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Italy – a medieval game that survives the centuries…

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Janet Simmonds

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Venice – Casanova, Casinos & Canaletto

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Janet Simmonds

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Bizarre History Italy Thoughts from Abroad

Trieste – Miramare Castle and Maximilian

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Janet Simmonds

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The wine windows of Florence

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Janet Simmonds

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Bizarre History It's important to think

Orientalism in Venetian Art

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Janet Simmonds

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Festa di San Martino – Venezia

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Janet Simmonds

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Fairy Tales, Fiction and Philosophy

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Janet Simmonds

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A Year in Venice Bizarre History film It's important to think Venice

Venice and Film

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Janet Simmonds

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Venice – a traditional printer at work

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Janet Simmonds

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Bizarre History It's important to think Venice

Venice – dressing up and Guardi’s painting “Il Parlatorio’……..

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Janet Simmonds

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Janet Simmonds (nee Panagakis) is a British-born tour guide, writer and company director. Born in Liverpool with a slightly Greek grand-father and a very Greek great grand-father she has a special affinity with the Mediterranean, especially Italy and Greece. Trained as a Geographer and Art Historian at the Universities of Oxford and Manchester, Janet has spent most of her adult life running specialist travel companies and travelling extensively. Several times a year she leads small groups to different parts of the Mediterranean. She writes about her travels and observations.

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San Giorgio Maggiore #Venice fabulous venue for contemporary art #aiweiwei #commediaumana is one of many exceptional pieces exhibited here - made up of thousands of pieces of black Murano glass. The black ‘human comedy’ is a dark and brutal look at the human condition. The vast ‘chandelier’ or hanging sculpture is made up of thousands of Murano glass pieces (in black) body parts, rib cages, bones, organs (hearts, lungs) skulls and then (bizarrely) surveillance cameras, a cornucopia of modern life. There’s a long history of exhibiting monumental contemporary art here on San Giorgio (a bit like the turbine hall at Tate Modern). In 2019 Irish-American artist Sean Scully created the multi-coloured Jacob’s Ladder - a felt tower or Ziggarat to be shown here at San Giorgio. Then in 2020 it was the turn of Swiss artist Not Vital an architect - yes that’s his name….who came up with a mirrored obelisk entitled ‘A place to watch the sun set’ @NotVitalStudio - imaginative and fascinating stuff. With special thanks to the Benedictine Order who welcome artist and creative endeavour in their church. Full article: wp.me/p5eFNn-6wl #Venice #SanGiorgio #aiweiwei #notvitalartist #seanscully #grandtourist #educatedtraveller

St Catherine of Alexandria born c.287-304 AD. Christian martyr regarded as a saint in both Catholic + Orthodox traditions. Superb painting of Catherine by Cima da Conegliano - 15th century in @WallaceMuseum #London full article wp.me/p5eFNn-4P4

Feast of St Catherine of Alexandria last Friday, 25th November. Born around 287 and died for her faith 304 AD. Christian martyr regarded as a saint in both Catholic + Orthodox traditions. Rather lovely stained glass window of Catherine at Chester Cathedral. There’s a superb painting of Catherine by Cima da Conegliano - 15th century in The Wallace Collection, London - full article about Catherine here…. wp.me/p5eFNn-4P4

The genius of Fortuny, Venice

It’s the Feast of St Catherine of Alexandria today c.287-304 AD. Christian martyr regarded as a saint in both Catholic + Orthodox traditions. Superb painting of Catherine by Cima da Conegliano - 15th century in @WallaceMuseum #London full article wp.me/p5eFNn-4P4 this picture is dedicated to all the Catherine’s out there - especially @gaskell.catherine hope to see you soon. @c.a.coates - your namesake was quite a woman, grit, determination, pride….

Exceptional Venetian experiences around every corner!

Santa Maria Salute - the fine, white Baroque basilica sparkles in the morning sun. A Thanksgiving festival in Venice is held here this weekend remembering the 16th century plague and Venice’s survival of The Black Death. Known as the Festa della Salute - Feast of Good Health - it as relevant now as ever. Architect Baldassare Longhena - Consecration 1681. https://wp.me/p5eFNn-557 #Venice #Salute #health #survival #grandtourist #educatedtraveller #Italy #history #authenticity

Ravenna mosaic details portray well known stories from the Bible with exceptional clarity. These mosaics date from the 6th century CE - here we see Moses removing his sandals, the Hand of God appears from the sky above. The burning bush is burning away! 🔥 the mosaic is made up of thousands of small pieces of coloured glass #tesserae - for more detail on these wonderful creations visit #educatedtraveller #blog or link in bio #Ravenna #mosaics #history https://wp.me/p5eFNn-7JA

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