Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
Another little journey back in time. This time Anna and Marika discover what pigeons have to do with dead people!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
The journey into the past continues, and this time Paolo, the proprietor even tells an anecdote concerning American history. If you're wondering what American History has to do with ancient Rome, tune in!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
Andromeda talks about the various types of ice cream and how they are made.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
Who doesn't love ice cream? Andromeda gives us her take on the history of gelato (ice cream), from Mount Etna in Sicily to Paris.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
This segment takes place in Pigneto, a Rome neighborhood, which hosts a "Mercatino del Pigneto," or flea market, where used items, collectibles, and crafts are sold. Here you'll find everything and at reasonable prices.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Italy
A journey between New Year's and Epiphany Two holidays rich in symbols, ancient rituals and magic, that speak of rebirth, fortune and new beginnings. From lentils to bonfires, from the Befana to fireworks, Italian tradition invites us to leave the past behind and believe in the dreams of the new year.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Italy
A fascinating journey into the most authentic Italian Christmas: from the origins of the first nativity scene in Greccio to traditional songs, from symbols of light and hope to regional customs. A poetic tale that weaves together faith, history and folk magic, capable of speaking to everyone, beyond any creed.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Italy
The Villa San Marco is an amazingly well-preserved luxury villa from the Augustan period, with a wonderful panoramic view of Vesuvius and the gulf of Naples. Marika shows us around the four nuclei of the villa.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Italy
In 1749, King Charles of Bourbon (Charles III of Spain) or Carlo Terzo di Borbone, who was King of Naples at the time, commissioned an important campaign of archeological digs in an area near that city. Marika tells us the story.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Italy
Here we go with the second part of the story. Marika tells how the legend of Saint Nicholas became famous through the world and how he came to be known as Santa Claus, who brings presents to children.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Italy
Marika tells us the true story of Father Christmas. Saint Nicholas was a bishop who was imprisoned in the fourth century after Christ, when Christians were being persecuted. Curious to hear more? Then listen to Marika.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Italy
Francesca and her new friend are now in the bar. Let's go and see what's on the menu!
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Italy
Francesca is in Rome and she looking for a way of getting to the Janiculum. She asks a guy, who gives her directions and tells her of some ways she could get there. At the end, they decide to get a coffee together.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Italy
In this video we get a peek at the streets of Rome, accompanied by the nostalgic melody of "Romagna mia" (a song dedicated to the Region of Emilia Romagna, played here by a street musician in Rome). Come and discover the eternal city!
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