fanno le vostre voci.... Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Parole della settimana mangiare a ufo — Mangiare senza pagare, quando paga qualcun altro. Un modo di dire regionale (Lombardia e Toscana) che viene dalla sigla A.U.F., ad usum fabricae, scritta sulle casse del marmo per il Duomo di Milano, che non pagava la dogana. English: to eat for free, to freeload (someone else pays) il passeggino / la carrozzina — Il passeggino (o il carrozzino) è quello dove si porta un bambino piccolo; la carrozzina, al femminile, è la sedia a rotelle. Una vocale cambia tutto — come ha scoperto Monica nel suo messaggio! English: stroller/pram (il passeggino, il carrozzino) vs wheelchair (la carrozzina) Note dell'episodio Questa volta il microfono è vostro. Raffaele lo dice subito: senza gli ascoltatori questo resterebbe solo una conversazione tra lui e Matteo condivisa su internet — e infatti la puntata la fanno le vostre voci. Si comincia con Rami, che vorrebbe ascoltare gli episodi uno dietro l'altro: si può, dalla pagina dello show su Spotify, ordinando dagli episodi meno recenti e lasciando fare all'autoplay — anche se ogni puntata di Easy Italian è fatta apposta per stare in piedi da sola, perché il podcast non è una soap opera. Poi arriva il lungo messaggio di Monica dalla Repubblica Ceca: suo marito Marco è mezzo italiano, a casa parlano ceco perché è più veloce, e sperano che la piccola Cecilia assorba l'italiano come una spugna. Per loro l'italiano è anche la lingua segreta di coppia — un lusso che Matteo a Londra non può permettersi, dove l'italiano si sente perfino dal balcone e dove Raffaele, a dodici anni, annunciò in un ascensore a Covent Garden "mi sto facendo la pipì sotto"... e l'ascensore rise. In mezzo, una correzione gentile che non dimenticherete: la carrozzina è una cosa, il carrozzino un'altra. La seconda parte del messaggio tocca un nervo scoperto: la scuola ha fatto odiare le lingue a Monica, tra brutti voti e commenti umilianti. E qui Raffaele si arrabbia — lo ammette lui stesso — e regala il momento più bello della puntata: la lingua non è performance, la lingua è comunicazione. Se una bambina dice "latto" invece di "latte", il latte arriva lo stesso. Chiusura col regalo linguistico: "a ufo" non c'entra niente con gli alieni. Il marmo di Candoglia per il Duomo di Milano passava la dogana senza pagare tasse, nelle casse marcate A.U.F. — ad usum fabricae, per i lavori della Veneranda Fabbrica che ancora oggi si prende cura della cattedrale. E siccome l'italiano ama le vocali finali, da AUF è nato "a ufo". Perché invece si dice "gratis"? Quello ve lo raccontiamo nell'aftershow. Trascrizione Matteo: [0:23] Buongiorno! Raffaele: [0:25] Buongiorno a te, Matteo, come va? Matteo: [0:27] Bene, bene. Comepossiamo fare? Lo possiamo dire, non lo possiamo dire... ... Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership

The prodigal co-host has returned! The ladies open the episode catching up on Catalina's last two months in Spain, including some reflections on her algorithm abroad, and the news of the diarrhea parasite that welcomed her back to the USA. On this subject, they feature videos by @mayor_wren and @alyssathepayne99 before moving on to their FYPs. Dena discusses her attempts to watch the Jay-Z concert on TikTok Live, decluttering TikTok, and Dollar Tree Penny Deals (including creators @literallygoatedwithsauce, @penny.pinching.wi, @andreajones119, @videosbysidney). Catalina comments on the Worth It videos from creators like @thickwithnoass1999, @drishakelkardpt, and @racquelharrar. In the audio segment they cover the documentary trend using the song “On a Mission” by Duomo, including videos by @ddlovato and @cianmooney, and Dena explains the Dance in the Comments video by @aj_n_friends2. They close the episode with the Food and Drink trends segment, featuring @lizard2328's review of the Trader Joe's Sour Confetti Chews. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Al di là del conosciuto è finalmente uscito ed è in tutte le librerie! Lo trovi anche online su Amazon a questo link https://amzn.eu/d/fd93JU3 e su tutti gli altri negozi online di libri. Affrontiamo la scienza di confine in modo serio ma anche con la voglia di scoprire e sorprenderci! Si tratta di uno dei casi più famosi in Italia: sul Duomo prima e sullo stadio poi sarebbero apparsi degli strani velivoli che avrebbero rilasciato una sostanza bianca filamentosa - facciamo chiarezza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salvatori Ferragamo didn’t make beautiful shoes, he made shoes that work with the human body beautifully. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Rocket Cooling Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here along with Stephen Semple, and we’re talking about businesses and empires and how people grew their business and the decisions they made and all of those things. Hi, Stephen. Stephen Semple: Hey, David. Dave Young: I’m struggling here because you told me we’re going to talk about Ferragamo. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: And you’re not even going to understand this. I think it’s a clothing thing, a fashion thing. Stephen Semple: Yep. Dave Young: But let me tell you what comes to my mind, my adult 60-plus-year mind. Stephen Semple: Oh, this should be entertaining. Dave Young: I think back in the ’70s, I think, the University of Nebraska Cornhusker football team had a quarterback named Vince Ferragamo. Stephen Semple: Oh, there you go. Dave Young: He’s a pretty good guy. Pretty good quarterback. And that’s what I though of when you said Ferragamo. Stephen Semple: Okay. Not him. Dave Young: Fashion didn’t come into it. So it’s not him. Stephen Semple: Not him. Dave Young: So there’s another Ferragamo somewhere. Stephen Semple: There is, believe it or not. Dave Young: Oh, I’m all ears. Stephen Semple: Well, here’s the thing that’s kind of interesting about Ferragamo. They’re a pretty big player in the luxury brand space. They mainly do shoes, but it’s not as big as Gucci or Hermes or some of those other ones, but they still do like a billion dollars in sales. They’ve got, call it about 3,500 employees worldwide. They have 450 stores. 85% of their sales are shoes and their shoes for the most part run from about $750 US to about three grand. Dave Young: Okay. Are you wearing yours right now? Stephen Semple: I do not have a pair. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Do not have a pair. But what’s really interesting, so the company was founded by Salvatore Ferragamo, who was an Italian immigrant. The company was started in 1923 when he opened the Hollywood Boot Shop in California where he became known as the shoemaker to the stars. Dave Young: I was thinking this would be an Italian company, but this is an American immigrant story. Stephen Semple: Well, except in 1927 he returned to Italy and he established the company in Florence. And in 1938, he purchased the historic Palazzo Spini Feroni, which remains the company’s headquarters. And this is kind of where my story starts. Dave, as you know, I was recently in Florence where I spent two weeks just wandering the city and I literally came across the Ferragamo headquarters, which is this stunning old building that’s just right off the banks of the Arno River in the center of the city. It’s this beautiful store that on the ground floor, there’s a store on the ground floor, there’s the offices above. It’s all been beautifully restored and a museum in the basement. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: So I had to visit the museum. Dave Young: And we missed the opportunity for you to just have me fly over and we’d do this live from the plaza. Stephen Semple: That’s it. We did miss this opportunity, but it’s always an opportunity for an update. So I had to visit the museum and this is where I learned the story of Salvatore Ferragamo, which actually turned out to be really fascinating. He is a very real Renaissance-style man, or he was. Engineer at heart, studied anatomy, had patents for other industrial machines. And this is what really made him different. In the early 1900s, most shoemakers believed their job was to make attractive shoes. That’s kind of how the industry leaned. And Salvatore believed his job was to make shoes that worked with the human body. So he did something different. He studied anatomy. Dave Young: I like this guy already. Stephen Semple: He attended classes… Yeah. He attended classes where he learned how the foot carried weight, how the arch functioned and why fashionable shoes were painful. Then he redesigned the shoes based upon what he discovered. And to me, that’s part of the Ferragamo story that’s worth listening to. It’s not just about the shoes, but it’s the moment where he stopped thinking like a shoemaker and started thinking like a customer. Now, this was in the museum, which is kind of a tribute to the business. So how true is that statement? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So the next day I’m standing in line to climb the 458 stairs to the top of the Duomo in Florence. So while standing in line, often what happens, people get talking about where are you from? How long you’ve been? What have you seen? And the lady in front of me, Susan, asked an interesting question, “Have you seen anything that has surprised you?” And I told her about the Ferragamo Museum. I said, “That surprised me. It was really cool, really, really well done.” And she immediately told me they were her favorite shoes and she had a couple pair. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: I then asked her an important question. I said, “Susan, are they comfortable?” He said, “Surprisingly so.” Dave Young: All right, there you go. Stephen Semple: So I was in that moment sold, need to tell the story. In fact, went back to the museum, took more notes. Dave Young: Gotcha. Stephen Semple: So Salvatore Ferragamo was born in June 5th, 1898 in Bonito, which is just outside [inaudible 00:06:31], he was the 11th of 14 children. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: His parents were poor farmers with a small piece of land and much of the older children immigrated to the United States. So Salvatore’s sisters were being confirmed and by tradition in confirmation, you’re required to wear white shoes, which the Ferragamo family couldn’t afford. So Salvatore worked basically through the night making shoes for his little sisters. And he was like nine at the time. So basically a shoemaker was born. Dave Young: That’s amazing. Stephen Semple: So when his father died in 1912, the family situation got worse and shortly afterwards, Salvatore went to Naples to learn as much as he could about shoemaking. And when he returned to Bonito, he opened a small shoemaking business with six people, but his aspirations were larger than that. And he decided to do what many Italians at the time did, join his siblings in America. So March 24th, 1915, he basically sailed to New York where he landed at Ellis Island on April 7th. And from New York, Salvatore moved to Boston where he started working for the… God, the name of this company, you’re going to love the name of this company. The Thomas G. Plant Queen Quality Shoemaking Company. Dave Young: Amen. Stephen Semple: But they were doing these machine-made shoes and they didn’t have the same quality as the ones produced by hand. So he wasn’t really loving it, but he learned something. So he moved to Santa Barbara, California, where his brothers Alfonso, Girolamo and Secondino had settled. So in Santa Barbara, he opened his first custom shoe repair shop on 1033 State Street. And he was introduced to the world of cinema by his brother Girolamo, who ironed clothes for the American film company, and his cousin Jerry, who is a character actor in the serial, The Diamond from the Sky. So through his brother, Salvatore got a boot order for early Western movies and this opened the doors to Hollywood. But in 1916, Salvatore attended anatomy classes. We talked about the anatomy classes at the University of Southern California where he discovered the secret of comfortable shoe was supporting the arch of the foot, all about the arch of the foot. Now, life-changing thing happens for him. February 4th, 1920, he’s driving his car and he gets in a serious accident. His brother Alino dies and he actually almost lost his own leg. At Bard Memorial Hospital in Ventura, he decided to apply his learning of anatomy to designing a machine for limb traction to help- Dave Young: Really? Stephen Semple: Yes, to help in his own recovery. And this shapes his thinking. 1923, he transferred his business to Hollywood where he acquired the lease of the Hollywood Boot Shop at 6687 Hollywood Boulevard, just across from the Grauman’s Egyptian Theater. 1923, film director Cecil B. DeMille commissions Ferragamo to make footwear for The Ten Commandments. Other directors start to hire him for doing footwear and he starts collaborating with other directors such as David Wark Griffins, James Cruze, a whole bunch of them. But February 1926, Ferragamo received an American citizenship and a passport. So he’s now an American citizen. And he decides, here’s what he wants to do. He wanted to expand production but maintain quality and style. And he decided he was going to handcraft shoes in Italy and distribute them through the Hollywood store to these American clientele that he was developing, because this also opened up him doing work with the movie stars, right? So in 1926, he sets up Ferragamo Inc. And he leaves the United States and basically takes a liner to Rome and basically settles in Florence. And he gives birth to a company doing like 360 pairs of shoes a day thanks to 750 shoemakers. But here’s what he did. So remember he was working with the place that was manufacturing shoes? Dave Young: Uh-huh. Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: And he gives birth to a company doing like 360 pairs of shoes a day thanks to 750 shoemakers. But here’s what he did. So remember he was working with the place that was manufacturing shoes? Dave Young: Uh-huh. Stephen Semple: Well, he looked at that manufacturing process and he went, “Well, you could do the same thing but still handcraft them or you break everything into… Dave Young: Into pieces. Stephen Semple: … to pieces. Dave Young: This is the production line story. Stephen Semple: The production line story except applying it to craftsmen. Still a handcrafted, small run of shoes. Dave Young: Yeah, I love it. Stephen Semple: Because when they make their shoes, they don’t make 5,000 pairs. They make a small run of the shoes. But this human chain came from production. So he applied the assembly line approach he learned in America for making machine-made shoes and applied them to handmade shoes. 1920s onward Ferragamo experiments with all sorts of different materials. He was this real artisan who experimented with fish skin and straw and cork. And he patented lots of footwear such as the wedge. All sorts of different designs he comes up with. And in 1938, he rents a few rooms in the building he’s in today, establishes the workshop, and later he’s able to purchase the entire palace, which has been the headquarters ever since. And basically the Salvatore Ferragamo became a symbol of Italy’s reconstruction after the war through design and production. And they did a lot of inventions, the invisible sandal where the upper’s made of nylon thread, which in 1947 he received the Neiman Marcus Award, which is basically one of the Oscars of the fashion industry. And it was the first time it was awarded to an Italian for footwear. They basically did big innovations with stiletto heels, all sorts of things. Now there’s no question there weren’t setbacks along the way. 1929, the market crash hurt the company. ’33, they had to declare bankruptcy, but they came back. And he was a real Renaissance man. Among the patents held by Ferragamo, there’s many that have nothing to do with footwear, such as he has a patent on an offensive and defensive anti-aircraft system. Dave Young: Really? Stephen Semple: And a patent on the construction of Navy forts and a patent on a multiple launch torpedo. Dave Young: Holy cow. That’s amazing. Stephen Semple: Right? But the big thing that he talked about in his memoirs was he loved feet. He had this fascination with feet. He wrote in his memoirs, “I love feet. They talk to me. As I take them in my hands, I feel their strengths, their weaknesses, their vitality, or their failings. A good foot, its muscles firm, it’s arch strong is a delight to touch. A masterpiece of divine workmanship.” He doesn’t sound like an engineer, does he? Dave Young: No, but recognizing that there’s engineering going on, especially in your foot, it’s one of the most complicated parts of your body. Stephen Semple: Another thing he wrote in his memoirs was, “When I began studying human anatomy, I found my first clue to the problem in the distribution of weight of the body over the joints of the foot. I discovered the interesting fact that the weight of our bodies when we are standing erect drops straight down on the arch of the foot.” So when he studied foot mechanics, he was looking at the laws governing the way we walk, the architecture of the skeleton and how muscles function. And what he understood was how important weight distribution is between the center of the plantar arch and the ends of the foot, the heel and the toes, especially in motion, like that the foot provides joints and swivels and does all of this other stuff. So to support this complex structure, Ferragamo created this special steel shank inside of the shoe that allows the foot to move like an inverted pendulum is how he described it. Dave Young: Oh, wow. Stephen Semple: So he looked at how architects and builders of cathedrals use plumb lines to find the medial line and he applied that to the body to create this axis of equilibrium that sits right on the center of the plantar arch. Dave Young: Oh, that’s amazing. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And he had books and books and books on this in terms of how he was studying how the foot moves in standing and walking and things along that line. And his list of innovations went on and on and on and on. It was just really, really crazy. And as I said, when I looked at it, I went, “This guy is… He’s a Renaissance man. He’s an engineer. He’s an artist. He’s a philosopher.” He even had things where he talked about how there was these different personalities of women and how they interacted with their footwear. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: He created what we would call character diamonds where here’s their strength, here’s their weakness. It was amazing. Dave Young: Oh, he’s the kind of guy that if you walked past him, he could tell you exactly where your foot hurts, where your back hurts. Right? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: He can see that anatomy. He can see the forces at work. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Those kinds of people are rare and kind of cool to interact with. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And even his early advertising, much more avant-garde art than commercial advertising. He hired this futuristic artist, Lucio Venna, to create his logo and advertising posters. And if you look at them, they were not typical shoe ads. They were artistic and abstract and in some ways you weren’t even sure… They were really beautiful and cool and inspiring. Dave Young: That’s awesome. Stephen Semple: So you can now see why when I visited the museum and I’m reading all of this stuff that I got unbelievably fascinated. And then when I meet the woman who was like, “Oh yeah, no, the shoes are surprisingly comfortable.” I’m like, okay, I need to go back. Dave Young: I think you’d look fine in a nice wedge. Stephen Semple: There you go. There you go. I find the wedges ugly. I was actually disappointed he invented those. And then even afterwards, I went into the store and looked at the shoes and the shoes are absolutely beautiful. Stunning. Dave Young: Very cool. Stephen Semple: So the thing I found that was interesting to me, there was a couple of lessons here. And I find this is a really common reoccurring theme with a lot of the empires, not thinking like somebody from the industry, but thinking like the customer. And he followed his passion, but his passion was to solve a problem. Yes, he wanted to create beautiful shoes, but lots of people were creating beautiful shoes. What he wanted to create were beautiful shoes that were comfortable. And he applied all that engineering knowledge to fashionable shoes. Dave Young: Gotcha. Yeah. Yeah. Stephen Semple: He was thinking like a customer and he changed the way we look at shoes, he changed the way they were engineered. And he also then changed the way handcrafted shoes are made. He looked at that mass manufacturing model, which didn’t appeal to him, but looked at it and said, “I can apply this to handcrafted shoes.” Dave Young: All right. What a great story. What’s really strange, it’s a reverse immigrant story. He immigrated to the US, became a citizen, and then went back to Italy to change the world. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: Everything about this guy was fascinating. And there was even a thing where they were talking about when he passed away, his personal book collection and how it had philosophy in it and religion in it and engineering in it and books on art in it. Just again, all of this very much Renaissance thinking. If you think about people like Leonardo da Vinci, who’s from Florence, that’s what he was. He was an artist and an engineer. Dave Young: Yeah. Great story. So I’m going to bring this full circle to the Nebraska quarterback, Vince Ferragamo. Stephen Semple: There you go. Okay. Dave Young: I did a quick Google search while you were talking to see if they were related. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: And I don’t think they are because in 2016, the shoe company sued Vince Ferragamo for a trademark infringement. I don’t know the details. It was behind a paywall, but I got the gist of it from the headline that probably not the same family. Stephen Semple: Or from the branch of the family that everybody was like, “Those guys [inaudible 00:20:28].” Dave Young: Yeah. The black sheep. The ones that stayed in the US. Stephen Semple: Well, we sent them to Nebraska for a reason. They were supposed to just stay there. Dave Young: Well, I don’t know where he’s from. He’s probably recruited to Nebraska. Well, I appreciate the Ferragamo story. Great. Stephen Semple: I knew you would like it because it was just one of those ones where it was like this guy was a really interesting dude. Dave Young: Yeah. We’d loved to have hung out with that guy. Stephen Semple: That’s actually the thing. The more I read about it, this would be one of those people that if he were alive today, I would say I would want to sit down and have an espresso with this guy. Dave Young: Yeah, absolutely. All right. Well, trying to think of a good sign-off for a shoe company. Safe walking out there and we’ll see you next time on another episode of the Empire Builders Podcast. Stephen Semple: All right, thanks, David. Dave Young: Thank you. Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Mime to Masterpiece: Marco's Unplanned Fashion Show Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-07-05-07-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: In una calda mattina d'estate, Piazza del Duomo a Milano era piena di vita.En: On a hot summer morning, Piazza del Duomo in Milano was full of life.It: Turisti scattavano foto, artisti di strada intrattenevano la folla, e appassionati di moda si aggiravano con sguardi curiosi.En: Tourists were taking photos, street performers were entertaining the crowd, and fashion enthusiasts wandered around with curious looks.It: Tra la folla, Marco camminava con abiti insoliti: una maglietta a righe bianche e nere, pantaloni neri e un cappello a bombetta.En: Among the crowd, Marco was walking in unusual attire: a black and white striped shirt, black pants, and a bowler hat.It: Sembrava un mimo.En: He looked like a mime.It: Marco era un artista aspirante.En: Marco was an aspiring artist.It: Sognava di incontrare un famoso designer e di far notare la sua creatività.En: He dreamed of meeting a famous designer and showcasing his creativity.It: Tuttavia, quel giorno aveva sbagliato decisamente outfit.En: However, that day he had decidedly chosen the wrong outfit.It: La città ospitava un grande evento di moda, e Marco sperava di essere notato.En: The city was hosting a large fashion event, and Marco hoped to be noticed.It: Ma i passanti lo scambiavano per un artista di strada.En: But passersby mistook him for a street performer.It: Accanto a lui, Giulia, sua amica e confidente, sghignazzava.En: Next to him, Giulia, his friend and confidante, chuckled.It: "Marco, sembri uno di loro," disse indicando un mimo che imitava le espressioni dei turisti.En: "Marco, you look like one of them," she said, pointing at a mime mimicking the expressions of the tourists.It: Marco sospirò.En: Marco sighed.It: "Non posso fare una buona impressione così," rispose.En: "I can't make a good impression like this," he replied.It: Ma dentro di sé sapeva che forse questa era un'opportunità.En: But inside, he knew that maybe this was an opportunity.It: Luigi, un altro amico di Marco, osservava la scena con un sorriso.En: Luigi, another friend of Marco, observed the scene with a smile.It: "Perché non provi a fare il mimo sul serio?"En: "Why don't you try miming for real?"It: suggerì.En: he suggested.It: Marco esitò.En: Marco hesitated.It: Ma qualcosa in lui scattò e decise di provare.En: But something clicked inside him, and he decided to give it a try.It: Così, Marco iniziò a imitare le persone attorno a lui, esagerando i movimenti e creando scenette divertenti.En: Thus, Marco began to imitate the people around him, exaggerating their movements and creating amusing little sketches.It: Inaspettatamente, la folla cominciò a raccogliersi attorno a lui.En: Unexpectedly, the crowd began to gather around him.It: Risate e applausi si alzarono nell'aria.En: Laughter and applause filled the air.It: Proprio in quel momento, un famoso designer, noto in tutto il mondo, passava di lì.En: Right at that moment, a famous designer, known worldwide, passed by.It: Colpito dall'originalità di Marco, si avvicinò e lo osservò attentamente.En: Struck by Marco's originality, he approached and watched him closely.It: "Questa è arte", disse il designer.En: "This is art," said the designer.It: Pensava che il mimare di Marco fosse parte di una performance di moda avanguardista.En: He thought Marco's miming was part of an avant-garde fashion performance.It: Il designer presentò Marco a una galleria d'arte, invitandolo a presentare la sua "arte" al pubblico.En: The designer introduced Marco to an art gallery, inviting him to present his "art" to the public.It: Marco era incredulo, ma felice.En: Marco was incredulous but happy.It: Aveva ottenuto quello che desiderava, ma non nel modo che si aspettava.En: He had achieved what he desired, but not in the way he expected.It: Alla fine della giornata, mentre il sole calava dietro il Duomo, Marco realizzò una cosa importante: a volte, abbracciare l'inaspettato è il modo migliore per trovare il successo.En: At the end of the day, as the sun set behind the Duomo, Marco realized something important: sometimes, embracing the unexpected is the best way to find success.It: E così, con un sorriso sul volto, Marco guardò i suoi amici e disse: "Forse, essere un mimo non è poi così male."En: And so, with a smile on his face, Marco looked at his friends and said, "Maybe being a mime isn't so bad after all." Vocabulary Words:the morning: la mattinathe crowd: la follathe stare: lo sguardothe attire: gli abitithe shirt: la magliettathe pants: i pantalonithe bowler hat: il cappello a bombettathe mime: il mimothe artist: l'artistathe designer: il designerthe outfit: l'outfitthe emotion: l'emozionethe hesitance: l'esitazionethe movement: il movimentothe sketch: la scenettathe applause: l'applausothe originality: l'originalitàthe performance: la performancethe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe art gallery: la galleria d'artethe success: il successothe sunset: il tramontothe mistake: lo sbagliothe tourist: il turistathe friend: l'amicothe confidante: la confidentethe laughter: la risatathe impression: l'impressionethe smile: il sorrisothe public: il pubblico

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Florence's Spirit: Art, Friendship, and Life-Saving Moments Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-07-05-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole di Firenze splendeva alto nel cielo estivo.En: The sun of Florence shone high in the summer sky.It: La Piazza del Duomo era piena di turisti.En: The Piazza del Duomo was full of tourists.It: La gente ammirava la magnifica cattedrale, mentre artisti di strada dipingevano e suonavano musica.En: People admired the magnificent cathedral, while street artists painted and played music.It: Luca camminava lentamente, cercando di assaporare ogni dettaglio di quella bellezza.En: Luca walked slowly, trying to savor every detail of that beauty.It: Era uno studente d'arte con gli occhi pieni di sogni e un grande desiderio di conoscere Firenze.En: He was an art student with eyes full of dreams and a great desire to get to know Florence.It: Giulia, una giovane artista di strada, era lì con i suoi colori vivaci e i suoi disegni che danzavano sul pavimento della piazza.En: Giulia, a young street artist, was there with her vibrant colors and her drawings dancing on the square's pavement.It: Aveva uno spirito indipendente, ma sempre pronto ad aiutare.En: She had an independent spirit but was always ready to help.It: All'improvviso, mentre Luca si girava per osservare un dipinto, sentì la testa girare.En: Suddenly, as Luca turned to look at a painting, he felt his head spin.It: Il mondo intorno a lui iniziò a vorticare e, senza preavviso, crollò a terra.En: The world around him began to whirl, and without warning, he collapsed to the ground.It: La piazza, un momento prima rumorosa e vivace, si fece silenziosa mentre le persone si fermavano, spaventate.En: The square, noisy and lively just a moment before, grew silent as people stopped, frightened.It: Giulia notò il giovane a terra e si avvicinò immediatamente.En: Giulia noticed the young man on the ground and approached immediately.It: "Che cosa sta succedendo?"En: "What's happening?"It: si chiese preoccupata.En: she wondered, worried.It: Trovò Luca pallido e privo di sensi.En: She found Luca pale and unconscious.It: Non perse tempo e chiamò subito aiuto.En: She wasted no time and called for help immediately.It: Proprio allora, Matteo, un medico di passaggio, stava camminando verso il suo convegno medico.En: Just then, Matteo, a passing doctor, was walking toward his medical conference.It: Vide la scena e capì immediatamente la gravità della situazione.En: He saw the scene and immediately understood the gravity of the situation.It: Strinse gli occhi verso Luca, il suo istinto di medico prese il sopravvento.En: He squinted towards Luca, and his medical instinct took over.It: Doveva decidere: andare al convegno o aiutare il giovane.En: He had to decide: go to the conference or help the young man.It: Non ci pensò due volte.En: He didn't think twice.It: In pochi istanti, Matteo era accanto a Giulia, aiutando Luca.En: In moments, Matteo was next to Giulia, assisting Luca.It: "Chiama l'ambulanza", disse a Giulia in tono calmo ma deciso.En: "Call the ambulance," he told Giulia in a calm but decisive tone.It: Con gesti rapidi, iniziò a controllare la respirazione e il polso di Luca.En: With quick gestures, he began checking Luca's breathing and pulse.It: Giulia, pur mantenendo la calma, telefonò al 112.En: Giulia, maintaining her composure, called 112.It: "Un giovane è svenuto in piazza," spiegò con voce ferma.En: "A young man has fainted in the square," she explained in a steady voice.It: Mentre aspettavano l'arrivo dei soccorsi, Matteo continuava a monitorare Luca.En: While they awaited the arrival of the paramedics, Matteo continued to monitor Luca.It: Il ragazzo iniziò pian piano a riprendersi.En: Gradually, the young man began to regain consciousness.It: Aprì gli occhi e vide Matteo e Giulia che lo guardavano con sollievo.En: He opened his eyes and saw Matteo and Giulia looking at him with relief.It: "Grazie," sussurrò, cercando di sorridere debolmente.En: "Thank you," he whispered, trying to smile weakly.It: Quando l'ambulanza arrivò, portarono Luca in ospedale per ulteriori controlli.En: When the ambulance arrived, they took Luca to the hospital for further checks.It: Giulia e Matteo rimasero indietro, osservando l'ambulanza mentre si allontanava.En: Giulia and Matteo stayed behind, watching the ambulance as it drove away.It: Pochi giorni dopo, Luca era già fuori dall'ospedale, grato per l'aiuto ricevuto.En: A few days later, Luca was already out of the hospital, grateful for the help he had received.It: Tornò in Piazza del Duomo, questa volta per incontrare Giulia e Matteo.En: He returned to the Piazza del Duomo, this time to meet Giulia and Matteo.It: Li trovò a chiacchierare su una panchina, sorridenti.En: He found them chatting on a bench, smiling.It: "Grazie davvero per quello che avete fatto," disse Luca, sentendosi fortunato per avere incontrato due persone così straordinarie.En: "Thank you so much for what you did," said Luca, feeling lucky to have met two such extraordinary people.It: Sentì di aver guadagnato qualcosa di prezioso durante quel soggiorno fiorentino: non solo l'arte e la cultura della città, ma soprattutto l'importanza delle connessioni umane.En: He felt he had gained something precious during his stay in Florence: not only the art and culture of the city but especially the importance of human connections.It: Abbracciandoli entrambi, capì che esperienze condivise e amicizie sincere valgono più di qualsiasi scoperta artistica.En: Hugging them both, he understood that shared experiences and sincere friendships are worth more than any artistic discovery.It: Firenze, ora, non era solo una città di bellezza antica, ma anche il luogo dove aveva trovato nuovi amici.En: Florence was now not just a city of ancient beauty, but also the place where he had found new friends. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solethe sky: il cielothe cathedral: la cattedralethe artist: l'artistathe painting: il dipintothe spirit: lo spiritothe head: la testato spin: girareto whirl: vorticarethe gravity: la gravitàthe instinct: l'istintothe pulse: il polsothe voice: la voceto regain: riprendersiunconscious: privo di sensifainted: svenutofurther: ulteriorito smile: sorriderethe dream: il sognoto admire: ammirarethe relief: il sollievoto whisper: sussurrarethe conference: il convegnoto hug: abbracciarethe connection: la connessioneshared: condivisesincere: sinceretowards: versochecking: controllaredecisive: deciso

Si inizia venerdì 26 giugno al Teatro Civico con il L2L Summit - Dalla Lana alla Luna, evento di respiro nazionale organizzato dal Comune assieme al Distretto Scienza e Tecnologia e a Confindustria Vicenza. Un'occasione per confrontarsi con i fronti più avanzati della ricerca e dell'innovazione, in una città che la scienza la vive tutti i giorni nel tessuto industriale.

Classe '97, attualizza la canzone d'autore Anni '60 con un tocco di ironia. Dopo il suo album Il Primo Grande Disco Di Lumiero, arriva con il singolo Cascasse il Duomo. Sentiamo un po' come suona l'estate di Lumiero.

Local guide Francesca Ermini maps out a perfect day in Florence, starting early near the Duomo, crossing the Arno into Oltrarno, and ending at Piazzale Michelangelo as the afternoon light drops. From a 13th century church most visitors walk straight past, to craftsmen working behind unmarked doors, to the iris garden that opens for just a few weeks each spring. Florence is a dream and it is worth exploring past the main checklist attractions.Find the episode show notes at untolditaly.com/326Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning hereNot sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

Są marki, które sprzedają zapachy, i takie, które z ich pomocą próbują przywrócić do życia kawałek starego świata. Satinine Milano 1883 to ten drugi przypadek – reaktywowana po latach mediolańska perfumeria zlokalizowana tuż przy Duomo opowiada nie tylko o wyjątkowych woniach, lecz także o pamięci miasta, jego architekturze, rzemiośle i elegancji.   Autorka: Marta Waglewska   Artykuł przeczytasz pod linkiem: https://www.vogue.pl/a/santinine-milano-1883-perfumeria-medionalan-historia

All'interno del programma radiofonico di RadioPNR " Buongiorno PNR " ospite di Alberto La Piana, Massimo Galluzzi, appassionato di storia, ci ha raccontato l'evento che presenterà nella serata di mercoledì 27 maggio presso il "Circolo di Lettura" in piazza Duomo a Tortona.

Milan is the Italian city people most often skip. It does not look like the Italy most of us grew up dreaming about and that is exactly why it gets left off the itinerary. But it has something few Italian cities can match: a collision of tradition, design and innovation that is genuinely exciting to be inside. In this from the vault episode, Katy is joined by her friend and local guide Inge for a look at her Milan. Beyond the Duomo and the Last Supper to the city locals actually live in. Find the show notes at untolditaly.com/325.Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning hereNot sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

Dopo il sipario alzato a New York, Hendrick's ha scelto Milano per la “prima” europea di Another Hendrick's, nuova referenza del brand. Una decisione che Chiara Barbieri, direttore marketing di Velier — che distribuisce in Italia il gin — definisce naturale: «L'Italia è oggi il secondo mercato mondiale per Hendrick's». La cornice è quella del Teatro Gerolamo, piccolo gioiello ottocentesco a pochi passi dal Duomo. Fuori dal teatro, una street band di fiati e percussioni, vestita con tute bianche e nere minimaliste, animava Piazza Beccaria attirando lo sguardo dei passanti. Sullo sfondo, una scritta sembrava sintetizzare perfettamente il concept dell'evento: “Open Your Mind, Step Inside”. Tra i tantissimi presenti al Teatro Gerolamo, Chiara Barbieri splende in un elegante abito midi a pois neri su fondo bianco con scollatura a barchetta e risvolto, dal richiamo rétro anni Cinquanta.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Waves of Silver: A Gift of Meaning Under Siena's Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-05-11-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: La piazza fuori dal Duomo di Siena era piena di vita.En: The square outside the Duomo di Siena was full of life.It: Il sole primaverile riscaldava i turisti e i venditori.En: The spring sun warmed the tourists and vendors.It: Giancarlo camminava accanto a Marta, osservando le bancarelle ricche di colori e profumi.En: Giancarlo walked next to Marta, observing the stalls rich with colors and scents.It: Il suo pensiero andava sempre a sua sorella, e cercava un regalo speciale per il suo compleanno.En: His thoughts always went to his sister, and he was looking for a special gift for her birthday.It: “Voglio qualcosa di unico,” disse Giancarlo a Marta, mentre passavano davanti a una bancarella di gioielli.En: “I want something unique,” Giancarlo said to Marta, as they passed in front of a jewelry stall.It: Livia, l'artigiana locale, sorrideva da dietro il suo banco, circondata da collane e braccialetti fatti a mano.En: Livia, the local artisan, smiled from behind her counter, surrounded by handmade necklaces and bracelets.It: “È tutto così bello,” commentò Marta.En: “It's all so beautiful,” Marta commented.It: “Ma devo stare attenta.En: “But I have to be careful.It: Il mio budget è già al limite.” Guardò Giancarlo con una smorfia preoccupata.En: My budget is already at its limit.” She looked at Giancarlo with a worried grimace.It: Giancarlo si avvicinò ai gioielli di Livia.En: Giancarlo approached Livia's jewelry.It: Ogni pezzo era diverso, ma un braccialetto catturò subito la sua attenzione.En: Each piece was different, but a bracelet immediately caught his attention.It: Era intrecciato con fili d'argento e piccoli dettagli blu.En: It was woven with silver threads and small blue details.It: “Com'è fatto?” chiese, puntando il dito verso il braccialetto che lo affascinava.En: “How is it made?” he asked, pointing at the bracelet that fascinated him.It: Livia sorrise, sollevando il braccialetto con cura.En: Livia smiled, lifting the bracelet with care.It: “Questo,” spiegò, “è ispirato alle onde del mare.En: “This,” she explained, “is inspired by the waves of the sea.It: Secondo la tradizione, porta fortuna a chi lo indossa.” Marta si avvicinò.En: According to tradition, it brings luck to whoever wears it.” Marta drew closer.It: “Giancarlo, è bellissimo, ma non costa troppo?” Giancarlo, combattuto, rifletté.En: “Giancarlo, it's beautiful, but doesn't it cost too much?” Giancarlo, conflicted, reflected.It: Ma la storia del braccialetto lo colpì davvero.En: But the story of the bracelet really struck him.It: “Sì, vale la pena,” disse alla fine.En: “Yes, it's worth it,” he finally said.It: “Voglio che mia sorella abbia qualcosa di speciale e significativo.” Senza esitazione ulteriore, Giancarlo comprò il braccialetto.En: “I want my sister to have something special and meaningful.” Without further hesitation, Giancarlo bought the bracelet.It: Quando Livia gli mise il sacchetto nelle mani, lo ringraziò con sincerità.En: When Livia placed the bag in his hands, he thanked her sincerely.It: Lei lo guardò negli occhi, orgogliosa del proprio lavoro e felice di vederlo apprezzato.En: She looked him in the eyes, proud of her work and happy to see it appreciated.It: Camminando via dalla bancarella, Marta sorrise a Giancarlo.En: Walking away from the stall, Marta smiled at Giancarlo.It: “Hai fatto la scelta giusta,” disse.En: “You made the right choice,” she said.It: Giancarlo annuì, sapeva di aver preso la decisione giusta.En: Giancarlo nodded, knowing he had made the right decision.It: Non era solo un semplice regalo, ma una storia da raccontare, un legame da rafforzare.En: It was not just a simple gift, but a story to tell, a bond to strengthen.It: Mentre si allontanavano, il sole continuava a splendere e il vento portava dolci profumi primaverili.En: As they moved away, the sun continued to shine and the wind carried sweet spring scents.It: Giancarlo era sereno, pronto a condividere quel pezzo di Siena con sua sorella, e portare un po' di quella magia nel loro legame.En: Giancarlo was serene, ready to share that piece of Siena with his sister, and to bring some of that magic into their bond. Vocabulary Words:the square: la piazzathe vendor: il venditorethe stall: la bancarellathe artisan: l'artigianathe necklace: la collanathe bracelet: il braccialettothe counter: il bancothe threads: i filithe waves: le ondethe bag: il sacchettothe tradition: la tradizionethe bond: il legamethe story: la storiathe scent: il profumothe sun: il solethe gift: il regalothe wind: il ventothe spring: la primaverafull: pienawarm: riscaldareunique: unicohandmade: fatto a manocareful: attentainspired: ispiratoaccording: secondomeaningful: significativoproud: orgogliosahesitation: esitazioneshine: splendereappreciated: apprezzato

In this episode, Tommaso and Kimberly share their road trip from Rome to Lago di Garda. They talk about unexpected turns, unique culinary experiences, and the unparalleled beauty of Tuscany in spring. Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you enjoy our podcast please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Grazie Mille! Key Points: Driving in Italy: Kimberly explains why they chose to pick up their rental car at Termini train station in Rome. They discuss the benefits of driving on secondary and tertiary roads, including Google Maps' “punto panoramico” feature. Tommaso and Kimberly advise listeners to build in extra time for auto grills during holidays. Culinary Adventures: Kimberly shares details of a lunch with their friend Paolo, a private chef, including a twist on cannoli. They explain how to enjoy the aperitivo lifestyle in Italy, from simple snacks to elaborate preparations. Discovering Hidden Gems: They visit Montefollonico, a tiny hilltop village Tommaso describes as “almost too perfect.” Kimberly highlights the remarkable façade of the Duomo in Montefollonico They explore Castiglione del Lago in Umbria, a village they had never visited before. Reflections: Tommaso and Kimberly emphasize the unique beauty of Tuscany in spring, noting the vibrant green landscapes. They encourage listeners to consider early spring for travel to Tuscany to avoid crowds. They discuss how road tripping allows for spontaneous stops and discoveries.

In this episode we're continuing our revisit of Siena. We run a little long on talking about what to eat, but if you've listened to this podcast before, then you know that's nothing new! If you're new here, "welcome!" we love food and talk about it a lot. We also talk about some of the major sites to see in Siena and few off the beaten path ones as well. If you're looking for more info about the sites we mention in this episode, you can check out their official links here:Duomo di Siena (the Cathedral of Siena) operaduomo.siena.itPalazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia Website: museocivico.comune.siena.itTickets: operalaboratori.vivaticket.itSanta Maria della Scala Museum santamariadellascala.comBottini di Siena siena.b-ticket.com -This is a link to the ticket office of the commune di Siena, where you can purchase tickets to the Bottini di Siena as well as the Santa Maria della Scala Museum and civic museums as well as a condo ticket. Accademia Musicale Chigiana (Academy of Music) chigiana.org If you're looking for hotels in Siena, you can check out our hotel recommendations below. These are affiliate links and if you book through them we receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Villa Elda Boutique Hotel - San Prospero Neighborhood ⁠Expedia⁠ | ⁠Booking⁠ Palazzo Ravizza - Castelvecchio Neighborhood ⁠Expedia⁠ | ⁠Booking⁠B&B Il Corso - Centro/Historic Center ⁠Expedia⁠ | ⁠Booking⁠Residenza d'epoca San Martino 29 - Leocorno Neighborhood ⁠Expedia⁠ | ⁠Booking⁠Hotel Italia - Porta Camollia ⁠Expedia⁠ | ⁠Booking⁠Borgo Grondaie - near the train station (convenient if you have a car) ⁠Expedia ⁠| ⁠Booking⁠As mentioned in this episode, we'll be changing our name to "The Italy Travel Podcast" as well as our podcast cover art in about 3 weeks. Plus we started a Patreon! To learn more about these changes you can listen to our "⁠⁠Fireside Chat episode⁠⁠" and you can check out our Patreon here, ⁠patreon.com/cw/theitalytravelpodcast⁠⁠!If you'd like to support us by using affiliate links, but don't have the time to hunt them down, we have put them all in one place! Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.onlyabag.com/affiliate-links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you can see all of the companies we have partnerships with and you can use them to support Only A Bag (which we deeply appreciate). If you'd like to support the podcast in other ways, you can donate to Only a Bag on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and follow Only a Bag wherever you listen to podcasts! If you'd like to get in touch, you can send us a message on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠onlyabag.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! xDarcy and Nathaniel

Mauro Rivetti"A.L.B.A. Dominus"Golem Edizioniwww.golemedizioni.itAsia, brillante studentessa di Fisica, scompare misteriosamente ad Alba dopo aver assistito a qualcosa che non avrebbe dovuto vedere nei sotterranei del Duomo. Una suora amata e rispettata da tutti precipita misteriosamente dalla sommità del campanile del Duomo, mentre due celebri opere d'arte vengono rubate da due importanti luoghi della città.Cosa si nasconde dietro questi eventi? Sono collegati tra loro? Chi si muove nell'ombra, orchestrando con precisione una serie di avvenimenti inquietanti? Alba, con la sua imponente cattedrale di San Lorenzo, è intrisa di fascino e mistero: una città raccontata come gli albesi non hanno mai osato immaginare. I paesaggi di Langa, Monferrato e Roero diventano il teatro di una storia avvincente, dove capitoli carichi di suspense prendono vita e accompagnano il lettore nel cuore del mistero.Mauro Rivetti è nato a Cuneo nel 1971, vive ad Alba dove lavora come geometra per un'importante multi-nazionale della moda. Il suo amore per questa città e per tutto il comprensorio di Langhe, Monferrato e Roero, unito alla passione per la letteratura gialla, lo hanno ispirato a raccontare questi luoghi carichi di storia in chiave noir. Ha pubblicato con Golem Edizioni Tartufi e delitti (2020), Colline rosso sangue (2022), Ciak si muore (2023), Il mistero del manoscritto (2024) e Di nocciole e sangue (2024). Nel 2023 ha pubblicato il racconto Dolce Atroce inserito nell'antologia Autobiografia del nemico.È direttore artistico di Alba Noir Festival, festival letterario incentrato sulla narrativa di gialli e noir, nonché promotore della manifestazione Albarte Animus e ideatore del Premio Letterario Albedo, inventore dei dolci: Dolce RoLa, BiscoLanze e Langhet Dôss, citati in alcuni dei suoi romanzi.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Springtime Inspiration: Art and Friendship in the Piazza Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-03-21-07-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole splendeva sopra la Piazza del Duomo, colorando tutto di una luce dorata.En: The sun shone above the Piazza del Duomo, painting everything with a golden light.It: Era la prima settimana di aprile e l'aria fresca di primavera era piena del profumo fragrante dei fiori.En: It was the first week of April and the fresh spring air was filled with the fragrant scent of flowers.It: La piazza era animata; bancarelle di fiori decoravano il mercato, creando un arcobaleno di colori.En: The square was lively; flower stalls decorated the market, creating a rainbow of colors.It: Lorenzo, un giovane studente d'arte, camminava lentamente tra le bancarelle, perso nei suoi pensieri.En: Lorenzo, a young art student, walked slowly among the stalls, lost in his thoughts.It: Cercava qualcosa, un'emozione forse, che potesse ispirarlo per il suo prossimo dipinto.En: He was looking for something, an emotion perhaps, that could inspire him for his next painting.It: La sua mente era affollata da dubbi; riuscirà mai a catturare la vera essenza della primavera sulla tela?En: His mind was crowded with doubts; would he ever manage to capture the true essence of spring on canvas?It: Improvvisamente, si fermò davanti a uno stand colmo di fiori ben curati e disposti con un gusto particolare.En: Suddenly, he stopped in front of a stand full of well-tended flowers, arranged with particular taste.It: I colori dei fiori sembravano danzare sotto la luce del sole.En: The colors of the flowers seemed to dance under the sunlight.It: Era la bancarella di Giulia, una fiorista dal sorriso caloroso e dall'energia contagiosa.En: It was Giulia's stall, a florist with a warm smile and contagious energy.It: Giulia stava sistemando un mazzo di tulipani quando notò Lorenzo fermo lì, che osservava attentamente.En: Giulia was arranging a bouquet of tulips when she noticed Lorenzo standing there, observing intently.It: "Ciao!"En: "Hi!"It: disse Giulia, rompendo il silenzio.En: said Giulia, breaking the silence.It: "Ti piacciono i miei fiori?En: "Do you like my flowers?It: Sono freschi di stamattina!"En: They are fresh from this morning!"It: Le sue parole erano piene di orgoglio e speranza.En: Her words were full of pride and hope.It: Sperava di convincere nuovi clienti, di far conoscere la sua passione.En: She hoped to convince new customers, to share her passion.It: Lorenzo sorrise timidamente.En: Lorenzo smiled shyly.It: "Sì, sono bellissimi," rispose, sentendo il calore salire alle guance.En: "Yes, they are beautiful," he replied, feeling the warmth rise to his cheeks.It: "Sto cercando ispirazione per un dipinto.En: "I'm looking for inspiration for a painting.It: Vorrei catturare la primavera."En: I want to capture spring."It: Giulia, colpita dall'entusiasmo tranquillo di Lorenzo, gli offrì un mazzo di giacinti senza pensarci due volte.En: Impressed by Lorenzo's quiet enthusiasm, Giulia offered him a bouquet of hyacinths without a second thought.It: "Prendili, forse ti aiuteranno.En: "Take them, maybe they'll help you.It: Non c'è niente di meglio che un po' di natura vera per trovare la giusta ispirazione."En: There's nothing better than a bit of real nature to find the right inspiration."It: Proprio in quel momento, nuvole scure coprirono il cielo e un improvviso acquazzone esplose sopra la piazza.En: Just then, dark clouds covered the sky and a sudden downpour erupted over the square.It: Lorenzo e Giulia corsero verso il riparo sotto l'ampia tettoia della bancarella di Giulia.En: Lorenzo and Giulia ran for shelter under the wide canopy of Giulia's stall.It: La pioggia cadeva pesante, ma loro due, al sicuro sotto l'ombrellone color crema, iniziarono a chiacchierare.En: The rain fell heavily, but the two of them, safe under the cream-colored umbrella, started chatting.It: Si raccontarono sogni e speranze, le loro passioni e le sfide che affrontavano.En: They shared dreams and hopes, their passions and the challenges they faced.It: Lorenzo si sentì sollevato, realizzando che l'imperfezione e la spontaneità potevano essere parte della sua arte.En: Lorenzo felt relieved, realizing that imperfection and spontaneity could be part of his art.It: Giulia scoprì che il vero significato del suo lavoro era nelle connessioni umane che riusciva a creare, più che nelle vendite.En: Giulia discovered that the true meaning of her work was in the human connections she managed to create, more than in sales.It: Il temporale passò e, con il cielo di nuovo sereno, Lorenzo chiese se poteva integrare i fiori di Giulia nel suo dipinto.En: The storm passed and, with the sky clear again, Lorenzo asked if he could incorporate Giulia's flowers into his painting.It: "Naturalmente!"En: "Of course!"It: rispose Giulia con entusiasmo.En: Giulia replied enthusiastically.It: "Passa dal mio negozio quando vuoi, ho tanti altri fiori che potrebbero ispirarti."En: "Stop by my shop whenever you want, I have many other flowers that might inspire you."It: Con questa nuova amicizia e collaborazione, Lorenzo tornò a casa con un cuore più leggero e una mente colma di idee.En: With this new friendship and collaboration, Lorenzo returned home with a lighter heart and a mind full of ideas.It: Giulia, d'altra parte, tornò al suo lavoro con rinnovato entusiasmo.En: Giulia, on the other hand, returned to her work with renewed enthusiasm.It: Entrambi, mescolando le loro passioni, trovarono qualcosa di inaspettato e bello, proprio come la primavera che avevano cercato di descrivere.En: Both, mixing their passions, found something unexpected and beautiful, just like the spring they were trying to describe.It: Sotto il cielo azzurro della Piazza del Duomo, era nata una nuova stagione - non solo quella della natura, ma anche quella delle loro vite.En: Under the blue sky of the Piazza del Duomo, a new season was born - not only that of nature, but also that of their lives. Vocabulary Words:the canopy: la tettoiaa bouquet: un mazzothe stall: la bancarellathe downpour: l'acquazzonethe florist: la fioristathe rainbow: l'arcobalenothe shelter: il riparothe passion: la passionethe essence: l'essenzathe spontaneity: la spontaneitàthe connection: la connessionethe bouquet: il mazzothe storm: il temporalethe canvas: la telathe sky: il cielothe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmothe smile: il sorrisothe dream: il sognothe umbrella: l'ombrellonethe art student: lo studente d'artethe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe market: il mercatothe thought: il pensierothe fragrance: il profumothe scent: il profumothe challenge: la sfidathe spring: la primaverathe week: la settimanathe air: l'ariathe light: la luce

Najlepiej przyjrzeć się jej można z tarasu Duomo. Bo jak mediolański zwyczaj nakazywał, żaden budynek nie mógł być wyższy od Madonny wieńczącej katedrę. Torre Velasca to dziś symbol miasta, bo – czy się podoba jego mieszkańcom, czy nie – determinuje tkankę centrum i jest uznanym, wzorcowym przykładem powojennego funkcjonalizmu.   Autorka: Maria Fredro-Smoleńska   Artykuł przeczytasz pod linkiem: https://www.vogue.pl/a/torre-velasca-mediolan-historia

"In Milan, one feels at once the charm of a great city and the sweetness of Italian life" - Stendhal (Marie-Henri Beyle)Welcome to Episode #134:Today I share some fabulous things to do if you are on a budget or just a savy traveler and why Milano should not be ignored. It is one of the most charming and underrated cities in Italy and very beautiful too. So I want to share my favourite things to do for free and what to eat. There is so much to do and see, from the fabulous historic trams to wandering the Navigli Canals to hanging out on the high street in the fashion district, the 'quadrilateral della moda' in Milan just to appreciate the aesthetics on offer and the wonderful architecture. Milan is sophisticated and beautiful, yes, but it is not a gate keeper. It is a city of family's and students and has a great vibe. Is more casual than you think and I felt right at home there. The food is excellent and the aperitivo scene is all happening. Milan is vibrant, kind of cool and lots of fun and you should definitely make time to explore this great northern city of Italy.Enjoy, Michelle xShownotes A Writer in Italy InstagramSubstack - At My TableMichelle's BooksMusical Scores by Richard JohnstonA Writer in Italy is about travel and life. A place to share the beautiful travel journeys and the discoveries along the way. Italy has many attractions - art, design, architecture, history and the wonderful food culture. Michelle shares her love of books on Italy and the places and regions that have inspired her along the way.Michelle started 'A Writer in Italy Podcast' to share personal stories and the love of books on Italy that would lead to beautiful conversations with people and like minded souls who share a deep love affair with Italian Culture and the country as a place of beauty and spiritual renewal.Michelle Johnston lives in Australia with her family.© 2026  A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston © 2026Support the show

The Olympic flame has been extinguished, but Good Game’s coverage of the Olympics burns on! Sarah and Alex discuss witnessing speed skater Brittany Bowe’s final race, dining with women’s sports royalty, and finally making it to the Duomo. Then: Kung Fu Panda, Sub Zero and Deadpool walk on to a skating rink — the highlights from the real Olympic Closing Ceremony: The figure skating gala! Plus, more medals for moms, Mangunello makes history, and while some athletes at these Games won hardware, and some traded for hardware, at least one got her hardware installed. Check out Lindsey Vonn’s latest update on her injury here Stream Sarah’s required movies here and here Watch clips from the Milan-Cortina figure skating gala here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I fiumi italiani raccontano molto più del paesaggio che attraversano: parlano di qualità dell'acqua, di biodiversità e di come gestiamo il territorio. In questa puntata facciamo il punto sul loro stato di salute tra nuove norme europee sul ripristino degli ecosistemi, presenza di plastica e residui di farmaci, e la frammentazione dovuta a dighe e infrastrutture che interrompono il corso naturale dell'acqua.Gli ospiti di oggi:Roberto Danovaro - biologo, Università Politecnica delle MarcheStefania Vito - Ufficio Scientifico LegambienteEmilio Benfenati - Responsabile del Dipartimento di Ambiente e Salute - Istituto Mario NegriAndrea Castelletti - Docente , Environmental Intelligence Lab, DEIB-----------------------------------------------------Lancio evento del sabatoAdotta una statuaElisa Mantia - Coordinatrice dell'Area Cultura della Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano

Former U.S. women's hockey gold medalist A.J. Mleczko breaks down what to watch ahead of the anticipated women's hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada. Also, Olympic champion Tara Lipinski shares what to expect in the women's free skate, with Alysa Liu going for gold. Plus, our Shop TODAY team shares a list of travel essentials to get ready for the spring season. And, a closer look at the Duomo di Milano. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: The Duet that Transformed Firenze's Piazza Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole stava tramontando sulla magnifica Piazza del Duomo a Firenze, tingendo il cielo di un arancione dorato, mentre un vento freddo soffiava tra i turisti e i locali che affollavano la piazza.En: The sun was setting over the magnificent Piazza del Duomo in Firenze, painting the sky with a golden orange, while a cold wind blew among the tourists and locals crowding the square.It: L'aria era frizzante, tipica dell'inverno toscano.En: The air was crisp, typical of the Tuscan winter.It: Tra la folla, una giovane donna, Giulia, si preparava per la sua esibizione.En: Among the crowd, a young woman, Giulia, was preparing for her performance.It: Giulia era una performer di strada.En: Giulia was a street performer.It: Amava l'arte, ma dentro di lei c'era sempre un dubbio.En: She loved art, but there was always a doubt inside her.It: **Sarò abbastanza brava?En: **Will I be good enough?It: ** pensava spesso.En: ** she often thought.It: Quel giorno, la piazza sembrava distratta.En: That day, the square seemed distracted.It: La gente passeggiava senza fermarsi.En: People were walking by without stopping.It: Giulia decise di suonare qualcosa di nuovo, una melodia mai mostrata prima.En: Giulia decided to play something new, a melody never shown before.It: Alessandro era lì, in piedi, osservando.En: Alessandro was there, standing and watching.It: Amava le performance di strada, ma, nascosto sotto il cappotto, c'era un segreto: la sua chitarra.En: He loved street performances, but hidden under his coat was a secret: his guitar.It: Era un musicista appassionato, ma non aveva mai avuto il coraggio di suonare in pubblico.En: He was a passionate musician but had never had the courage to play in public.It: Si fermò a guardare Giulia, affascinato dalla passione che trasmetteva.En: He stopped to watch Giulia, fascinated by the passion she conveyed.It: Luca, il venditore di caldarroste, guardava scrupolosamente.En: Luca, the roasted chestnut vendor, was watching scrupulously.It: Era solito sospettare dei performer.En: He usually suspected performers.It: Pensava spesso che disturbassero i clienti.En: He often thought they disturbed the customers.It: Tuttavia, notava che qualcosa di diverso stava per accadere nella piazza.En: However, he noticed something different was about to happen in the square.It: Giulia cominciò a suonare.En: Giulia began to play.It: All'inizio, le note sembravano incerte, e la folla era ancora distratta.En: At first, the notes seemed uncertain, and the crowd was still distracted.It: Le mani di Giulia tremavano leggermente per il freddo e l'ansia.En: Giulia's hands trembled slightly from the cold and anxiety.It: **Non ce la farò**, pensò.En: **I can't do it**, she thought.It: Ma in quell'istante, una scintilla accese il coraggio in Alessandro.En: But at that moment, a spark ignited courage in Alessandro.It: Si fece strada tra la folla, tirando fuori la sua chitarra.En: He made his way through the crowd, pulling out his guitar.It: In pochi istanti le note di Alessandro si unirono a quelle di Giulia.En: In just a few moments, Alessandro's notes joined Giulia's.It: L'armonia che ne uscì era incredibile.En: The harmony that emerged was incredible.It: La musica riempì la piazza, e la folla si fermò, affascinata.En: The music filled the square, and the crowd stopped, captivated.It: Ogni cuore sembrava battere al ritmo di quella melodia inaspettata.En: Every heart seemed to beat to the rhythm of that unexpected melody.It: Giulia si accorse del supporto di Alessandro e la sua sicurezza crebbe.En: Giulia noticed Alessandro's support, and her confidence grew.It: Le sue dita volavano danzando sul suo strumento, mentre gli occhi di Alessandro incontravano i suoi, pieni di incoraggiamento.En: Her fingers flew, dancing on her instrument, while Alessandro's eyes met hers, full of encouragement.It: Luca, osservando la reazione del pubblico, iniziò a cambiare idea.En: Luca, observing the audience's reaction, began to change his mind.It: Vide i volti emozionati della gente intorno e pensò che, forse, quella magia portava con sé un valore prezioso.En: He saw the emotional faces of the people around and thought that perhaps, that magic carried a precious value.It: La musica terminò con un crescendo di applausi, caldi e sinceri.En: The music ended with a crescendo of applause, warm and sincere.It: La folla era incantata dalla performance.En: The crowd was enchanted by the performance.It: Giulia piegò la testa in segno di gratitudine, il sorriso ritrovato sul viso.En: Giulia bowed her head in gratitude, a newfound smile on her face.It: Alessandro sorrise enormemente, sentendo per la prima volta la gioia della musica condivisa.En: Alessandro beamed, feeling for the first time the joy of shared music.It: "Siete fantastici!"En: "You're fantastic!"It: gridò qualcuno dalla folla.En: someone shouted from the crowd.It: Luca s'avvicinò a loro con un sacchetto di caldarroste come ringraziamento.En: Luca approached them with a bag of roasted chestnuts as a thank you.It: "Grandi artisti," disse, "la piazza non è mai stata così viva."En: "Great artists," he said, "the square has never been so alive."It: Giulia sentì il suo cuore alleggerirsi.En: Giulia felt her heart lighten.It: Aveva trovato la fiducia e un nuovo amico.En: She had found confidence and a new friend.It: Alessandro, superata la paura del giudizio, si sentiva finalmente libero.En: Alessandro, having overcome his fear of judgment, felt finally free.It: E Luca comprese il potere dell'arte di trasformare gli spazi pubblici.En: And Luca understood the power of art to transform public spaces.It: Con il Duomo che vigilava maestoso sopra di loro, la piazza sembrava ora più calda, nonostante l'inverno.En: With the Duomo majestically watching over them, the square now felt warmer, despite the winter.It: La musica aveva fatto la sua magia.En: The music had worked its magic. Vocabulary Words:the sunset: il tramontomagnificent: magnificagolden: doratothe square: la piazzacrisp: frizzantethe winter: l'invernoyoung: giovaneperformance: esibizionedoubt: dubbiomelody: melodiathe crowd: la follafascinated: affascinatopassionate: appassionatothe courage: il coraggiouncertain: incertetrembled: tremavanoanxiety: ansiaspark: scintillaharmony: armoniacaptivated: affascinatathe rhythm: il ritmoconfidence: sicurezzafingers: ditadancing: danzandoencouragement: incoraggiamentoreaction: reazionechanged his mind: cambiare ideaprecious: preziosoapplause: applausigratitude: gratitudine

Milanese culinary history reflects the city's position as a prosperous crossroads in northern Italy, where fertile Po Valley agriculture met centuries of foreign rule, trade, and innovation. Rooted in Lombardy's rich plains, lakes, and alpine foothills, the cuisine emphasizes hearty, comforting ingredients like rice (introduced via ancient trade routes and cultivated extensively since Roman times), butter over olive oil, beef and veal from abundant cattle farming, dairy products, and slow-cooked preparations suited to cooler climates. From Celtic and Roman foundations—where Gauls and Insubrians coexisted with settlers who brought lamb and irrigation techniques—Milanese food evolved through medieval communes, Renaissance courts under the Visconti and Sforza families, and foreign dominations that layered influences: Spanish Habsburg rule from 1535 introduced spices and techniques, Austrian control in the 18th-19th centuries sparked debates over dishes like cotoletta, and broader European exchanges refined aristocratic tastes.Iconic dishes emerged from this blend of peasant practicality and bourgeois elegance. The cotoletta alla milanese—a breaded and fried veal cutlet—has ancient origins, documented as early as 1134 in records from Sant'Ambrogio Basilica listing "lombolos cum panitio" (breaded loins) served to canons. A 19th-century patriotic dispute with Austrians claiming it derived from Wiener schnitzel was settled when Marshal Radetzky, in a letter, confirmed that no such dish existed in Austria, affirming its Milanese primacy. Risotto alla milanese, the golden saffron-infused rice, carries a beloved legend from 1574: during the construction of Milan's Duomo, a Flemish glassmaker's assistant nicknamed "Zafferano" (saffron) for using the spice to tint stained glass was pranked by colleagues who added it to wedding rice as a joke—the vibrant, flavorful result became a sensation. While the tale persists, the first printed recipes appear in the early 1800s, such as in Giovanni Felice Luraschi's 1829 cookbook, solidifying its status as a refined staple often enriched with bone marrow and served as a luxurious side.Ossobuco alla milanese ("bone with a hole"), braised cross-cut veal shanks prized for their marrow, dates to the late 19th century as a winter comfort food from humble kitchens, though marrow-based braises echo medieval traditions. Traditionally paired with risotto alla milanese for a complete piatto unico (one-dish meal), it embodies rustic depth with the bright contrast of gremolata. Other hallmarks include panettone, the dome-shaped Christmas sweet bread with origins in the 15th century (legend ties it to a 15th-century baker's improvisation), cassoeula (a pork and cabbage stew), minestrone alla milanese, and mondeghili (Milanese meatballs repurposing leftovers). Butter, rice over pasta, and long-simmered stews distinguish it from southern Italian olive oil and tomato-driven fare. At the same time, influences from the Austrian (breaded meats), Spanish (saffron via trade), and French (refined techniques) periods elevated it beyond peasant roots.Milan's cuisine balances simplicity and sophistication, shaped by its role as a commercial hub and fashion/finance capital—today's trattorias preserve these traditions amid global influences, making dishes like risotto and ossobuco timeless emblems of Milanese identity.Chef Walter writes the content for this episodeMore PodcastsChef Walters Cooking SchoolProduced by SimVal MediaSubscribe Free to the FK Newsletter

Day 7 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics brought many surprises, particularly at the ice skating arena, where the men's figure skating finals took place with results that surprised Jill and most of the fans. Meanwhile, Alison had a full day of culture at the Duomo and Casa Airbnb, one of the highly sought-after pavilions at the Games. Sports on today's program: Biathlon Cross-country skiing Curling Figure skating Ice hockey Skeleton Snowboard Speed skating   Keep our Flame Alive! We podcast about the Games all year. If you appreciate the independent voice that we provide, please consider supporting us today. Go to http://flamealivepod.com/support to learn about our one-time and ongoing patronage options (as well as the bonus content for our patrons).   For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.   Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!     *** Keep the Flame Alive: Obsessed with the Olympics and Paralympics? Just curious about how Olympic and Paralympic sports work? You've found your people! Join your hosts, Olympic aunties Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz for smart, fun, and down-to-earth interviews with athletes coaches, and the unsung heroes behind the Games. Get the stories you don't find anywhere else. Tun in weekly all year-round, and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. We're your cure for your Olympic Fever! Call us: (208) FLAME-IT. ***     Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Become a patron and get bonus content: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Buy merch here: https://flamealivepod.dashery.com Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://flamealivepod.substack.com/subscribe VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348      

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From the electrifying energy of the Olympic 2026 Opening Ceremony to window shopping beneath the majesty of the Duomo di Milano, this episode is a love letter to God's artistry on Earth.We journey through Tirano, the quiet splendor of alpine villages, and the breathtaking elegance of St. Moritz.This is an episode about remembering who you are when beauty slows you down enough to listen.Stay Connected with VivaLife SPF ME If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and follow the VivaLife SPF ME Podcast on Spotify, Amazon, and Google Podcasts to help us spread the message of healing, empowerment, and intentional living.Subscribe to our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@vivalifespfmeJoin our communityGet access to our mailing list, upcoming events, and transformational experiences:https://www.vivalifespfme.com/dr-kelly-o-md-linktreeBook Dr. Kelly O., MD for your next event or speaking engagement:https://drkellyomd.com/book-for-an-eventPurchase your VivaLife SPF ME Journalhttps://vivalifespfme.com/vivalife-spfme-product-details/product/67ef31d160ab281de2e01b05Shop “We Can't Be Erased” MerchandiseT-shirts & hats that speak truth and strength:https://vivalifespfme.com/vivalife-spfme-product-details/product/67da338b44eafa3985031064/#Affirmation #365DaysofAffirmation #VivaLifeSPFMEPodcast #VivaLifeSPFME #VivaLifeHealthHUB #DrKellyOMD

Wine Barrels, Duomo Marble, and Florence: Paoletti Custom Guitars at NAMM 2026I've been away from Florence for 25 years. I didn't know there was a guitar company like this back home.At NAMM 2026, I found Filippo Martini from Paoletti Custom Guitars—a boutique manufacturer based in the heart of Tuscany, building instruments that are equal parts guitar and artwork.Paoletti does something no one else does: they build guitars from chestnut wood sourced from Italian wine barrels. The material offers a wide harmonic spectrum, but it's difficult to work with. You need to know how to handle it. Founder Fabrizio Paoletti figured it out, and now every guitar they produce shows the natural grain—no opaque finishes, no hiding the wood.The craftsmanship runs deep. Bridges, pickguards, pickups—all made in-house. Necks carved from Canadian maple, roasted on-site. 99% of the process happens in Tuscany. As Filippo put it, "Kilometer zero." Zero miles. Everything local except the screws.Their model is 100% custom. You don't buy a Paoletti off the rack. You tell them your style, your sound, the genre you play. They build around your vision while keeping the Italian essence intact—chestnut wood, Italian-made components, tailored to your idea.But what stopped me cold was the Duomo collection.Eight individual guitars, each hand-engraved by Fabrizio Paoletti himself. Three years of work. The subject: Florence's cathedral—the Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore.This isn't just decoration. Paoletti secured an official partnership with the Opera del Duomo, the authority that oversees the cathedral. The back of each guitar reproduces the marble floor pattern from inside the Duomo. And when the collection is complete this October, every guitar will contain an actual piece of marble from the cathedral.I got shivers standing there.This is what happens when guitar making meets Italian heritage. It's not about specs or market positioning. It's about place, history, and craft passed down through generations.Filippo invited me to visit the workshop in Florence when I return in April. I'm going. I want to see where this happens—where wine barrel wood becomes an instrument, where cathedral marble gets embedded into a guitar body, where a team of artisans builds one-of-one pieces for players around the world.Florence is known for many things. Leather. Art. Architecture. The Renaissance itself. Now I know it's also home to some of the most distinctive guitars being made anywhere.Paoletti proves that boutique doesn't mean small ambitions. They're partnering with galleries in Dubai, working with the Duomo authorities, and bringing Florence to NAMM.Not bad for a company I didn't even know existed until I walked the show floor and heard an Italian accent.Sometimes you find home in unexpected places.Marco Ciappelli interviews Filippo Martini from Paoletti Custom Guitars at NAMM 2026 for ITSPmagazine.Part of ITSPmagazine's On Location Coverage at NAMM 2026.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Sunset Symphony: A Soul's Awakening on Milan's Duomo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-09-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore pulsante di Milano, su una delle sue cime più iconiche, tre amici si preparano a vivere un'esperienza indimenticabile.En: In the beating heart of Milano, on one of its most iconic peaks, three friends are preparing to have an unforgettable experience.It: Luca, Maria e Giovanni hanno deciso di assistere a un concerto al tramonto sulla terrazza del Duomo.En: Luca, Maria, and Giovanni have decided to attend a concert at sunset on the terrace of the Duomo.It: Le guglie antiche si stagliano contro il cielo invernale, freddo ma limpido.En: The ancient spires stand out against the winter sky, cold but clear.It: Il sole che cala tinge tutto di una luce dorata.En: The setting sun bathes everything in a golden light.It: Le strade sotto, piene di vita, sembrano lontane e irrilevanti.En: The streets below, full of life, seem far away and irrelevant.It: Luca sta cercando qualcosa.En: Luca is searching for something.It: Sta cercando pace, ispirazione.En: He is searching for peace, inspiration.It: Dopo la fine di una storia d'amore, il suo cuore è pesante.En: After the end of a love story, his heart is heavy.It: Ha bisogno di riscoprire se stesso.En: He needs to rediscover himself.It: Accanto a lui, Maria e Giovanni sono allegri, ridono e fantasticano sulla musica che li aspetta.En: Next to him, Maria and Giovanni are cheerful, laughing and fantasizing about the music that awaits them.It: Ma Luca è silenzioso, i suoi pensieri volano via, lontani.En: But Luca is silent, his thoughts fly away, far away.It: Il concerto inizia.En: The concert begins.It: Le note fluttuano nell'aria fredda, vibrano nell'anima.En: The notes float in the cold air, vibrating in the soul.It: Luca prova a lasciarsi andare, ma la folla attorno lo distrae.En: Luca tries to let go, but the crowd around him distracts him.It: Sente il peso della solitudine.En: He feels the weight of solitude.It: Si volta, cerca il volto di Maria.En: He turns around, looking for Maria's face.It: Lei gli sorride, d'incoraggiamento.En: She smiles at him, encouragingly.It: Giovanni gli dà una pacca sulla spalla.En: Giovanni gives him a pat on the shoulder.It: "Goditi lo spettacolo," dice.En: "Enjoy the show," he says.It: Luca chiude gli occhi e respira profondamente.En: Luca closes his eyes and breathes deeply.It: Decide di concentrare la sua attenzione solo sulla musica e sulla vista mozzafiato.En: He decides to focus only on the music and the breathtaking view.It: I raggi del sole formano linee dorate tra le guglie.En: The sun's rays form golden lines between the spires.It: Le note del pianoforte si sposano con le ultime luci del giorno.En: The notes of the piano merge with the day's last lights.It: E così, come se uno spirito gentile gli sussurrasse all'orecchio, Luca inizia a sentirsi meglio.En: And so, as if a gentle spirit were whispering in his ear, Luca begins to feel better.It: Le sue preoccupazioni sembrano dissolversi.En: His worries seem to dissolve.It: Il momento culminante arriva.En: The climax arrives.It: Il sole scompare, lasciando solo l'ombra serale.En: The sun disappears, leaving only the evening shadow.It: La musica cresce, potente.En: The music swells, powerful.It: Luca apre gli occhi e tutto appare diverso, più luminoso.En: Luca opens his eyes, and everything appears different, brighter.It: Dentro di sé sente un cambiamento.En: Inside him, he feels a change.It: Un senso di chiusura, un nuovo inizio.En: A sense of closure, a new beginning.It: Quando il concerto finisce, i tre si avviano verso l'uscita.En: When the concert ends, the three head towards the exit.It: Luca è diverso.En: Luca is different.It: Sente una nuova tranquillità.En: He feels a new tranquility.It: La città ormai buia sotto di loro è piena di luci.En: The city now dark below them is full of lights.It: "Ce l'hai fatta," dice Maria, stringendogli la mano.En: "You did it," says Maria, squeezing his hand.It: Giovanni annuisce sorridendo.En: Giovanni nods smiling.It: Mentre camminano verso casa, il cuore di Luca è più leggero.En: As they walk home, Luca's heart is lighter.It: Non sa cosa riserverà il futuro, ma per la prima volta, si sente pronto.En: He doesn't know what the future will hold, but for the first time, he feels ready.It: Pronto ad abbracciare nuove avventure e lasciarsi alle spalle il dolore.En: Ready to embrace new adventures and leave pain behind.It: Con una nuova speranza nel cuore lascia il Duomo.En: With a new hope in his heart, he leaves the Duomo.It: Una sera d'inverno che ricorderà sempre.En: A winter evening he will always remember. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorethe terrace: la terrazzathe spires: le gugliethe inspiration: l'ispirazioneto rediscover: riscoprireto fantasize: fantasticareto float: fluttuareto distract: distrarreto breathe: respirarebreathtaking: mozzafiatoto merge: sposarethe spirit: lo spiritoto whisper: sussurrarethe climax: il momento culminantethe evening shadow: l'ombra seraleto swell: crescerethe change: il cambiamentothe tranquility: la tranquillitàthe hope: la speranzato embrace: abbracciareto dissolve: dissolversithe solitude: la solitudineto encourage: incoraggiarethe soul: l'animathe sunset: il tramontoagainst: controthe light: la lucethe crowd: la follathe piano: il pianoforteto appear: apparire

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Heartbeats & Hope: A Winter's Tale on a Firenze Rooftop Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-04-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il cielo sopra Firenze era grigio, tipico di un inverno freddo.En: The sky above Firenze was gray, typical of a cold winter.It: Sul tetto dell'ospedale, Lorenzo camminava avanti e indietro.En: On the hospital roof, Lorenzo paced back and forth.It: Le luci di Natale brillavano sotto, ma non potevano alleviare la tensione nel suo cuore.En: The Christmas lights shone below, but they couldn't ease the tension in his heart.It: Aveva le mani fredde e tremolanti, con gli occhi fissi verso la città.En: His hands were cold and trembling, with his eyes fixed on the city.It: Sua madre era in sala operatoria e lui non riusciva a smettere di preoccuparsi.En: His mother was in the operating room, and he couldn't stop worrying.It: Giovanna, l'infermiera, lo osservava da poco lontano.En: Giovanna, the nurse, was watching him from not far away.It: Era abituata a vedere la gente in attesa di notizie.En: She was used to seeing people waiting for news.It: Con empatia, si avvicinò a Lorenzo.En: With empathy, she approached Lorenzo.It: "Va tutto bene?"En: "Is everything alright?"It: chiese con un tono calmo.En: she asked in a calm tone.It: Lorenzo annuì, ma il suo volto raccontava un'altra storia.En: Lorenzo nodded, but his face told a different story.It: "Sono solo... preoccupato," ammise finalmente.En: "I'm just... worried," he finally admitted.It: "È normale," disse Giovanna con un sorriso rassicurante.En: "It's normal," Giovanna said with a reassuring smile.It: "Ma la squadra qui è espertissima.En: "But the team here is very experienced.It: Fanno tutto il possibile."En: They do everything possible."It: Le sue parole erano un balsamo per l'angoscia di Lorenzo, anche se dentro di sé sapeva che l'incertezza non era ancora svanita.En: Her words were a balm for Lorenzo's anguish, even though he knew inside that the uncertainty had not yet vanished.It: Poco dopo, Marcello, un amico di famiglia, si unì al gruppo.En: Shortly after, Marcello, a family friend, joined the group.It: Aveva un aspetto robusto e poche parole.En: He looked robust and spoke few words.It: Tuttavia, Lorenzo poteva percepire la tensione nel suo sguardo.En: However, Lorenzo could sense the tension in his gaze.It: "Come va?"En: "How's it going?"It: chiese Marcello, cercando di apparire indifferente.En: Marcello asked, trying to appear indifferent.It: "Solo in attesa," rispose Lorenzo.En: "Just waiting," replied Lorenzo.It: La tensione era palpabile, come un respiro trattenuto troppo a lungo.En: The tension was palpable, like a breath held for too long.It: Il trio rimase in silenzio per un po', guardando le luci di Natale che adornavano la città sottostante.En: The trio remained silent for a while, watching the Christmas lights adorning the city below.It: Firenze sembrava un quadro, con il Duomo che dominava il panorama.En: Firenze looked like a painting, with the Duomo dominating the scene.It: Era come se il mondo sotto continuasse con le sue allegrie, mentre loro rimanevano bloccati in un mondo sospeso.En: It was as if the world below continued with its merriment while they remained stuck in a suspended world.It: Finalmente, il dottore arrivò sul tetto.En: Finally, the doctor arrived on the roof.It: Con un gesto deciso della mano, segnalò di avvicinarsi.En: With a decisive hand gesture, he signaled them to come closer.It: Il cuore di Lorenzo batteva forte.En: Lorenzo's heart was pounding.It: Marcello rimase quasi immobile, mentre Giovanna si avvicinò per sostenere Lorenzo se necessario.En: Marcello remained almost motionless, while Giovanna moved closer to support Lorenzo if necessary.It: "La chirurgia è andata bene.En: "The surgery went well.It: Vostra madre è stabile," disse il dottore con un sorriso.En: Your mother is stable," the doctor said with a smile.It: Le parole risuonavano come musica per le loro orecchie.En: The words sounded like music to their ears.It: Lorenzo inginocchiò per il sollievo, sentendo le lacrime scendere lentamente.En: Lorenzo knelt in relief, feeling tears slowly fall.It: Marcello finalmente si permise un sospiro profondo, incrociando le braccia al petto.En: Marcello finally allowed himself a deep sigh, crossing his arms over his chest.It: "Lo sapevo," borbottò, ma i suoi occhi brillavano di emozione.En: "I knew it," he mumbled, but his eyes shone with emotion.It: "A volte, bisogna credere," disse Giovanna, osservando Lorenzo.En: "Sometimes, you have to believe," said Giovanna, looking at Lorenzo.It: Lui annuì, trovando forza nelle sue parole.En: He nodded, finding strength in her words.It: Si sentiva finalmente sollevato.En: He finally felt relieved.It: Il gruppo rimase lì ancora un po', godendo della serenità ritrovata.En: The group stayed there a little longer, enjoying the newfound serenity.It: Il freddo invernale ora sembrava meno pungente.En: The winter cold now seemed less biting.It: Una leggera neve iniziava a cadere, coprendo Firenze in un manto bianco.En: A light snow began to fall, covering Firenze in a white mantle.It: Lorenzo capì che, nonostante le paure, la vita spesso offre speranza e nuove prospettive.En: Lorenzo understood that despite fears, life often offers hope and new perspectives.It: In quel momento, Lorenzo non solo trovò conforto, ma anche la forza per affrontare il futuro con coraggio.En: In that moment, Lorenzo not only found comfort but also the strength to face the future with courage. Vocabulary Words:the sky: il cielothe roof: il tettothe tension: la tensionethe hospital: l'ospedalethe gaze: lo sguardothe anguish: l'angosciathe uncertainty: l'incertezzathe lights: le lucithe team: la squadrathe surgery: la chirurgiathe doctor: il dottorethe relief: il sollievothe fear: la paurathe courage: il coraggiothe future: il futurogray: grigioto pace: camminare avanti e indietroto relieve: alleviareto tremble: tremolareto join: unirsithe patio: il porticothe breath: il respiroto signal: segnalarestable: stabileto kneel: inginocchiarsithe emotion: l'emozioneto shine: brillareto perceive: percepirecalm: calmothe hope: la speranza

Every year, KB shares her much-loved “Favorite Things” episode, and 2025 might be the coziest, most faith-filled list yet. In this special holiday gift guide, KB walks through the products she truly uses and loves all year long—from Lola blankets, Bloom planners, walking pads, cozy Tribe Kelly loungewear, Kindle reads, and Beis luggage, to beauty and wellness must-haves like clean lash serum, red light masks, setting spray, skincare, and an electric flosser that actually makes flossing fun. She also shares the daily tools that support her health and discipleship, including her beloved Duomo app, food scale, Garmin watch, and the Melaleuca staples she's sworn by for over a decade.This episode isn't just about stuff—it's about stewardship, gratitude, and living intentionally as a Christian woman. KB opens up about heart surgery, body recomposition, CrossFit, and how God redirected her path this past year, all while inviting you into her homey world of candles, Chanel Chance perfume, Christ-centered artwork, and Fed by the Fruit merch designed as a bold conversation starter for your faith. She closes with a powerful reminder from 2 Corinthians 10:5 and a heartfelt encouragement not to skip over Thanksgiving, but to pause, thank God for His blessings, and share that gratitude with others as you head into the holiday season.This episode serves as both an informative guide to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embark on their journeys with renewed vigor and compassion.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts also check out our merch @FedbytheFruit

Linus è entrato in Duomo per la prima volta in vita sua, voi avete visitato tutte le bellezze della vostra città? Gli 80 anni di Don McLean, i 30 anni di What's the Story (Morning Glory). Ospite in studio Gabriella Greyson.

The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo houses some of medieval Siena's most important masterpieces. Works such as Duccio's “Maestà” and stained-glass window,  Giovanni Pisano's 13th-century facade sculptures, and Donatello's “Madonna del Perdono” are but a few of those masterpieces.

In this episode, Angie and April dive into travel hacks, promotions, and their unforgettable Italian adventures. They highlight a clever mileage-earning strategy from a listener who used a Capital One Shopping portal to rack up over 300,000 miles on a reimbursable business expense—underscoring the value of stacking credit card offers and shopping portals. Travel news includes JetBlue's launch of a full-service travel portal and new Florida routes from Long Island, United's Mileage Play promo, and fresh Capital One card offers. April also mentions ongoing promotions from Marriott Homes & Villas, Wyndham, and a status match opportunity via SAS and Scandic.The main segment focuses on Italy, where Angie and April share their luxurious, points-powered itineraries. Angie recounts her first major points trip, which included business class flights and mostly free hotel stays. Her group journey spanned Milan, Florence (with a Cinque Terre day trip), Rome, Pompeii, and Sorrento. April's recent trip featured Rome and Sardinia, where she stayed at the upscale 7Pines resort and enjoyed boat tours, live music, and gourmet pizza. She flew Volotea and Aeroitalia, noting the latter's new partnerships with major airlines like Delta and Qatar Airways. Both hosts offer rich travel tips for each destination—from climbing Florence's Duomo to sunset dinners on the Amalfi Coast—making this episode a treasure trove for anyone planning a dream trip to Italy. Links to Topics DiscussedUnited MilageP Play PromotionJetBlue's new Travel PortalCapital One Increased OffersWhere to Find Us The Free Award Travel 101 Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. We love being able to automatically add all of our offers and quickly seeing the best card to use for every purchase. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Imagine being alone in the Vatican Museums at sunrise, turning on the lights in the Sistine Chapel, or stepping into Florence's Duomo to view Brunelleschi's dome with a handful of other travelers after hours. We're discussing recently added VIP experiences at some of Italy's most iconic sites with Walks of Italy's Denyse PantaleoRome - Vatican Key Master's Tour - tour detailsRome - Alone in the Sistine Chapel - tour detailsRome - Colosseum Tour with VIP Caesar's Palace - tour detailsFlorence - Alone in the Duomo with private terrace access - tour detailsVenice - Alone in St Mark's with Doge's Palace - tour detailsRead the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/285NEW! - the Untold Italy app - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria with much more to comeSupport the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning Community • Online travel assistantThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!

This podcast explores the extraordinary artwork found on the second floor (Primo Piano) of the Cathedral Museum of Florence, including the beautiful belltower sculptures by Donatello, the “Cantorie” by Donatello and Luca della Robbia, and the Neo-Gothic façade proposals.  

This podcast examines two of the greatest sculptures of all time – Donatello's “Penitent Magdalene” and Michelangelo's “Florence Pietà” – which are part of amazing collection of the Museo dell”Opera del Duomo in Florence, Italy. 

The Cathedral Museum of Florence, Italy, contains the three original bronze doors from Florence Baptistry by Andrea Pisano and Lorenzo Ghiberti. This podcast analyzes history, style, and influence of all three masterpieces. 

The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence is one of the world's premier sculpture museums with works by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Michelangelo. This podcast examines the history of the museum and its spectacular reconstruction of the original early 14th-century façade of Florence Cathedral.

Whether you prefer solitude, get-togethers with family or friends, or steeling yourself for the week to come, we've got the perfect album to score your early Sunday hours.Featured artists and albums: 1. Miles Davis: 'Kind of Blue'2. Astrud Gilberto: 'The Astrud Gilberto Album'3. The Congos: 'Heart of the Congos'4. Madredeus: 'O Espírito da Paz'5. Laurie Spiegel: 'The Expanding Universe'6. BAD OPERATION: 'BAD OPERATION'7. Django Reinhardt: '1937'8. Tirzah: 'Devotion'9. Margo Guryan: 'Take a Picture'10. V/A: 'Worried Now, Won't Be Worried Long: Alan Lomax's "Southern Journey," 1959–1960'11. Electrelane: 'The Power Out'12. Woo: 'Into The Heart Of Love'13. St. Germain: 'Tourist'All Songs Considered 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2011Weekly reset: Bells ringing at Duomo di Firenze, Florence, ItalyEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Stereolab is back with its first new music in 15 years. We give it a spin on this week's show, along with the scorched rock of feeble little horse, a relentlessly catchy earworm from Yaeji and more.Featured artists and songs:1. Stereolab: "Aerial Troubles," from 'Instant Holograms On Metal Film'2. Yaeji & E Wata: "Pondeggi" (single)3. Snuggle: "Dust" (single)4. feeble little horse: "This Is Real" (single)5. Lyra Pramuk: "Rewild," from 'Hymnal'Weekly reset: Street musicians on the Piazza del Duomo, Florence, ItalyEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy