Mount Vesuvius: Mountain of Fury

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. it totally destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This article tells the history of Vesuvius as well as numerous details about eruptions previous and post 79 A.D.

Submitted By Mary M. Alward

Giovanni Boccaccio: Master of Italian Verse
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Giovanni Boccaccio became one of the most influencial Italian writers in history, inspiring many of the famous works of writers like Shakepeare and Chaucer. Boccaccios portrayal of women in his writing transcended what was common in his time, and his prose written to a lovely Fiammetta is considered to be some of the most romantic lyrics of all time.

Submitted By Elizabeth Walling

TEFL teaching in New Zealand

A guide to teaching English as a foreign language in New Zealand, covers popular locations, advice on getting jobs and preparing before you leave. Written by a qualified TEFL teacher and travel writer.

Submitted By Tezri

A Life of Inspiration: The Story of Francesco Petrarca
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Francesco Petrarca, or Francis Petrarch, was one of the most renowned and inspirational writers in Italian history. His writing was innovative and advanced for his time. Petrarch will forever be remembered as one of the most influencial writers in Italian history, but most of all, he will be remembered for his mysterious and unspeakable love for a woman called Laura.

Submitted By Elizabeth Walling

Italian Baroque Composers: Tomaso Albinoni

Tomaso Albinoni might well have been as commonly known as Bach or Vivaldi, but the ravages of time and war have oblierated much of his work. We will discuss his life and art in this article.

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Italian Baroque Composers: Antonio Vivaldi

The resurgence of Baroque-era music has introduced to many the magnificence of the compositions of Vivaldi. This article will touch on the major points of his life and share a brief sense of his musical genius.

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