Category Archives: Italian History

Exploring Rome with a Local

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Margie Miklas

This site is no longer current. Please go to Margie in Italy for my up-to-date posts about my travels in Italy and all things Italian. Grazie. Although I’ve visited the Eternal City on five previous occasions, I never had the … Continue reading →

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25 Favorite Photos of Tuscany

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Tuscany is one of the most popular destinations in Italy, and these photos easily explain why. Located in central Italy, Tuscany stretches from the Apennine Mountains to the Tyrrhenian Sea. From the rolling hills with scenes of serene countryside dotted … Continue reading →

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The Faraglioni Rocks of Capri

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Emerging out of the depths of the Tyrrhenian Sea are mammoth rock formations. I experience a magical moment when I first see the towering “sea stacks” located at the southern end of the island of Capri. They cause me to … Continue reading →

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Italy Announces Paolo Gentiloni as New Prime Minister

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Margie Miklas

If you’ve been following Italian politics, you know that Matteo Renzi is out and Paolo Gentiloni is in. Changes in Italian government leaders happen faster than the blink of an eye sometimes, or so it seems. According to The Guardian, … Continue reading →

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Sicily Road Trip #2SicilianGals Part 3

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Here we are in Sicilia! These #2SicilianGals certainly made the most of our ten days in Sicily on our European road trip in Sicily. (Thank you Auto Europe) There is no way to write about all the places we saw … Continue reading →

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Travel in Italy – Photos from Milan

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Ciao from Italy! Of course I am happy to be in Italia and am enjoying every minute. Since I want to enjoy la dolce vita I will not be writing long stories from here… those will have to wait until … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon in Little Italy

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Back in my home town of Cleveland, I met up with Elise, my best friend from high school and we spent an afternoon in Little Italy. Walking up Murray Hill Road approaching Mayfield, the main streets that comprise this original … Continue reading →

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Little Italy Cleveland Celebrates the Feast of the Assumption

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Ever since 1898 the annual celebration of the Feast of the Assumption has been the highlight of the Italian-American community in Cleveland’s Little Italy. Occurring in August to coincide with Aug 15, the Catholic feast day of the Assumption of … Continue reading →

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Burano – A Colorful Gem in the Venice Lagoon

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Margie Miklas

On your next trip to Venice, don’t miss the opportunity to experience the unique island of Burano. This community has charm of its own with its brightly painted small houses that artists and photographers dream about. Located in the Venetian … Continue reading →

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What Makes San Marzano Tomatoes Special?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Margie Miklas

When chefs throughout the world prepare authentic Italian sauce, San Marzano tomatoes are their preference. These thin, pointy, sweet plum tomatoes are essential ingredients for an authentic Pizza Napolitana, according to the Verace Pizza Napolitana Association in Naples, Italy. San … Continue reading →