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Cosimo the Elder and the Medici Bank

Cosimo the Elder and the Medici bank Cosimo the Elder and the Medici bank played a fundamental role in shaping…

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The Jews in Florence and Cosimo I de’ Medici

The Jews in Florence and Cosimo I: the ghetto as something completely new Let’s continue with our story about the…

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Jewish Tour at the Uffizi Gallery

Jewish Tour at the Uffizi Gallery: 3 not-to-be-missed Jewish characters of an extraordinary Renaissance collection Thanks to our Jewish Tour…

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Florence Jewish Community

The Florence Jewish Community  There is no certain news about the origins of  Florence Jewish community after the foundation of “Florentia”…

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Jewish Ghetto of Florence

Jewish Ghetto of Florence: a less-known chapter in Florentine history Did Florence ever have a Jewish ghetto? The answer is…

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Italian Stereotypes: How Others See Us (and How We Are)

Italian stereotypes: pasta and toilet seats This time I’ve decided to talk about Italian stereotypes in the US. How do…

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A Tour of Florence for the Visually Impaired

Tour of Florence for the visually impaired: it’s possible! A tour of Florence for the visually impaired? I’m an experienced…

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Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo da Vinci

Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo da Vinci: Exhibit at Palazzo Strozzi Andrea del Verrocchio (Firenze, 1435-Venezia, 1488), master of Leonardo da…

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Florence’s Porcellino Fountain

Florence’s Porcellino Fountain: the boar of Florence Florence’s Porcellino Fountain is a traditional symbol of good luck and one of…

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