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The legend of Donna Bianca of the Vincigliata Castle in Fiesole

The legend of Donna Bianca of the Vincigliata Castle in Fiesole

The Art of Beautiful TV: Medici Season 3

The Art of Beautiful TV: Medici Season 3

Sharing readers thoughts about “Waking Isabella” and answering reader questions

Sharing readers thoughts about “Waking Isabella” and answering reader questions

Florence through the eyes of an Artist – Dreaming Sophia 4-Day Author Fan Tour

Florence through the eyes of an Artist – Dreaming Sophia 4-Day Author Fan Tour

Reader Views Sheri Hoyte – Book Review of Dreaming Sophia

Reader Views Sheri Hoyte – Book Review of Dreaming Sophia

Sophia’s Gifts: A Journey of Art, Imagination, and Italy

Sophia’s Gifts: A Journey of Art, Imagination, and Italy

The art of Christmas cakes — Panettone versus Pandoro!

The art of Christmas cakes — Panettone versus Pandoro!

The holiday lights are on in Florence! Time to celebrate Christmas!

The holiday lights are on in Florence! Time to celebrate Christmas!

“Dreaming Sophia” a novel about Italy, Artists, Creativity and Imagination

“Dreaming Sophia” a novel about Italy, Artists, Creativity and Imagination

The art of the Italian kiss — dammi un bacio!

The art of the Italian kiss — dammi un bacio!

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Un Compleanno Straordinario: Quando Matta e Gaga C Un Compleanno Straordinario: Quando Matta e Gaga Condividono il 28 Marzo! An Extraordinary Birthday: When Matta and Gaga Share March 28th! Una Scoperta SorprendenteA Surprising Discovery Chi l’avrebbe mai detto? Lady Gaga ed io siamo nate lo stesso giorno: il 28 marzo! #compleanno #MelissaPray #MissyPrayBirthdayMarch28 https://www.studentessamatta.com/gaga-e-matta-condividiamo-lo-stesso-compleanno/
Buon compleanno a me! Festeggiando con i ragazzi n Buon compleanno a me! Festeggiando con i ragazzi non c’è niente meglio!
NEW post on the Art of Loving Italy Website: Disco NEW post on the Art of Loving Italy Website: Discover the elegant world of Alessandro Allori, the last great Florentine Mannerist painter. From his mentorship under Bronzino to his dramatic portrayals of Susanna and Camilla de’ Medici, explore the art, mystery, and legacy of a master who turned opulence into high art. #AlessandroAllori #FlorentineMannerism #ItalianRenaissanceArt #MediciPortraits #ArtRestoration #WomenInArtHistory
Il Gattopardo: Due Film, Una Storia e un Gattopard Il Gattopardo: Due Film, Una Storia e un Gattopardo Che Ruggisce Ancora! Il Gattopardo: The Leopard Roars Again — Comparing Film Adaptations of a Literary Classic Tutti parlano di nuovo del Gattopardo!Everyone’s talking about The Leopard again! #IlGattopardo #ItalianCinema #ItalianLiterature #LearnItalianThroughFilm#NetflixGattopardo2025 #Visconti https://www.studentessamatta.com/il-gattopardo-the-leopard-roars-again-comparing-film-adaptations-of-a-literary-classic/
2025 Matta Arezzo June Language Program: 14 Days / 2025 Matta Arezzo June Language Program: 14 Days / 13 Nights — June 14 - June 27, 2025 Study in Arezzo Italy with the Studentessa Matta: where language isn’t just learned, it’s lived. SMALL GROUPS, BIG ADVENTURES!  Learn Italian in Italy, where every street and every piazza is a classroom! With Studentessa Matta, immerse yourself in the language, not just through books but through laughter, espresso, and the rhythm of daily life!  14 Days/13 Nights of Immersion: 36 Hours of Language Classes, 8 Dinners, and Accommodations. Enjoy a curated selection of Activities & Excursions, personally guided by Melissa and Cultura Italiana Teachers. Benefit from Unlimited Italian Conversation & Learning Opportunities. Plus, Experience the Enchanting Giostra del Saracino Festival!  Sign up on the www.StudentessaMatta.com website #ItalianImmersionProgram #LearnItalianItaly #StudentessaMattaItalian #SmallGroupItalianProgram
New review for “The Secret Life of Sofonisba Ang New review for “The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola,” a novel set in Italy by Melissa Muldoon. I have just finished reading another of your books ‘The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola’ - I loved it!!! I didn’t know about this wonderful female artist and found it so interesting. How we all want an Orazio to whisk us away, ha ha. I love his image on the front cover. I also enjoyed your portrayal of the Duke of Alba. I will look at all those wonderful portraits of him in a new light now. — Julia Hyde Pick up your copy of “The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola — the most famous woman you’ve never heard of” on Amazon in print and e-pub.
Castori Cechi Costruiscono una Diga Meglio del Gov Castori Cechi Costruiscono una Diga Meglio del Governo Czech Beavers Build a Dam Better than the Government A volte la realtà supera davvero la fantasia! Sometimes real life is better than fiction! #CastoriOperosi #DamGoodJob #ItalianLearningTip #NewsSlowItalian #studentessamatta https://www.studentessamatta.com/czechoslovakian-beavers-build-better-dam-than-human-engineers-news-slow-italian/

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