We know Italy

21/10/2025

sharing this article which I read this morning .... it IS possible to own a home in Italy and I can help you get through the process .... it's not just about leaving the US but, rather, opening up your world .... contact me on [email protected] if you'd like some help

A Kentucky doctor with a passion for history purchased an apartment in Venice, Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages.

17/09/2025

Summer's end is the perfect time to start dreaming of the next vacation ..... the beauty of traveling off-season is fewer crowds, shorter museum lines, restaurants easily give tables to patrons .... come to Italy or France or Tunisia .... I'll plan a beautiful vacation for you .... drop me a line and let's get started: [email protected]

For her entire lifetime, Travel Concierge Rosina Rucci has been traveling throughout Italy, exploring its beauty, meeting its people, and providing an enduring richness to her soul and well being. Rosina lives by the sea just outside of Rome, and delights in bringing her bi-lingual experiences, love...

08/08/2025

Can you imagine that this place is REAL?!?!? The "Dolphin Island" in Italy, also known as Gallo Lungo, is a Dolphin - Shaped island located off the Amalfi Coast, part of the Li Galli ar - chipelago. It's situated between Positano and Capri. This archipelago is also sometimes referred to as the Sirenusas or Gallos.

08/08/2025

we finally have a website up and running and are really happy to share it with you ..... please do feel free to share it with anyone and everyone you'd like ..... thank you .....

For her entire lifetime, Travel Concierge Rosina Rucci has been traveling throughout Italy, exploring its beauty, meeting its people, and providing an enduring richness to her soul and well being. Rosina lives by the sea just outside of Rome, and delights in bringing her bi-lingual experiences, love...

25/01/2025

CARAVAGGIO Exhibition — Palazzo Barberini, Roma, March 7th to July 6th, 2025. Decide to come to ROME and I will plan a beautiful stay for you.

29/12/2024

Missing Anzio and taking my “awe” walks along the sea …. maybe soon some of you will come for a visit? Buona Domenica to all. 💙

22/12/2024

The second most beautiful structure in the world …. Italy is the gift that just keeps on giving …..

“You don’t invent technology and figure out what to do with it. You come up with an artistic problem, and then you invent the technology in order to accomplish it.” — Star Wars creator George Lucas speaking about how architect Filippo Brunelleschi had to create an entirely new ratchet pulley system in order to achieve his vision for the Duomo Cathedral in Florence during the Early Renaissance.

07/12/2024

Anzio at sunset today, the 7th of December …..

07/12/2024

Anzio at dawn .... today, the 7th of December .... a beautiful shot taken by my friend,Teresa ....

19/11/2024

Yes, I do think I'm a bit obsessed with Herculaneum ....... I have been thinking about this woman for years. She surely lived a wondrous life -- the rings indicate that clearly -- but sadly died tragically and surely without any expectation. Today's "Ercolano" is a remarkable place to visit .... even more compelling and moving than visiting Pompeii. Come to Italy and we'll go!

The Haunting Tale of Herculaneum's "Ring Lady"
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In 1982, a captivating discovery was made in the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum. A woman's skeletal remains, preserved in the volcanic ash that engulfed her during the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, was unearthed. This enigmatic individual, referred to as the "Ring Lady," serves as a poignant reminder of the tragic fate that befell the once-thriving city.
The Mysterious "Ring Lady"
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Estimated to have been around 45 years old at the time of her demise, the Ring Lady's body was found in a fetal position near the ancient seafront. Her left hand boasted exquisite gold rings, one featuring an emerald and the other adorned with a ruby. These precious items not only indicate her high social status but also offer a glimpse into her life and the opulent era she inhabited.
A Captivating Glimpse into Her Life
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The discovery of the Ring Lady's remains is a poignant reminder of the lives that were lost in the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The carefully preserved rings, safeguarded from the ravages of time, serve as a poignant testament to the richness and grandeur of the Roman era. Her story is a haunting tale of loss and remembrance, one that continues to captivate and inspire us to this day.