Category Archives: Ancient Rome

The Englishwoman’s Italian story

Posted on 30 Sep, 2015 by An Englishwoman in Italy

This blog first appeared in  Original Marche . Thanks to Angela for inviting me to contribute to her blog, which is indeed original as it deals with lesser-known aspects of Le Marche, and introduces readers to local artists and unusual recipes. … Continue reading →

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Musica, teatro, storia, archeologia – la cultura a Corinaldo

Posted on 8 Sep, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Da Inglese ammiro la varietà e l’alta qualità degli eventi culturali che si svolgono a Corinaldo.  Da noi un paese da circa  5.000 abitanti non potrebbe offrire tanti e tali eventi. Ci siamo divertiti a due concerti, uno spettacolo teatrale, una … Continue reading →

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Fossombrone:Winged Victory, Roman mosaic and smart shops

Posted on 22 Jun, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

  We have visited Fossombrone twice before, and this time were pleasantly surprised. The first time, the whole of the centro storico, or historic centre, appeared to be dug up for drainage renovation, and we had to pick our way between sewer … Continue reading →

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Suasa update

Posted on 29 Dec, 2012 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Read on to find out about the Roman roots of country life in Le Marche Preamble:The Anglo-Italian friendship which inspired this post In summer 2012 the Suasa excavations were, sadly, not open to the public, because the previous winter’s heavy … Continue reading →

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Suasa

Posted on 31 Aug, 2012 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Suasa has a story to tell – a story of conquest and dispossession, of the rise and fall of a civilisation, and of people living out their daily lives – working, playing and worshipping for hundreds of years, unaware that … Continue reading →

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Classical Sites in Le Marche continued

Posted on 3 Jun, 2012 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Senigallia, according to its history by Marinella Bonvini Mazzanti (Urbino, Quattro Venti,  1998), was either occupied or founded by the Gauls sometime in the fifth or fourth century BC. It was then turned into a Roman colony in 290-280 BC. … Continue reading →

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Classical Sites in Le Marche

Posted on 3 Jun, 2012 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Inspired by my hero, Mike Duncan, of the History of Rome podcast, I thought I’d list a few classical sites. True to form, not a lot happened in our dear region in antiquity, but there are some sites of interest. … Continue reading →

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