by Dianne Hales | Jul 30, 2019 | Books, books on Italy, culture, history, Italy, Language, Travel, Tuscany, Web/Tech, Weblogs
“Rome’s naughty neighbors to the North.” This is how British author D.H. Lawrence described the Etruscans, an ancient people who settled in central Italy in the eighth century BC. Among pre-Roman civilizations, only the Greeks compared in wealth, power, and influence....
by DHales | Aug 19, 2013 | history, Italy, Language, Sayings and expressions, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
tagliare to cut “Did you swim to La Tagliata?” my friend asked. The question baffled me. The only “tagliata” I knew was la tagliata di manzo, a delicious sliced beef dish, usually served in restaurants far from the sea. No, she explained, “La Tagliata Etrusca” is a...
