Curiocities
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Fibonacci Series Hidden on Pisa Church
In September 2015, Professor Pietro Armienti found, embedded in the façade of Saint Nicola’s Church in Pisa, a message that had been hidden for over 800 years. It is a code embedded in the Read more [...]
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Radio CO.RA.
CO.RA. is the acronym for Commissione Radio. Radio CO.RA. was an illegal radio created by the English forces and used by the Florentine Resistenza between January and June 1944. The main purpose Read more [...]
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Lorenzo the Magnificent….prankster
It is said that despite his nickname, Lorenzo ‘de Medici was not that good-looking; yet, he was such a lively and charismatic person, he was called “the Magnificent”. When he talked, his face was Read more [...]
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The Pazzi Conspiracy
The event that more than anything else fueled rumors and aroused the curiosity of historians, scriptwriters and even video game makers (e.g. Assassin’s Creed) is the Pazzi conspiracy. The Pazzi Read more [...]
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The “Sweet” Taste of Ballot
In the old city center of Florence, very close to Piazza della Signoria and Bargello, there is one of the most ancient buildings of the city: Torre della Castagna (the tower of chestnuts). The Read more [...]
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