MYSTERIOUS: 15 - What They Never Told You

Donatello bronzes moved in Italy for groundbreaking exhibition

Renaissance works transported for first time since the artist installed them in churches 600 years ago

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2022

Trump to hold rally in Florence to boost South Carolina GOP

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Donald Trump will hold a political rally in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina next month, where the former president is expected to champion the two coastal Republicans who are running to unseat two congressional incumbents that Trump has long had on his list of political…

Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2022

Pope cancels Florence visit, Ash Wednesday service due to knee pain

Pope Francis has been forced to cancel a trip to Florence this Sunday and Ash Wednesday services next week, because of an acute flare up of pain in his knee, the Vatican said on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Italian prosecutors seek political funding trial for Renzi

Prosecutors in Florence have requested trial indictment for former Italian Premier Matteo Renzi for alleged illegal political party funding

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Renaissance Florence is a ludicrous model for levelling up

Letters: Lauro Martines gives us a history lesson on the reality of life in Renaissance Florence. Plus letters from Michael Sanders, Sylvia Dunkley and Yvonne Williams

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022

Levelling-up report co-author says UK should be like Renaissance Florence

Andy Haldane says city’s crucible-like atmosphere created ‘combustion’ for economic prosperity

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2022

A painter, a writer and a refugee walk into a book …

When in Florence for the biennale where my wife’s sculptures were being shown, we had a day to ourselves. Should we visit the Venice biennale and its supposedly cutting-edge modern art, or Rome, for t

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2022

Getting an F: Alabama city's new logo stirs strong feelings

Some residents think a northern Alabama city’s new logo might be sending the wrong message

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

Gucci slammed for using real tigers in latest campaign

Italian luxury fashion giant, Gucci seems to have gotten into the habit of inviting trouble. The Italian fashion house based in Florence, Italy popular for its handbags, ready-to-wear and accessories has invited some fresh trouble by using real tigers in its new campaign celebrating 'Chinese Year of the Tiger'. Many…

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2022

Dusan Vlahovic told to snub Arsenal transfer as 'perfect' Tottenham claim made

Dusan Vlahovic continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal this month but the Serbian has been urged to snub the Gunners in favour of north London rivals Tottenham

Football London · Jan 17, 2022