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The Regional Administrative Court overturns the appointment at Federico II: marine archaeology is not the same as mountain archaeology

The Campania Regional Administrative Court has overturned the decree by whichthe University of Naples Federico II had blocked the appointment of Elena Flavia Castagnino Berlinghieri as an associate professor. She had won a competitive selection proce...
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Off the coast of Monasterace (Reggio Calabria), a 2,400-year-old shipwreck: the recovery of more than 300 amphorae is underway

A shipwreck dating from the 5th–4th centuries B.C., carrying a cargo of over 300 amphorae, will be the focus of the recovery project presented on Saturday, September 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the Porto delle Grazie in Roccella Ionica (Reggio Calabria). The ...
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MIRA, a New Voice for Latin American Art. An Interview with Director Manuela Rayo

MIRA Latino Art Fair, a project launched in 2024 with the aim of giving greater visibility to Latin American contemporary art, is today one of the most interesting art fairs dedicated to artists from emerging countries. It was founded and is directed...
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The Fantastical Visions of Gustave Doré: A Book Entirely Devoted to His Work

Gustave Doré: a name that conjures up grandiose, surreal, and fantastical images. Doré does not merely illustrate or paint; he has visions, and he shapes these visions into tangible form through the skillful use of his art. In 2022, Ali...
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Hadrian's Head Found in Turkey: A 2.14-meter-tall Roman statue is back on its feet

In Turkey, a statue of Emperor Hadrian, approximately 2.14 meters tall, was discovered, reassembled, and re-erected in Kibyra, in what is now the Turkish province of Burdur, using fragments recovered during excavations. The research, conducted since ...
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Turkey: An 11,000-Year-Old Sculpture Discovered—A Man Sitting on the Back of a Leopard

Archaeological excavations conducted at the Karahantepe site in Turkey have unearthed a composite sculpture dating back approximately 11,000 years. The discovery, made during the 2026 excavation season as part of the “Heritage for the Future” project...
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Germany, the New Travel Destination for Italians: Here's How It Won Us Over

Agata Marchetti is the director of the German National Tourist Board Italia, the German National Tourism Board, where she has been responsible for promoting Germany in the Italian market since 2024. With over nineteen years of experience within the o...
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Watermelon in 17th-Century Painting: The Story of a Fruit in Tuscan Still Lifes

A fruit that symbolizes summer, the watermelon has always been associated with the idea of freshness and refreshment during the hottest months of the year. Its presence on our tables, however, tells a much older story, linked to the places and cultur...
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