The Italian Tribune
Articles written by Dr. Richard E. Klein
Valentines Day
So what is some good advice on how to take care of you or your loved one’s heart? Research now proves that grandma’s advice on the four basics of life comes down to understanding the benefits of 1) a good diet, 2) of exercise, and 3) of not holding stress in our minds for long periods of time, and 4) something of less attention until lately… sleep.
The Colosseum in Rome
The Colosseum in Rome was designed for a capacity crowd of 45,000 people in several tiers. When it opened, the public was “treated” to 100 days of celebration during which 90 animals were killed per day.
The Duomo in Florence
The Duomo in Florence and sleep apnea: What do they have in common? Italy’s magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral is one of the world’s treasures. It was designed by Amolfo di Cambio in 1294 to be the
largest Roman CatholicChurch in the world.
The Last Supper
One of the world’s most recognizable paintings is Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper. It resides as a mural on the wall of the Dominican monastery Santa Maria delle Grazie where monks have lovingly observed it as they ate their own meals in the refectory.
The Clock Tower in St. Mark’s Square
The Clock Tower in St. Mark’s Square, overlooking the waters of Venice, was completed in 1499. It was an incredible feat of mechanical precision that indicates time, moon phases and the reigning zodiac sign.
The Roman Forum
Rome is one of Italy’s and of the world’s most historic places. Its center, the Roman Forum, was once the political, economic and religious center of ancient Rome.