Not only did she win a Nobel prize; in her own country, she was appointed as a Senator for life, a great honor. But she took that job seriously and participated actively and with integrity. Not everyone appreciated that.

Fulvio tells us plenty of interesting things about the history of one of the symbols of Rome, the Colosseum. To begin with, it wasn't always called the "Colosseum."

After talking about the past, Vera and Giuliano talk about what they'd like to do in the future: There are places to visit and revisit.

After winning the Nobel prize, Rita Levi-Montalcini was not as shy as she had been prior to that moment. Because she stood out as a woman in a "man's world," she was able to use her unique position to make her mark, not only in the science world, but in society.

Vera and Giuliano are each true fans of the other. But Vera can't help preferring Giuliano's directing artistry to his acting skills.

Rita Levi Montalcini doesn't feel like she made any sacrifices in her life, including not having a family. She had a clear vision of what she wanted out of life, and she followed it.

Vera and Giuliano share some memories about how they found some of their ideas for movies. They also talk about Giuliano's acting, which was not always appreciated.

Giuliano Montaldo received a great many proposals for movies. But he remained amazed to encounter so many people who loved the cinema as much as he did.

The formal, ceremonious aspect of the Nobel Prize awards was not what Rita Levi-Montalcini was used to, but she used that recognition to her advantage. Winning the Nobel Prize wasn't necessarily the high point in her career.

The first screening of the Gold Rimmed Glasses was a success. Even Bassani, who had written the novel the film was based upon, had good things to say. Inti and her mother comment on the relationship between Vera and Giuliano.

Because of the racial laws in Italy during the period of Fascism, many Jews left the country, including Rita Levi Montalcini. In Italy she wasn't allowed to work or publish papers, but somehow, she found a way to keep going.

If two important works of Piero's survived the bombings during World War II, it was due to the efforts of art historians and restorers such as Ugo Procacci. In addition to the Resurrection, a wonderful painting of the Virgin Mary as she was expecting a child, "La Madonna del Parto" was saved and is now housed in the museum in Monterchi, Arezzo.

After filming Marco Polo in China, where they made lots of friends, they return to Italy to film Gli Occhiali d'Oro (English title: The Gold Rimmed Glasses). Many famous actors took part in that film, all of them beloved by Vera and Giuliano.

Rita Levi Montalcini was a strong proponent of education and instruction as the means to gain freedom. She was also an example of it. This segment describes a visit to women in prison, and the obstacles Montalcini had to face, as a woman and as a Jew, during the Nazi-Fascist regime.

We learn more about how and why Piero's Resurrection was moved from its original position. It's fascinating.