Florence’s Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy, which dates back to 1221 when Dominican monks began experimenting with alchemy, is thought to be the oldest apothecary in the world. Rose water? It was invented here, as were other medicinal and aromatic innovations, as reported by Jane Pauley. Source Read More »

The singer-musician and his wife bought the dilapidated, 400-year-old Il Palagio, in Tuscany, for a song or two, and have brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life Source Read More »

Seven years before America’s Declaration of Independence, the Uffizi opened its doors to the public. Containing perhaps the greatest collection of artwork in the world, including masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Botticelli, the Florentine museum holds treasures at every turn. Jane Pauley reports. Source Read More »

With a sense of adventure, the writer restored her 300-year-old house, making it the star of an international bestseller Source Read More »

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Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the 17-foot-tall statue of David, stands front-and-center at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence. Jane Pauley reflects on the quintessence of Renaissance art. Source Read More »

Michelangelo’s 17-foot-tall masterpiece stands front-and-center at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence Source Read More »

Generations after their ancestors emigrated from Italy, Americans are emigrating back to the Old World and, thanks to their Italian bloodlines, claiming citizenship Source Read More »

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The proposal would provide educational or vocational scholarships in exchange for a service commitment Source Read More »