https://larno.ilgiornale.it/The only English language podcast made by Tuscans, dedicated to everyone around the world that has a special place in his heart for this wonderful but very complicated region.
Hosted by Luca Bocci, available every Friday.]]>enPlaces & TravelCopyright L'Arno.ithttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4577e9d3e45e85b537bb932685e34c1b.jpghttps://larno.ilgiornale.it/Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:02:21 +0000L'Arno.itL'Arno.itpodcast@larno.itEvery Friday the podcast from L'Arno will paint you a picture of the extraordinarily beloved region by telling the stories from today and the past that make it unique, while explaining every time a facet of the Tuscan character and the history of this...The only English language podcast made by Tuscans, dedicated to everyone around the world that has a special place in his heart for this wonderful but very complicated region.
Hosted by Luca Bocci, available every Friday.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-peposo-and-why-tuscany-loves-meat-ep-165--58448295
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how this beef stew was invented by terracotta workers that looked for a way to turn cheap cuts of meat into a sensational taste bomb. The slow cooked marvel was so incredible that Filippo Brunelleschi, while building the cupola of Florence cathedral, made it the official dish of the building site, spreading the recipe across Tuscany. In the second chapter we will go through the mandatory steps you have to follow to prepare a proper peposo and I will also give you a simple recipe to make this amazing dish in your very kitchen. There's going to be a few practical tips, suggestions on side dishes and the perfect wine to match. In the final chapter I will tell you how Impruneta is so in love with this meat lovers dream to have a November festival with a spectacular cook-off that will make you drool in anticipation. If you can't wait until then, I'll point you to several restaurants both in Impruneta and in Florence where you can enjoy this masterpiece of Tuscan cuisine at its best. While i can't say this is the signature dish of this land without incurring in the wrath of anyone who is not from Florence, I'd so as far as to say that the peposo should be its standard bearer. it has got everything we love about this land: it's made from cuts of meat no one wanted, cooked at low temperature for a long time which makes the meat extra-tender and super tasty. Next time you come to visit us, try it. If you love meat, it's a no brainer!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/tutorial/le-tecniche/peposo-impruneta-ricetta/
https://www.discoverpistoia.it/peposo-storia-curiosita-ricetta/
https://www.today.it/benessere/alimentazione/storia-peposo-ricetta-impruneta-toscana.html
https://www.gazzettinodelchianti.it/impruneta/peposo-day-2023-super-successo-alla-cena-del-peposo-oggi-la-sfida-fra-rioni/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58448295Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itOne of the things that annoy us Tuscans to no end is that most of what people know about our land is just wrong. The image that comes to mind to 90% of foreigners that come to visit us is mostly incorrect, just a result of the work of spin doctors,...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how this beef stew was invented by terracotta workers that looked for a way to turn cheap cuts of meat into a sensational taste bomb. The slow cooked marvel was so incredible that Filippo Brunelleschi, while building the cupola of Florence cathedral, made it the official dish of the building site, spreading the recipe across Tuscany. In the second chapter we will go through the mandatory steps you have to follow to prepare a proper peposo and I will also give you a simple recipe to make this amazing dish in your very kitchen. There's going to be a few practical tips, suggestions on side dishes and the perfect wine to match. In the final chapter I will tell you how Impruneta is so in love with this meat lovers dream to have a November festival with a spectacular cook-off that will make you drool in anticipation. If you can't wait until then, I'll point you to several restaurants both in Impruneta and in Florence where you can enjoy this masterpiece of Tuscan cuisine at its best. While i can't say this is the signature dish of this land without incurring in the wrath of anyone who is not from Florence, I'd so as far as to say that the peposo should be its standard bearer. it has got everything we love about this land: it's made from cuts of meat no one wanted, cooked at low temperature for a long time which makes the meat extra-tender and super tasty. Next time you come to visit us, try it. If you love meat, it's a no brainer!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/tutorial/le-tecniche/peposo-impruneta-ricetta/
https://www.discoverpistoia.it/peposo-storia-curiosita-ricetta/
https://www.today.it/benessere/alimentazione/storia-peposo-ricetta-impruneta-toscana.html
https://www.gazzettinodelchianti.it/impruneta/peposo-day-2023-super-successo-alla-cena-del-peposo-oggi-la-sfida-fra-rioni/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony931brunelleschi,cooking,cuisine,florence,impruneta,italy,meat,peposo,recipe,terracotta,tips,traditional,travel,tuscanyfalse1165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pitigliano-tuscany-s-little-jerusalem-ep-164--58267521
If you listen to the full episode I will tell you about the many landmarks in this hilltop village, from a pretty church to a monumental fountain, from the aqueduct that was a gift from the Medici to an ancient monastery that became a fashionable palace in the Renaissance after being revamped by a famous architect. Then we will focus on the history of the Jewish community, how the ghetto grew with time and how the relationship between them and the general populace was strong enough to convince many regular families to risk their lives in order to hide their neighbours from the clutches of the Gestapo. The synagogue is still active and, even if the community is much smaller than in the past, people in Pitigliano still celebrate it by producing kosher wine and organising events to promote this interesting heritage. After some info on how to know the ghetto a bit better, I'll also point you to a couple amazing walks in the surrounding countryside that will let you know the mysterious and incredible Vie Cave, tens of metres deep man-made roads carved into stone that still baffle experts.

In the final chapter I'll provide you with plenty of tips on stuff to do, eat and drink in this part of the Maremma that has a lot of things to offer. If you know what's good for you, try a good acquacotta, the old-time soup that is part of local folklore but don't forget to try some of the sweets that are produced around here. Some, like the migliaccio or the cialdino del tufo, sound quite simple and similar to other stuff you find around Tuscany but there are a couple, from the "tortello dolce" to the "sfratto dei Goym" that you can find only in Pitigliano. We will wrap things up with two excellent local wines that are quite great and don't cost a fortune plus a bunch of events that you should sign on your calendar. The Count's Banquet in late August sounds like a very smart choice. This is not your regular Tuscany: it's a place that is at the same time very real, hearty and charming. Rather than cramming on the beach with thousands or fighting with random tourists in downtown Florence, spend some time here, in the heart of Maremma. You'll thank me later.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.expedia.it/stories/10-cose-da-vedere-a-pitigliano-e-dintorni/
https://pitigliano.org/palazzi-e-monumenti/fontana-delle-7-cannelle/
https://www.quotidiano.net/itinerari/pitigliano/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/viaggio-nella-piccola-gerusalemme-di-pitigliano/
https://pitigliano.org/la-piccola-gerusalemme/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Walking the Wall
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Trampled (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-walking-the-wall-creative-commons-music
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-trampled-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58267521Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itAfter three years spent looking for stories about this incredible region of mine, coming back from a little break was never going to be easy. No matter how ahead you plan, the dread of being late or having chosen the wrong subject is always around the...
If you listen to the full episode I will tell you about the many landmarks in this hilltop village, from a pretty church to a monumental fountain, from the aqueduct that was a gift from the Medici to an ancient monastery that became a fashionable palace in the Renaissance after being revamped by a famous architect. Then we will focus on the history of the Jewish community, how the ghetto grew with time and how the relationship between them and the general populace was strong enough to convince many regular families to risk their lives in order to hide their neighbours from the clutches of the Gestapo. The synagogue is still active and, even if the community is much smaller than in the past, people in Pitigliano still celebrate it by producing kosher wine and organising events to promote this interesting heritage. After some info on how to know the ghetto a bit better, I'll also point you to a couple amazing walks in the surrounding countryside that will let you know the mysterious and incredible Vie Cave, tens of metres deep man-made roads carved into stone that still baffle experts.

In the final chapter I'll provide you with plenty of tips on stuff to do, eat and drink in this part of the Maremma that has a lot of things to offer. If you know what's good for you, try a good acquacotta, the old-time soup that is part of local folklore but don't forget to try some of the sweets that are produced around here. Some, like the migliaccio or the cialdino del tufo, sound quite simple and similar to other stuff you find around Tuscany but there are a couple, from the "tortello dolce" to the "sfratto dei Goym" that you can find only in Pitigliano. We will wrap things up with two excellent local wines that are quite great and don't cost a fortune plus a bunch of events that you should sign on your calendar. The Count's Banquet in late August sounds like a very smart choice. This is not your regular Tuscany: it's a place that is at the same time very real, hearty and charming. Rather than cramming on the beach with thousands or fighting with random tourists in downtown Florence, spend some time here, in the heart of Maremma. You'll thank me later.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.expedia.it/stories/10-cose-da-vedere-a-pitigliano-e-dintorni/
https://pitigliano.org/palazzi-e-monumenti/fontana-delle-7-cannelle/1121art,culture,ghetto,history,italy,jerusalem,jewish,maremma,pitigliano,tips,tourism,travel,tuscanyfalse1164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-year-s-eve-in-tuscany-5-smart-choices-ep-163--58140986
If you listen to the full episode you will find that we tried to cater to all sorts of people. If you're a history buff like yours truly, you might be able to attend a real Mediaeval banquet, organised in an ancient abbey that is just a trebuchet throw away from Monteriggioni, one of the most outstanding walled towns in Italy. If the whole idea of spending a night wearing potentially silly costumes, looking at court jesters or magicians playing some tricks doesn't sound particularly appealing, don't fret: we've got you covered. Are you in love with the paranormal? Why don't you have your party in an ancient castle that is said to host the restless soul of a famous commander, murdered brutally centuries ago in Florence? While we don't really believe in this kind of things, people say that this very pretty castle actually experiences strange phenomena, from sabre rattling to sounds of chains quite regularly. Who knows? You might be able to actually meet old Baldaccio d'Anghiari.

In the last three chapters we will provide you with a wealth of information on how to spend a perfect New Year's Eve if you have quite specific needs. If you're a discerning traveller that appreciates some quality time in a quiet and refined locale, we've got the right place for you: a 14th century monastery that has been recently converted into a B&B. You know what the best part is? This cloister is very close to the mysterious and fascinating Etruscan town of Volterra, which has many things to explore in its cramped alleys. If you can't resist the call of the crowd, why don't you head to Lucca, which truly shines in the time between Christmas and Epiphany. From gourmet meals in Piazza Anfiteatro to the historic Christmas market that offers the best products of this land, you'll also be able to celebrate 2024 twice in just a few minutes. Want to know why? Listen to the episode, it's really a fun little oddity.

While I would advise you to head to the Teatro del Giglio for their New Year's Eve concert and dinner, if you're more inclined to have some wholesome fun, nothing better than heading to Leghorn. Here you'll find pretty much anything you might want: from a laughter-filled vernacolo show at the Teatro Quattro Mori to a very fancy cenone in a five star hotel that is just on the Terrazza Mascagni, where you can see the amazing fireworks on the sea. Probably the best way to spend your night is to wander downtown, jumping from a bar to some great quick food options. Just be sure to be in Ardenza the next morning to witness the first swim of the year of the sea-crazed Livornesi. Whatever you choose, I hope your 2024 will be full of peace, good fortune and health. After all we've been through, we all need a lucky break.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://www.chiostrodellemonache.com/
https://www.castellodisorci.it/
https://www.medievalitaly.it/
https://www.capodannissimo.com/toscana/capodanno-a-firenze/
https://www.ghpalazzo.it/
https://www.teatrodelgiglio.it/it/news/dettaglio/concerto-di-capodanno-2024/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Blue Hope New Sky
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-blue-hope-new-sky-creative-commons-instrumental
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58140986Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itWe come back after a little Christmas break trying to answer one of the most annoying questions ever: "what are you doing on New Year's Eve?". While it looks quite harmless, it has the potential to unleash a world of pain, both to your sanity and your...
If you listen to the full episode you will find that we tried to cater to all sorts of people. If you're a history buff like yours truly, you might be able to attend a real Mediaeval banquet, organised in an ancient abbey that is just a trebuchet throw away from Monteriggioni, one of the most outstanding walled towns in Italy. If the whole idea of spending a night wearing potentially silly costumes, looking at court jesters or magicians playing some tricks doesn't sound particularly appealing, don't fret: we've got you covered. Are you in love with the paranormal? Why don't you have your party in an ancient castle that is said to host the restless soul of a famous commander, murdered brutally centuries ago in Florence? While we don't really believe in this kind of things, people say that this very pretty castle actually experiences strange phenomena, from sabre rattling to sounds of chains quite regularly. Who knows? You might be able to actually meet old Baldaccio d'Anghiari.

In the last three chapters we will provide you with a wealth of information on how to spend a perfect New Year's Eve if you have quite specific needs. If you're a discerning traveller that appreciates some quality time in a quiet and refined locale, we've got the right place for you: a 14th century monastery that has been recently converted into a B&B. You know what the best part is? This cloister is very close to the mysterious and fascinating Etruscan town of Volterra, which has many things to explore in its cramped alleys. If you can't resist the call of the crowd, why don't you head to Lucca, which truly shines in the time between Christmas and Epiphany. From gourmet meals in Piazza Anfiteatro to the historic Christmas market that offers the best products of this land, you'll also be able to celebrate 2024 twice in just a few minutes. Want to know why? Listen to the episode, it's really a fun little oddity.

While I would advise you to head to the Teatro del Giglio for their New Year's Eve concert and dinner, if you're more inclined to have some wholesome fun, nothing better than heading to Leghorn. Here you'll find pretty much anything you might want: from a laughter-filled vernacolo show at the Teatro Quattro Mori to a very fancy cenone in a five star hotel that is just on the Terrazza Mascagni, where you can see the amazing fireworks on the sea. Probably the best way to spend your night is to wander downtown, jumping from a bar to some great quick food options. Just be sure to be in Ardenza the next morning to witness the first swim of the year of the sea-crazed Livornesi. Whatever you choose, I hope your 2024 will be full of peace, good fortune and health. After all we've been through, we all need a lucky break.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://www.chiostrodellemonache.com/
https://www.castellodisorci.it/1592eve,fireworks,italy,leghorn,lucca,medieval,monastery,new,party,smart,tips,travel,tuscany,vacation,volterra,year'sfalse1163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucca-christmas-magic-in-the-royal-villa-ep-162--58012583
If you listen to the full episode you will learn about the ancient origins of the place, how it was the sister of a very notorious emperor to turn it into something really special and how, not too many years ago, it became a veritable hotspot for international celebrities and famous artists. In the following chapter we will go through the many additions to this sizable estate that in the centuries have transformed its massive garden into a place full of art, exotic plants and intricate geometries that can be found in very few other places. Then we will go into the event that on the weekend of December 16-17 will transform the stables into Santa's Workshop, the many clever games for children that have been built out of reclaimed wood, the amazing lighting of the garden and how spending a day into this incredible palace can leave a lasting impression in both yourself and your children.

The last part of the episode is again dedicated to our usual travel tips: this time I will give you two very different but equally valid options to have lunch or dinner very close to the Royal Villa. One is a Michelin-starred restaurant that cares a lot about tradition, the other a quirky trattoria that is just next door and offers great food, excellent service, a rustic atmosphere at a very reasonable price. Whatever you might think about this time of the year, spending some time in this incredible place will definitely put a smile on your face. Given everything we're going through in these crazy times, maybe that's the most we can hope for.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://villarealedimarlia.it/conosci/la-storia/
https://villarealedimarlia.it/eventi/magico-natale/
https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/henric-and-marina-groenberg-restoring-history/
https://passionegourmet.it/2021/07/08/butterfly-marlia/
https://www.labottegasullafraga.it/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up
EzaOne - Supernova
WUFO - Hyde Park
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58012583Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itThe last weeks of the year are always a time of great excitement and a little bit of dread. Despite your religious tendencies, the idea of meeting with loved ones and indulge in some culinary excesses sounds tempting but there's always the mandatory...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn about the ancient origins of the place, how it was the sister of a very notorious emperor to turn it into something really special and how, not too many years ago, it became a veritable hotspot for international celebrities and famous artists. In the following chapter we will go through the many additions to this sizable estate that in the centuries have transformed its massive garden into a place full of art, exotic plants and intricate geometries that can be found in very few other places. Then we will go into the event that on the weekend of December 16-17 will transform the stables into Santa's Workshop, the many clever games for children that have been built out of reclaimed wood, the amazing lighting of the garden and how spending a day into this incredible palace can leave a lasting impression in both yourself and your children.

The last part of the episode is again dedicated to our usual travel tips: this time I will give you two very different but equally valid options to have lunch or dinner very close to the Royal Villa. One is a Michelin-starred restaurant that cares a lot about tradition, the other a quirky trattoria that is just next door and offers great food, excellent service, a rustic atmosphere at a very reasonable price. Whatever you might think about this time of the year, spending some time in this incredible place will definitely put a smile on your face. Given everything we're going through in these crazy times, maybe that's the most we can hope for.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://villarealedimarlia.it/conosci/la-storia/
https://villarealedimarlia.it/eventi/magico-natale/
https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/henric-and-marina-groenberg-restoring-history/
https://passionegourmet.it/2021/07/08/butterfly-marlia/
https://www.labottegasullafraga.it/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up
EzaOne - Supernova
WUFO - Hyde Park
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN15000771241advice,art,bonaparte,christmas,cuisine,elisa,garden,italy,jackie,kennedy,lucca,marlia,restaurants,royal,tips,travel,tuscany,villa,winterland,wonderfalse1162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-taj-mahal-near-florence-you-cannot-visit-ep-161--57945681
If you listen to the full epidode you will learn about the ancient origins of this castle, how in 780 hosted for a few days none other than Emperor Charlemagne and how it progressively lost its military significance. After going from one noble Florentine family to the other, the Medicis turned it into one of their favourite hunting reserves. Grand Duke Ferdinand didn't like it too much, so it sold the castle to a powerful Spanish family that had plenty of assets in Tuscany. The transformation happened from 1853 to 1889 under the direction of a marquis that was quite the character: while having never left Tuscany, he adored the East, so much that he trained a number of local workers to imitate Moorish and Indian techniques to replicate the landmarks he read about in his beloved books. The palace was so amazing that even the King of Italy had to see it with his own eyes. Building from scratch something that can rival both the Alhambra and the Taj Mahal is truly an amazing feat.

Unfortunately, it were the extravagant decorations to doom the splendid castle. The marquis heirs couldn't care less about living in such a weird place and let it be ransacked by looters until there was almost nothing left. Several owners tried turning it into a luxury hotel but they ultimately failed as it was so expensive to maintain. Now the castle is for sale and people hope that the new owners will want to bring it back to its heyday. In the final chapters I'll describe you the amazing park, which hosts many giant sequoias brought from California, the stuff that you can do in the area and an ancient tavern turned hotel where you can either stay or have an amazing meal. While it's impossible to enter it, Sammezzano from the outside is stunning enough. Think about visiting it next time you're around. It needs all the attention it can get: such an amazing place simply cannot disappear.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/sammezzano-the-most-magnificent-castle-you-cannot-see
https://www.archeotravelers.com/en/2020/07/31/sammezzano-castle-a-corner-of-the-east-in-tuscany/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/italy/tuscany/articles/sammezzano-tuscan-castle-up-for-sale-14-million/
https://www.marieclaire.it/lifestyle/viaggi/a38548856/castello-di-sammezzano/
https://www.toscana.info/firenze/provincia/castello-di-sammezzano/
https://www.sammezzano.info/
https://www.villarigacci.it/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Inova - Seamonster
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/inova-seamonster
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57945681Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itFor someone whose stated mission is to at the very least be aware of everything there is to know about Tuscany, coming to terms that this is not the case isn't exactly easy. Quite recently, as I was scouring the internet for interesting stories, I...
If you listen to the full epidode you will learn about the ancient origins of this castle, how in 780 hosted for a few days none other than Emperor Charlemagne and how it progressively lost its military significance. After going from one noble Florentine family to the other, the Medicis turned it into one of their favourite hunting reserves. Grand Duke Ferdinand didn't like it too much, so it sold the castle to a powerful Spanish family that had plenty of assets in Tuscany. The transformation happened from 1853 to 1889 under the direction of a marquis that was quite the character: while having never left Tuscany, he adored the East, so much that he trained a number of local workers to imitate Moorish and Indian techniques to replicate the landmarks he read about in his beloved books. The palace was so amazing that even the King of Italy had to see it with his own eyes. Building from scratch something that can rival both the Alhambra and the Taj Mahal is truly an amazing feat.

Unfortunately, it were the extravagant decorations to doom the splendid castle. The marquis heirs couldn't care less about living in such a weird place and let it be ransacked by looters until there was almost nothing left. Several owners tried turning it into a luxury hotel but they ultimately failed as it was so expensive to maintain. Now the castle is for sale and people hope that the new owners will want to bring it back to its heyday. In the final chapters I'll describe you the amazing park, which hosts many giant sequoias brought from California, the stuff that you can do in the area and an ancient tavern turned hotel where you can either stay or have an amazing meal. While it's impossible to enter it, Sammezzano from the outside is stunning enough. Think about visiting it next time you're around. It needs all the attention it can get: such an amazing place simply cannot disappear.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/sammezzano-the-most-magnificent-castle-you-cannot-see
https://www.archeotravelers.com/en/2020/07/31/sammezzano-castle-a-corner-of-the-east-in-tuscany/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/italy/tuscany/articles/sammezzano-tuscan-castle-up-for-sale-14-million/
https://www.marieclaire.it/lifestyle/viaggi/a38548856/castello-di-sammezzano/
https://www.toscana.info/firenze/provincia/castello-di-sammezzano/
https://www.sammezzano.info/
https://www.villarigacci.it/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Inova - Seamonster
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)1323alhambra,art,castle,chianti,culture,italy,mahal,marquis,palace,restaurant,sammezzano,taj,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,winefalse1161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buonconvento-is-it-tuscany-s-prettiest-village-ep-160--57866141
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how, for a hot minute, this town had all the eyes of Europe on it due to the mysterious death of an emperor and how, centuries ago, the famous writer Boccaccio immortalized forever the crazy tale of a cheeky and very unfaithful servant. Then I will walk you downtown to discover the secrets of the town hall, the funny clock tower that looks like a smaller replica of Siena's Torre del Mangia and why this Mediaeval town is so full of Liberty-style buildings, Italy's answer to Art Nouveau architecture. In the following chapter I will tell you about the outstanding museum that hosts some of Italy's greatest sacred art masterpieces and a smaller barn conversion that is dedicated to the life of regular farmers of the past. If you're into the spooky side of life, I will guide you to a beautiful villa on a nearby hill that, according to many locals, is haunted by the ghost of its owner.

In the final chapters I'll tell you about a small pastry shop nearby that, since 1959, has become a must stop for sweets lovers everywhere. As Queen Elizabeth II was a great fan of their cookies, they have built quite a following overseas but some of their unique creations are so good that it's worth travelling there so that you can taste them out of the oven. Last but not least, I'll let you know about a very interesting day trip through the Orcia and Arbia Valleys with historic locomotives, an incredible hotel that was built from restoring an abandoned village and, at least as far as I'm concerned, one of the best restaurants around. While its name is odd, "The Crazy Count", the food they serve is out of this world, especially the local cheese. The Val d'Arbia is nowhere near as popular as some other parts of Tuscany but it has so much to offer. Think about going there next time you plan your next visit.

Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/buonconvento-di-nome-e-di-fatto/
https://www.finestresullarte.info/viaggi/buonconvento-luogo-felice-crete-senesi
https://www.tuscanysweetlife.com/province/provincia-siena/buonconvento/
https://siviaggia.it/borghi/borgo-buonconvento-toscana/217877/
https://www.ledolcezzedinanni.com/
https://www.pieveasalti.it/
https://www.trenonatura.terresiena.it
info@visionedelmondo.it / +39 0577 48003

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
WUFO - Hyde Park
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57866141Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itAfter spending almost three years talking about my wonderful homeland, some of you might wonder how a one man band seems always able to find reasonably interesting topics. The process is a lot messier than I'd like but sometimes it borders sheer...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how, for a hot minute, this town had all the eyes of Europe on it due to the mysterious death of an emperor and how, centuries ago, the famous writer Boccaccio immortalized forever the crazy tale of a cheeky and very unfaithful servant. Then I will walk you downtown to discover the secrets of the town hall, the funny clock tower that looks like a smaller replica of Siena's Torre del Mangia and why this Mediaeval town is so full of Liberty-style buildings, Italy's answer to Art Nouveau architecture. In the following chapter I will tell you about the outstanding museum that hosts some of Italy's greatest sacred art masterpieces and a smaller barn conversion that is dedicated to the life of regular farmers of the past. If you're into the spooky side of life, I will guide you to a beautiful villa on a nearby hill that, according to many locals, is haunted by the ghost of its owner.

In the final chapters I'll tell you about a small pastry shop nearby that, since 1959, has become a must stop for sweets lovers everywhere. As Queen Elizabeth II was a great fan of their cookies, they have built quite a following overseas but some of their unique creations are so good that it's worth travelling there so that you can taste them out of the oven. Last but not least, I'll let you know about a very interesting day trip through the Orcia and Arbia Valleys with historic locomotives, an incredible hotel that was built from restoring an abandoned village and, at least as far as I'm concerned, one of the best restaurants around. While its name is odd, "The Crazy Count", the food they serve is out of this world, especially the local cheese. The Val d'Arbia is nowhere near as popular as some other parts of Tuscany but it has so much to offer. Think about going there next time you plan your next visit.

Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/buonconvento-di-nome-e-di-fatto/
https://www.finestresullarte.info/viaggi/buonconvento-luogo-felice-crete-senesi
https://www.tuscanysweetlife.com/province/provincia-siena/buonconvento/
https://siviaggia.it/borghi/borgo-buonconvento-toscana/217877/
https://www.ledolcezzedinanni.com/
https://www.pieveasalti.it/
https://www.trenonatura.terresiena.it
info@visionedelmondo.it / +39 0577 48003

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
WUFO - Hyde Park
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN15000771595arbia,art,buonconvento,cuisine,death,emperor,festival,history,italy,mediaeval,murder,museum,restaurant,sacred,siena,tips,travel,tuscanyfalse1160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/radicofani-the-home-of-the-tuscan-robin-hood-ep-159--57789271
While his name was made popular back in the 1980s by leading Italian politician, Bettino Craxi, who used it as a nom de plume while writing his caustic editorials, this fellow was a real character. A former nobleman, when the powerful in Siena ganged up against him, stealing all his wealth and power, he struck back by becoming one of the most feared highwaymen ever. He had a heart of gold, though, as he never robbed poor people and frequently gave some of the loot to the people of his town. That's why this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you to Radicofani to tell you everything there is to know about Ghino di Tacco, Tuscany's answer to Robin Hood and the town that never forgot him.

If you listen to the full episode you will learn how his sad tale was just an episode of the bloody struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy, how the people of Radicofani came to appreciate this gentle brigand and how a completely random act of kindness saved Ghino di Tacco from the hangman and turned him into a staunch defender of the Pope. After telling you his tale and legend, I will walk you through the imposing fortress that he stole from the Papacy and how it now hosts a very interesting museum that comes with a 100% working Mediaeval catapult. While from the top of the mast you can have outstanding views of the two most charming valleys of this region, the town of Radicofani has a lot to offer. This mandatory stop on the famous Via Francigena is a real Mediaeval gem, has some seriously pretty churches and an ancient post station that the Medici turned into a small palace. If you're into the dark and mysterious parts of life, don't forget to stop at Bosco Isabella, a Romantic garden that is full of charm but also hosts many secretive rites from the Italian Masonic Order.

While very small, just over a thousand inhabitants, Radicofani is very much alive and comes with several festivals sprinkled across the year. While in June you can learn about ancient artisans, the main event is in September, when the Palio will see youngsters carrying a heavy barrel across town running like mad men. This is a seriously special village that is becoming more and more popular with foreigners. What's not to like? The countryside is amazing, the food is great, you can get real Brunello at almost bargain prices and enjoy some peace and quiet. Next time you think about coming to visit us, think about Radicofani and the Valdichiana. You will absolutely love it.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.raffaellabonsignori.it/blog/?ghino-di-tacco--un-bandito-gentiluomo-e-la-fortezza-di-radicofani
https://www.chiarentana.com/it/blog/ghino-di-tacco-una-storia-di-altri-tempi-133
https://www.valdorciamiata.it/radicofani/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/attrazioni/fortezza-radicofani/
https://www.visititaly.eu/it/luoghi-e-itinerari/radicofani-cosa-vedere

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark blue arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57789271Fri, 24 Nov 2023 06:00:04 +0000L'Arno.itOne of the best things you can do in Tuscany is just to take your vehicle and drive without a real destination in the back roads of this amazing land. The least you will find is many charming villages, vistas to die for and, maybe, a place where you...
While his name was made popular back in the 1980s by leading Italian politician, Bettino Craxi, who used it as a nom de plume while writing his caustic editorials, this fellow was a real character. A former nobleman, when the powerful in Siena ganged up against him, stealing all his wealth and power, he struck back by becoming one of the most feared highwaymen ever. He had a heart of gold, though, as he never robbed poor people and frequently gave some of the loot to the people of his town. That's why this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you to Radicofani to tell you everything there is to know about Ghino di Tacco, Tuscany's answer to Robin Hood and the town that never forgot him.

If you listen to the full episode you will learn how his sad tale was just an episode of the bloody struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy, how the people of Radicofani came to appreciate this gentle brigand and how a completely random act of kindness saved Ghino di Tacco from the hangman and turned him into a staunch defender of the Pope. After telling you his tale and legend, I will walk you through the imposing fortress that he stole from the Papacy and how it now hosts a very interesting museum that comes with a 100% working Mediaeval catapult. While from the top of the mast you can have outstanding views of the two most charming valleys of this region, the town of Radicofani has a lot to offer. This mandatory stop on the famous Via Francigena is a real Mediaeval gem, has some seriously pretty churches and an ancient post station that the Medici turned into a small palace. If you're into the dark and mysterious parts of life, don't forget to stop at Bosco Isabella, a Romantic garden that is full of charm but also hosts many secretive rites from the Italian Masonic Order.

While very small, just over a thousand inhabitants, Radicofani is very much alive and comes with several festivals sprinkled across the year. While in June you can learn about ancient artisans, the main event is in September, when the Palio will see youngsters carrying a heavy barrel across town running like mad men. This is a seriously special village that is becoming more and more popular with foreigners. What's not to like? The countryside is amazing, the food is great, you can get real Brunello at almost bargain prices and enjoy some peace and quiet. Next time you think about coming to visit us, think about Radicofani and the Valdichiana. You will absolutely love it.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.raffaellabonsignori.it/blog/?ghino-di-tacco--un-bandito-gentiluomo-e-la-fortezza-di-radicofani
https://www.chiarentana.com/it/blog/ghino-di-tacco-una-storia-di-altri-tempi-133
https://www.valdorciamiata.it/radicofani/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/attrazioni/fortezza-radicofani/
https://www.visititaly.eu/it/luoghi-e-itinerari/radicofani-cosa-vedere

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress...]]>1215art,brunello,culture,festivals,ghino,history,hood,italy,montalcino,radicofani,robin,tacco,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,winefalse1159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florence-ponte-vecchio-and-the-war-on-gold-ep-158--57671019
If you listen to the full episode, I will tell you about its troubled history and how, since the time of the Romans, bridges here usually didn't last more than a few years before being swept away by one of the notoriously devastating floods of the Arno. It took a pupil of the famous artist Giotto to figure out the right structure that would allow the bridge to survive even the most destructive of floods and cement its place in Florentine history. The bridge was popular but a bit crass, with noisy shops and very strong smells, something that Grand Duke Ferdinand I found utterly disgusting. It was his decree that evicted the traditional shops and allowed only goldsmiths and jewellers to set up shop there. Now the relationship between Ponte Vecchio and gold is so strong to have become almost symbiotic. While this has kept the venerable bridge alive, it also has some drawbacks. In September 2022 when an upscale bag maker opened a shop on the bridge, it caused a veritable feud that will end up in court soon. Florentines are dead serious when it comes to defending their traditional shopping streets, even if it's turning downtown into an open air museum

In the final chapters I will tell you many curiosities about this famous bridge, from the crazy reason why it's not exactly straight to the curious sun dial that is hidden there to the reason why you will find many small locks under a bronze bust to much much more. If you're in Florence with your significant other, I'll tell you the best place for a memorable snapshot and the best way to experience the bridge from a brand new perspective. Last but not least, I will tell you about an incredibly exclusive restaurant that is not open all the time and allows you to dine quite literally on top of the bridge. This unique experience is all about extreme luxury and comes with an eye-watering price tag: more than 6.000 Euros per couple. For this outrageous price, you will get a menu that is so refined to be filled with real gold. While the scenery is great, you definitely don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy this incredible bridge. It is a bit a monument to consumerism but it's also the heart and soul of this amazing city. Next time you're there, make sure you pay it a visit. It's been around for almost a millennia and is still going strong. Long may it live.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://associazionepontevecchio.it/storia-del-ponte-vecchio/
https://www.firenzetoday.it/social/ponte-vecchio-storia-orafi.html
https://turistipercaso.it/diari-di-viaggio/e-alla-fine-ne-restera-solo-uno-ponte-vecchio.html
https://www.055firenze.it/art/220107/Firenze-prorogato-fino-al-2026-il-Regolamento-Unesco-per-la-tutela-del-centro-storico
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/vivitoscana/15_gennaio_25/ponte-vecchio-cena-mozzafiato-terrazzino-dell-orafo-ae46890c-a4b8-11e4-8530-6130dfbb15a2.shtml

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Inova - Seamonster
AlmightyZero - Aetherial
Tavs - Control
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Mountswift - Amethyst
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/inova-seamonster
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/almightyzero-aetherial
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/tavs-control
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mountswift-amethyst
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57671019Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itWhen we started out this podcast, back in February 2021, our main mission was to tell you everything about the lesser known parts of our beloved region, those places you won't find on the cover of your travel guide. While we still try to stick to our...
If you listen to the full episode, I will tell you about its troubled history and how, since the time of the Romans, bridges here usually didn't last more than a few years before being swept away by one of the notoriously devastating floods of the Arno. It took a pupil of the famous artist Giotto to figure out the right structure that would allow the bridge to survive even the most destructive of floods and cement its place in Florentine history. The bridge was popular but a bit crass, with noisy shops and very strong smells, something that Grand Duke Ferdinand I found utterly disgusting. It was his decree that evicted the traditional shops and allowed only goldsmiths and jewellers to set up shop there. Now the relationship between Ponte Vecchio and gold is so strong to have become almost symbiotic. While this has kept the venerable bridge alive, it also has some drawbacks. In September 2022 when an upscale bag maker opened a shop on the bridge, it caused a veritable feud that will end up in court soon. Florentines are dead serious when it comes to defending their traditional shopping streets, even if it's turning downtown into an open air museum

In the final chapters I will tell you many curiosities about this famous bridge, from the crazy reason why it's not exactly straight to the curious sun dial that is hidden there to the reason why you will find many small locks under a bronze bust to much much more. If you're in Florence with your significant other, I'll tell you the best place for a memorable snapshot and the best way to experience the bridge from a brand new perspective. Last but not least, I will tell you about an incredibly exclusive restaurant that is not open all the time and allows you to dine quite literally on top of the bridge. This unique experience is all about extreme luxury and comes with an eye-watering price tag: more than 6.000 Euros per couple. For this outrageous price, you will get a menu that is so refined to be filled with real gold. While the scenery is great, you definitely don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy this incredible bridge. It is a bit a monument to consumerism but it's also the heart and soul of this amazing city. Next time you're there, make sure you pay it a visit. It's been around for almost a millennia and is still going strong. Long may it live.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://associazionepontevecchio.it/storia-del-ponte-vecchio/1621advice,florence,food,history,italy,ponte,tips,tourism,tradition,travel,tuscany,vecchiofalse1158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/san-miniato-the-town-of-the-two-emperors-ep-157--57579655
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how it was Frederick II to make sure that the pilgrim road passed here and how he commissioned the imposing tower that, to this day, is the symbol of this town. I will then tell you how Napoleon Buonaparte came here at least twice to meet some relatives and how his elderly relative was fundamental in his spectacular rise to power. In the middle chapters we will explore the imposing palace that follows the ancient walls and delve into the many inscriptions on its facade. Then we will take a look at the mysterious cathedral, whose ceramic basins replicate the shape of the two constellations that were supposed to bring good luck to the town and the marble rectangle that was a sign of the presence of the powerful Templar Knights. We will continue our tour of this town by looking at the ancient crucifix that, according to legend, was able to protect people from floods and the clever roads behind the walls, which were built in order to unleash a veritable firestorm on any assailant.

In the final chapter I will walk you through a little museum dedicated to the suffering endured by Tuscans in the Second World War, give you some pointers on the famous festival dedicated to white truffles to top it off with our mandatory travel tips on the best places where you can taste great food without breaking the bank. This time they're rather weird, as we go from a farmer's market to the backroom of a butcher shop to a small shop that hides an amazing wealth of taste. Word to the wise: don't leave San Miniato without trying their truffles crisps, they're absolutely addictive. This might not be a town as famous as Florence or Siena but if you come here you will discover that it has so many incredible things to see and do. Next time you plan a trip to Tuscany, think about coming to San Miniato. You definitely won't regret it.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.discoversanminiato.it/storia/la-torre-di-federico-ii-a-san-miniato/
https://www.discoversanminiato.it/cosa-vedere/
https://limes.cfs.unipi.it/sanminiatopalazzoseminario/
https://bonespirit.provincia.lucca.it/it/divulgativa/563/i-buonaparte-a-san-miniato.html
https://viaggichemangi.com/food-and-wine/dove-mangiare/dove-mangiare-san-miniato/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky
WUFO - Hyde Park
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/romos-helios
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-ignite-to-light-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57579655Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itWe come back to you after our only second break in almost 3 years, something of which we sincerely apologise. Unfortunately, this time, we had a pretty good excuse as my little corner of the world was ravaged by some serious floods. While we are all...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how it was Frederick II to make sure that the pilgrim road passed here and how he commissioned the imposing tower that, to this day, is the symbol of this town. I will then tell you how Napoleon Buonaparte came here at least twice to meet some relatives and how his elderly relative was fundamental in his spectacular rise to power. In the middle chapters we will explore the imposing palace that follows the ancient walls and delve into the many inscriptions on its facade. Then we will take a look at the mysterious cathedral, whose ceramic basins replicate the shape of the two constellations that were supposed to bring good luck to the town and the marble rectangle that was a sign of the presence of the powerful Templar Knights. We will continue our tour of this town by looking at the ancient crucifix that, according to legend, was able to protect people from floods and the clever roads behind the walls, which were built in order to unleash a veritable firestorm on any assailant.

In the final chapter I will walk you through a little museum dedicated to the suffering endured by Tuscans in the Second World War, give you some pointers on the famous festival dedicated to white truffles to top it off with our mandatory travel tips on the best places where you can taste great food without breaking the bank. This time they're rather weird, as we go from a farmer's market to the backroom of a butcher shop to a small shop that hides an amazing wealth of taste. Word to the wise: don't leave San Miniato without trying their truffles crisps, they're absolutely addictive. This might not be a town as famous as Florence or Siena but if you come here you will discover that it has so many incredible things to see and do. Next time you plan a trip to Tuscany, think about coming to San Miniato. You definitely won't regret it.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.discoversanminiato.it/storia/la-torre-di-federico-ii-a-san-miniato/
https://www.discoversanminiato.it/cosa-vedere/
https://limes.cfs.unipi.it/sanminiatopalazzoseminario/
https://bonespirit.provincia.lucca.it/it/divulgativa/563/i-buonaparte-a-san-miniato.html
https://viaggichemangi.com/food-and-wine/dove-mangiare/dove-mangiare-san-miniato/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky
WUFO - Hyde Park
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0...]]>1687cuisine,emperor,food,frederick,history,italy,miniato,napoleon,restaurant,san,tips,tourism,travel,tuscanyfalse1157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castagnaccio-the-real-taste-of-tuscan-fall-ep-156--57398901
If you listen to the full episode, you will learn about its curious history, how the recipe evolved with time, becoming more and more refined as it gained traction in the North of Italy and how it was almost forgotten during the economic boom of the 1950s. Now chestnuts have come back with a vengeance and people everywhere are rediscovering traditional recipes that use them. Chestnut flour sweets are almost ubiquitous in Tuscany but, if you look at Garfagnana and Lunigiana, they have gone above and beyond. Their "necci" are so good that they rival the famous Sicilian cannoli, with their incredible ricotta filling. In the last two chapters of the episode I will give you two options. If you haven't planned to come visit us in this period, I'll give you a step-by-step recipe that will allow you to bake an excellent castagnaccio to enjoy by the fireplace during the long winter evenings. If you're around here or plan to come to Tuscany before March, I'll give you a list of six places around our region where you will be able to find an amazing castagnaccio. Whatever your choice, this simple cake is really incredible. For us Tuscans it's almost impossible to think about autumn without craving a slice of this great cake. If you taste it just once, I'm sure you will agree.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castagnaccio
https://www.ciaotoscana.it/cucina-toscana/castagnaccio-la-ricetta-originale-toscana/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/ricette/La-Torta-di-Neccio-o-Castagnaccio-di-Stazzema/
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/gallery/castagnaccio-toscana-dove-mangiarlo-buono/
https://www.discovertuscany.com/it/mangiare-e-bere-in-toscana/le-castagne-in-toscana.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle (Instrumental)
Erio - Monolith
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/erio-monolith
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57398901Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itNow that the weather has decidedly turned for the worst, even the most obstinate summer lover has got to admit that autumn is upon us. This is a weird time in Tuscany, where almost everyone adores the sun and the beach. While we long to complain again...
If you listen to the full episode, you will learn about its curious history, how the recipe evolved with time, becoming more and more refined as it gained traction in the North of Italy and how it was almost forgotten during the economic boom of the 1950s. Now chestnuts have come back with a vengeance and people everywhere are rediscovering traditional recipes that use them. Chestnut flour sweets are almost ubiquitous in Tuscany but, if you look at Garfagnana and Lunigiana, they have gone above and beyond. Their "necci" are so good that they rival the famous Sicilian cannoli, with their incredible ricotta filling. In the last two chapters of the episode I will give you two options. If you haven't planned to come visit us in this period, I'll give you a step-by-step recipe that will allow you to bake an excellent castagnaccio to enjoy by the fireplace during the long winter evenings. If you're around here or plan to come to Tuscany before March, I'll give you a list of six places around our region where you will be able to find an amazing castagnaccio. Whatever your choice, this simple cake is really incredible. For us Tuscans it's almost impossible to think about autumn without craving a slice of this great cake. If you taste it just once, I'm sure you will agree.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castagnaccio
https://www.ciaotoscana.it/cucina-toscana/castagnaccio-la-ricetta-originale-toscana/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/ricette/La-Torta-di-Neccio-o-Castagnaccio-di-Stazzema/
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/gallery/castagnaccio-toscana-dove-mangiarlo-buono/
https://www.discovertuscany.com/it/mangiare-e-bere-in-toscana/le-castagne-in-toscana.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle (Instrumental)
Erio - Monolith
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/erio-monolith
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1031advice,autumn,castagnaccio,chestnuts,cuisine,fall,florence,food,italian,italy,leghorn,lucca,pisa,restaurants,street,tips,tradition,travel,tuscanyfalse1156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucignano-and-its-amazing-golden-tree-ep-155--57310025
If you listen to the full episode you will learn about how it took 120 years and the death of a wealthy lady to finish it and how its outrageous value made it a magnet for thieves since the 1400s. People in Lucignano loved it so much because that exchanging marriage vows in front of it brought good fortune to the newlyweds but in 1914 a band of thieves actually managed to break down and steal the art treasure. It took years before most pieces were recovered and the Tree rebuilt but a few days ago a bunch of other ornaments were discovered, bringing it back to the original glory. I'll walk you through the charming alleys of this weird castle, explain a curious plaque placed on top of an escalade and tell you several quirky stories about this place. In the final chapter, then, I'll walk you through some festivals held in Lucignano throughout the year, from the explosion of colour of the Maggiolata to the nostalgic Christmas festival that brings back the Tuscany of old. Last but not least, a couple of charming hotels able to turn a weekend break into a real event and two really good restaurants where you can treat your taste buds without breaking the bank. This might not be the most popular part of Tuscany but if you come to Valdichiana you'll fall in love with it. That's a promise.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://viaggichemangi.com/italia/toscana/lucignano-cosa-vedere/
https://www.museodilucignano.it/il-museo/albero-d-oro/
https://www.intoscana.it/it/articolo/lalbero-doro-di-lucignano-stupisce-ancora-ritrovate-parti-trafugate-un-secolo-fa-al-via-il-restauro/
https://www.viaggiatricecuriosa.it/2020/11/11/lalbero-doro-di-lucignano/
https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887269-d8594152-Reviews-Osteria_le_Botti-Lucignano_Province_of_Arezzo_Tuscany.html
https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887269-d2264112-Reviews-Locanda_del_Baraccotto-Lucignano_Province_of_Arezzo_Tuscany.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting (Instrumental)
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
EzaOne - Supernova
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57310025Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itFrom the first day of this podcast we've been hellbent on demonstrating that even the more mundane corners of this land hide incredible things. Some of you might have rolled your eyes, thinking this is just another attempt to bring back Tuscany to its...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn about how it took 120 years and the death of a wealthy lady to finish it and how its outrageous value made it a magnet for thieves since the 1400s. People in Lucignano loved it so much because that exchanging marriage vows in front of it brought good fortune to the newlyweds but in 1914 a band of thieves actually managed to break down and steal the art treasure. It took years before most pieces were recovered and the Tree rebuilt but a few days ago a bunch of other ornaments were discovered, bringing it back to the original glory. I'll walk you through the charming alleys of this weird castle, explain a curious plaque placed on top of an escalade and tell you several quirky stories about this place. In the final chapter, then, I'll walk you through some festivals held in Lucignano throughout the year, from the explosion of colour of the Maggiolata to the nostalgic Christmas festival that brings back the Tuscany of old. Last but not least, a couple of charming hotels able to turn a weekend break into a real event and two really good restaurants where you can treat your taste buds without breaking the bank. This might not be the most popular part of Tuscany but if you come to Valdichiana you'll fall in love with it. That's a promise.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://viaggichemangi.com/italia/toscana/lucignano-cosa-vedere/
https://www.museodilucignano.it/il-museo/albero-d-oro/
https://www.intoscana.it/it/articolo/lalbero-doro-di-lucignano-stupisce-ancora-ritrovate-parti-trafugate-un-secolo-fa-al-via-il-restauro/
https://www.viaggiatricecuriosa.it/2020/11/11/lalbero-doro-di-lucignano/
https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887269-d8594152-Reviews-Osteria_le_Botti-Lucignano_Province_of_Arezzo_Tuscany.html
https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887269-d2264112-Reviews-Locanda_del_Baraccotto-Lucignano_Province_of_Arezzo_Tuscany.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting (Instrumental)
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
EzaOne - Supernova
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons1223ages,art,castle,golden,italy,lucignano,middle,restaurants,tips,tourism,travel,tree,trips,tuscanyfalse1155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghizzano-a-multicoloured-art-treasure-ep-154--57196816
If you listen to the whole episode, you will learn about the ancient history of this hamlet, how it was forgotten by time until the money obtained by the Peccioli municipality from a very controversial landfill allowed the mayor to entice some foreign artists to the village and transform it into an open air museum. The most famous work, that of British artist David Tremlett, has turned a normal road into a festival of colours, a project that should represent the contrast between the natural and urban dimensions of this land. There are several other high-concept sculptures that dot this tiny village: while I'm no fan of modern art, this has firmly put Ghizzano on the map, with tourists and art aficionados that come to visit this open air museum. The Venerosi family, which still owns most of the land in Ghizzano, has turned an ancient orchard into an innovative garden where art and nature go hand in hand, a place where they organise art exhibitions, musical happenings or other art events. They applied the same logic to their estate, which is now a modern farm where they produce wine and olive oil with innovative techniques. While the villa they rent looks a bit too expensive for regular tourists, their approach to wine is quite up to date, with a newsletter to popularise their idea of winemaking and a wine club where they try to create a community of wine lovers from all over the world.

In the last chapter I will also tell you about the fascinating walks you can do in this little-known part of Tuscany and the festivals dedicated to olive oil that are organised in this little village both in February and May. While you don't have a plethora of choices when it comes to eating, the only restaurant in town is quite interesting. It has a stunning view and offers dishes that are produced exclusively with what is grown locally, staying faithful to traditional Tuscan cooking. If you're lucky you can also take part in the many art events that the owners organise, turning a meal into a unique experience. A few miles away there is a veritable local institution, a restaurant that is the favourite of locals when they want to eat great traditional dishes in huge portions without breaking the bank. It is definitely not the most modern or fancy restaurant but offers a lot of bang for your buck. This is also valid for Ghizzano and Valdera in general: you won't find it on the front page of any glossy magazine but, if you give it a chance, it will steal your heart.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.tenutadighizzano.com/it/
https://www.daicollifiorentini.it/visitare-la-toscana-ghizzano-legoli-peccioli-larte-non-e-mai-troppo
https://www.intoscana.it/it/articolo/il-borgo-colorato-alle-porte-di-peccioli-dove-larte-contemporanea-e-di-casa/
https://www.ricordinvaligia.it/2022/01/25/visita-a-ghizzano-di-peccioli/
https://www.terredipisa.it/attrazione/ghizzano-peccioli/
https://www.artribune.com/arti-visive/arte-contemporanea/2019/06/peccioli-piccola-capitale-italiana-dellarte-contemporanea-opere-di-tuttofuoco-kwade-e-tremlett/
https://www.terredipisa.it/events/giardino-sonoro-di-ghizzano-peccioli/
https://www.terredipisa.it/events/sagra-dellolio-novo-peccioli/
https://it.wikiloc.com/percorsi-escursionismo/trekking-anello-di-ghizzano-peccioli-pi-88582504
https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g1934166-d26656269-Reviews-The_View-Ghizzano_Peccioli_Province_of_Pisa_Tuscany.html
https://restaurantguru.it/Da-Pasquino-La-Sterza

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark blue arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost time (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Love Lost
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Trampled (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-trampled-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57196816Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itOne of the things that puzzles the most my foreign friends is how, sometimes, people in Tuscany are completely unaware of stuff that just lies a few miles from where they live. This can be explained with two simple facts: nothing in Tuscany ever...
If you listen to the whole episode, you will learn about the ancient history of this hamlet, how it was forgotten by time until the money obtained by the Peccioli municipality from a very controversial landfill allowed the mayor to entice some foreign artists to the village and transform it into an open air museum. The most famous work, that of British artist David Tremlett, has turned a normal road into a festival of colours, a project that should represent the contrast between the natural and urban dimensions of this land. There are several other high-concept sculptures that dot this tiny village: while I'm no fan of modern art, this has firmly put Ghizzano on the map, with tourists and art aficionados that come to visit this open air museum. The Venerosi family, which still owns most of the land in Ghizzano, has turned an ancient orchard into an innovative garden where art and nature go hand in hand, a place where they organise art exhibitions, musical happenings or other art events. They applied the same logic to their estate, which is now a modern farm where they produce wine and olive oil with innovative techniques. While the villa they rent looks a bit too expensive for regular tourists, their approach to wine is quite up to date, with a newsletter to popularise their idea of winemaking and a wine club where they try to create a community of wine lovers from all over the world.

In the last chapter I will also tell you about the fascinating walks you can do in this little-known part of Tuscany and the festivals dedicated to olive oil that are organised in this little village both in February and May. While you don't have a plethora of choices when it comes to eating, the only restaurant in town is quite interesting. It has a stunning view and offers dishes that are produced exclusively with what is grown locally, staying faithful to traditional Tuscan cooking. If you're lucky you can also take part in the many art events that the owners organise, turning a meal into a unique experience. A few miles away there is a veritable local institution, a restaurant that is the favourite of locals when they want to eat great traditional dishes in huge portions without breaking the bank. It is definitely not the most modern or fancy restaurant but offers a lot of bang for your buck. This is also valid for Ghizzano and Valdera in general: you won't find it on the front page of any glossy magazine but, if you give it a chance, it will steal your heart.
Email:...]]>1536art,cuisine,day,eating,ghizzano,history,italy,modern,peccioli,restaurant,tips,tourism,tradition,travel,trips,tuscanyfalse1154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buccellato-lucca-s-most-beloved-cake-ep-153--57060441
If you listen to the full episode you will learn the very ancient origins of its weird name, how the recipe evolved with time, where it originated and how, due to its incredible popularity, in the 16th century, the Republic put a tax on it to raise money to fix the Serchio river. Buccellato is so popular that people say that if you don't have at least one slice, you can't say you've actually been in Lucca. This ubiquity opens up quite a conundrum, though: where can you find the best cake in town? Luckily for you, you've got someone that knows a thing or two about this town and can point you to two excellent bakeries where you will be able to taste this special cake in all of its glory. If you don't live around here or haven't booked a ticket to visit us already, in the final chapter I will detail you a great recipe that will allow you to bake this simple but amazing cake in your kitchen. On top of practical advice and some tricks, I'll also explain how to use it as a foundation for the "Zuppa Lucchese", a variant of the famous tiramisu that is absolutely amazing. It won't be as great as having a slice with a coffee in downtown Lucca but it will help you get to know a bit better this fascinating and sometimes puzzling city. If you bake a buccellato, don't forget to post a picture, tag us and let us know your thoughts. It would make our day :-)
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.taccuinigastrosofici.it/ita/news/medioevale/pasticceria/Buccellato.html
https://it.julskitchen.com/dolci/buccellato-di-lucca
https://visitlunigiana.it/il-buccellato-il-dolce-delle-nonne-lunigianesi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Catmosphere - Candy-coloured Sky
EzaOne - Supernova
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57060441Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itOf all the famous art cities in Tuscany there is one that is a bit different, that always seems to march to its own drum. Despite being beautiful and fascinating, you sometimes have the impression that people are not really happy you're there to...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn the very ancient origins of its weird name, how the recipe evolved with time, where it originated and how, due to its incredible popularity, in the 16th century, the Republic put a tax on it to raise money to fix the Serchio river. Buccellato is so popular that people say that if you don't have at least one slice, you can't say you've actually been in Lucca. This ubiquity opens up quite a conundrum, though: where can you find the best cake in town? Luckily for you, you've got someone that knows a thing or two about this town and can point you to two excellent bakeries where you will be able to taste this special cake in all of its glory. If you don't live around here or haven't booked a ticket to visit us already, in the final chapter I will detail you a great recipe that will allow you to bake this simple but amazing cake in your kitchen. On top of practical advice and some tricks, I'll also explain how to use it as a foundation for the "Zuppa Lucchese", a variant of the famous tiramisu that is absolutely amazing. It won't be as great as having a slice with a coffee in downtown Lucca but it will help you get to know a bit better this fascinating and sometimes puzzling city. If you bake a buccellato, don't forget to post a picture, tag us and let us know your thoughts. It would make our day :-)
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.taccuinigastrosofici.it/ita/news/medioevale/pasticceria/Buccellato.html
https://it.julskitchen.com/dolci/buccellato-di-lucca
https://visitlunigiana.it/il-buccellato-il-dolce-delle-nonne-lunigianesi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Catmosphere - Candy-coloured Sky
EzaOne - Supernova
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>961baking,buccellato,cake,cuisine,history,home,italy,lucca,recipes,specialties,tips,traditional,travel,tuscanyfalse1153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/larderello-and-the-spooky-devil-s-valley-ep-152--56962459
If you listen to the full episode, you will learn how it took a geological oddity to create the steaming hot water lakes and the noisy geysers that used to terrify people and make them think that the entrance to Hell was around here. Then I will tell you the tale of the clever engineers that learned how to exploit this power to extract valuable materials and, later, produce a lot of clean energy. The latest technological developments allowed more than 10000 houses and small businesses to get cheap heating and hot water cutting drastically their CO2 emissions. If you're interested you can visit the small museum in Larderello and see how these remarkable plants actually work. Now the Devil's Valley has been tamed, with every pound of steam used to produce electricity but if you go around Larderello you can still find some places where you can have an idea of how this valley used to look back in the day. Etruscans and Romans used to love coming here to have hot baths and in Sasso Pisano you can still access for free these hot springs. They've been recently renovated and are a lot less crowded than Saturnia: here you can actually relax and enjoy the surrounding nature, rather than fighting with 10000 tourists.

The village itself is quite interesting, even if it was built just to house the workers of the power plant but if you want something more, just head to Pomarance. This mediaeval town hides a couple of little quirky museums, a living house where everything seems frozen in time at the end of the 19th century and an old palace where you can find ancient weapons and tools that were dug in the countryside. In the final chapter, then, I will point you to a couple excellent restaurants where you can have a great meal without breaking the bank. One of this places looks like it's stuck in the 1970s and is run by volunteers but if you go there you'll get a feel of genuine Tuscan cuisine and save a lot of money. This land looks nothing like Tuscany and is not easy to understand. Its people have that pride that comes out of surviving in a very harsh place but, if you get to know them a bit, you'll understand why they always try to come back. Even if my father was born here, I've always felt a bit of a foreigner but it's a great place to visit. You can't find anything similar anywhere else in Europe. If you give it a chance, you'll fall in love with this place.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://siviaggia.it/idee-di-viaggio/larderello-cosa-vedere-paese-dei-soffioni/249265/
https://www.viaggimust.it/larderello-cosa-vedere-e-fare-nella-citta-dei-soffioni/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/attrazioni/il-museo-della-geotermia-di-larderello/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/attrazioni/casa-bicocchi-e-mostra-guerrieri-e-artigiani-a-pomarance/
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/geotermia-riaperto-al-pubblico-il-museo-di-larderello-njwyjhi5
https://patatofriendly.com/il-museo-della-geotermia-a-larderello/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Love Lost
Pipe Choir - Followers
AlmightyZero - Aetherial
Jinxspr0 - Generation Bounce
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/almightyzero-aetherial
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/jinxspr0-generation-bounce
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56962459Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itI've been telling y'all from day one that this homeland of mine is incredibly varied and that there are many places that look nothing like the postcard image that so many people have in their head when they think about Tuscany. And, yet, some of these...
If you listen to the full episode, you will learn how it took a geological oddity to create the steaming hot water lakes and the noisy geysers that used to terrify people and make them think that the entrance to Hell was around here. Then I will tell you the tale of the clever engineers that learned how to exploit this power to extract valuable materials and, later, produce a lot of clean energy. The latest technological developments allowed more than 10000 houses and small businesses to get cheap heating and hot water cutting drastically their CO2 emissions. If you're interested you can visit the small museum in Larderello and see how these remarkable plants actually work. Now the Devil's Valley has been tamed, with every pound of steam used to produce electricity but if you go around Larderello you can still find some places where you can have an idea of how this valley used to look back in the day. Etruscans and Romans used to love coming here to have hot baths and in Sasso Pisano you can still access for free these hot springs. They've been recently renovated and are a lot less crowded than Saturnia: here you can actually relax and enjoy the surrounding nature, rather than fighting with 10000 tourists.

The village itself is quite interesting, even if it was built just to house the workers of the power plant but if you want something more, just head to Pomarance. This mediaeval town hides a couple of little quirky museums, a living house where everything seems frozen in time at the end of the 19th century and an old palace where you can find ancient weapons and tools that were dug in the countryside. In the final chapter, then, I will point you to a couple excellent restaurants where you can have a great meal without breaking the bank. One of this places looks like it's stuck in the 1970s and is run by volunteers but if you go there you'll get a feel of genuine Tuscan cuisine and save a lot of money. This land looks nothing like Tuscany and is not easy to understand. Its people have that pride that comes out of surviving in a very harsh place but, if you get to know them a bit, you'll understand why they always try to come back. Even if my father was born here, I've always felt a bit of a foreigner but it's a great place to visit. You can't find anything similar anywhere else in Europe. If you give it a chance, you'll fall in love with this place.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://siviaggia.it/idee-di-viaggio/larderello-cosa-vedere-paese-dei-soffioni/249265/1244devil,energy,geothermal,green,history,italy,larderello,plant,pomarance,power,restaurant,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,valleyfalse1152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castiglioncello-a-masterpiece-of-a-town-ep-151--56887294
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how it all began around 150 years ago, when, completely by chance, a group of talented artists chose to spend their summers in this tiny village. They loved the nature and scenery so much that they started incorporating what they saw in their paintings, which became the best advertisement ever for the developing resort. I will also tell you how famous politicians, writers and actors chose Castiglioncello to spend their holidays and why this brought many well-off people in town. Today you can go there and walk in their footsteps, from the castle that has taken the place of the house where the Macchiaioli stayed to the stocky tower that dominates the little bay to the little museum where you can see copies of their masterpieces. While you're at it, I will describe you the many coves and beaches where you can have a great day by the sea, a bunch of stuff to do in this interesting town and a couple great places where you can have a great meal. Summer may be far away but you won't be disappointed if you spend a couple of days in Castiglioncello. If you give it a chance, it will steal your heart.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://www.thegrandwinetour.com/en/famous-italian-art-sites/castiglioncello-macchiaioli-tuscany
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/citta-e-borghi/castiglioncello/
https://tuscanyplanet.com/castiglioncello/
https://www.iltirreno.it/cecina/cronaca/2022/07/08/news/venduto-lo-storico-hotel-miramare-di-castiglioncello-diventera-un-albergo-di-lusso-1.100048757

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-ignite-to-light-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56887294Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itAfter a very long and extremely warm few months, it looks like summer is finally on its way out. This will undoubtedly cause some sadness to those of us that cannot imagine their lives away from the sea. While it will be a long time until we finally...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how it all began around 150 years ago, when, completely by chance, a group of talented artists chose to spend their summers in this tiny village. They loved the nature and scenery so much that they started incorporating what they saw in their paintings, which became the best advertisement ever for the developing resort. I will also tell you how famous politicians, writers and actors chose Castiglioncello to spend their holidays and why this brought many well-off people in town. Today you can go there and walk in their footsteps, from the castle that has taken the place of the house where the Macchiaioli stayed to the stocky tower that dominates the little bay to the little museum where you can see copies of their masterpieces. While you're at it, I will describe you the many coves and beaches where you can have a great day by the sea, a bunch of stuff to do in this interesting town and a couple great places where you can have a great meal. Summer may be far away but you won't be disappointed if you spend a couple of days in Castiglioncello. If you give it a chance, it will steal your heart.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://www.thegrandwinetour.com/en/famous-italian-art-sites/castiglioncello-macchiaioli-tuscany
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/citta-e-borghi/castiglioncello/
https://tuscanyplanet.com/castiglioncello/
https://www.iltirreno.it/cecina/cronaca/2022/07/08/news/venduto-lo-storico-hotel-miramare-di-castiglioncello-diventera-un-albergo-di-lusso-1.100048757

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-ignite-to-light-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons1323art,castiglioncello,cinema,impressionists,italy,macchiaioli,movie,resort,restaurants,sassicaia,seaside,stars,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,village,winefalse1151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-arno-was-the-sea-of-florence-ep-150--56802458
If you listen to the full episode I'll talk about how, from the 1700s, many establishments sprung up on the banks of the Arno. You had a bit of everything: posh places where you had barbers and hairdressers on call and more rowdy spots where furious gossiping often degenerated in wild brawls. The youngsters used the river to prove their prowess, in races that sometimes became quite dangerous. The problem became so serious that the Chamber of Commerce offered a substantial reward for every life saved, only to back down when people started faking drownings. The relationship with the Arno was so deep that, until the 1960s, the famous Rari Nantes waterpolo team used to train and play their games on the river. In the final chapter, I will tell you how Tuscans are rediscovering the Arno, pointing you to several interesting river mini-cruises and even what they call the "Florentine Gondola". There are also trips you can take all along the course of the river, from Pisa to my hometown of Pontedera. Next time you come visit us, why don't you get to know the Arno a bit better. It's got a nasty temper, but it's still a very fascinating river.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.conoscifirenze.it/come-vivevamo-a-firenze/126-Bagni-in-Arno-uno-stile-di-vita..html
http://www.archivi.toscana.it/visti-da-vicino/percorsi/una-citta-e-il-suo-fiume-firenze-e-la-vita-lungo-larno/divertirsi-in-arno-i-bagni
https://ilpopolopisano.it/1595-bagno-in-arno?amp=1
https://www.trattoriazaza.it/larno-non-solo-dargento/
https://www.larno.it/2022/03/21/quando-larno-era-una-grande-e-bella-piscina-e-un-campo-da-gioco/
https://www.turismo.pisa.it/place/le-piagge-e-san-michele-degli-scalzi
https://www.quinewsfirenze.it/amp/firenze-nel-1950-i-fiorentini-nuotavano-in-arno.htm
https://www.firenzetoday.it/eventi/battello-crociera-arno-gita-costo-come-fare.html
https://townsofitaly.com/it/firenze-toscana/crociera-imbarcazione-tipica-fiume-arno

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Love Lost
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
EzaOne - Supernova
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56802458Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itIn the 2 1/2 years we've spent telling you the stories of this incredible land, we've hardly ever talked about the river that made it what it is. That's not a coincidence as with rising urbanisation and pollution, Tuscans have lost the primal...
If you listen to the full episode I'll talk about how, from the 1700s, many establishments sprung up on the banks of the Arno. You had a bit of everything: posh places where you had barbers and hairdressers on call and more rowdy spots where furious gossiping often degenerated in wild brawls. The youngsters used the river to prove their prowess, in races that sometimes became quite dangerous. The problem became so serious that the Chamber of Commerce offered a substantial reward for every life saved, only to back down when people started faking drownings. The relationship with the Arno was so deep that, until the 1960s, the famous Rari Nantes waterpolo team used to train and play their games on the river. In the final chapter, I will tell you how Tuscans are rediscovering the Arno, pointing you to several interesting river mini-cruises and even what they call the "Florentine Gondola". There are also trips you can take all along the course of the river, from Pisa to my hometown of Pontedera. Next time you come visit us, why don't you get to know the Arno a bit better. It's got a nasty temper, but it's still a very fascinating river.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.conoscifirenze.it/come-vivevamo-a-firenze/126-Bagni-in-Arno-uno-stile-di-vita..html
http://www.archivi.toscana.it/visti-da-vicino/percorsi/una-citta-e-il-suo-fiume-firenze-e-la-vita-lungo-larno/divertirsi-in-arno-i-bagni
https://ilpopolopisano.it/1595-bagno-in-arno?amp=1
https://www.trattoriazaza.it/larno-non-solo-dargento/
https://www.larno.it/2022/03/21/quando-larno-era-una-grande-e-bella-piscina-e-un-campo-da-gioco/
https://www.turismo.pisa.it/place/le-piagge-e-san-michele-degli-scalzi
https://www.quinewsfirenze.it/amp/firenze-nel-1950-i-fiorentini-nuotavano-in-arno.htm
https://www.firenzetoday.it/eventi/battello-crociera-arno-gita-costo-come-fare.html
https://townsofitaly.com/it/firenze-toscana/crociera-imbarcazione-tipica-fiume-arno

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Love Lost
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
EzaOne - Supernova
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1011advice,arno,florence,history,italy,river,sea,swimming,tips,tourism,tradition,travel,tuscanyfalse1150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rificolona-florence-s-oddest-festival-ep-149--56727423
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how this festivity was born centuries ago around a Catholic holiday and the pilgrimage that brought many people from the countryside in town. I'll tell you how, according to some sources, the weird name would come from a very unpleasant nickname that Florentine youngsters would use to describe a rather prominent physical feature of the ladies coming from the countryside. You will also learn how the name was then used to describe the very colourful paper lanterns that turn downtown Florence into a veritable festival of light but also used to describe a woman that shows poor judgement when it comes to selecting her clothes. That's Florence in a nutshell, I suppose. Very poetic, beautiful but also rather mean, prone to excessive and relentless mocking. On the night of September 7, children love to show their paper lanterns while teenagers go around with blowpipes trying to burn them down. In the last part I'll tell you the many different events organised in and around Florence that will be able to turn that evening into a remarkable experience for you and your children. A final word: if Florentines mock you, don't take it personally. It's not that they don't like the way you look or talk: they just can't help themselves. We still love them and so will you, if you give them a chance.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.toscanainside.com/it/aneddoti-e-curiosita/post/la-rificolona-un-buffo-nome-frutto-dello-scherzoso-spirito-fiorentino/
http://www.villalariflorence.com/it/la-festa-della-rificolona-tradizione-e-devozione-fiorentina/
https://www.firenzetoday.it/eventi/rificolona-firenze-2023.html
https://www.visita-firenze.it/eventi-e-folklore/festivita-fiorentine/la-rificolona

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56727423Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itOne of the most challenging things we face while trying to explain what makes this land so special is that we constantly have to fight stereotypes. Whenever people think about Tuscany, a series of images of outstanding beauty, art and refinement come...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how this festivity was born centuries ago around a Catholic holiday and the pilgrimage that brought many people from the countryside in town. I'll tell you how, according to some sources, the weird name would come from a very unpleasant nickname that Florentine youngsters would use to describe a rather prominent physical feature of the ladies coming from the countryside. You will also learn how the name was then used to describe the very colourful paper lanterns that turn downtown Florence into a veritable festival of light but also used to describe a woman that shows poor judgement when it comes to selecting her clothes. That's Florence in a nutshell, I suppose. Very poetic, beautiful but also rather mean, prone to excessive and relentless mocking. On the night of September 7, children love to show their paper lanterns while teenagers go around with blowpipes trying to burn them down. In the last part I'll tell you the many different events organised in and around Florence that will be able to turn that evening into a remarkable experience for you and your children. A final word: if Florentines mock you, don't take it personally. It's not that they don't like the way you look or talk: they just can't help themselves. We still love them and so will you, if you give them a chance.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.toscanainside.com/it/aneddoti-e-curiosita/post/la-rificolona-un-buffo-nome-frutto-dello-scherzoso-spirito-fiorentino/
http://www.villalariflorence.com/it/la-festa-della-rificolona-tradizione-e-devozione-fiorentina/
https://www.firenzetoday.it/eventi/rificolona-firenze-2023.html
https://www.visita-firenze.it/eventi-e-folklore/festivita-fiorentine/la-rificolona

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental951art,carnival,festa,festival,florence,history,italy,lantern,paper,rificolona,tips,tourism,tradition,travel,tuscanyfalse1149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montevarchi-the-birthplace-of-basketball-ep-148--56652037
If you listen to the full episode, I'll tell you everything about this festival, how it was born many centuries ago from the generosity of a bloodthirsty count and how this crazy game has been resurrected back in the late 1980s to make this festival more popular with youngsters. Later we will delve into the many oddities of these celebrations, how they are at the same time very real and absolutely fake and so on. Then I'll tell you how this little known town has got a lot of interesting stuff to see, from a couple little museums to a 1920s villa just outside town where a famous film was shot. In the next chapter we will go through some of the local delicacies that you absolutely cannot miss if you happen to be there and, finally, two excellent restaurants where you will be able to taste great food without having to remortgage your house. If you're in Tuscany this weekend, make sure you pop in to Montevarchi: that silly little game is at the same time very violent and quite addictive. You've been warned.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lanazione.it/arezzo/cronaca/montevarchi-finanziamento-regionale-per-il-gioco-del-pozzo-e-la-rievocazione-storica-s9jay29w
https://www.visitarezzo.com/it/rievocazioni-storiche/il-gioco-del-pozzo-di-montevarchi-arezzo
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/eventi/il-gioco-del-pozzo/
https://valdarnopost.it/edizioni-locali/gioco-del-pozzo-la-storia-dietro-la-tradizione-che-unisce-i-montevarchini/
https://www.visitvaldarno.com/eventi-folklore-e-tradizioni/#pozzo

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Rocking Back and Forth
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Standard Jazz Bars
Zentra - Siege
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choirrocking-back-and-forth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/cityfires/blood-problems-instrumental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntLBQvEKdcE
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56652037Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:04 +0000L'Arno.itEarly September is a weird time of the year: summer isn't technically over but the weather is sometimes rubbish and the feeling of sliding towards winter is overwhelming. Luckily there is a way out of the late summer blues: using your weekends to...
If you listen to the full episode, I'll tell you everything about this festival, how it was born many centuries ago from the generosity of a bloodthirsty count and how this crazy game has been resurrected back in the late 1980s to make this festival more popular with youngsters. Later we will delve into the many oddities of these celebrations, how they are at the same time very real and absolutely fake and so on. Then I'll tell you how this little known town has got a lot of interesting stuff to see, from a couple little museums to a 1920s villa just outside town where a famous film was shot. In the next chapter we will go through some of the local delicacies that you absolutely cannot miss if you happen to be there and, finally, two excellent restaurants where you will be able to taste great food without having to remortgage your house. If you're in Tuscany this weekend, make sure you pop in to Montevarchi: that silly little game is at the same time very violent and quite addictive. You've been warned.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lanazione.it/arezzo/cronaca/montevarchi-finanziamento-regionale-per-il-gioco-del-pozzo-e-la-rievocazione-storica-s9jay29w
https://www.visitarezzo.com/it/rievocazioni-storiche/il-gioco-del-pozzo-di-montevarchi-arezzo
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/eventi/il-gioco-del-pozzo/
https://valdarnopost.it/edizioni-locali/gioco-del-pozzo-la-storia-dietro-la-tradizione-che-unisce-i-montevarchini/
https://www.visitvaldarno.com/eventi-folklore-e-tradizioni/#pozzo

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Rocking Back and Forth
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Standard Jazz Bars
Zentra - Siege
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choirrocking-back-and-forth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/cityfires/blood-problems-instrumental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntLBQvEKdcE
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1327basketball,festival,food,gioco,italy,mediaeval,montevarchi,pozzo,restaurant,superiore,tips,traditional,travel,tuscany,valdarnofalse1148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magical-fortresses-of-porto-ercole-ep-147--56580226
If you listen to the full episode you will know about the complex history of this town, how it became so important to play an important role in a major war and how it became property of the Spanish crown for more than two centuries. I will then tell you everything there is to know about this charming village, the many things to see, how a famous artist died here and a couple secret spots only locals know about. Then I will walk you through the many fortresses that protect this little harbour, tell you which of the many beaches might be the right one for you and then offer a plethora of practical advices on things to do, the best hotels and which eating spots could be right for you. This part of Tuscany is very different from the rest, but if you're looking for amazing sea, great beaches and plenty of stuff to do, give Mount Argentario a chance. It won't disappoint you.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Ercole
https://www.fortezze.it/rocca_ercole_it.html
https://tuscanyplanet.com/porto-ercole-cosa-vedere/
https://www.jonesaroundtheworld.com/10-best-things-porto-ercole-italy/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Zentra - Siege
The Passion Hi-fi - Buried (Instrumental)
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Soulstone
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/cityfires/blood-problems-instrumental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyMXafoL-A
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56580226Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itWith this crazy heat wave that keeps pummeling our nation, many people wish they had more time and money to just spend a few days by the sea. This, maybe, explains why the previous episodes of this podcast dedicated to seaside resorts have been much...
If you listen to the full episode you will know about the complex history of this town, how it became so important to play an important role in a major war and how it became property of the Spanish crown for more than two centuries. I will then tell you everything there is to know about this charming village, the many things to see, how a famous artist died here and a couple secret spots only locals know about. Then I will walk you through the many fortresses that protect this little harbour, tell you which of the many beaches might be the right one for you and then offer a plethora of practical advices on things to do, the best hotels and which eating spots could be right for you. This part of Tuscany is very different from the rest, but if you're looking for amazing sea, great beaches and plenty of stuff to do, give Mount Argentario a chance. It won't disappoint you.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Ercole
https://www.fortezze.it/rocca_ercole_it.html
https://tuscanyplanet.com/porto-ercole-cosa-vedere/
https://www.jonesaroundtheworld.com/10-best-things-porto-ercole-italy/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Zentra - Siege
The Passion Hi-fi - Buried (Instrumental)
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Soulstone
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/cityfires/blood-problems-instrumental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyMXafoL-A
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1409advice,argentario,day,ercole,fortress,history,hotels,italy,pirates,porto,restaurants,sea,tips,travel,trip,tuscanyfalse1147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rosignano-tuscany-s-caribbean-beach-ep-146--56504780
If you listen to the full episode you will learn why this place was chosen by two Belgian brothers to open one of Italy's biggest plants, why people say that the white sands makes it easier to get a tan and what was the impact of the pollution on this area. Despite everything, it's still possible to have a bath almost everywhere, as the concentration of pollutants is actually quite low. If you go there only once, you will be fine even if the UN environmental agency considers this stretch of coast one of the worst of the entire Mediterranean. In the last part of the episode I will give you a bunch of practical advice for turning your trip to Spiagge Bianche into a memorable day, where to stay if you want to explore the area, a great resort with a fantastic spa, one of Tuscany's most beloved fun parks that will entertain your children and a bunch of other things to do in this area. Again, it's a bit of a novelty, you might want to come here to see the whitest beach ever only to realise that this part of Tuscany has a lot to offer. Just don't stay too long on that beach. They say it's fine but, if I were you, I'd snap some pictures and move on. Better safe than sorry.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.viaggi-estate.com/toscana/spiagge-bianche-rosignano/
https://siviaggia.it/viaggi/spiagge-bianche-rosignano-paradisi-toscani-inquietante-segreto/282670/
https://www.viagginews.com/2021/05/11/spiaggia-bianca-italia-caraibi/
https://www.repubblica.it/green-and-blue/2022/03/26/news/solvay_spiagge_bianche_rosignano_inquinamento-342829196/
https://www.domaniandiamoa.com/2021/06/i-caraibi-toscani-domani-andiamo.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Soulstone
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Rocking Back and Forth
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyMXafoL-A
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choirrocking-back-and-forth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56504780Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itWith Ferragosto finally behind us, most Italians feel like the summer is actually over. It's a relic of the past, when everybody was on vacation for the whole month of August and the 15th was hump day, when you start to think about work, school and...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn why this place was chosen by two Belgian brothers to open one of Italy's biggest plants, why people say that the white sands makes it easier to get a tan and what was the impact of the pollution on this area. Despite everything, it's still possible to have a bath almost everywhere, as the concentration of pollutants is actually quite low. If you go there only once, you will be fine even if the UN environmental agency considers this stretch of coast one of the worst of the entire Mediterranean. In the last part of the episode I will give you a bunch of practical advice for turning your trip to Spiagge Bianche into a memorable day, where to stay if you want to explore the area, a great resort with a fantastic spa, one of Tuscany's most beloved fun parks that will entertain your children and a bunch of other things to do in this area. Again, it's a bit of a novelty, you might want to come here to see the whitest beach ever only to realise that this part of Tuscany has a lot to offer. Just don't stay too long on that beach. They say it's fine but, if I were you, I'd snap some pictures and move on. Better safe than sorry.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.viaggi-estate.com/toscana/spiagge-bianche-rosignano/
https://siviaggia.it/viaggi/spiagge-bianche-rosignano-paradisi-toscani-inquietante-segreto/282670/
https://www.viagginews.com/2021/05/11/spiaggia-bianca-italia-caraibi/
https://www.repubblica.it/green-and-blue/2022/03/26/news/solvay_spiagge_bianche_rosignano_inquinamento-342829196/
https://www.domaniandiamoa.com/2021/06/i-caraibi-toscani-domani-andiamo.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Soulstone
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Rocking Back and Forth
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyMXafoL-A
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choirrocking-back-and-forth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>986beach,bianche,coast,etruscan,holiday,italy,rosignano,sea,spiagge,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,whitefalse1146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-ferragosto-day-trips-ever-ep-145--56424858
If you listen to the full episode, I will show you three of the best mountain locations where you will not find too many people and that have amazing things to see and experience while you're there. If you're like most Tuscans and have absolutely to spend at least a day on the beach, I will show you a stretch of the coast where is still possible to find some secluded spots where to enjoy the sun without having to struggle with the crowd. Another excellent choice would be to have a day trip to the smallest of Tuscan islands, where the sea is splendid and you can find a bunch of interesting spots to explore. If you're more into nature, you can't go wrong with the beautiful woods of Garfagnana and Casentino. They have places for everyone, from the spirituality of the Verna to the alien mountain, to the amazing caves of the Grotta del Vento. Rather than fighting to find parking in Florence, why don't you go next door, to Prato? It has got everything: an ancient castle, some amazing frescos, a modern art museum and some of the best biscotti in the world. If you follow our advice, you'll have a perfect day out without breaking the bank. Just let us know how it goes :-)
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
The Passion Hi-Fi - Buried
Audionautix - Standard Jazz Bars
Pipe Choir - Rocking Back and Forth
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntLBQvEKdcE
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choirrocking-back-and-forth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56424858Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itAugust 15th might mean absolutely nothing to you but here in Italy is one of the most important days of the year, the apex of the summer, the day when, even if you're completely broke, you'll do anything to spend a day out. This has quite evident...
If you listen to the full episode, I will show you three of the best mountain locations where you will not find too many people and that have amazing things to see and experience while you're there. If you're like most Tuscans and have absolutely to spend at least a day on the beach, I will show you a stretch of the coast where is still possible to find some secluded spots where to enjoy the sun without having to struggle with the crowd. Another excellent choice would be to have a day trip to the smallest of Tuscan islands, where the sea is splendid and you can find a bunch of interesting spots to explore. If you're more into nature, you can't go wrong with the beautiful woods of Garfagnana and Casentino. They have places for everyone, from the spirituality of the Verna to the alien mountain, to the amazing caves of the Grotta del Vento. Rather than fighting to find parking in Florence, why don't you go next door, to Prato? It has got everything: an ancient castle, some amazing frescos, a modern art museum and some of the best biscotti in the world. If you follow our advice, you'll have a perfect day out without breaking the bank. Just let us know how it goes :-)
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
The Passion Hi-Fi - Buried
Audionautix - Standard Jazz Bars
Pipe Choir - Rocking Back and Forth
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntLBQvEKdcE
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choirrocking-back-and-forth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1635advice,art,capraia,day,history,italy,mountains,prato,sea,tips,tourism,travel,trips,tuscanyfalse1145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/siena-the-town-where-the-main-square-is-a-pool-ep-144--56358495
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how, after being quite popular since the time of Rome, in the 14th century it became one of the favourite vacation spots of the rich and powerful. Both the greatest ruler of this land, Lorenzo the Magnificent and one of Tuscany's most beloved saints spent most of their summers here, together with future Popes and generals. I will also tell you about the other weird source of wealth that made this village special, four water mills that used thermal waters to run and therefore were active all the time, even when the rivers went dry. In the final chapter I will let you know about an interesting hike in the Val d'Orcia, the best places where to enjoy the benefits of the waters and where you can have a great meal in this charming town. It might not be as famous as other places but this valley has got so much to offer. Beware, though: people tell me that if you stay here too long you might never want to leave. You've been warned.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.sienaonline.it/bagno_vignoni_acque_termali.html
https://www.10cose.it/bagno-vignoni/borgo-bagno-vignoni-siena
https://www.siena-agriturismo.it/bagnovignoniterme.htm
https://www.voloscontato.it/ristoranti/bagno-vignoni-dove-mangiare-bene-spendendo-poco.php

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Elitro - Midnight
Zentra - Siege
Audionautix - Soulstone
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/elitro-midnight
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyMXafoL-A
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56358495Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itThere are some places in our incredibly varied region that sometimes leave even us locals a bit baffled. Take, for example, a charming little village not far from Siena. It's sure nice, surrounded by lush nature and has a rich history but you would...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how, after being quite popular since the time of Rome, in the 14th century it became one of the favourite vacation spots of the rich and powerful. Both the greatest ruler of this land, Lorenzo the Magnificent and one of Tuscany's most beloved saints spent most of their summers here, together with future Popes and generals. I will also tell you about the other weird source of wealth that made this village special, four water mills that used thermal waters to run and therefore were active all the time, even when the rivers went dry. In the final chapter I will let you know about an interesting hike in the Val d'Orcia, the best places where to enjoy the benefits of the waters and where you can have a great meal in this charming town. It might not be as famous as other places but this valley has got so much to offer. Beware, though: people tell me that if you stay here too long you might never want to leave. You've been warned.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.sienaonline.it/bagno_vignoni_acque_termali.html
https://www.10cose.it/bagno-vignoni/borgo-bagno-vignoni-siena
https://www.siena-agriturismo.it/bagnovignoniterme.htm
https://www.voloscontato.it/ristoranti/bagno-vignoni-dove-mangiare-bene-spendendo-poco.php

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Elitro - Midnight
Zentra - Siege
Audionautix - Soulstone
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/elitro-midnight
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyMXafoL-A
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1092advice,bagno,baths,history,italy,restaurants,siena,spa,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,vignonifalse1144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anghiari-leonardo-s-missing-masterpiece-ep-143--56250135
If you listen to the full episode, I will tell you how the battle was crucial enough to convince the Florence rulers to hire the world's most famous artist, Leonardo da Vinci, to paint it on the walls of the heart of the city government, the splendid Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio. Leonardo, though, wanted to experiment with an innovative technique and made a huge mess, enough to be fired on the spot. 60 years later, another great artist, Giorgio Vasari, would paint over the famous fresco and make a new one, starting the legend of the missing masterpiece. Now it has been proved that Leonardo didn't actually paint anything but people in Anghiari have still dedicated an interesting museum to it and the battle it was supposed to portray. This little village has got many more things to offer, from many picturesque alleys in the town centre to an ancient cloth factory that is open to the public. In the last chapter I will give you some practical advice, from the best restaurants in town to the spooky castle next door, to the most recent addition in the valley, Tuscany's biggest lake. It might not be as famous as many others, but Anghiari and the Val Tiberina offer an insight into the true soul of this land. Next time you come to visit, think about staying here for more than a day. You won't regret it.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.italyyoudontexpect.com/anghiari-cosa-vedere-borgo-della-battaglia/
https://www.fanpage.it/cultura/perche-leonardo-da-vinci-non-dipinse-la-battaglia-di-anghiari-il-mistero-nellultima-puntata-della-fiction-rai/
Museo della Battaglia - +39 0575787023 – battaglia@anghiari.it

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Rocking Back and Forth (Instrumental)
Zentra - Siege
Audionautix - Soulstone
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/cityfires/blood-problems-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choirrocking-back-and-forth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyMXafoL-A
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56250135Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itIf you ask any red-blooded Tuscan what does he really think about his land, he will undoubtedly say that it's the most beautiful place in the entire planet. While I've travelled enough to know that there are places on this green and pleasant planet...
If you listen to the full episode, I will tell you how the battle was crucial enough to convince the Florence rulers to hire the world's most famous artist, Leonardo da Vinci, to paint it on the walls of the heart of the city government, the splendid Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio. Leonardo, though, wanted to experiment with an innovative technique and made a huge mess, enough to be fired on the spot. 60 years later, another great artist, Giorgio Vasari, would paint over the famous fresco and make a new one, starting the legend of the missing masterpiece. Now it has been proved that Leonardo didn't actually paint anything but people in Anghiari have still dedicated an interesting museum to it and the battle it was supposed to portray. This little village has got many more things to offer, from many picturesque alleys in the town centre to an ancient cloth factory that is open to the public. In the last chapter I will give you some practical advice, from the best restaurants in town to the spooky castle next door, to the most recent addition in the valley, Tuscany's biggest lake. It might not be as famous as many others, but Anghiari and the Val Tiberina offer an insight into the true soul of this land. Next time you come to visit, think about staying here for more than a day. You won't regret it.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.italyyoudontexpect.com/anghiari-cosa-vedere-borgo-della-battaglia/
https://www.fanpage.it/cultura/perche-leonardo-da-vinci-non-dipinse-la-battaglia-di-anghiari-il-mistero-nellultima-puntata-della-fiction-rai/
Museo della Battaglia - +39 0575787023 – battaglia@anghiari.it

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Rocking Back and Forth (Instrumental)
Zentra - Siege
Audionautix - Soulstone
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/cityfires/blood-problems-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choirrocking-back-and-forth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyMXafoL-A
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1218anghiari,art,battle,cuisine,history,italy,leonardo,renaissance,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,vincifalse3143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tirrenia-the-tailor-made-seaside-resort-ep-142--56169825
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn how this was just one of the many new towns created by the Fascist regime to showcase their vision for a new Italy, modern, efficient, designed using the most advanced architecture in the world. Tirrenia didn't follow closely the diktats of the regime, which was a blessing, as the town is still quite pretty even today. We have told you the story of the Hollywood on the Arno a year ago but, even without the pull of the movie stars of the time, people didn't line up to buy the expensive villas built between Pisa and Leghorn. That's why the two powerful politicians behind the plan decided to use the less valuable plots of land to house many working class children so that they could have some time in the sun. The "colonie" are still around, with their modernist architecture that was lauded back in the 1930s but people hate that they're so linked to the hated regime. I will tell you why these establishment played an important role in Italian history and how many of them are still operational today, either in their original form or as quirky hotels. In the last chapter, I will show you around, providing you with plenty of practical advice from a local, from the best "bagno" in town to the place where you can get an unforgettable gelato. To me it will always be special, as it's the closest way to go to the sea but it's still very worth a trip next time you come to Tuscany. It might not be the perfect seaside resort as they thought back in the day but it's still a very pleasant place where to get some r&r.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://pastapizzascones.com/guida-colonie-marine-tirrenia-calambrone/
https://www.corriere.it/cronache/cards/littoria-mussolinia-tirrenia-citta-immaginate-fascismo/latina-bonifica-dell-agro-pontino_principale.shtml
https://tirrenia.weebly.com/storia.html
https://tuscanyplanet.com/tirrenia/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Elitro - Midnight
A Himitsu - Isolated Mind
Audionautix - Soulstone
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/elitro-midnight
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-isolated-mind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyMXafoL-A
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56169825Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itWhen July comes to an end, something stirs the soul of every Italian, the ancestral memory of the summers of old, when August was the month when the entire country shut down for the mandatory vacations. While it was unnerving to see big cities turn...
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn how this was just one of the many new towns created by the Fascist regime to showcase their vision for a new Italy, modern, efficient, designed using the most advanced architecture in the world. Tirrenia didn't follow closely the diktats of the regime, which was a blessing, as the town is still quite pretty even today. We have told you the story of the Hollywood on the Arno a year ago but, even without the pull of the movie stars of the time, people didn't line up to buy the expensive villas built between Pisa and Leghorn. That's why the two powerful politicians behind the plan decided to use the less valuable plots of land to house many working class children so that they could have some time in the sun. The "colonie" are still around, with their modernist architecture that was lauded back in the 1930s but people hate that they're so linked to the hated regime. I will tell you why these establishment played an important role in Italian history and how many of them are still operational today, either in their original form or as quirky hotels. In the last chapter, I will show you around, providing you with plenty of practical advice from a local, from the best "bagno" in town to the place where you can get an unforgettable gelato. To me it will always be special, as it's the closest way to go to the sea but it's still very worth a trip next time you come to Tuscany. It might not be the perfect seaside resort as they thought back in the day but it's still a very pleasant place where to get some r&r.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://pastapizzascones.com/guida-colonie-marine-tirrenia-calambrone/
https://www.corriere.it/cronache/cards/littoria-mussolinia-tirrenia-citta-immaginate-fascismo/latina-bonifica-dell-agro-pontino_principale.shtml
https://tirrenia.weebly.com/storia.html
https://tuscanyplanet.com/tirrenia/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Elitro - Midnight
A Himitsu - Isolated Mind
Audionautix - Soulstone
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/elitro-midnight
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-isolated-mind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyMXafoL-A1326architecture,colonies,fascism,history,pisa,resort,seaside,tirrenia,tuscanyfalse1142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-splendid-isolation-of-camaldoli-ep-141--56093680
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how this ancient monastery was founded, what made it so special and how it managed to become bigger and bigger year after year. I will tell you the tale of the 30 courageous scholars, some of whom were very young, how a bishop helped them escape the attentions of the secret police and how their gamble paid off big time. Some of them, from La Pira to Vanoni, from Andreotti to Moro, came to dominate Italian politics until the 1990s. In the last part of the episode I will also tell you of the charming villa where the monks produce some extraordinary wine, the best parts of the Eremo and plenty of travel tips to get the most from your time there. Instead of clashing with millions of other tourists, next time you're in Tuscany, head to Camaldoli for a few days. It's got everything: scenery, atmosphere, great nature, excellent food and wine. On top of that, it's also good for the soul. You just can't beat that combo.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ilbelcasentino.it/camaldoli.html
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codice_di_Camaldoli
https://formiche.net/2018/07/codice-di-camaldoli-rinascita-italia/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Zentra - Siege
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Rocking back and forth (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Lifeline (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://soundcloud.com/cityfires/blood-problems-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choirrocking-back-and-forth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-lifeline-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56093680Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itWhile I was finally able to get to my little house on the hills near Volterra, the stifling heat still persecutes all of us, making us wonder if there are places around where it's not so freaking hot. Thankfully our little homeland has plenty of them,...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how this ancient monastery was founded, what made it so special and how it managed to become bigger and bigger year after year. I will tell you the tale of the 30 courageous scholars, some of whom were very young, how a bishop helped them escape the attentions of the secret police and how their gamble paid off big time. Some of them, from La Pira to Vanoni, from Andreotti to Moro, came to dominate Italian politics until the 1990s. In the last part of the episode I will also tell you of the charming villa where the monks produce some extraordinary wine, the best parts of the Eremo and plenty of travel tips to get the most from your time there. Instead of clashing with millions of other tourists, next time you're in Tuscany, head to Camaldoli for a few days. It's got everything: scenery, atmosphere, great nature, excellent food and wine. On top of that, it's also good for the soul. You just can't beat that combo.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ilbelcasentino.it/camaldoli.html
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codice_di_Camaldoli
https://formiche.net/2018/07/codice-di-camaldoli-rinascita-italia/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Zentra - Siege
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Rocking back and forth (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Lifeline (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://soundcloud.com/cityfires/blood-problems-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choirrocking-back-and-forth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-lifeline-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1079camaldoli,christianity,eremo,history,italia,italy,monastery,religion,tips,toscana,travel,tuscany,two,war,worldfalse1141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/collodi-pinocchio-s-magic-kingdom-ep-140--56011767
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how Carlo Lorenzini, his author, wrote it only to make some money to pay off his gambling debts and never considered it more than a "silly little story". When it became massively popular, the people of Collodi thought to turn a green area into a park dedicated to the world's most famous puppet. They enrolled many modern artists that created statues and buildings dedicated to the characters of the book. From the 1970s they placed them in a theme walk that tells the tale of the book. It's a bit highbrow and not very accessible to children but the park is really special. If you're there, check out the amazing villa next door. Its Italian garden is one of the most beautiful in Europe. A recent addition will bring you in the middle of the rainforest, surrounded by exotic plants and hundreds of rare butterflies. It's a bit pricey and it's exceedingly warm but it's a surreal experience to find yourself in the Amazon in the middle of Tuscany.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.finestresullarte.info/opere-e-artisti/parco-pinocchio-collodi-parchi-toscana
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_avventure_di_Pinocchio._Storia_di_un_burattino
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/attrazioni/la-villa-e-il-giardino-garzoni-a-collodi/
http://creareverde.it/casa-delle-farfalle-collodi-butterfly-house/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56011767Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itAs we keep on exploring the unusual corners of this incredible land, I have decided to go back to one of the places of my childhood. Many years ago my parents brought me to a little town between Florence and Lucca to go to a theme park dedicated to...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how Carlo Lorenzini, his author, wrote it only to make some money to pay off his gambling debts and never considered it more than a "silly little story". When it became massively popular, the people of Collodi thought to turn a green area into a park dedicated to the world's most famous puppet. They enrolled many modern artists that created statues and buildings dedicated to the characters of the book. From the 1970s they placed them in a theme walk that tells the tale of the book. It's a bit highbrow and not very accessible to children but the park is really special. If you're there, check out the amazing villa next door. Its Italian garden is one of the most beautiful in Europe. A recent addition will bring you in the middle of the rainforest, surrounded by exotic plants and hundreds of rare butterflies. It's a bit pricey and it's exceedingly warm but it's a surreal experience to find yourself in the Amazon in the middle of Tuscany.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.finestresullarte.info/opere-e-artisti/parco-pinocchio-collodi-parchi-toscana
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_avventure_di_Pinocchio._Storia_di_un_burattino
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/attrazioni/la-villa-e-il-giardino-garzoni-a-collodi/
http://creareverde.it/casa-delle-farfalle-collodi-butterfly-house/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1108book,carlo,children,collodi,garden,italy,novel,pinocchio,tips,travel,tuscany,villafalse1140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/siena-the-seedy-underworld-of-the-palio-ep-139--55532750
If you listen to the full episode, you will learn about the incredible lengths many jockeys of the Palio went to in order to either win the trophy or avoid their rivals from achieving this goal, something that for Senesi is almost as important as winning. We will go through several renowned jockeys that threw away their race to wait for their rival and pummel them with their whips, just to be extra-sure they didn't win. We will also talk about that time when the idea of having your rival winning the coveted "drappellone" pushed a fan so hard to make him pull the craziest stunt ever seen in the famous Piazza del Campo. In the last chapter, we will also tell you the tale of the famous jockey that, right when he had almost won, decided to just bail out, enraging the entire population for God only knows what reason. Follow us into this crazy rabbit hole and get a feel of why Senesi are so crazy for their little horse race. Trust me, it's going to be a crazy ride!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.oksiena.it/news/storia-del-palio-i-fantini-cattivi-130616190300.html
https://www.ilpalio.org/sch1911.2.7.htm
https://www.ilpalio.org/sch1901.2.7.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
WUFO - Hyde Park
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
EzaOne - Supernova
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55532750Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itEarly July in Tuscany is all about surviving the heat, dreaming about being on the beach or anywhere but the office. Things are very different in a picturesque town of the interior, where everyone's mind is focused completely on an ancient festival...
If you listen to the full episode, you will learn about the incredible lengths many jockeys of the Palio went to in order to either win the trophy or avoid their rivals from achieving this goal, something that for Senesi is almost as important as winning. We will go through several renowned jockeys that threw away their race to wait for their rival and pummel them with their whips, just to be extra-sure they didn't win. We will also talk about that time when the idea of having your rival winning the coveted "drappellone" pushed a fan so hard to make him pull the craziest stunt ever seen in the famous Piazza del Campo. In the last chapter, we will also tell you the tale of the famous jockey that, right when he had almost won, decided to just bail out, enraging the entire population for God only knows what reason. Follow us into this crazy rabbit hole and get a feel of why Senesi are so crazy for their little horse race. Trust me, it's going to be a crazy ride!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.oksiena.it/news/storia-del-palio-i-fantini-cattivi-130616190300.html
https://www.ilpalio.org/sch1911.2.7.htm
https://www.ilpalio.org/sch1901.2.7.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
WUFO - Hyde Park
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
EzaOne - Supernova
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1061corruption,curiosities,history,horses,incidents,italy,palio,race,siena,tips,tradition,travel,tuscanyfalse1139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-florence-s-calcio-storico-is-bonkers-but-great-ep-138--54830504
If you listen to the full episode, you will learn how the origins of this game are quite unclear, possibly dating back to the Roman Empire and how, especially in the Renaissance, Fiorentini loved it so much that it was played in almost every street. It wasn't just regular people: heirs of the most powerful families, like the Medici, played in Piazza Santa Croce. It took a long siege and a crazy act of defiance to consolidate its place in the heart of every Florentine. After being banned for a couple centuries, since 1930 the tournament is held every year following the rules written back in 1580 by a famous scholar. In the final parts I will explain to you the not so crazy rules of this game and try to convey what makes it so close to the hearts of many Tuscans. It is not to everyone's taste, many people find it abhorrent, brutal, unnecessarily violent but by looking at how the players and fans get so crazy that you can have a look into the real soul of this land. It may be bonkers, but it's much more genuine than many others events that seem catered only to tourists.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://sportgang.it/calcio-storico-fiorentino/
https://www.vanityfair.it/sport/altri-sport/2017/07/09/calcio-storico-fiorentino-rispetto-polizia-campo-zena
https://www.intersport.it/get-inspired/calcio-storico-fiorentino-storia-regole

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Everous & Canonblade - Gleam
Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky
Render - Prism
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/render-prism
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54830504Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itSummer in Tuscany is a truly glorious season, even if sometimes it gets really hot and muggy. If you're lucky enough to be in this neck of the woods, you'll be spoilt for choice between many fairs, events that are sometimes quite quirky. Last year we...
If you listen to the full episode, you will learn how the origins of this game are quite unclear, possibly dating back to the Roman Empire and how, especially in the Renaissance, Fiorentini loved it so much that it was played in almost every street. It wasn't just regular people: heirs of the most powerful families, like the Medici, played in Piazza Santa Croce. It took a long siege and a crazy act of defiance to consolidate its place in the heart of every Florentine. After being banned for a couple centuries, since 1930 the tournament is held every year following the rules written back in 1580 by a famous scholar. In the final parts I will explain to you the not so crazy rules of this game and try to convey what makes it so close to the hearts of many Tuscans. It is not to everyone's taste, many people find it abhorrent, brutal, unnecessarily violent but by looking at how the players and fans get so crazy that you can have a look into the real soul of this land. It may be bonkers, but it's much more genuine than many others events that seem catered only to tourists.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://sportgang.it/calcio-storico-fiorentino/
https://www.vanityfair.it/sport/altri-sport/2017/07/09/calcio-storico-fiorentino-rispetto-polizia-campo-zena
https://www.intersport.it/get-inspired/calcio-storico-fiorentino-storia-regole

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Everous & Canonblade - Gleam
Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky
Render - Prism
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/render-prism
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1141calcianti,calcio,croce,festival,firenze,florence,football,history,medici,renaissance,rules,santa,storico,tips,travelfalse1138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-charming-castle-on-the-mountain-ep-137--54448552
If you listen to the full episode you'll learn everything there is to know about the perfectly preserved Lion Fortress, a castle that has been around since the time of the Romans that has a lot to offer, from beautiful views to a secret passageway that is open to the public.This small village has a lot to offer, from a nearby mediaeval bridge to an even smaller place that is the highest permanently inhabited place in the Apennines mountains. Castiglione is also a rather weird place where people still celebrate a miracle happened four centuries ago, dress up as Befane for a January Halloween and have an entire month dedicated to mediaeval celebrations. All in all, the best reason to come around here, even for a single day, is the people. Garfagnini may be gruff but have a heart of gold. Having to brave the elements and the crippling poverty for centuries has made them kinder and more generous than most. The fact that the wilderness is beautiful, the food great and the temperatures much more bearable it's just a happy coincidence, I guess.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/castiglione-di-garfagnana/
http://www.castiglionegarf.altervista.org/visite-guidate.html
https://tuscanyplanet.com/castiglione-di-garfagnana-cosa-vedere/
Pro Loco Castiglione
+39 347 2789387 / prolococastiglionegarf@gmail.com

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
WUFO - Hyde Park
Pipe Choir - A midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Inaki - Phoenix
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/inaki-phoenix-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54448552Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itThe weather isn't great these days but summer is right around the corner and chances are it's going to hit hard. When temperatures and humidity rise way above what normal human beings consider bearable, any Tuscan only wants to do one thing: head for...
If you listen to the full episode you'll learn everything there is to know about the perfectly preserved Lion Fortress, a castle that has been around since the time of the Romans that has a lot to offer, from beautiful views to a secret passageway that is open to the public.This small village has a lot to offer, from a nearby mediaeval bridge to an even smaller place that is the highest permanently inhabited place in the Apennines mountains. Castiglione is also a rather weird place where people still celebrate a miracle happened four centuries ago, dress up as Befane for a January Halloween and have an entire month dedicated to mediaeval celebrations. All in all, the best reason to come around here, even for a single day, is the people. Garfagnini may be gruff but have a heart of gold. Having to brave the elements and the crippling poverty for centuries has made them kinder and more generous than most. The fact that the wilderness is beautiful, the food great and the temperatures much more bearable it's just a happy coincidence, I guess.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/castiglione-di-garfagnana/
http://www.castiglionegarf.altervista.org/visite-guidate.html
https://tuscanyplanet.com/castiglione-di-garfagnana-cosa-vedere/
Pro Loco Castiglione
+39 347 2789387 / prolococastiglionegarf@gmail.com

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
WUFO - Hyde Park
Pipe Choir - A midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Inaki - Phoenix
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/inaki-phoenix-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1010advice,appennini,castiglione,castle,garfagnana,italy,medieval,mountain,tips,tourism,travel,tuscanyfalse1137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florence-the-best-cake-you-ve-never-had-ep-136--54144281
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how this cake was born not even a century ago so that a baker could get out of trouble with his enraged wife. This innovative cake became super popular in Florence but has gone a bit out of fashion lately. Luckily for you, while not very easy to make, it's still possible to bake it yourself. In the episode I will guide you step by step into preparing your very own slice of Florentine goodness. If you are curious but not exactly willing to waste an afternoon to have a slice of this cake, your best bet is to head to downtown Florence and taste it in a local caffè. To help you get the most from your time here, I've listed my very subjective and questionable list of the top 5 bakeries in town. Just make sure you get at least a slice of the Torta Fedora. You definitely won't regret it. A lot of empty calories but it's also exceedingly good.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/torta-fedora/
https://toscanascosta.blogspot.com/2015/01/fedora-la-torta-scomparsa.html
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/migliori-pasticcerie-a-firenze/
http://www.pasticceriasieni.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=54&lang=it

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
EzaOne - Supernova
Zentra - Siege
Render - Prism
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/render-prism
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54144281Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itNo matter how much we Tuscans believe that everyone comes here because we're lovely people, chances are that people that land in our region come here because they love our food and wine. We might cringe thinking about it, but we tend to agree. The...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how this cake was born not even a century ago so that a baker could get out of trouble with his enraged wife. This innovative cake became super popular in Florence but has gone a bit out of fashion lately. Luckily for you, while not very easy to make, it's still possible to bake it yourself. In the episode I will guide you step by step into preparing your very own slice of Florentine goodness. If you are curious but not exactly willing to waste an afternoon to have a slice of this cake, your best bet is to head to downtown Florence and taste it in a local caffè. To help you get the most from your time here, I've listed my very subjective and questionable list of the top 5 bakeries in town. Just make sure you get at least a slice of the Torta Fedora. You definitely won't regret it. A lot of empty calories but it's also exceedingly good.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/torta-fedora/
https://toscanascosta.blogspot.com/2015/01/fedora-la-torta-scomparsa.html
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/migliori-pasticcerie-a-firenze/
http://www.pasticceriasieni.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=54&lang=it

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
EzaOne - Supernova
Zentra - Siege
Render - Prism
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/render-prism
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1091bakery,best,cake,cuisine,fedora,firenze,florence,italy,recipe,secrets,sweets,tips,torta,traditional,travel,tuscanyfalse1136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-four-moors-leghorn-s-inconvenient-symbol-ep-135--54074313
If you listen to the full episode you will know how this statue was built to celebrate the Medici family and Tuscan victories during the long privateering war that raged for centuries in the Mediterranean. And yet, no one cares about the Grand Duke: the four Barbaresque prisoners at his feet were so lifelike and vibrant to steal the show. Despite being beloved by its inhabitants, many feel that the monument celebrates slavery. Livornesi vehemently disagree: for them it's a symbol of freedom, second chances at life and the rebellious spirit of a town that still remembers how it was built from prisoners and ex-convicts.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.viverelatoscana.it/i-quattro-mori-il-monumento-di-livorno-tra-leggenda-e-curiosita/
https://www.turismo.it/cultura/articolo/art/titolo-id-8323/
https://www.livorno-effettovenezia.it/luoghi-di-interesse/i-quattro-mori/
https://www.iltirreno.it/livorno/cronaca/2020/06/14/news/uniti-contro-il-razzismo-ai-piedi-dei-quattro-mori-ma-la-statua-non-si-tocca-1.38967022

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Love Lost
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Profound Beats - Lo-Fi
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54074313Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:30:02 +0000L'Arno.itIn the past we've talked several times about the odd harbour town that looks and feel nothing like Tuscany. We've explored its famous coffee punch, the street food, its rivalry with the neighbouring Pisa but we have never talked about the odd monument...
If you listen to the full episode you will know how this statue was built to celebrate the Medici family and Tuscan victories during the long privateering war that raged for centuries in the Mediterranean. And yet, no one cares about the Grand Duke: the four Barbaresque prisoners at his feet were so lifelike and vibrant to steal the show. Despite being beloved by its inhabitants, many feel that the monument celebrates slavery. Livornesi vehemently disagree: for them it's a symbol of freedom, second chances at life and the rebellious spirit of a town that still remembers how it was built from prisoners and ex-convicts.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.viverelatoscana.it/i-quattro-mori-il-monumento-di-livorno-tra-leggenda-e-curiosita/
https://www.turismo.it/cultura/articolo/art/titolo-id-8323/
https://www.livorno-effettovenezia.it/luoghi-di-interesse/i-quattro-mori/
https://www.iltirreno.it/livorno/cronaca/2020/06/14/news/uniti-contro-il-razzismo-ai-piedi-dei-quattro-mori-ma-la-statua-non-si-tocca-1.38967022

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Love Lost
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Profound Beats - Lo-Fi
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>910curiosities,ferdinand,four,history,leghorn,livorno,medici,monument,moors,pirates,prisoners,slavery,superstitions,traditionsfalse1135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pisa-coffee-history-and-student-warriors-ep-134--54001059
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn the origin of the weird palace that hosts it, how it became the cultural cornerstone of liberal politics and how on its back the first Italian cinema was founded in 1905. I will also tell you how this rich cultural heritage made it the place where liberty-minded speakers roused the crowds cheering for Italian unification. It was thanks to them that in 1848 two thirds of Pisa University students enrolled as volunteers in the University Guard, a regiment that fought with the army of Sardinia-Piedmont against the Austrian Empire. You'll learn how many of them were very young and had absolutely no idea of what they were going to go through. Despite being very green, their courage and sacrifice allowed the Italian army to escape encirclement and escape from an Austrian trap. Without the student warriors of the Ussero, Italy might have been very different. In the last chapter I'll also tell you about how the new owners plan to make the Ussero great again, transforming it into a place where people are in no rush to leave. Next time you come to Pisa, spend some time there. Even without any of my memories, this historic coffee house will find its way into your heart.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://localistorici.it/rinasce-lo-storico-caffe-dellussero-la-scommessa-di-jacopo-e-lorenzo/
https://blog.agenziareaimmobiliare.it/palazzo-agostini-caffe-dellussero/
https://libri.icrewplay.com/caffe-letterari-il-caffe-dellussero-a-pisa/
https://www.homolaicus.com/letteratura/ussero.htm
https://www.corriere.it/cultura/speciali/2010/visioni-d-italia/notizie/4curtatone-e-montanara-Gli-universitari-e-il-battaglione-scomparso_71006f58-550e-11df-a414-00144f02aabe.shtml

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark blue arc (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried
Pipe Choir - A slave to nothing (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the stars (Instrumental)
Jinxspr0 - Generation Bounce
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-a-slave-to-nothing-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/jinxspr0-generation-bounce
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54001059Fri, 26 May 2023 05:10:01 +0000L'Arno.itWhile we like to say that things never change in Tuscany, going back to the places of your youth is always a mixed bag. You'd like for everything to stay just the same as you remember it but, sometimes, you're up for a pleasant surprise. Last time I...
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn the origin of the weird palace that hosts it, how it became the cultural cornerstone of liberal politics and how on its back the first Italian cinema was founded in 1905. I will also tell you how this rich cultural heritage made it the place where liberty-minded speakers roused the crowds cheering for Italian unification. It was thanks to them that in 1848 two thirds of Pisa University students enrolled as volunteers in the University Guard, a regiment that fought with the army of Sardinia-Piedmont against the Austrian Empire. You'll learn how many of them were very young and had absolutely no idea of what they were going to go through. Despite being very green, their courage and sacrifice allowed the Italian army to escape encirclement and escape from an Austrian trap. Without the student warriors of the Ussero, Italy might have been very different. In the last chapter I'll also tell you about how the new owners plan to make the Ussero great again, transforming it into a place where people are in no rush to leave. Next time you come to Pisa, spend some time there. Even without any of my memories, this historic coffee house will find its way into your heart.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://localistorici.it/rinasce-lo-storico-caffe-dellussero-la-scommessa-di-jacopo-e-lorenzo/
https://blog.agenziareaimmobiliare.it/palazzo-agostini-caffe-dellussero/
https://libri.icrewplay.com/caffe-letterari-il-caffe-dellussero-a-pisa/
https://www.homolaicus.com/letteratura/ussero.htm
https://www.corriere.it/cultura/speciali/2010/visioni-d-italia/notizie/4curtatone-e-montanara-Gli-universitari-e-il-battaglione-scomparso_71006f58-550e-11df-a414-00144f02aabe.shtml

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark blue arc (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried
Pipe Choir - A slave to nothing (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the stars (Instrumental)
Jinxspr0 - Generation Bounce
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-a-slave-to-nothing-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental1206battle,caffè,coffee,curtatone,historic,history,independence,italy,pisa,risorgimento,tips,travel,tuscany,university,ussero,warfalse1134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/massa-marittima-and-the-falcon-crossbow-ep-133--53924031
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how mining made this town rich enough to buy out its freedom and tough enough to defend itself for more than a century. I'll tell you about the lovely square and its quirky secrets, before delving deep into the history of the crossbow festival, how it was resurrected 60 years ago and how it still celebrates to this day the grit and determination of this fierce little town. in the last chapter, you will also know about a peculiar wine trail that will let you know some very special products, a mysterious lake that, according to local legend, would hide an entire town and a theme park dedicated to the history of metalmaking and the mining industry. While it may not be as popular as Chianti, this part of Tuscany will find many ways to surprise you. If you give it a chance, it will definitely steal your heart.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.societaterzierimassetani.it/balestro-del-girifalco/
https://www.societaterzierimassetani.it/126-balestro-del-girifalco-28-maggio-2023/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/massa-marittima-5-motivi-per-visitare-la-citta/
https://www.massamarittima-toscana.net/storia_1.html
https://www.toscanaovunquebella.it/it/massa-marittima

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time
WUFO - Hyde Park
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53924031Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itIn this episode we will go back to one of our original missions: shed some light into the least known corners of this land and tell you what makes them so special. In Tuscany it's still possible to just bump into amazing stuff, as it happened to me...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn how mining made this town rich enough to buy out its freedom and tough enough to defend itself for more than a century. I'll tell you about the lovely square and its quirky secrets, before delving deep into the history of the crossbow festival, how it was resurrected 60 years ago and how it still celebrates to this day the grit and determination of this fierce little town. in the last chapter, you will also know about a peculiar wine trail that will let you know some very special products, a mysterious lake that, according to local legend, would hide an entire town and a theme park dedicated to the history of metalmaking and the mining industry. While it may not be as popular as Chianti, this part of Tuscany will find many ways to surprise you. If you give it a chance, it will definitely steal your heart.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.societaterzierimassetani.it/balestro-del-girifalco/
https://www.societaterzierimassetani.it/126-balestro-del-girifalco-28-maggio-2023/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/massa-marittima-5-motivi-per-visitare-la-citta/
https://www.massamarittima-toscana.net/storia_1.html
https://www.toscanaovunquebella.it/it/massa-marittima

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time
WUFO - Hyde Park
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1199ages,crossbow,festival,history,italy,middle,tips,tourism,tradition,travel,tuscanyfalse1133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-did-pisa-change-its-patron-saint-ep-132--53826466
If you listen to the entire episode, you'll know about the remarkable history of the unfortunate Pope that is one of the few saints celebrated by both the Catholic and the Orthodox church. I'll tell you also about the very odd reason that made him so close to the hearts of the Pisa faithful and how a devastating defeat broke this special relationship. In the final chapters, we will explore how the fight between the Emperor and the Pope gave rise to the figure of Saint Rainier and why, several centuries later, it was the Florentines that pushed to have him as the patron saint of their arch-rival so that people forgot about their proud past. This is truly a special story that speaks volumes about how history is never far from this land. It always come back to haunt you.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.stilepisano.it/leggende/leg(g)ende_pisane_N20_sanranieri_26feb2018.pdf
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_di_San_Sisto_(Pisa)
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Sisto_II

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Aerocity - Cold Weather Kids
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-cold-weather-kids
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53826466Fri, 12 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itAfter a few weeks we come back to talk about the amazing history of this land, one that Tuscans are generally very fond of. While it's true that many other places can boast about a rich past, what makes this place different is that ancient events...
If you listen to the entire episode, you'll know about the remarkable history of the unfortunate Pope that is one of the few saints celebrated by both the Catholic and the Orthodox church. I'll tell you also about the very odd reason that made him so close to the hearts of the Pisa faithful and how a devastating defeat broke this special relationship. In the final chapters, we will explore how the fight between the Emperor and the Pope gave rise to the figure of Saint Rainier and why, several centuries later, it was the Florentines that pushed to have him as the patron saint of their arch-rival so that people forgot about their proud past. This is truly a special story that speaks volumes about how history is never far from this land. It always come back to haunt you.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.stilepisano.it/leggende/leg(g)ende_pisane_N20_sanranieri_26feb2018.pdf
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_di_San_Sisto_(Pisa)
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Sisto_II

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Aerocity - Cold Weather Kids
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-cold-weather-kids
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1011ages,history,italy,medici,middle,patron,pisa,rainier,saint,sixtus,tourism,tradition,tuscanyfalse1132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/certaldo-boccaccio-s-red-town-ep-131--53742329
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn everything there is to know about the odd palace that dominates the main square, why there is a genuine Japanese tea house in the courtyard, why the museum dedicated to Giovanni Boccaccio, one of Italy's greatest writers has a lot of ancient shoes and many other things. If you spend some time here you must try the many recipes that use one of Certaldo's specialties, a very particular onion, sweet enough to be used as a jam. You'll learn about the quirky little museum dedicated to nails, the best place where to get amazing views and much much more. Next time you come to Tuscany, think about spending some time here. You definitely won't regret it.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.italyyoudontexpect.com/certaldo-cosa-vedere/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/attrazioni/la-casa-del-boccaccio-a-certaldo/
https://www.comune.certaldo.fi.it/it/page/prodotti-tipici-b5422c10-2ca6-48b0-ba32-1e95a51c3a82
https://toscananelcuore.it/museo-del-chiodo/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Talk to me (Instrumental)
EzaOne - Supernova
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
The Passion Hi-Fi - Buried
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-talk-to-me-instrumentalwav
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53742329Fri, 05 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itThe worst question you can ask to any Tuscan is also one of the most popular: "what should I absolutely see next time I come to visit". Talk about a fool's errand. There is hardly a town in this region that would't deserve to be explored. Some of the...
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn everything there is to know about the odd palace that dominates the main square, why there is a genuine Japanese tea house in the courtyard, why the museum dedicated to Giovanni Boccaccio, one of Italy's greatest writers has a lot of ancient shoes and many other things. If you spend some time here you must try the many recipes that use one of Certaldo's specialties, a very particular onion, sweet enough to be used as a jam. You'll learn about the quirky little museum dedicated to nails, the best place where to get amazing views and much much more. Next time you come to Tuscany, think about spending some time here. You definitely won't regret it.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.italyyoudontexpect.com/certaldo-cosa-vedere/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/attrazioni/la-casa-del-boccaccio-a-certaldo/
https://www.comune.certaldo.fi.it/it/page/prodotti-tipici-b5422c10-2ca6-48b0-ba32-1e95a51c3a82
https://toscananelcuore.it/museo-del-chiodo/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Talk to me (Instrumental)
EzaOne - Supernova
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
The Passion Hi-Fi - Buried
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-talk-to-me-instrumentalwav
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1477certaldo,cuisine,food,history,italy,recipes,tips,tourism,tradition,travel,tuscany,typical,winefalse1131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/semelle-florence-s-ghost-bread-ep-130--53667903
If you listen to the full episode you will learn why this panino was so important for people living in downtown Florence, why the name sounds so weird, where it was really born and why it became almost impossible to find. We will bring you to one of the bakeries that still prepare this yummy panino and, if you listen to the last chapter, I will walk you through a great recipe to make sure that you'll be able to prepare it in your kitchen. On top of being absolutely delicious, this will be a great way to bring a piece of Tuscany in your home and to keep alive a great Florentine tradition.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.vice.com/it/article/z3nd98/semelle-panino-storico-firenze
https://www.sonoiosandra.it/il-semelle-ovvero-il-panino-all-olio-fiorentino/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Water Wood and Stone
Prezzur - Midnight Moonlight
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-ignite-to-light-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/romos-helios
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://www.free-stock-music.com/audionautix-water-wood-and-stone.html
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/prezzur-midnight-moonlight
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53667903Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itThere are few places in the world that are as deadly serious as we Tuscans are when it comes to defending our traditions. While it is untrue that this land is nothing but an open-air museum, every little change causes enormous backlash by people that...
If you listen to the full episode you will learn why this panino was so important for people living in downtown Florence, why the name sounds so weird, where it was really born and why it became almost impossible to find. We will bring you to one of the bakeries that still prepare this yummy panino and, if you listen to the last chapter, I will walk you through a great recipe to make sure that you'll be able to prepare it in your kitchen. On top of being absolutely delicious, this will be a great way to bring a piece of Tuscany in your home and to keep alive a great Florentine tradition.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.vice.com/it/article/z3nd98/semelle-panino-storico-firenze
https://www.sonoiosandra.it/il-semelle-ovvero-il-panino-all-olio-fiorentino/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Water Wood and Stone
Prezzur - Midnight Moonlight
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-ignite-to-light-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/romos-helios
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://www.free-stock-music.com/audionautix-water-wood-and-stone.html
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/prezzur-midnight-moonlight
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1543baking,bread,cuisine,culture,florence,italy,lampredotto,panini,semelle,tips,traditional,travel,tuscanyfalse1130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pisa-the-amazing-church-of-the-pirate-knights-ep-129--53585216
If you listen to the full episode I will tell you the remarkable history of the order created by the Medicis to avoid another nationalist uprising in Pisa, how it became powerful enough to play a crucial role in the battle that pretty much decided the future of Europe and how carrying there the war flags of the captured ships became an important tradition. There will be also space to look at the most beautiful of those flags, their symbolism and also the many souvenirs of the days where the ships from Pisa fought the infidels on the Mare Nostrum are kept both inside the church and in the palace next door that now hosts one of Europe's top academic institutions. Next time you come to Pisa, take some time to explore this amazing part of town. It has much more to offer than Piazza dei Miracoli: you only need to know where to look.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://altmarius.ning.com/profiles/blogs/le-bandiere-ottomane-come-bottino-da-guerra-a-pisa-le-icone-delle
http://www.antropologiaartesacra.it/ALESSIO_VARISCO_PISASantoStefanoDeiCavalieri.html
https://alleanzacattolica.org/i-vessilli-della-battaglia-di-lepanto/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Cityfires - Blood Problems
Pipe Choir - A Slave to Nothing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-ignite-to-light-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-a-slave-to-nothing-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53585216Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itWhile at first the idea of having hundreds of episodes dedicated to a relatively small region sounded preposterous, the more we delve into Tuscan history, the more surprises we bump into. Take, for example, a place like Pisa: I've gone to college...
If you listen to the full episode I will tell you the remarkable history of the order created by the Medicis to avoid another nationalist uprising in Pisa, how it became powerful enough to play a crucial role in the battle that pretty much decided the future of Europe and how carrying there the war flags of the captured ships became an important tradition. There will be also space to look at the most beautiful of those flags, their symbolism and also the many souvenirs of the days where the ships from Pisa fought the infidels on the Mare Nostrum are kept both inside the church and in the palace next door that now hosts one of Europe's top academic institutions. Next time you come to Pisa, take some time to explore this amazing part of town. It has much more to offer than Piazza dei Miracoli: you only need to know where to look.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://altmarius.ning.com/profiles/blogs/le-bandiere-ottomane-come-bottino-da-guerra-a-pisa-le-icone-delle
http://www.antropologiaartesacra.it/ALESSIO_VARISCO_PISASantoStefanoDeiCavalieri.html
https://alleanzacattolica.org/i-vessilli-della-battaglia-di-lepanto/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Cityfires - Blood Problems
Pipe Choir - A Slave to Nothing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-ignite-to-light-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-a-slave-to-nothing-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1816battle,corners,flags,hidden,history,italy,knights,lepanto,order,pirates,santo,stefano,tips,tourism,travel,tuscanyfalse1129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vinci-leonardo-s-amazing-hometown-ep-128--53528997
If you listen to the full episode you'll know about the celebrations that in this weekend his hometown will dedicate to him on his birthday, the great museum that hosts life-size models of the amazing machines he dreamt in his drawings and so much more. We'll tell you about how his unassuming birth home was transformed a few years ago into a state-of-the-art multimedia experience and the many interesting things that his hometown has to offer, from a great wine to some hearthy recipes to die for. If you're in Tuscany this weekend, this would be the perfect time to head to Vinci and check how the beauty that surrounds this place was instrumental into creating one of the world's greatest geniuses.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/vinci-da-il-via-alle-celebrazioni-per-lanniversario-della-nascita-di-leonardo-a6e20611
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/itinerari/un-giorno-a-vinci/
https://tuscanyplanet.com/vinci-cosa-vedere/
https://www.ilturista.info/ugc/info/da_visitare/1353-Museo_Leonardiano_di_Vinci_le_macchine_e_le_altre_invenzioni_di_Leonardo/
https://www.discovertuscany.com/it/cosa-vedere-in-toscana/casa-di-leonardo-da-vinci.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Prezzur - Midnight Moonlight
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/prezzur-midnight-moonlight
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53528997Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itAfter spending more than two years trying to figure out what it is that makes Tuscany so uncommonly beloved around the world, the sensation to be missing something obvious is quite strong. With all the art, amazing food, wonderful vistas and great...
If you listen to the full episode you'll know about the celebrations that in this weekend his hometown will dedicate to him on his birthday, the great museum that hosts life-size models of the amazing machines he dreamt in his drawings and so much more. We'll tell you about how his unassuming birth home was transformed a few years ago into a state-of-the-art multimedia experience and the many interesting things that his hometown has to offer, from a great wine to some hearthy recipes to die for. If you're in Tuscany this weekend, this would be the perfect time to head to Vinci and check how the beauty that surrounds this place was instrumental into creating one of the world's greatest geniuses.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/vinci-da-il-via-alle-celebrazioni-per-lanniversario-della-nascita-di-leonardo-a6e20611
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/itinerari/un-giorno-a-vinci/
https://tuscanyplanet.com/vinci-cosa-vedere/
https://www.ilturista.info/ugc/info/da_visitare/1353-Museo_Leonardiano_di_Vinci_le_macchine_e_le_altre_invenzioni_di_Leonardo/
https://www.discovertuscany.com/it/cosa-vedere-in-toscana/casa-di-leonardo-da-vinci.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Prezzur - Midnight Moonlight
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/prezzur-midnight-moonlight
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1650art,culture,history,italy,leonardo,museum,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,vincifalse1128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/la-verna-walking-with-saint-francis-ep-127--53463605
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn how this mountain was donated more than 8 centuries ago by a pious nobleman and how it became a very popular pilgrimage spot. We'll walk together through the many interesting spots in this remote monastery while exploring a remarkable art treasure that, until a few years ago, was hidden in an underground vault. We'll also talk about how the monks used the pandemic to embrace technology and help many more people in their moment of need. In the last part, I'll tell you everything there is to know about the most fascinating walk you can do around here, a 10 day trek that will bring you to Assisi, the home of Saint Francis. A definitely interesting way to explore this remarkable part of Italy and pay homage to the pilgrims of the Middle Ages.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.abbazie.com/laverna/storia_it.html
https://www.sanfrancescopatronoditalia.it/notizie/francescanesimo/la-verna-le-stimmate-di-francesco-tra-storia-e-attualit%C3%A0-50684#accept
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/la-verna-santuario-della-verna/
https://apiediilmondo.it/le-tappe-della-via-di-francesco-la-verna-assisi-a-piedi/
https://www.casentinopiu.it/i-tesori-del-casentino-alla-verna-un-crocifisso-ligneo-attribuito-a-della-robbia/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53463605Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itAs we have a reputation for enjoying the good things in life and never taking ourselves too seriously, you might think that Tuscany is not a very spiritual place. Well, you'd be very wrong. As much as we like to be contrarian, our roots are firmly...
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn how this mountain was donated more than 8 centuries ago by a pious nobleman and how it became a very popular pilgrimage spot. We'll walk together through the many interesting spots in this remote monastery while exploring a remarkable art treasure that, until a few years ago, was hidden in an underground vault. We'll also talk about how the monks used the pandemic to embrace technology and help many more people in their moment of need. In the last part, I'll tell you everything there is to know about the most fascinating walk you can do around here, a 10 day trek that will bring you to Assisi, the home of Saint Francis. A definitely interesting way to explore this remarkable part of Italy and pay homage to the pilgrims of the Middle Ages.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.abbazie.com/laverna/storia_it.html
https://www.sanfrancescopatronoditalia.it/notizie/francescanesimo/la-verna-le-stimmate-di-francesco-tra-storia-e-attualit%C3%A0-50684#accept
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/la-verna-santuario-della-verna/
https://apiediilmondo.it/le-tappe-della-via-di-francesco-la-verna-assisi-a-piedi/
https://www.casentinopiu.it/i-tesori-del-casentino-alla-verna-un-crocifisso-ligneo-attribuito-a-della-robbia/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1659art,francis,italy,la,monastery,pilgrimage,religion,saint,tips,tourism,tradition,travel,trekking,tuscany,vernafalse1127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easter-in-tuscany-the-quirkiest-events-ep-126--53395134
If you listen to the full episode, you'll learn everything there is to know about Tuscany's most famous Easter celebration, the very odd "Scoppio del carro" in Florence, where fireworks and an historic promenade have been the coronation of the Holy Week since the Middle Ages. if you like your Easter to be all about the reason for the season, you're only spoiled for choice, considering the wealth of processions and reenactments that are hosted throughout the region. Few are more complex and charming as the one in Castiglion Fiorentino, a week long festival that culminates in the so-called "flight of the redentor", that features a flying Jesus statue.

If you're into even quirkier celebrations, how about the "ruzzolata delle uova" in Mugello or the massive flower festival in San Casciano that has two churches fighting each other. Whatever you choose to do, just unplug for a bit and enjoy the company of your loved ones. There's no time like today: might as well enjoy it while you can.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.seidifirenzese.it/2018/03/30/le-tradizioni-fiorentine-pasqua/
https://www.italybyevents.com/eventi/toscana/scoppio-del-carro-firenze/
http://www.frammentiditoscana.it/processioni-settimana-santa-arezzo-siena/
https://www.livornosera.it/eventi-livorno/usanze-pasquali-dalla-ruzzolata-delluovo-alla-gita-porta/
https://www.intoscana.it/it/articolo/pasqua-in-toscana-feste-tradizioni-e-rievocazioni-della-passione/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2014/04/18/news/pasqua_le_tradizioni_in_toscana-83957137/
https://www.nove.firenze.it/pasqua-una-tradizione-secolare-in-toscana.htm
https://www.firenzetoday.it/eventi/pasqua-2015-firenze-toscana.html
https://www.coopfirenze.it/informatori/notizie/ovunque-in-toscana
https://www.vignaiolidiscansano.it/la-pasqua-in-maremma/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Slave to Nothing (Instrumental)
WUFO - Hyde Park
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-a-slave-to-nothing-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53395134Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itNow that Spring is finally upon us, the temptation to leave everything behind and just go out to enjoy the weather is sometimes overwhelming. Thankfully, the calendar comes around to help with Tuscany's favourite holiday of all times, Easter. While it...
If you listen to the full episode, you'll learn everything there is to know about Tuscany's most famous Easter celebration, the very odd "Scoppio del carro" in Florence, where fireworks and an historic promenade have been the coronation of the Holy Week since the Middle Ages. if you like your Easter to be all about the reason for the season, you're only spoiled for choice, considering the wealth of processions and reenactments that are hosted throughout the region. Few are more complex and charming as the one in Castiglion Fiorentino, a week long festival that culminates in the so-called "flight of the redentor", that features a flying Jesus statue.

If you're into even quirkier celebrations, how about the "ruzzolata delle uova" in Mugello or the massive flower festival in San Casciano that has two churches fighting each other. Whatever you choose to do, just unplug for a bit and enjoy the company of your loved ones. There's no time like today: might as well enjoy it while you can.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.seidifirenzese.it/2018/03/30/le-tradizioni-fiorentine-pasqua/
https://www.italybyevents.com/eventi/toscana/scoppio-del-carro-firenze/
http://www.frammentiditoscana.it/processioni-settimana-santa-arezzo-siena/
https://www.livornosera.it/eventi-livorno/usanze-pasquali-dalla-ruzzolata-delluovo-alla-gita-porta/
https://www.intoscana.it/it/articolo/pasqua-in-toscana-feste-tradizioni-e-rievocazioni-della-passione/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2014/04/18/news/pasqua_le_tradizioni_in_toscana-83957137/
https://www.nove.firenze.it/pasqua-una-tradizione-secolare-in-toscana.htm
https://www.firenzetoday.it/eventi/pasqua-2015-firenze-toscana.html
https://www.coopfirenze.it/informatori/notizie/ovunque-in-toscana
https://www.vignaiolidiscansano.it/la-pasqua-in-maremma/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Slave to Nothing (Instrumental)
WUFO - Hyde Park
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-a-slave-to-nothing-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>920easter,festival,florence,holy,italy,siena,tips,tourism,traditional,travel,tuscany,weekfalse1126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florence-the-uffizi-s-secret-history-ep-125--53315306
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn about the wacky Grand Duke that decided to turn the massive office building his father commissioned into a place where to show the beautiful things he had bought around the world. We will tell you how the Uffizi got its weird name, how back in the day inside you could find crazy things like a fully fledged theatre, a foundry and a room where the Medicis displayed oddities from all over the world. In the last chapter you will have a better idea of how many incredible things are hidden in the Uffizi vault, including one of the world's leading portrait collections that hasn't been shown for a few decades due to lack of space. The Uffizi is truly a living representation of this land: you can go there 10 times and you'll always learn something new. This, among many things, is what makes Tuscany so special.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/francesco-i-dei-medici/
https://www.uffizi.it/gli-uffizi/storia
https://www.fiorentininelmondo.it/it/home/338-dietrofront-il-lato-nascosto-delle-collezioni-agli-uffizi.html
https://www.partecipart.it/arte-cultura/5-curiosita-uffizi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark blue Arc (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Render - Prism
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/render-prism
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53315306Fri, 24 Mar 2023 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itDespite the great wealth of interesting and fascinating corners our homeland has to offer, the main reason many people come to Tuscany is to visit the most famous landmarks and experience the beautiful things that made this land famous all over the...
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn about the wacky Grand Duke that decided to turn the massive office building his father commissioned into a place where to show the beautiful things he had bought around the world. We will tell you how the Uffizi got its weird name, how back in the day inside you could find crazy things like a fully fledged theatre, a foundry and a room where the Medicis displayed oddities from all over the world. In the last chapter you will have a better idea of how many incredible things are hidden in the Uffizi vault, including one of the world's leading portrait collections that hasn't been shown for a few decades due to lack of space. The Uffizi is truly a living representation of this land: you can go there 10 times and you'll always learn something new. This, among many things, is what makes Tuscany so special.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/francesco-i-dei-medici/
https://www.uffizi.it/gli-uffizi/storia
https://www.fiorentininelmondo.it/it/home/338-dietrofront-il-lato-nascosto-delle-collezioni-agli-uffizi.html
https://www.partecipart.it/arte-cultura/5-curiosita-uffizi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark blue Arc (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Render - Prism
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/render-prism
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1471art,curiosities,florence,francis,gallery,history,italy,medici,museum,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,uffizifalse1125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cortona-under-a-tuscan-sun-ep-124--53227545
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn about the millennia-long history of this town, how it was razed several times in the past and rebuilt time and time again. You will know about the little fortress that has dominated the valley for many centuries, in several different forms. We will bring you to several fascinating churches that are all at the same time beautiful and quite weird. If you're more into spirituality, a few miles from Cortona there is an ancient monastery where Saint Francis of Assisi stayed for many years and wrote his spiritual testament. To top it off, we will tell you the many other things you can do in town, the best restaurant, the local specialties you must try and much, much more. This part of Tuscany is absolutely spectacular and Cortona is one of my favourite towns ever. If you give it a chance, it will charm you as well.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.italyyoudontexpect.com/cortona-cose-da-vedere/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/attrazioni/la-fortezza-del-girifalco/
https://www.turiscortona.it/cosa-visitare/chiese/eremo-le-celle
https://www.cortonamia.com/en/history-of-cortona/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - A Slave to Nothing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Love Lost
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-a-slave-to-nothing-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53227545Fri, 17 Mar 2023 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itNow that spring is literally around the corner, time to dust up your light jackets and respond to the call of the wild. For Italians the answer can only be one: a "gita fuori porta". This centuries old tradition quite literally mean "small trip...
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn about the millennia-long history of this town, how it was razed several times in the past and rebuilt time and time again. You will know about the little fortress that has dominated the valley for many centuries, in several different forms. We will bring you to several fascinating churches that are all at the same time beautiful and quite weird. If you're more into spirituality, a few miles from Cortona there is an ancient monastery where Saint Francis of Assisi stayed for many years and wrote his spiritual testament. To top it off, we will tell you the many other things you can do in town, the best restaurant, the local specialties you must try and much, much more. This part of Tuscany is absolutely spectacular and Cortona is one of my favourite towns ever. If you give it a chance, it will charm you as well.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.italyyoudontexpect.com/cortona-cose-da-vedere/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/attrazioni/la-fortezza-del-girifalco/
https://www.turiscortona.it/cosa-visitare/chiese/eremo-le-celle
https://www.cortonamia.com/en/history-of-cortona/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - A Slave to Nothing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Love Lost
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-a-slave-to-nothing-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1674art,cortona,etruscans,food,italy,movie,sun,tips,tourism,travel,tuscan,tuscanyfalse1124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sidney-sonnino-s-dream-castle-ep-123--53149530
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn about how the heirs of the famous statesman made this place one of the leading producers of wine and olive oil in the Florentine Chianti and also how they paired up with US and Canadian universities to have students and teachers come here to have specialised courses on all sorts of subjects. You will also learn about the great man himself, how he was very different from the rest of Italian politics and how his ideas on modernity changed the country forever. In the final part you'll also know about the luxury apartments you could rent in this very special castle, the wine tasting tours and the more cultural events that are held in this little gem hidden in plain sight in the hills around Florence.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.castellosonnino.it/history/
https://www.castellosonnino.it/contacts/
https://www.lastampa.it/cultura/2017/01/15/news/caterina-de-renzis-sonnino-nel-mio-castello-insegno-la-cultura-del-made-in-italy-1.36626556/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Catmosphere - Candy Coloured Sky
Pipe Choir - Earth 2 Earth
WUFO - Hyde Park
The Passion Hi-Fi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-earth2earth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53149530Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itWhen the weather is nice and warm, one of my favourite things to do when I was younger was to pick up my motorcycle and explore the little villages in my region. The back roads of Tuscany are charming and lead you to many special places, but in order...
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn about how the heirs of the famous statesman made this place one of the leading producers of wine and olive oil in the Florentine Chianti and also how they paired up with US and Canadian universities to have students and teachers come here to have specialised courses on all sorts of subjects. You will also learn about the great man himself, how he was very different from the rest of Italian politics and how his ideas on modernity changed the country forever. In the final part you'll also know about the luxury apartments you could rent in this very special castle, the wine tasting tours and the more cultural events that are held in this little gem hidden in plain sight in the hills around Florence.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.castellosonnino.it/history/
https://www.castellosonnino.it/contacts/
https://www.lastampa.it/cultura/2017/01/15/news/caterina-de-renzis-sonnino-nel-mio-castello-insegno-la-cultura-del-made-in-italy-1.36626556/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Catmosphere - Candy Coloured Sky
Pipe Choir - Earth 2 Earth
WUFO - Hyde Park
The Passion Hi-Fi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-earth2earth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1748boutique,castle,history,hotels,italy,tasting,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,wine,wineryfalse1123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forte-dei-marmi-michelangelo-s-daughter-ep-122--53074928
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn how this very swanky seaside town was a non starter, surrounded by disease, treacherous swamps, pirates and brigands until Michelangelo built a road to bring his favourite marble to the sea, where it could be shipped everywhere in the world. The real changing moment was when the house of Lorraine decided to build a small fortress to protect from pirate attacks and protect the merchants that operated from there. Then, right when it was about to go bust due to the competition of bigger harbours like Genoa or Leghorn, Forte dei Marmi reinvented itself as an exclusive resort, catering to VIP, heads of industry, artists and intellectuals. The long march that brought this unassuming village from absolute obscurity to the heights of luxury and sophistication is absolutely amazing and not very well know. If you stay with us until the end, you will also learn what to do and see in this very charming, albeit a bit expensive, seaside town. If you love Italy, you can't really miss this episode!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.welcome2lucca.com/le-origini-di-forte-dei-marmi-e-il-suo-legame-con-pietrasanta/
https://www.visitforte.com/it/vivi-il-forte/storia-cultura-e-arte/storia/
https://www.fortedeimarmi.it/guide-forte-dei-marmi-articolo-la-storia-di-forte-dei-marmi.aspx
https://www.versilia.org/it/territorio-versilia/cultura/storia-ed-origini-di-forte-dei-marmi
https://www.versiliamo.com/forte-dei-marmi/fortino-forte-dei-marmi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Hot Soup on Cold Days
The Passion Hi-Fi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-hot-soup-on-cold-days-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53074928Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itWhile the calendar might be telling us that we're very close to spring, the weather begs to differ. That's probably why our minds wander beyond the equinox, towards Tuscany's favourite season, summer. Every family has their preference when it comes to...
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn how this very swanky seaside town was a non starter, surrounded by disease, treacherous swamps, pirates and brigands until Michelangelo built a road to bring his favourite marble to the sea, where it could be shipped everywhere in the world. The real changing moment was when the house of Lorraine decided to build a small fortress to protect from pirate attacks and protect the merchants that operated from there. Then, right when it was about to go bust due to the competition of bigger harbours like Genoa or Leghorn, Forte dei Marmi reinvented itself as an exclusive resort, catering to VIP, heads of industry, artists and intellectuals. The long march that brought this unassuming village from absolute obscurity to the heights of luxury and sophistication is absolutely amazing and not very well know. If you stay with us until the end, you will also learn what to do and see in this very charming, albeit a bit expensive, seaside town. If you love Italy, you can't really miss this episode!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.welcome2lucca.com/le-origini-di-forte-dei-marmi-e-il-suo-legame-con-pietrasanta/
https://www.visitforte.com/it/vivi-il-forte/storia-cultura-e-arte/storia/
https://www.fortedeimarmi.it/guide-forte-dei-marmi-articolo-la-storia-di-forte-dei-marmi.aspx
https://www.versilia.org/it/territorio-versilia/cultura/storia-ed-origini-di-forte-dei-marmi
https://www.versiliamo.com/forte-dei-marmi/fortino-forte-dei-marmi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Hot Soup on Cold Days
The Passion Hi-Fi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Mike Chino - Calm and Harmony
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-hot-soup-on-cold-days-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1575advice,buonarroti,forte,history,holidays,marmi,michelangelo,sea,sun,tips,tourism,travel,tuscanyfalse1122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florence-s-yummy-alphabet-cookies-ep-121--52828607
In Florence, in particular, they were quite big on these shortcuts. From the early 19th century a particular type of cookies became very popular during Lent. They paid lip service to the "no animal fats" prohibition but managed somehow to be really great. Their story is quite interesting which is why this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you back to Florence to tell you the tale of how nuns came out with the Quaresimali, Tuscany's favourite Lent cookies.

On top of consuming vast quantities of these great biscotti shaped like letters that smell of cocoa and orange, Fiorentini tried to make this time of the year less painful by organising neighbourhood festivals every Sunday. These celebrations were very popular and were used for all sorts of purpose, making them really unique. Their nicknames and traditions are really something else, a slice of life of a city that has unfortunately disappeared from the face of the Earth. Now, if you're curious to taste the Quaresimali, chances are you won't be able to buy them. They are in fact only popular near Florence and are not easy to get anywhere else.

Luckily for you, they're exceedingly simple to bake. If you listen to the full episode, you'll get both the recipe and the instructions to have the perfect cookies to cheer up your Lent. This episode is a bit different, as we went for something more conversational, less scripted. This is an experiment so if you don't like it, let us know by getting in touch on our social media accounts. We try posting as much as we can on Twitter: if you're there, come say hello. We'd love to know you better.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cucina/biscotti-quaresimali.html
https://www.nonsolopiccante.it/2012/04/07/biscotti-quaresimali-di-firenze/
https://www.turismo.it/gusto/articolo/art/quaresimali-fiorentini-labc-dei-biscotti-id-7909/
https://www.quinewsfirenze.it/firenze-quaresimali-biscotti-storia-peccato-gola.htm
https://www.florencecity.it/le-fiere-quaresimali/
https://www.blmagazine.it/quaresima-chiama-quaresimali/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52828607Fri, 24 Feb 2023 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itWith Ash Wednesday behind us, Catholics all over the world get ready for Lent, the 40 days period where the faithful are supposed to do penance for their sins by abstaining from all sorts of pleasurable activities. While nowadays is nowhere near as...
In Florence, in particular, they were quite big on these shortcuts. From the early 19th century a particular type of cookies became very popular during Lent. They paid lip service to the "no animal fats" prohibition but managed somehow to be really great. Their story is quite interesting which is why this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you back to Florence to tell you the tale of how nuns came out with the Quaresimali, Tuscany's favourite Lent cookies.

On top of consuming vast quantities of these great biscotti shaped like letters that smell of cocoa and orange, Fiorentini tried to make this time of the year less painful by organising neighbourhood festivals every Sunday. These celebrations were very popular and were used for all sorts of purpose, making them really unique. Their nicknames and traditions are really something else, a slice of life of a city that has unfortunately disappeared from the face of the Earth. Now, if you're curious to taste the Quaresimali, chances are you won't be able to buy them. They are in fact only popular near Florence and are not easy to get anywhere else.

Luckily for you, they're exceedingly simple to bake. If you listen to the full episode, you'll get both the recipe and the instructions to have the perfect cookies to cheer up your Lent. This episode is a bit different, as we went for something more conversational, less scripted. This is an experiment so if you don't like it, let us know by getting in touch on our social media accounts. We try posting as much as we can on Twitter: if you're there, come say hello. We'd love to know you better.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cucina/biscotti-quaresimali.html
https://www.nonsolopiccante.it/2012/04/07/biscotti-quaresimali-di-firenze/
https://www.turismo.it/gusto/articolo/art/quaresimali-fiorentini-labc-dei-biscotti-id-7909/
https://www.quinewsfirenze.it/firenze-quaresimali-biscotti-storia-peccato-gola.htm
https://www.florencecity.it/le-fiere-quaresimali/
https://www.blmagazine.it/quaresima-chiama-quaresimali/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1159baking,cookies,curiosities,festival,florence,history,lent,tips,tourism,traditional,travel,tuscanyfalse1121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abetone-tuscany-s-golden-slopes-ep-120--52757585
Zeno Colò, born and bred in these remote mountains, was one of Italy's greatest skiers and was the one that put this remote village firmly on the map as a great ski resort. The destiny of Abetone changed in just a few minutes 71 years ago, when the Tuscan champion triumphed in the 1952 Winter Olympics in Norway, inflicting more than a second to his rivals. The "Hawk of Oslo" was for 20 years the fastest skier in the world before reinventing himself as a course designer and a ski instructor. In 1969 he was instrumental in a popular initiative that provided Abetone with some much needed infrastructures that doubled the tourist capacity of the town, making it the only one in Central Italy able to rival the Alpine resorts. No one in Abetone will ever forget Zeno Colò.

If you know someone that loves Italy just as much as we do, why don't you send him the link to this episode? I'm sure he'll thank you for it. If you're on Twitter, come and say hello: we'd love to get to know you better. If you have any question or comment on our episodes, drop us a note. We'll be very glad to answer any of your doubts.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.storiedisport.it/?p=10203
https://www.abetonecutigliano2022.it/territorio/abetone/
https://www.sciaremag.it/professione-montagna/lovovia-dellabetone-tra-i-trionfi-di-zeno-colo/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
A Himitsu - Icy Vindur
AlmightyZero - Aetherial
Tavs = Control
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up
Aerocity - Love Lost
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-icy-vindur
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/almightyzero-aetherial
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/tavs-control
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52757585Fri, 17 Feb 2023 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itIf I asked each and every one of you, chances are that mountains and snow are not something that you would normally associate with Tuscany. That is a bit weird, considering that a sizeable part of our region is occupied by the Appennines. While most...
Zeno Colò, born and bred in these remote mountains, was one of Italy's greatest skiers and was the one that put this remote village firmly on the map as a great ski resort. The destiny of Abetone changed in just a few minutes 71 years ago, when the Tuscan champion triumphed in the 1952 Winter Olympics in Norway, inflicting more than a second to his rivals. The "Hawk of Oslo" was for 20 years the fastest skier in the world before reinventing himself as a course designer and a ski instructor. In 1969 he was instrumental in a popular initiative that provided Abetone with some much needed infrastructures that doubled the tourist capacity of the town, making it the only one in Central Italy able to rival the Alpine resorts. No one in Abetone will ever forget Zeno Colò.

If you know someone that loves Italy just as much as we do, why don't you send him the link to this episode? I'm sure he'll thank you for it. If you're on Twitter, come and say hello: we'd love to get to know you better. If you have any question or comment on our episodes, drop us a note. We'll be very glad to answer any of your doubts.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.storiedisport.it/?p=10203
https://www.abetonecutigliano2022.it/territorio/abetone/
https://www.sciaremag.it/professione-montagna/lovovia-dellabetone-tra-i-trionfi-di-zeno-colo/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
A Himitsu - Icy Vindur
AlmightyZero - Aetherial
Tavs = Control
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up
Aerocity - Love Lost
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-icy-vindur
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/almightyzero-aetherial
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/tavs-control
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1471colò,history,italy,mountain,olympics,skiing,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,zenofalse1120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walking-with-galileo-in-pisa-ep-119--52684129
Considering that in a few days it will also be his 459th birthday, we have decided to dedicate an episode to arguably the greatest scientist to ever come out of this remarkable land. As pretty much everyone in the world has heard of him, of his discoveries, his experiments, his trial and tribulations we just didn't want to rehash old content. After long consideration, we figured out an interesting angle to pay a homage to the great man and at the same time stay true to our mission. That's why this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you back to Pisa to guide you on a walking tour following the footsteps of Galileo Galilei, the man who reinvented science.

If you listen to the full episode you will learn how it took centuries and a fair amount of research to figure out where Galileo was really born, how the story about the experiment from the Leaning Tower with the weights everyone heard about did actually happen pretty far away from Tuscany, where the famous pendulum is now and the various places where the scientist worked while he was living in the city of the Leaning Tower. While definitely not as stunning as Lucca and Florence, Pisa has a lot of incredible places that are not well known and that would well deserve a bit of your time. Maybe next time you come visit us, stay an extra day in Pisa: you definitely won't regret it.

While we are definitely not as active as we'd like, we are present mostly on Twitter, where we occasionally post some stuff that is both Tuscany-related or just regular things that pop into our head. Actually we don't really know what type of content to provide there, which is why we're not really active. What would interest you? Small travel advice? Pictures of our beloved homeland? Idioms and quirky expressions explained? Pronunciation audio guides? If you're around, say hello and let us know. It would help us quite a lot.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ua-magazine.com/2021/04/23/galileo-tower-of-pisa-experiment-done-in-delft/
https://www.turismo.pisa.it/itinerario/pisa-is-segreta
https://www.terredipisa.it/percorso/galileo-a-pisa/
https://www.travelstales.it/2021/06/30/pisa-luoghi-insoliti-segreti/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/alla-scoperta-di-pisa-sulle-orme-di-galileo/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Erio - Monolith
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars
Sybranax - Euphoria
Pipe Choir - Almost Time
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/erio-monolith
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/sybranax-euphoria
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52684129Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itMaybe you're not aware of it but our little Tuscany podcast is about to celebrate two years on the air. While we changed a couple of times our format, focussing more on timeless content rather than regular news, we've always stayed true to our...
Considering that in a few days it will also be his 459th birthday, we have decided to dedicate an episode to arguably the greatest scientist to ever come out of this remarkable land. As pretty much everyone in the world has heard of him, of his discoveries, his experiments, his trial and tribulations we just didn't want to rehash old content. After long consideration, we figured out an interesting angle to pay a homage to the great man and at the same time stay true to our mission. That's why this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you back to Pisa to guide you on a walking tour following the footsteps of Galileo Galilei, the man who reinvented science.

If you listen to the full episode you will learn how it took centuries and a fair amount of research to figure out where Galileo was really born, how the story about the experiment from the Leaning Tower with the weights everyone heard about did actually happen pretty far away from Tuscany, where the famous pendulum is now and the various places where the scientist worked while he was living in the city of the Leaning Tower. While definitely not as stunning as Lucca and Florence, Pisa has a lot of incredible places that are not well known and that would well deserve a bit of your time. Maybe next time you come visit us, stay an extra day in Pisa: you definitely won't regret it.

While we are definitely not as active as we'd like, we are present mostly on Twitter, where we occasionally post some stuff that is both Tuscany-related or just regular things that pop into our head. Actually we don't really know what type of content to provide there, which is why we're not really active. What would interest you? Small travel advice? Pictures of our beloved homeland? Idioms and quirky expressions explained? Pronunciation audio guides? If you're around, say hello and let us know. It would help us quite a lot.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ua-magazine.com/2021/04/23/galileo-tower-of-pisa-experiment-done-in-delft/
https://www.turismo.pisa.it/itinerario/pisa-is-segreta
https://www.terredipisa.it/percorso/galileo-a-pisa/
https://www.travelstales.it/2021/06/30/pisa-luoghi-insoliti-segreti/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/alla-scoperta-di-pisa-sulle-orme-di-galileo/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Erio - Monolith
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars
Sybranax - Euphoria
Pipe Choir - Almost Time
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/erio-monolith
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/sybranax-euphoria
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1234galilei,galileo,history,italy,leaning,museum,palace,pisa,royal,tips,tower,travel,tuscanyfalse1119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-valley-of-the-elves-for-real-ep-118--52618032
40 years later the 150 people that live mostly without electricity have carried on their experiment remaining faithful to their ideals of sustainability, communion with nature and communitarism. Their remarkable way of living has caused some protests between their neighbours but it's becoming more accepted with time, especially now that sustainable living is all the rage. That's why this week What's Up Tuscany will tell you everything there is to know about the remarkable Valley of the Elves and the many other places in this region where people do their best to prove that another world is possible.

If you are on Twitter, come say hello: it's the best way to keep in touch, to provide some very needed feedback and to influence the evolution of our little podcast. We'd really love to know you better and to find new ways to engage your curiosity and satisfy your cravings for everything Tuscan.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://ecovillaggi.it/rive/ecovillaggi/13-elfi.html?jjj=1675189004766
https://www.reportpistoia.com/gli-elfi-il-covid-e-una-comunita-a-cui-tutto-e-consentito-in-barba-alle-leggi/
https://www.lanazione.it/pistoia/curiosit%C3%A0/comunit%C3%A0-elfi-1.2018499
https://denunceinrete.blogspot.com/2011/05/chi-sono-gli-elfi-di-sambuca-pistoiese.html
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/ecovillaggi-toscana-1.6512529
https://www.dolcevitaonline.it/popolo-elfi-ecovillaggio-pistoia/
https://www.iltirreno.it/pistoia/cronaca/2023/01/08/news/mondo-di-sopra-e-mondo-di-sotto-piu-vicini-grazie-al-padre-degli-elfi-1.100219645
https://www.quinewspistoia.it/pistoia-barella-a-spalla-per-soccorrerla-tra-gli-elfi.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark blue arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Earth 2 Earth
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-earth2earth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52618032Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itDuring a poll we conducted on our Twitter profile we realised that one of the things you were curious about our beloved Tuscany was to know the quirkiest places, those hidden spots that only locals know about. We thought long and hard before coming up...
40 years later the 150 people that live mostly without electricity have carried on their experiment remaining faithful to their ideals of sustainability, communion with nature and communitarism. Their remarkable way of living has caused some protests between their neighbours but it's becoming more accepted with time, especially now that sustainable living is all the rage. That's why this week What's Up Tuscany will tell you everything there is to know about the remarkable Valley of the Elves and the many other places in this region where people do their best to prove that another world is possible.

If you are on Twitter, come say hello: it's the best way to keep in touch, to provide some very needed feedback and to influence the evolution of our little podcast. We'd really love to know you better and to find new ways to engage your curiosity and satisfy your cravings for everything Tuscan.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://ecovillaggi.it/rive/ecovillaggi/13-elfi.html?jjj=1675189004766
https://www.reportpistoia.com/gli-elfi-il-covid-e-una-comunita-a-cui-tutto-e-consentito-in-barba-alle-leggi/
https://www.lanazione.it/pistoia/curiosit%C3%A0/comunit%C3%A0-elfi-1.2018499
https://denunceinrete.blogspot.com/2011/05/chi-sono-gli-elfi-di-sambuca-pistoiese.html
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/ecovillaggi-toscana-1.6512529
https://www.dolcevitaonline.it/popolo-elfi-ecovillaggio-pistoia/
https://www.iltirreno.it/pistoia/cronaca/2023/01/08/news/mondo-di-sopra-e-mondo-di-sotto-piu-vicini-grazie-al-padre-degli-elfi-1.100219645
https://www.quinewspistoia.it/pistoia-barella-a-spalla-per-soccorrerla-tra-gli-elfi.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark blue arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Earth 2 Earth
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-earth2earth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
]]>1208alternative,curious,ecology,elves,italy,lifestyle,quirky,renewables,sustainable,tips,travel,tuscanyfalse1118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catherine-s-helm-and-the-medici-s-liquor-ep-117--52553727
From the ancient recipe to the modern revival of the herbal liquor with a bright red colour to the great architect that had to build a lot of ice houses before being able to serve this great cake in Europe's most refined banquets, these stars of Tuscan cuisine sure have a lot of great stories to tell. As they're not easy to find abroad, if you listen to the entire episode you will also learn how to prepare the great zuccotto from scratch. It looks complicated but it's definitely not. I'm absolutely not the best cook around and if I can make a decent one, so can you!

If you want to get in touch, follow us on Twitter. We don't post nearly as much as we'd like but hopefully this will change in a few days. If you're on the platform, say hello: we'd really love to get to know you better!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://angelasimonelli.it/zuccotto-toscano-e-gli-architetti-in-cucina/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/lalchermes-il-liquore-de-medici/
https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/storie/alchermes-storia-curiosita-e-novita-sul-liquore-rosso/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/lo-zuccotto-storia-di-un-semifreddo/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/zuccotto-fiorentino/
https://www.spignattando.it/zuccotto-fiorentino-ricetta-originale/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios
A Himitsu - Icy Vindur
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/romos-helios
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-icy-vindur
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52553727Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itAs we are a bilingual podcast we have some problems that are quite uncommon for content creators. What to do when your Italian audience is all about our great food while the international audience cares most about wine? You find a way to satisfy both,...
From the ancient recipe to the modern revival of the herbal liquor with a bright red colour to the great architect that had to build a lot of ice houses before being able to serve this great cake in Europe's most refined banquets, these stars of Tuscan cuisine sure have a lot of great stories to tell. As they're not easy to find abroad, if you listen to the entire episode you will also learn how to prepare the great zuccotto from scratch. It looks complicated but it's definitely not. I'm absolutely not the best cook around and if I can make a decent one, so can you!

If you want to get in touch, follow us on Twitter. We don't post nearly as much as we'd like but hopefully this will change in a few days. If you're on the platform, say hello: we'd really love to get to know you better!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://angelasimonelli.it/zuccotto-toscano-e-gli-architetti-in-cucina/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/lalchermes-il-liquore-de-medici/
https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/storie/alchermes-storia-curiosita-e-novita-sul-liquore-rosso/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/lo-zuccotto-storia-di-un-semifreddo/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/zuccotto-fiorentino/
https://www.spignattando.it/zuccotto-fiorentino-ricetta-originale/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios
A Himitsu - Icy Vindur
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/romos-helios
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-icy-vindur
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>939alchermes,cake,catherine,cuisine,dessert,history,italy,liquor,medici,renaissance,traditional,tuscany,zuccottofalse1117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montepulciano-as-noble-as-its-wine-ep-116--52486240
If you listen to the whole episode you will learn everything there is to know about this remarkable wine, the history behind the very curious name, the rules producers have to respect to bear it and much more. On top of that, we will give you some ideas for creative and interesting wine tours in the area and a truckload of travel tips on the many things to see in this charming little town perched on the gentle hills of this part of Tuscany. That's the beauty of this land: you come for the wine and you discover an incredible wealth of beautiful things.

If you love Italy, its art, culture, food, follow us on your favourite podcasting platform and on Twitter. We post there several times a day, when not swamped by our day jobs so it's the best way to keep in touch and to start a conversation. Say hello if you're there: we'd love to get to know you better!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.valdichianaliving.it/blog/il-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano
https://www.consorziovinonobile.it/la-storia/
https://www.consorziovinonobile.it/disciplinari/
https://www.viaggiandoatestaalta.it/cosa-vedere-a-montepulciano/
http://montepulciano.org/torre_pulcinella_it.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Prezzur - Midnight Moonlight
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Erio - Monolyth
Pipe Choir - Talk to Me (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you Up (instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/prezzur-midnight-moonlight
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/erio-monolith
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-talk-to-me-instrumentalwav
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52486240Fri, 20 Jan 2023 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itAfter devoting several episodes of our podcast to the great food of our amazing Tuscany, time to talk about its inseparable companion: the great wine of this land. More in particular we will explore everything there is to know about a very special...
If you listen to the whole episode you will learn everything there is to know about this remarkable wine, the history behind the very curious name, the rules producers have to respect to bear it and much more. On top of that, we will give you some ideas for creative and interesting wine tours in the area and a truckload of travel tips on the many things to see in this charming little town perched on the gentle hills of this part of Tuscany. That's the beauty of this land: you come for the wine and you discover an incredible wealth of beautiful things.

If you love Italy, its art, culture, food, follow us on your favourite podcasting platform and on Twitter. We post there several times a day, when not swamped by our day jobs so it's the best way to keep in touch and to start a conversation. Say hello if you're there: we'd love to get to know you better!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.valdichianaliving.it/blog/il-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano
https://www.consorziovinonobile.it/la-storia/
https://www.consorziovinonobile.it/disciplinari/
https://www.viaggiandoatestaalta.it/cosa-vedere-a-montepulciano/
http://montepulciano.org/torre_pulcinella_it.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Prezzur - Midnight Moonlight
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Erio - Monolyth
Pipe Choir - Talk to Me (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you Up (instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/prezzur-midnight-moonlight
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/erio-monolith
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-talk-to-me-instrumentalwav
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
]]>1201history,montepulciano,nobile,siena,tips,tours,tradition,travel,tuscany,vino,winefalse1116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-florence-street-food-you-cannot-miss-ep-115--52424498
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn how this great panino was born, how Florentines learned how to turn these low quality leftovers into the perfect to-go food and how it needed German bread to become really special. On top of that, we will tell you the three places where you can get a perfect lampredotto next time you're in town. Until you get to Florence, you can use our proven recipe to cook it yourself. It won't be as good as the real deal but it's still pretty good.

When we're not swamped with work or other chores, we post quite regularly on Twitter. That's the best way to keep in touch and learn a lot of quick travel tips to help you plan your next visit. If you follow us there, we will be soon providing extra content. You can also have your say on the future of this podcast. Drop by, we'd love to know you!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://magazine.lorenzovinci.it/recipe/lampredotto-di-firenze-cose-calorie-ricetta-e-storia/
http://www.festadellampredotto.it/2019/08/09/origini-del-lampredotto/
https://www.toctocfirenze.it/cultura-fiorentina-storia-lampredotto/
https://www.iltrippudio.it/storie-di-trippa/storia-del-lampredotto/
https://aaaaccademiaaffamatiaffannati.blogspot.com/2015/02/lampredotto.html
https://www.vice.com/it/article/4awyk9/lampredotto-piu-antico-firenze
https://www.vice.com/it/article/qjddqv/migliori-lampredotti-firenze

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios
Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/romos-helios
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52424498Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itIf us Tuscans have a superpower, it would be the ability to turn anything, even the cheapest and least loved ingredient into a masterpiece. Need some proof? Just look at the street food that has captured the heart of Florence. At first sight it...
If you listen to the entire episode you will learn how this great panino was born, how Florentines learned how to turn these low quality leftovers into the perfect to-go food and how it needed German bread to become really special. On top of that, we will tell you the three places where you can get a perfect lampredotto next time you're in town. Until you get to Florence, you can use our proven recipe to cook it yourself. It won't be as good as the real deal but it's still pretty good.

When we're not swamped with work or other chores, we post quite regularly on Twitter. That's the best way to keep in touch and learn a lot of quick travel tips to help you plan your next visit. If you follow us there, we will be soon providing extra content. You can also have your say on the future of this podcast. Drop by, we'd love to know you!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://magazine.lorenzovinci.it/recipe/lampredotto-di-firenze-cose-calorie-ricetta-e-storia/
http://www.festadellampredotto.it/2019/08/09/origini-del-lampredotto/
https://www.toctocfirenze.it/cultura-fiorentina-storia-lampredotto/
https://www.iltrippudio.it/storie-di-trippa/storia-del-lampredotto/
https://aaaaccademiaaffamatiaffannati.blogspot.com/2015/02/lampredotto.html
https://www.vice.com/it/article/4awyk9/lampredotto-piu-antico-firenze
https://www.vice.com/it/article/qjddqv/migliori-lampredotti-firenze

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios
Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/romos-helios
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
]]>1090cuisine,florence,food,italy,lampredotto,recipes,street,tips,tradition,travel,tuscanyfalse1115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/colonnata-the-town-that-lard-made-ep-114--52363352
This week What's Up Tuscany will bring you to Colonnata to learn everything there is to know about the amazing lardo, the best charcuterie you'll ever eat in your life. From the humble origins to the strict protocols the producers have to follow in order to use the quality mark that sets it apart from the many imitators. If you listen to the full episode you will also learn how it's produced, the best ways to use this amazing affettato in your recipes and much more. We will also walk you through the picturesque village where it was born telling you where to go to have the best panino in Tuscany and some great food. It's not easy to get there but a trip to Colonnata will definitely make your day!

If you want to know more about us, we post several times a day on Twitter. We talk about Tuscany, obviously, but also more personal stuff. It takes 5 seconds to follow us and you'll have a chance to let you know what you think of our episodes or what should we cover next. We'd love to get to know you. Extra content may be upcoming soon :-)
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.acinoparlante.it/articoli/441/lardo-di-colonnata-igp-storia-caratteristiche-ricette.html
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/storie/piatti-tipici/fausto-guadagni-lardo-colonnata/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/loro-bianco-di-colonnata-viaggio-tra-lardo-e-cave-di-marmo/
https://coccoontheroad.net/colonnata-toscana-lardo-cosa-vedere/
http://www.salviarosmarino.com/ospiti/il-lardo-di-colonnata
https://www.authentico-ita.org/5-incredibili-cose-che-non-sapevi-sul-lardo-di-colonnata/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Tavs - Control
Prezzur - Midnight Moonlight
Hinkik - Skystrike
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
WUFO - Hyde Park
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/tavs-control
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/prezzur-midnight-moonlight
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/hinkik-skystrike
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52363352Fri, 06 Jan 2023 06:00:01 +0000L'Arno.itNew year, new life or so the saying goes. Rather than trying something new, we have decided to go back to our roots and tell you everything there is to know about hidden corners of our homeland through the stories behind their most remarkable...
This week What's Up Tuscany will bring you to Colonnata to learn everything there is to know about the amazing lardo, the best charcuterie you'll ever eat in your life. From the humble origins to the strict protocols the producers have to follow in order to use the quality mark that sets it apart from the many imitators. If you listen to the full episode you will also learn how it's produced, the best ways to use this amazing affettato in your recipes and much more. We will also walk you through the picturesque village where it was born telling you where to go to have the best panino in Tuscany and some great food. It's not easy to get there but a trip to Colonnata will definitely make your day!

If you want to know more about us, we post several times a day on Twitter. We talk about Tuscany, obviously, but also more personal stuff. It takes 5 seconds to follow us and you'll have a chance to let you know what you think of our episodes or what should we cover next. We'd love to get to know you. Extra content may be upcoming soon :-)
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.acinoparlante.it/articoli/441/lardo-di-colonnata-igp-storia-caratteristiche-ricette.html
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/storie/piatti-tipici/fausto-guadagni-lardo-colonnata/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/loro-bianco-di-colonnata-viaggio-tra-lardo-e-cave-di-marmo/
https://coccoontheroad.net/colonnata-toscana-lardo-cosa-vedere/
http://www.salviarosmarino.com/ospiti/il-lardo-di-colonnata
https://www.authentico-ita.org/5-incredibili-cose-che-non-sapevi-sul-lardo-di-colonnata/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Tavs - Control
Prezzur - Midnight Moonlight
Hinkik - Skystrike
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
WUFO - Hyde Park
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/tavs-control
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/prezzur-midnight-moonlight
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/hinkik-skystrike
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1207carrara,colonnata,food,italy,lardo,marble,michelangelo,tips,travel,tuscanyfalse1114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/santa-s-jolly-helpers-florence-style-ep-113--52306787
Take for example the case of a very merry bunch of pranksters that back in 2007 decided to marry their two greatest passions: Santa Claus and helping others. In these 15 years this highly creative charity has gone from strength to strength, doing a lot of good to a lot of people while never taking itself too seriously.

In order to close the year on a positive note, this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you to Florence to meet the merry pranksters of the Santa Claus' Company, the funniest charity in Tuscany. If you listen to the entire episode you will know about this charity started out as a bit of a laugh, how their ambition and skills grew with time and what makes them so different from the other charities. To sum things up, a historical note on another ancient charity that has shaped this land, the Misericordia, which to this day has thousands of volunteers helping others all over this region.

When we're not busy researching, writing or editing the podcast, we share a lot of Tuscany related stuff on our Twitter account. Follow us at @WhatsUpTuscany, it's the best way to get the most of this podcast and take a front seat on how it develops. We'd be glad to meet you!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://lacompagniadibabbonatale.it/
https://www.ioamofirenze.it/la-compagnia-dei-babbi-natale/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2022/12/12/news/al_maggio_successo_della_compagnia_di_babbi_natale-378739226/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2022/12/20/news/firenze_piagge_compagnia_babbo_natale_regali_roberto_giacinti-379974216/
https://lacompagniadibabbonatale.it/progetti-di-sostegno/
https://www.misericordie.it/chi-siamo
https://www.misericordie.it/storia

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios (Instrumental)
A Himitsu - Icy Vindur (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/romos-helios
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-icy-vindur
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52306787Fri, 30 Dec 2022 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itMany foreigners aren't aware of the fact that Tuscans have quite the reputation of being merciless prankers and, occasionally, a bit of a jerk. While untrue, it's undeniable that we have a penchant for making fun of everyone and everything all the...
Take for example the case of a very merry bunch of pranksters that back in 2007 decided to marry their two greatest passions: Santa Claus and helping others. In these 15 years this highly creative charity has gone from strength to strength, doing a lot of good to a lot of people while never taking itself too seriously.

In order to close the year on a positive note, this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you to Florence to meet the merry pranksters of the Santa Claus' Company, the funniest charity in Tuscany. If you listen to the entire episode you will know about this charity started out as a bit of a laugh, how their ambition and skills grew with time and what makes them so different from the other charities. To sum things up, a historical note on another ancient charity that has shaped this land, the Misericordia, which to this day has thousands of volunteers helping others all over this region.

When we're not busy researching, writing or editing the podcast, we share a lot of Tuscany related stuff on our Twitter account. Follow us at @WhatsUpTuscany, it's the best way to get the most of this podcast and take a front seat on how it develops. We'd be glad to meet you!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://lacompagniadibabbonatale.it/
https://www.ioamofirenze.it/la-compagnia-dei-babbi-natale/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2022/12/12/news/al_maggio_successo_della_compagnia_di_babbi_natale-378739226/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2022/12/20/news/firenze_piagge_compagnia_babbo_natale_regali_roberto_giacinti-379974216/
https://lacompagniadibabbonatale.it/progetti-di-sostegno/
https://www.misericordie.it/chi-siamo
https://www.misericordie.it/storia

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios (Instrumental)
A Himitsu - Icy Vindur (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/romos-helios
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-icy-vindur
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
]]>976charity,claus,curiosities,florence,italy,santa,tradition,tuscany,volunteersfalse1113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-totally-awesome-tuscan-christmas-menu-ep-112--52259984If you listen to the entire episode, you will have everything you need in order to recreate the best Christmas or New Year's meal EVER, 100% original Tuscan style. While we may very well not be Michelin starred chefs, Tuscan cuisine never cared much about them. It's all about the heart you pour into your dishes and how much you respect our traditions.
As we're talking about a festive meal, we haven't scrimped on anything. You will find a starter, a pasta dish, a meat course, a vegetable side dish and, of course, some great dessert. From detailed instructions to little tricks of the trade, now you have everything you need to satisfy that little craving for some Tuscan flavour.
It is not just a random selection of this land's favourite dishes, it is quite personal. It's what we would like to have on our table when Christmas Day comes, what we dreamed of when we were living very far away from our homeland. In our perfect menu there's a bit of everything: from the best crostini you will ever eat to one of Tuscany's best pasta ripiena, to the venison good enough to sustain a 40 years old festival to the richest vegetable dish you've ever seen to a detailed guide on how to bake yourself Tuscany's most favourite cookie.
In fact, we're so sure about these recipes that they come with our personal guarantee. You can't ask for much more than that :-)
While we appreciate everyone listening from all over the world, we would really love to know you better. That's why we have finally decided to spend a bit more time and effort on our Twitter account. We post multiple times a day on everything Tuscany related: from pictures of our land to travel tips, bars and restaurants locals swear by, practical advice to quirky stuff like a guide on the most useful Tuscan idioms you need to survive this land. You can find us at @Whatsuptuscany, we can't wait to meet you all.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.itstuscany.com/it/ricetta-dei-tordelli-della-versilia/
https://it.julskitchen.com/toscana/la-cucina-di-nonna-menna-i-crostini-di-milza
https://ricetta.it/sformato-di-cardi
https://valdichianaeating.shop/cucina-toscana/i-dolci-della-tradizione-natalizia-in-valdichiana-senes/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
WUFO - Hyde Park (Instrumental)
Inova - Seamonster (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up (Instrumental)
Inova - Paradise (Instrumental)
Render - Prism (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/inova-seamonster
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/inova-paradise
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/render-prism
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52259984Fri, 23 Dec 2022 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itAs everything around this time of year seems to revolve around stuff you either drink or eat, we have decided to suspend our regularly scheduled programme to offer you a small Christmas gift from your friends at What's Up Tuscany. Given that not...If you listen to the entire episode, you will have everything you need in order to recreate the best Christmas or New Year's meal EVER, 100% original Tuscan style. While we may very well not be Michelin starred chefs, Tuscan cuisine never cared much about them. It's all about the heart you pour into your dishes and how much you respect our traditions.
As we're talking about a festive meal, we haven't scrimped on anything. You will find a starter, a pasta dish, a meat course, a vegetable side dish and, of course, some great dessert. From detailed instructions to little tricks of the trade, now you have everything you need to satisfy that little craving for some Tuscan flavour.
It is not just a random selection of this land's favourite dishes, it is quite personal. It's what we would like to have on our table when Christmas Day comes, what we dreamed of when we were living very far away from our homeland. In our perfect menu there's a bit of everything: from the best crostini you will ever eat to one of Tuscany's best pasta ripiena, to the venison good enough to sustain a 40 years old festival to the richest vegetable dish you've ever seen to a detailed guide on how to bake yourself Tuscany's most favourite cookie.
In fact, we're so sure about these recipes that they come with our personal guarantee. You can't ask for much more than that :-)
While we appreciate everyone listening from all over the world, we would really love to know you better. That's why we have finally decided to spend a bit more time and effort on our Twitter account. We post multiple times a day on everything Tuscany related: from pictures of our land to travel tips, bars and restaurants locals swear by, practical advice to quirky stuff like a guide on the most useful Tuscan idioms you need to survive this land. You can find us at @Whatsuptuscany, we can't wait to meet you all.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.itstuscany.com/it/ricetta-dei-tordelli-della-versilia/
https://it.julskitchen.com/toscana/la-cucina-di-nonna-menna-i-crostini-di-milza
https://ricetta.it/sformato-di-cardi
https://valdichianaeating.shop/cucina-toscana/i-dolci-della-tradizione-natalizia-in-valdichiana-senes/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
WUFO - Hyde Park (Instrumental)
Inova - Seamonster (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up (Instrumental)
Inova - Paradise (Instrumental)
Render - Prism (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/wufo-hyde-park
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/inova-seamonster
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/inova-paradise
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/render-prism
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1305cardi,chianni,cinghiale,crostini,cuisine,italy,recipe,ricciarelli,sformato,tordelli,traditional,tuscany,versilia,viareggiofalse1112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cantuccini-vin-santo-christmas-ep-111--52196140No one really knows where and when cantuccini were first baked but it's sure that Galileo Galilei couldn't live without them. To make them popular all over the world was a Prato baker that perfected the recipe that is still popular to this day. The story behind Vin Santo is even more intriguing: while people have been making sweet wine since the dawn of time, a couple of curious back stories bring us back either to the time of the Black Death or in Florence at the time of the famous ecumenical council in the 1400s.
Doesn't matter how it was born, the question that makes Tuscan argue today is quite clear: to dunk cantuccini or not to dunk? It may look absurd but a winemaker from Gaiole in Chianti has printed a warning on the label of their bottles.
Cantuccini are not very hard to find but not all of them are produced according to tradition or are IGP certified. Luckily for you, it's not very difficult to bake them at home, provided you stick to some basic rules. If you listen to the episode you will know the traditional recipe and a few expert tips.
In any case, a Tuscan Christmas cannot exist without cantuccini and Vin Santo. A table without them would be sacrilegious, an affront to our Tuscan identity. Enjoy them!
Let us know if you like this kind of episode or whatever comes to mind. The links to our contacts are here below so don't hesitate: we would be glad to know you better. If you know someone that loves Italy as much as we do, share the link to this episode: we're sure he'll thank you for it.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://panificiomulara.it/cantucci-e-vin-santo-storia-e-golose-curiosita-di-un-dessert-che-ha-conquistato-tutto-lo-stivale/
https://www.lavaldichiana.it/vin-santo-storia-leggenda-tradizione/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2019/02/08/news/toscana_sulla_bottiglia_di_vin_santo_il_divieto_di_inzuppare_i_cantuccini-218662282/
https://www.ghiott.it/e-vietato-inzuppare-i-cantuccini-nel-vinsanto/
https://www.authentico-ita.org/cantucci-toscani-ricetta-originale/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
A Himitsu - Cease (Instrumental)
A Himitsu - Icy Vindur (Instrumental)
Baerock - Dark Serious Hip Hop Instrumental
Sybranax - Euphoria (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-cease
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-icy-vindur
https://soundcloud.com/user-111753139/free-dark-serious-hip-hop-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/sybranax-euphoria
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52196140Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itThe linkage between Christmas and carbs in Tuscany is particularly strong, especially when they come in the form of the many traditional sweets that cannot miss from our table. Last year we talked about my personal favourites, my mother's home-made...No one really knows where and when cantuccini were first baked but it's sure that Galileo Galilei couldn't live without them. To make them popular all over the world was a Prato baker that perfected the recipe that is still popular to this day. The story behind Vin Santo is even more intriguing: while people have been making sweet wine since the dawn of time, a couple of curious back stories bring us back either to the time of the Black Death or in Florence at the time of the famous ecumenical council in the 1400s.
Doesn't matter how it was born, the question that makes Tuscan argue today is quite clear: to dunk cantuccini or not to dunk? It may look absurd but a winemaker from Gaiole in Chianti has printed a warning on the label of their bottles.
Cantuccini are not very hard to find but not all of them are produced according to tradition or are IGP certified. Luckily for you, it's not very difficult to bake them at home, provided you stick to some basic rules. If you listen to the episode you will know the traditional recipe and a few expert tips.
In any case, a Tuscan Christmas cannot exist without cantuccini and Vin Santo. A table without them would be sacrilegious, an affront to our Tuscan identity. Enjoy them!
Let us know if you like this kind of episode or whatever comes to mind. The links to our contacts are here below so don't hesitate: we would be glad to know you better. If you know someone that loves Italy as much as we do, share the link to this episode: we're sure he'll thank you for it.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://panificiomulara.it/cantucci-e-vin-santo-storia-e-golose-curiosita-di-un-dessert-che-ha-conquistato-tutto-lo-stivale/
https://www.lavaldichiana.it/vin-santo-storia-leggenda-tradizione/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2019/02/08/news/toscana_sulla_bottiglia_di_vin_santo_il_divieto_di_inzuppare_i_cantuccini-218662282/
https://www.ghiott.it/e-vietato-inzuppare-i-cantuccini-nel-vinsanto/
https://www.authentico-ita.org/cantucci-toscani-ricetta-originale/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
A Himitsu - Cease (Instrumental)
A Himitsu - Icy Vindur (Instrumental)
Baerock - Dark Serious Hip Hop Instrumental
Sybranax - Euphoria (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-cease
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/a-himitsu-icy-vindur
https://soundcloud.com/user-111753139/free-dark-serious-hip-hop-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/sybranax-euphoria
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/
]]>982cantuccini,cooking,dessert,florence,history,italy,legends,prato,recipes,santo,siena,tips,traditional,tuscany,vin,winefalse1111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/empoli-where-donkeys-sometimes-fly-ep-110--52130485Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lanazione.it/empoli/cronaca/ogni-popolo-ha-le-sue-leggende-volo-del-ciuco-allorigine-della-rivalita-tra-empoli-e-san-miniato-1.7366105
http://www.volodelciuco.it/blog/storia-del-volo/
https://it.wikisource.org/wiki/Sulla_necessit%C3%A0_di_abolire_il_volo_dell%27asino
https://www.gonews.it/2022/06/03/volo-del-ciuco-2022-programma/
https://toscananelcuore.it/volo-del-ciuco/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Cold Weather Kids
Jinxspr0 - Generation Bounce
Pipe Choir - Talk to Me (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-cold-weather-kids
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/jinxspr0-generation-bounce
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-talk-to-me-instrumentalwav
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52130485Fri, 09 Dec 2022 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itIn the two years we've spent describing our incredible land we've talked about history, culture, hidden corners only locals know about and famous dishes: we've hardly covered the many odd festivals that dot the calendar. If it's reassuring to know...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lanazione.it/empoli/cronaca/ogni-popolo-ha-le-sue-leggende-volo-del-ciuco-allorigine-della-rivalita-tra-empoli-e-san-miniato-1.7366105
http://www.volodelciuco.it/blog/storia-del-volo/
https://it.wikisource.org/wiki/Sulla_necessit%C3%A0_di_abolire_il_volo_dell%27asino
https://www.gonews.it/2022/06/03/volo-del-ciuco-2022-programma/
https://toscananelcuore.it/volo-del-ciuco/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Cold Weather Kids
Jinxspr0 - Generation Bounce
Pipe Choir - Talk to Me (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-cold-weather-kids
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/jinxspr0-generation-bounce
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-talk-to-me-instrumentalwav
899advice,donkey,empoli,festival,flight,legends,tips,tourism,tradition,travel,tuscanyfalse1110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cacciucco-leghorn-s-pride-and-joy-ep-109--52068690If you like what we do, follow us on your favourite podcasting platform. Even better, send the link to one of your friends that love Italy as much as we do. Don't forget to say hello on social media or via email: we'd be very glad to know you better!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.labellezzadellacarta.it/la-leggenda-del-cacciucco-di-livorno/
https://www.taccuinigastrosofici.it/ita/news/moderna/pesci-conserve/Storia-del-cacciucco.html
https://corrieredelvino.it/featured/cacciucco-storia-e-mito-di-una-citta/
https://blog.quomi.it/2019/02/26/cacciucco-storia/
https://www.aifb.it/cultura-enogastronomica-italiana/piatti-tradizione-italiana/giornata-nazionale-del-cacciucco/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Water Wood and Stone
Profound Beats - Lo-Fi
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
AlmightyZero - Aetherial
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://www.free-stock-music.com/audionautix-water-wood-and-stone.html
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/almightyzero-aetherial
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52068690Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itAs we keep jumping merrily from the past to the present of our homeland, we go back to one of our favourite subjects: the great food that makes our region so unique. We Tuscans are particularly jealous of our specialties, so much that foreigners think...If you like what we do, follow us on your favourite podcasting platform. Even better, send the link to one of your friends that love Italy as much as we do. Don't forget to say hello on social media or via email: we'd be very glad to know you better!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.labellezzadellacarta.it/la-leggenda-del-cacciucco-di-livorno/
https://www.taccuinigastrosofici.it/ita/news/moderna/pesci-conserve/Storia-del-cacciucco.html
https://corrieredelvino.it/featured/cacciucco-storia-e-mito-di-una-citta/
https://blog.quomi.it/2019/02/26/cacciucco-storia/
https://www.aifb.it/cultura-enogastronomica-italiana/piatti-tradizione-italiana/giornata-nazionale-del-cacciucco/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Water Wood and Stone
Profound Beats - Lo-Fi
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
AlmightyZero - Aetherial
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://www.free-stock-music.com/audionautix-water-wood-and-stone.html
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
1051cacciucco,cuisine,curiosities,food,italy,legends,leghorn,livorno,recipe,stories,tips,traditional,travel,tuscanyfalse1109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vetulonia-the-city-that-came-back-from-the-dead-ep-108--52005022Let us know if you liked this episode or not, it you'd want for us to talk about something else, anything that comes to mind. Burning questions, requests for future episodes, anything goes! We'd love to get to know you better and help you in any way we can.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.orticaweb.it/la-riscoperta-della-citta-etrusca-vetulonia/
https://maremma-magazine.it/le-news/sensazionali-ritrovamenti-a-vetulonia-lo-scavo-della-domus-dei-dolia-regala-reperti-deccezione/
https://www.sitiarcheologiciditalia.it/vetulonia/
https://tuttatoscana.net/itinerari-2/vetulonia-la-storia-e-il-museo-civico-archeologico/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/vetulonia-e-la-grande-geopolitica-del-mediterraneo/
https://www.etruschi.name/vetulonia/index.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52005022Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itThere are few corners of Tuscany that haven't played a role in the past three millennia. Few have a story as interesting as the ancient city that, after becoming the epicentre of Mediterranean geopolitics in the V century BC, fell into a decline so...Let us know if you liked this episode or not, it you'd want for us to talk about something else, anything that comes to mind. Burning questions, requests for future episodes, anything goes! We'd love to get to know you better and help you in any way we can.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.orticaweb.it/la-riscoperta-della-citta-etrusca-vetulonia/
https://maremma-magazine.it/le-news/sensazionali-ritrovamenti-a-vetulonia-lo-scavo-della-domus-dei-dolia-regala-reperti-deccezione/
https://www.sitiarcheologiciditalia.it/vetulonia/
https://tuttatoscana.net/itinerari-2/vetulonia-la-storia-e-il-museo-civico-archeologico/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/vetulonia-e-la-grande-geopolitica-del-mediterraneo/
https://www.etruschi.name/vetulonia/index.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
1212advice,antiquities,archaeology,etruscans,hidden,history,italy,museum,tips,tourism,travel,treasures,tuscany,vetuloniafalse1108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pisa-the-best-steak-you-never-had-ep-107--51930894Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.braciamiancora.com/il-mucco-pisano-dalla-toscana-una-carne-dalla-bonta-unica-da-provare-anche-al-barbecue/
https://www.ilgiornaledelcibo.it/ricetta/tagliata-di-mucco-pisano/
https://www.ilgiornaledelcibo.it/ricetta/spezzatino-di-mucco-con-patate-alla-pisana/
http://stradadellolio.it/en/portfolio-articoli/mucco-pisano/
https://www.barlume-cafe.it/mucco-pisano/
https://www.montepisano.travel/tortelli-mucco-pisano/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Catmosphere - Candy-coloured Sky (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Water Wood and Stone
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://www.free-stock-music.com/audionautix-water-wood-and-stone.html
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51930894Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itDespite its enormous wealth of beautiful things to see, many of the tourists that land in Tuscany seem particularly excited by the idea of tasting the great products of this land. While known for its simplicity and affordability, our ancestors were...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.braciamiancora.com/il-mucco-pisano-dalla-toscana-una-carne-dalla-bonta-unica-da-provare-anche-al-barbecue/
https://www.ilgiornaledelcibo.it/ricetta/tagliata-di-mucco-pisano/
https://www.ilgiornaledelcibo.it/ricetta/spezzatino-di-mucco-con-patate-alla-pisana/
http://stradadellolio.it/en/portfolio-articoli/mucco-pisano/
https://www.barlume-cafe.it/mucco-pisano/
https://www.montepisano.travel/tortelli-mucco-pisano/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Catmosphere - Candy-coloured Sky (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Water Wood and Stone
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/catmosphere-candy-coloured-sky
984advice,cuisine,food,italian,italy,meat,mucco,pisa,recipes,steak,tips,tourism,traditional,travel,tuscanyfalse1107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/siena-the-incredible-treasure-under-the-spa-ep-106--51853930Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.repubblica.it/cultura/2022/11/08/news/san_casciano_dei_bagni_bronzi_scoperta_acqua_fango_riace-373510937/?ref=RHLF-BG-I373518600-P1-S1-T1

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Everything will be alright (Instrumental)
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-everything-will-be-alright-instrumentalwav
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/romos-helios
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51853930Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itUsually in our podcast we tend to talk about timeless topics but sometimes there are news too juicy not to cover. While we were preparing a completely different episode, the news of a surprising archaeological find in a tiny Tuscan village was way too...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.repubblica.it/cultura/2022/11/08/news/san_casciano_dei_bagni_bronzi_scoperta_acqua_fango_riace-373510937/?ref=RHLF-BG-I373518600-P1-S1-T1

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Everything will be alright (Instrumental)
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Romos - Helios (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-everything-will-be-alright-instrumentalwav
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/romos-helios
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1076false1106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dish-that-will-cost-you-a-massive-fine-ep-105--51777282Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.tuttomondonews.it/inseguendo-unanguilla-alla-ricerca-di-un-cibo-perduto/
http://www.lavocedelserchio.it/vediarticolo.php?id=13451&page=0&t_a=le-cee-in-cucina
https://poverimabelliebuoni.blogspot.com/2013/09/le-cee-dei-poveri.html
https://www.pisatoday.it/cucina/come-preparare-cee-finte-natale.html
https://corrieredelvino.it/gastroviaggiando/il-regno-delle-ce-boccadarno-a-marina-di-pisa/
https://www.ilgiornaledeimarinai.it/pesca-delle-cee/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Inova - Seamonster (Instrumental)
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/inova-seamonster
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51777282Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itDespite many foreigners think about Tuscany as just an open air museum, a place where time is frozen, things change here as well. Some of these changes are so minute to be almost ignored. Others are much more painful. A while ago, for example, I...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.tuttomondonews.it/inseguendo-unanguilla-alla-ricerca-di-un-cibo-perduto/
http://www.lavocedelserchio.it/vediarticolo.php?id=13451&page=0&t_a=le-cee-in-cucina
https://poverimabelliebuoni.blogspot.com/2013/09/le-cee-dei-poveri.html
https://www.pisatoday.it/cucina/come-preparare-cee-finte-natale.html
https://corrieredelvino.it/gastroviaggiando/il-regno-delle-ce-boccadarno-a-marina-di-pisa/
https://www.ilgiornaledeimarinai.it/pesca-delle-cee/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Inova - Seamonster (Instrumental)
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
1066cee,cuisine,eels,fish,food,history,italy,livorno,pisa,recipe,specialties,tips,traditional,travel,tuscany,viareggiofalse1105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cecina-the-original-tuscan-street-food-ep-104--51705588Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://ekiros.com/cecina/
https://www.gazzettadelgusto.it/prodotti/farinata-di-ceci-origini-e-storia/
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/it/lifestyle/cucina-ricette/a39956147/la-cecina-e-il-piatto-perfetto-per-aperitivi-sfiziosi-ecco-la-ricetta/
http://www.italianoegenuino.it/pisa-toscana-la-cecina/
https://theblackfig.com/2016/01/la-cecina-street-food-toscano-e-tradizione-culinaria.html
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farinata_di_ceci
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/5-e-5-antica-torteria-gagarin/
https://melamario.wordpress.com/2010/05/06/5-e-5-una-specialita-livornese/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51705588Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itWhile our region hosts a veritable treasure trove of art masterpieces and stunning vistas, a big chunk of its popularity abroad is linked to stuff you can eat and drink only in this neck of the woods. While it is true that to fully appreciate the...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://ekiros.com/cecina/
https://www.gazzettadelgusto.it/prodotti/farinata-di-ceci-origini-e-storia/
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/it/lifestyle/cucina-ricette/a39956147/la-cecina-e-il-piatto-perfetto-per-aperitivi-sfiziosi-ecco-la-ricetta/
http://www.italianoegenuino.it/pisa-toscana-la-cecina/
https://theblackfig.com/2016/01/la-cecina-street-food-toscano-e-tradizione-culinaria.html
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farinata_di_ceci
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/5-e-5-antica-torteria-gagarin/
https://melamario.wordpress.com/2010/05/06/5-e-5-una-specialita-livornese/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental1126advice,cake,cecina,chickpea,eating,food,italy,leghorn,livorno,local,out,pisa,street,tips,torta,travel,tuscanyfalse104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-city-that-florence-wiped-away-ep-103--51635723Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://summofonte.org/storia-e-mito-di-semifonte/
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semifonte
https://www.academia.edu/10458691/_CASTRUM_DE_SUMMOFONTE_ET_EIUSDEM_HOMINES_PRO_INIMICIS_TENEBO_SIENA_LA_GUERRA_DI_SEMIFONTE_E_LA_DEFINIZIONE_TERRITORIALE_DELLA_TOSCANA_MERIDIONALE
https://www.borghiditoscana.net/semifonte-una-citta-rivale-di-firenze/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
The Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Audionautix - Water Wood and Stone
Wayne John Bradley - Always (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://www.free-stock-music.com/audionautix-water-wood-and-stone.html
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51635723Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itChances are that if you meet anywhere in the world a Tuscan, it will take him around 5 minutes to start pontificating on the incredible beauty of our land. Foreigners find it rather annoying but it's really beyond our control - we just HAVE to do it....Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://summofonte.org/storia-e-mito-di-semifonte/
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semifonte
https://www.academia.edu/10458691/_CASTRUM_DE_SUMMOFONTE_ET_EIUSDEM_HOMINES_PRO_INIMICIS_TENEBO_SIENA_LA_GUERRA_DI_SEMIFONTE_E_LA_DEFINIZIONE_TERRITORIALE_DELLA_TOSCANA_MERIDIONALE
https://www.borghiditoscana.net/semifonte-una-citta-rivale-di-firenze/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
The Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Audionautix - Water Wood and Stone
Wayne John Bradley - Always (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
1379ages,barbarossa,certaldo,chianti,curiosity,empire,florence,gimignano,history,holy,italy,middle,roman,san,semifonte,siena,tips,travel,tuscanyfalse103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sassicaia-the-alien-wine-that-shocked-the-world-ep-102--51566776Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/notizie-vino/sassicaia-la-storia-il-mito-a-50-anni-dalla-prima-annata/
https://decanto.wine/sassicaia-origini-storia-e-abbinamento-del-miglior-vino-italiano/
https://www.villeecasali.com/country-living/stile-country/sassicaia-storia-di-un-vino-nobile/
https://www.firenzemadeintuscany.com/it/articolo/la-storia-del-sassicaia-in-una-lettera-storica-di-mario-incisa-della/
https://www.informacibo.it/sassicaia-storia-vino-italiano/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Blue Hope New Sky (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-blue-hope-new-sky-creative-commons-instrumental
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51566776Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itOne of the most common complaints that foreigners make is that Tuscans are a bunch of nostalgia junkies, so attached to the past of their region to do anything in their power to keep everything exactly as it is. The average Tuscans doesn't care much...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/notizie-vino/sassicaia-la-storia-il-mito-a-50-anni-dalla-prima-annata/
https://decanto.wine/sassicaia-origini-storia-e-abbinamento-del-miglior-vino-italiano/
https://www.villeecasali.com/country-living/stile-country/sassicaia-storia-di-un-vino-nobile/
https://www.firenzemadeintuscany.com/it/articolo/la-storia-del-sassicaia-in-una-lettera-storica-di-mario-incisa-della/
https://www.informacibo.it/sassicaia-storia-vino-italiano/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Blue Hope New Sky (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
1070bolgheri,bordeaux,cabernet,guido,incisa,italy,mario,rocchetta,san,sassicaia,sauvignon,tips,tradition,travel,tuscany,winefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-foreign-tree-that-made-tuscany-ep-101--51488408Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.poderiarcangelo.it/significato-dei-cipressi-in-toscana/
https://magazine.verdidea.com/it/blog/il-cipresso-segno-distintivo-del-paesaggio-toscano-storia-sacralita-e-usi-nella-cultura-rurale-204
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/cipressi-in-toscana/
https://italyze.me/scopri/curiosita/cipressi-toscana/
https://www.sinergiaverde.it/il-cipresso-da-simbolo-della-morte-a-simbolo-dellamore/
https://www.codiferro.it/il-cipresso-la-sentinella-verde-del-paesaggio-in-toscana/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51488408Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itWhile there are very few things in life that are certain, aside from death and taxes, I'm pretty sure that should I ask each and every one of you what is the first thing that pops into your head whenever you hear the word "Tuscany" you would describe...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.poderiarcangelo.it/significato-dei-cipressi-in-toscana/
https://magazine.verdidea.com/it/blog/il-cipresso-segno-distintivo-del-paesaggio-toscano-storia-sacralita-e-usi-nella-cultura-rurale-204
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/cipressi-in-toscana/
https://italyze.me/scopri/curiosita/cipressi-toscana/
https://www.sinergiaverde.it/il-cipresso-da-simbolo-della-morte-a-simbolo-dellamore/
https://www.codiferro.it/il-cipresso-la-sentinella-verde-del-paesaggio-in-toscana/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
828cypress,florence,hills,history,italy,landscape,legends,nature,panorama,siena,stories,tips,tradition,travel,tree,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-from-the-fire-mountain-ep-100--51414264Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.webamiata.it/tiraccon.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Blue Hope New Sky (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Trampled (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-blue-hope-new-sky-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-trampled-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51414264Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itWhen we had the crazy idea of hosting a dual language podcast on Tuscany we could never imagine how much we would have learned about our homeland along the way. Now, 100 episodes later, we have had the chance to tell you many stories about places that...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.webamiata.it/tiraccon.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Blue Hope New Sky (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Trampled (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-blue-hope-new-sky-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-trampled-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
1149charmed,dragon,fairytale,george,italy,knight,love,magician,meadow,merlin,stories,story,tips,tourney,travel,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ancient-hospital-under-the-leaning-tower-ep-99--51342642Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.stilepisano.it/leggende/leg(g)ende_pisane_N48_battaglia_giglio_19_nov2018.pdf
http://www.stilepisano.it/leggende/leg(g)ende_pisane_N49_nascita_ospedale_20_nov2018.pdf
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/santa-maria-nuova-l-ospedale-pi%C3%B9-antico-del-mondo-compie-732-anni-1.5245465

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son
Pipe Choir - Talk to Me
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars
Profound Beats - Lo-Fi
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-talk-to-me-instrumentalwav
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51342642Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itOne of the most common gripes that foreigners have about us Tuscans is that we're so proud of our rich history to never miss the chance to sneak it into any conversation. While this has some merit, it would be quite difficult to act any differently....Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.stilepisano.it/leggende/leg(g)ende_pisane_N48_battaglia_giglio_19_nov2018.pdf
http://www.stilepisano.it/leggende/leg(g)ende_pisane_N49_nascita_ospedale_20_nov2018.pdf
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/santa-maria-nuova-l-ospedale-pi%C3%B9-antico-del-mondo-compie-732-anni-1.5245465

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son
Pipe Choir - Talk to Me
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars
Profound Beats - Lo-Fi
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
1255battle,chiara,culture,emperor,frederick,giglio,gregory,history,hospital,italy,naval,oldest,pisa,pope,santa,tips,travel,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ribollita-the-queen-of-tuscan-cuisine-ep-98--51259173Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.casaagricolarossi.it/lantica-storia-della-ribollita/
https://www.gazzettadelgusto.it/cibo-e-storia/ribollita-toscana-storia-origini-natura/
https://redacademy.it/la-ribollita/
http://www.gastronomiamanzi.it/articolo-zuppa-di-pane-pisana-ribollita/
https://www.gazzettadelgusto.it/ricette/primi/ribollita-toscana-di-pellegrino-artusi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up
The Passion HiFi - Buried
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51259173Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itDespite the great wealth of amazing things to do and see, most foreigners come to our region firmly determined to get just two things that have very little to do with either art or culture: wine and food. Tuscans moan endlessly about it, especially...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.casaagricolarossi.it/lantica-storia-della-ribollita/
https://www.gazzettadelgusto.it/cibo-e-storia/ribollita-toscana-storia-origini-natura/
https://redacademy.it/la-ribollita/
http://www.gastronomiamanzi.it/articolo-zuppa-di-pane-pisana-ribollita/
https://www.gazzettadelgusto.it/ricette/primi/ribollita-toscana-di-pellegrino-artusi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up
The Passion HiFi - Buried
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
1091advice,bread,cabbage,cuisine,florence,food,italy,pisa,places,recipe,renaissance,ribollita,stew,tourism,traditional,trip,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/was-there-really-a-tuscan-juliet-ep-97--51187790Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.firenzetoday.it/social/halloween-firenze-storia-ginevra-amieri.html
https://www.conoscifirenze.it/personaggi-fiorentini/585-Ginevra-degli-Amieri.html
https://www.florencecity.it/lamore-vince-sempre-ginevra-degli-almieri/
http://lafirenzedefiorentini.blogspot.com/2015/12/ginevra-la-sposa-fantasma.html
https://francescarachelvalle.com/2015/09/02/ginevra-degli-almieri-la-sposa-che-visse-due-volte/
http://insolitaitalia.databenc.it/storia/mariotto-e-ganozza-romeo-e-giulietta/
https://it.wikisource.org/wiki/Il_Novellino/Parte_quarta/Novella_XXXIII
https://arzyncampo.altervista.org/257963465-2/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51187790Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itSince we started this little podcast, we have been spending quite a substantial amount of time telling you the stories that made our remarkable homeland what it is. We firmly believe that the best way to know the heart and soul of a place is through...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.firenzetoday.it/social/halloween-firenze-storia-ginevra-amieri.html
https://www.conoscifirenze.it/personaggi-fiorentini/585-Ginevra-degli-Amieri.html
https://www.florencecity.it/lamore-vince-sempre-ginevra-degli-almieri/
http://lafirenzedefiorentini.blogspot.com/2015/12/ginevra-la-sposa-fantasma.html
https://francescarachelvalle.com/2015/09/02/ginevra-degli-almieri-la-sposa-che-visse-due-volte/
http://insolitaitalia.databenc.it/storia/mariotto-e-ganozza-romeo-e-giulietta/
https://it.wikisource.org/wiki/Il_Novellino/Parte_quarta/Novella_XXXIII
https://arzyncampo.altervista.org/257963465-2/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
1745antonio,florence,ghost,giannozza,ginevra,history,juliet,legends,literature,mariotto,masuccio,romeo,salernitano,shakespeare,siena,stories,wife,williamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-crowned-fishes-ep-96--51106296Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Love Lost
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51106296Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itSince when we started this podcast, we've been repeating that, here in Tuscany, if you keep your eyes open and look beyond the picture-perfect postcard image, you can find all sorts of hidden treasures. Sometimes it just takes a bit of luck and a...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Love Lost
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-love-lost
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1164age,art,cascina,church,fresco,history,italy,middle,pisa,stories,tips,tourism,tradition,travel,tuscany,zambrafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-taste-of-a-tuscan-childhood-ep-95--51025775Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigidino_di_Lamporecchio
http://www.vivipistoia.it/mangiare/brigidini-di-lamporecchio/
https://www.toscanainside.com/it/aneddoti-e-curiosita/post/la-storia-dei-brigidini-di-lamporecchio/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/i-brigidini-i-dolci-delle-fiere/
http://www.santiebeati.it/dettaglio/28400

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up (Instrumental)
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51025775Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itNo matter how much of a world citizen you think you are, living many years under an alien sky will leave a mark on your soul. Yours truly, for example, has spent almost a third of his life far from his homeland. One of the things I missed the most...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigidino_di_Lamporecchio
http://www.vivipistoia.it/mangiare/brigidini-di-lamporecchio/
https://www.toscanainside.com/it/aneddoti-e-curiosita/post/la-storia-dei-brigidini-di-lamporecchio/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/i-brigidini-i-dolci-delle-fiere/
http://www.santiebeati.it/dettaglio/28400

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up (Instrumental)
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
1476birgid,brigidini,childhood,curiosities,expats,fair,history,italy,lamporecchio,nostalgia,saint,sweets,traditional,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-michelangelo-made-versilia-ep-94--50950393Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Cultura-Societa/Cosi-Leone-X-invento-la-Versilia
https://www.toscanaovunquebella.it/it/seravezza/la-via-dei-marmi-di-michelangelo
https://www.fiorentininelmondo.it/it/home/713-michelangelo-e-lenigma-divino-che-inebria-di-spavento-e-destasi.html
http://renatosacchelli.blogspot.com/2015/12/il-marmo-e-le-cave-di-seravezza.html
https://galateaversilia.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/michelangelo-allorigine-del-forte-marmi-ma-non-solo/
https://ptithotel.com/itinerario-le-vie-del-marmo/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Water Wood and Stone
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://www.free-stock-music.com/audionautix-water-wood-and-stone.html
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50950393Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itNot many of the millions of tourists that every year flock to Tuscany to enjoy everything that this remarkable land has to offer realise how this place is positively weird. It's easy to be overawed by the beauty that surrounds you and not notice the...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Cultura-Societa/Cosi-Leone-X-invento-la-Versilia
https://www.toscanaovunquebella.it/it/seravezza/la-via-dei-marmi-di-michelangelo
https://www.fiorentininelmondo.it/it/home/713-michelangelo-e-lenigma-divino-che-inebria-di-spavento-e-destasi.html
http://renatosacchelli.blogspot.com/2015/12/il-marmo-e-le-cave-di-seravezza.html
https://galateaversilia.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/michelangelo-allorigine-del-forte-marmi-ma-non-solo/
https://ptithotel.com/itinerario-le-vie-del-marmo/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting (Instrumental)
Audionautix - Water Wood and Stone
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
1241buonarroti,culture,curiosities,history,italy,marble,michelangelo,museum,pietrasanta,quarry,seravezza,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,versiliafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stronger-than-hate-palio-rivalries-ep-93--50883900Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ilpalio.org/rivali_ondtor.htm
https://www.ilpalio.org/aneddoti_onda03.htm
http://www.lamiaterradisiena.it/Uniti%20e%20Rivali/unitierivali.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50883900Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itThings in Siena are about to heat up again, and this time the heat wave has got nothing to do with it. It's Palio time again, the second of the year, the final chance to settle scores and earn bragging rights for the long winter. A few weeks ago we...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ilpalio.org/rivali_ondtor.htm
https://www.ilpalio.org/aneddoti_onda03.htm
http://www.lamiaterradisiena.it/Uniti%20e%20Rivali/unitierivali.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
1233contrade,curiosities,folklore,history,italy,onda,palio,rivalry,siena,tips,torre,tourism,travel,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florence-weirder-than-it-looks-ep-92--50789262Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.florencecity.it/la-storia-del-rifrullo-del-diavolo/
https://francescarachelvalle.com/2015/09/03/la-vera-storia-della-testa-pietrificata-la-berta-e-cecco-dascoli/
https://www.florenceparking.it/chi-e-la-berta/
https://www.florencecity.it/la-leggenda-di-via-della-mosca/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried
Profound Beats - Lo-Fi
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50789262Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itAfter reading from one of the least known pages of Tuscan history, we go back to our favourite pastime: telling you the little myths and legends that make this land really unique. Instead of scouring the region in search of small hamlets in the middle...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.florencecity.it/la-storia-del-rifrullo-del-diavolo/
https://francescarachelvalle.com/2015/09/03/la-vera-storia-della-testa-pietrificata-la-berta-e-cecco-dascoli/
https://www.florenceparking.it/chi-e-la-berta/
https://www.florencecity.it/la-leggenda-di-via-della-mosca/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
The Passion HiFi - Buried
Profound Beats - Lo-Fi
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
1217demons,devil,florence,folk,italy,legends,myths,stories,tales,tips,travel,tuscany,witchesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-leonardo-messed-with-the-arno-ep-91--50737512Do you like these slightly shorter episodes? Do you have any advice or some burning question you'd like us to answer? Don't keep it to yourself! Get in touch and we'll be glad to help.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://www.latoscanadileonardo.it/it/luoghi/provincia-di-pisa/comune-di-pisa/pisa-e-il-progetto-per-la-deviazione-dell-arno.html
https://www.toctocfirenze.it/progetto-leonardo-vinci-per-larno/
https://www.lanazione.it/empoli/cronaca/2013/04/27/879652-monsummano-celebra-progetto-deviazione-arno-leonardo.shtml
https://www.ilgiornale.it/news/codice-vinci-anti-alluvioni-leonardo-voleva-deviare-l-arno.html
https://www.firenze1903.it/leonardo-da-vinci-il-primo-che-discorresse-sopra-il-fiume-darno-per-metterlo-in-canale-da-pisa-a-firenze/
https://www.nytimes.com/1998/07/17/books/books-of-the-times-a-river-ran-through-their-dreams.html
https://prosperousnetwork.com/2020/12/il-ghiribizzo-di-leonardo-da-vinci/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50737512Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itThis week, instead of guiding you to a lesser known corner of this incredible region, we'll read from one of the pages in the big book of Tuscan history that have remained somehow stuck. Curiously enough, the stars of this remarkable story are two of...Do you like these slightly shorter episodes? Do you have any advice or some burning question you'd like us to answer? Don't keep it to yourself! Get in touch and we'll be glad to help.
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://www.latoscanadileonardo.it/it/luoghi/provincia-di-pisa/comune-di-pisa/pisa-e-il-progetto-per-la-deviazione-dell-arno.html
https://www.toctocfirenze.it/progetto-leonardo-vinci-per-larno/
https://www.lanazione.it/empoli/cronaca/2013/04/27/879652-monsummano-celebra-progetto-deviazione-arno-leonardo.shtml
https://www.ilgiornale.it/news/codice-vinci-anti-alluvioni-leonardo-voleva-deviare-l-arno.html
https://www.firenze1903.it/leonardo-da-vinci-il-primo-che-discorresse-sopra-il-fiume-darno-per-metterlo-in-canale-da-pisa-a-firenze/
https://www.nytimes.com/1998/07/17/books/books-of-the-times-a-river-ran-through-their-dreams.html
https://prosperousnetwork.com/2020/12/il-ghiribizzo-di-leonardo-da-vinci/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
1234arno,florence,history,inventions,italy,leonardo,machiavelli,niccolò,pisa,river,tips,travel,tuscany,vincifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mountain-a-saint-and-the-devil-ep-90--50668082Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://erottodottore.wordpress.com/2019/01/29/26-gennaio-426-dc-lolmo-rifiorito/
https://tuttatoscana.net/curiosita-2/il-sasso-di-san-zanobi-e-la-sua-leggenda/
https://cultura.ilfilo.net/la-leggenda-e-la-storia-del-sasso-di-san-zanobi/
https://www.okmugello.it/news/attualita/1112977/firenzuola-storie-mugellane-le-origini-e-la-leggenda-del-sasso-di-san-zanobi

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Cold Weather Kids
Tbe Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-cold-weather-kids
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50668082Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itWith the whole of Europe sweltering under a prolonged heat wave, the task of producing a 30 minutes scripted show every week is proving to be a bit too taxing on our little team. That's why for the summer we've decided to keep things pithy and leave...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://erottodottore.wordpress.com/2019/01/29/26-gennaio-426-dc-lolmo-rifiorito/
https://tuttatoscana.net/curiosita-2/il-sasso-di-san-zanobi-e-la-sua-leggenda/
https://cultura.ilfilo.net/la-leggenda-e-la-storia-del-sasso-di-san-zanobi/
https://www.okmugello.it/news/attualita/1112977/firenzuola-storie-mugellane-le-origini-e-la-leggenda-del-sasso-di-san-zanobi

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Aerocity - Cold Weather Kids
Tbe Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-cold-weather-kids
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>793history,italy,legends,mountains,mugello,myths,places,saint,tips,tourism,travel,trip,tuscany,zanobifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-florence-became-the-home-of-gelato-ep-89--50560516Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ilforchettiere.it/chi-invento-il-gelato-sfida-buontalenti-ruggeri/
http://gelateriailbacio.it/il-gelato-ad-arte-il-buontalenti/
https://abcschool.com/it/blog/160-la-storia-del-gelato
https://www.indiscreto.org/la-storia-del-gelato/
https://www.cioccolatitaliani.it/it/blog/storia-e-origini-del-gelato-chi-lo-ha-inventato.html
https://magazine.misya.info/trend/chi-ha-inventato-il-gelato/
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/news/in-primo-piano/gelato-storia/
https://www.ilsicilia.it/procopio-dei-coltelli-il-siciliano-che-invento-il-gelato/
https://www.arteleonardo.com/it/blog/197/la-piramide-delle-cascine
https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/classifiche/le-migliori-gelaterie-di-firenze-i-gelati-piu-buoni-della-citta/
https://visitflorence.com/it/mangiare-e-bere-a-firenze/gelaterie-firenze.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Tbe Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50560516Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itFor every negative about the warm season in a particularly muggy place like the Arno valley, there is a silver lining. None is more tasty and enticing as a cup overflowing with freshly made gelato. The icy treat that has taken the world by storm has a...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ilforchettiere.it/chi-invento-il-gelato-sfida-buontalenti-ruggeri/
http://gelateriailbacio.it/il-gelato-ad-arte-il-buontalenti/
https://abcschool.com/it/blog/160-la-storia-del-gelato
https://www.indiscreto.org/la-storia-del-gelato/
https://www.cioccolatitaliani.it/it/blog/storia-e-origini-del-gelato-chi-lo-ha-inventato.html
https://magazine.misya.info/trend/chi-ha-inventato-il-gelato/
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/news/in-primo-piano/gelato-storia/
https://www.ilsicilia.it/procopio-dei-coltelli-il-siciliano-che-invento-il-gelato/
https://www.arteleonardo.com/it/blog/197/la-piramide-delle-cascine
https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/classifiche/le-migliori-gelaterie-di-firenze-i-gelati-piu-buoni-della-citta/
https://visitflorence.com/it/mangiare-e-bere-a-firenze/gelaterie-firenze.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Tbe Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Cityfires - Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
1378best,cream,florence,food,gelateria,gelato,history,ice,italy,tips,travel,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montalcino-beyond-the-brunello-ep-88--50482600Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://discovertuscany.com/it/montalcino/guida-di-montalcino.html
https://www.sienanews.it/cultura/il-misticismo-la-natura-la-luce-di-santantimo-e-le-leggende-delle-fate/
https://www.toscanainside.com/it/aneddoti-e-curiosita/post/labbazia-di-santantimo-a-montalcino-una-due-tre-leggende/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/labbazia-di-santantimo-parte-prima/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/santantimo-tra-leggenda-e-mistero-seconda-parte/
https://www.antimo.it/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-download
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50482600Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:01 +0000L'Arno.itNow that the warm season is finally on, Tuscany has been flooded with tourists coming from all over the world looking to enjoy everything that this remarkable region has to offer. Near the top of their priority list, in many cases, drink plenty of...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://discovertuscany.com/it/montalcino/guida-di-montalcino.html
https://www.sienanews.it/cultura/il-misticismo-la-natura-la-luce-di-santantimo-e-le-leggende-delle-fate/
https://www.toscanainside.com/it/aneddoti-e-curiosita/post/labbazia-di-santantimo-a-montalcino-una-due-tre-leggende/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/labbazia-di-santantimo-parte-prima/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/santantimo-tra-leggenda-e-mistero-seconda-parte/
https://www.antimo.it/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Profound Beats - Lo-fi
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
1476abbey,brunello,calligraphy,chant,choir,courses,experiences,gregorian,history,italy,monks,montalcino,sant'antimo,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,valdorcia,winefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/palio-di-siena-5-things-you-didn-t-know-ep-87--50405015Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/palio-di-siena/
https://www.magnaromagna.it/leggende/palio-di-siena/
https://www.ilpalio.org/aneddoti_onda01.htm
https://www.ilpalio.org/aneddoti_chiocciola03.htm
https://www.sienanews.it/cultura/randellone-il-fantino-provocatore/
https://www.sienanews.it/cultura/bubbolo-e-le-budella-in-mano/
https://www.oksiena.it/news/storia-del-palio-fiammifero-il-fantino-infedele-120516111458.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50405015Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itAfter a 2 year pause due to the pandemic, Piazza del Campo will be crowded yet again this weekend thanks to the inimitable madness made in Siena called Palio. This ancient race is so peculiar to be completely incomprehensible to whoever wasn't born...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/palio-di-siena/
https://www.magnaromagna.it/leggende/palio-di-siena/
https://www.ilpalio.org/aneddoti_onda01.htm
https://www.ilpalio.org/aneddoti_chiocciola03.htm
https://www.sienanews.it/cultura/randellone-il-fantino-provocatore/
https://www.sienanews.it/cultura/bubbolo-e-le-budella-in-mano/
https://www.oksiena.it/news/storia-del-palio-fiammifero-il-fantino-infedele-120516111458.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick you up (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
1501advice,contrade,curiosities,folklore,history,horse,italy,legends,palio,places,race,siena,tips,tourism,travel,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gioco-del-ponte-a-very-pisan-madness-ep-86--50264578Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.pisa24.info/il-gioco-del-ponte-compie-450-anni-e-festeggia-con-una-mostra-e-con-un-grande-capodanno-pisano/
https://www.toscanainside.com/it/eventi-in-toscana/grandi-eventi/gioco-del-ponte/
http://www.giocodelpontedipisa.it/storia-mazzascudo.php
http://www.stilepisano.it/giocoponte.html
http://manoscritti.altervista.org/gioco%20ponte%20pisa%20risse%201755.html
https://www.lanazione.it/pisa/cultura/tramontana-mezzogiorno-1.3993570

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-ignite-to-light-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50264578Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itAs we promised a couple of weeks ago, time for our second instalment of the mini-series of episodes dedicated to the festivals that populate the calendar of Pisa during the month of June. After waxing lyrical on the Luminara, the amazing light...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.pisa24.info/il-gioco-del-ponte-compie-450-anni-e-festeggia-con-una-mostra-e-con-un-grande-capodanno-pisano/
https://www.toscanainside.com/it/eventi-in-toscana/grandi-eventi/gioco-del-ponte/
http://www.giocodelpontedipisa.it/storia-mazzascudo.php
http://www.stilepisano.it/giocoponte.html
http://manoscritti.altervista.org/gioco%20ponte%20pisa%20risse%201755.html
https://www.lanazione.it/pisa/cultura/tramontana-mezzogiorno-1.3993570

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Mapping the Stars (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
1848del,folklore,gioco,history,italy,legends,pisa,places,ponte,stories,tips,tourism,travel,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isola-santa-where-fairies-and-giants-walk-ep-85--50222303Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://officialfdnf.com/isola-santa-un-albergo-diffuso-che-ricorda-il-passato/
https://irintronauti.altervista.org/il-borgo-incantato-di-isola-santa/
https://travel.thewom.it/italia/toscana/isola-santa.html
https://www.giornirubati.it/borgo-delle-fate-isola-santa-in-garfagnana-lu/
https://garfagnanadream.it/storia/la-triste-storia-di-un-vero-gioiello-garfagnino-lisola-santa/
https://garfagnanadream.it/storia/il-monte-sumbra-e-le-marmitte-dei-giganti-luoghi-meravigliosi-abitati-da-personaggi-leggendari/
https://www.terredilunigiana.com/natura/marmitteapuane.php
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2014/04/23/news/tornano-visibili-le-spettacolari-marmitte-dei-giganti-1.9096836
http://www.grottadelvento.com/ITA/home.aspx
https://irintronauti.altervista.org/antro-del-corchia/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/antico-borgo-isola-santa-garfagnana/
https://www.isolasanta.com/il-ristorante-da-giacc%C3%B2
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1537410-d15124339-Reviews-Mattarello_L_Osteria_dell_Isola-Isola_Santa_Province_of_Lucca_Tuscany.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Pick You Up
The Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50222303Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itThis week What's Up Tuscany will bring you back to one of our region's least known but more fascinating areas, the wild and charming Garfagnana. Almost a year ago, we told you the tale of the village that was drowned by the waters of an artificial...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://officialfdnf.com/isola-santa-un-albergo-diffuso-che-ricorda-il-passato/
https://irintronauti.altervista.org/il-borgo-incantato-di-isola-santa/
https://travel.thewom.it/italia/toscana/isola-santa.html
https://www.giornirubati.it/borgo-delle-fate-isola-santa-in-garfagnana-lu/
https://garfagnanadream.it/storia/la-triste-storia-di-un-vero-gioiello-garfagnino-lisola-santa/
https://garfagnanadream.it/storia/il-monte-sumbra-e-le-marmitte-dei-giganti-luoghi-meravigliosi-abitati-da-personaggi-leggendari/
https://www.terredilunigiana.com/natura/marmitteapuane.php
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2014/04/23/news/tornano-visibili-le-spettacolari-marmitte-dei-giganti-1.9096836
http://www.grottadelvento.com/ITA/home.aspx
https://irintronauti.altervista.org/antro-del-corchia/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/antico-borgo-isola-santa-garfagnana/
1620enchanted,fairies,garfagnana,giants,history,isola,legends,myths,places,santa,tips,tourism,travel,tuscany,villagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/san-galgano-the-real-sword-in-the-rock-ep-84--50124584Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.cicap.org/n/articolo.php?id=200008
https://orizzontecultura.com/labbazia-di-san-galgano-e-la-leggenda-della-spada-nella-roccia/
https://www.bluedragon.it/non_fantasy/misteri/galgano.htm
https://castellitoscani.com/san-galgano-la-leggenda/
http://www.opinione.it/cultura/2021/05/21/pierpaola-meledandri_san-galgano-spada-roccia-templari-scheletro-pietra-montesiepi-ostelli/
https://www.corriere.it/extra-per-voi/2017/08/12/san-galgano-mistero-spada-roccia-toscana-c81b3924-7f5b-11e7-8c75-7e93437e930b.shtml
https://gastroranking.it/ristoranti/toscana/siena/chiusdino/
https://gastroranking.it/r/la-grotta-di-tiburzi_197666/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Pipe Choir - Almost time
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Pipe Choir - A dark blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50124584Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:04 +0000L'Arno.itLast Saturday your friendly neighbourhood host was finally able to visit one of the most iconic places in Tuscany, a very special and grandiose abbey built quite literally in the middle of nowhere. What makes this hard to reach place so unique? The...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.cicap.org/n/articolo.php?id=200008
https://orizzontecultura.com/labbazia-di-san-galgano-e-la-leggenda-della-spada-nella-roccia/
https://www.bluedragon.it/non_fantasy/misteri/galgano.htm
https://castellitoscani.com/san-galgano-la-leggenda/
http://www.opinione.it/cultura/2021/05/21/pierpaola-meledandri_san-galgano-spada-roccia-templari-scheletro-pietra-montesiepi-ostelli/
https://www.corriere.it/extra-per-voi/2017/08/12/san-galgano-mistero-spada-roccia-toscana-c81b3924-7f5b-11e7-8c75-7e93437e930b.shtml
https://gastroranking.it/ristoranti/toscana/siena/chiusdino/
https://gastroranking.it/r/la-grotta-di-tiburzi_197666/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Pipe Choir - Almost time
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Pipe Choir - A dark blue Arc (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
1902abbey,ages,arthur,camelot,galahad,galgano,italy,king,knights,legends,middle,places,rock,saints,san,sword,templar,tourism,troubadours,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/siena-bells-towers-and-a-ghost-river-ep-83--50010525Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ciaotoscana.it/luoghi-e-immagini-toscana/la-torre-civica-del-palazzo-comunale-di-siena-detta-torre-del-mangia/
https://www.ilpalio.siena.it/5/Personaggi/mangia-guadagni
https://www.ilpalio.org/campanone.htm
http://www.scopriresiena.it/fontebranda/
https://massilosa.blog/2020/02/18/siena-la-diana-fiume-fantasma-di-siena-i-bottini-e-le-leggende-2/
https://palazzodivalli.it/2021/02/18/siena-sotterranea-il-fiume-mitico-ed-i-bottini/
http://viaggiandoconlastoria.altervista.org/gli-orti-dei-tolomei/?doing_wp_cron=1653906337.4119219779968261718750
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/storie/luoghi/siena-le-trattorie-preferite-dagli-studenti/
https://www.palazzoravizza.it/enogastronomia/dove-mangiare-un-buon-panforte-a-siena/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
The Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50010525Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itAs we realised that we hadn't talked much in the past about one of the most famous cities in Tuscany, this week we will walk you through some of the stories and least known places in Siena, the city of the Palio. This rather peculiar city seems to...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ciaotoscana.it/luoghi-e-immagini-toscana/la-torre-civica-del-palazzo-comunale-di-siena-detta-torre-del-mangia/
https://www.ilpalio.siena.it/5/Personaggi/mangia-guadagni
https://www.ilpalio.org/campanone.htm
http://www.scopriresiena.it/fontebranda/
https://massilosa.blog/2020/02/18/siena-la-diana-fiume-fantasma-di-siena-i-bottini-e-le-leggende-2/
https://palazzodivalli.it/2021/02/18/siena-sotterranea-il-fiume-mitico-ed-i-bottini/
http://viaggiandoconlastoria.altervista.org/gli-orti-dei-tolomei/?doing_wp_cron=1653906337.4119219779968261718750
https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/storie/luoghi/siena-le-trattorie-preferite-dagli-studenti/
https://www.palazzoravizza.it/enogastronomia/dove-mangiare-un-buon-panforte-a-siena/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
The Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International...]]>1809advice,bakery,bell,bottini,legends,mangia,myths,palio,panforte,pizza,restaurant,ricciarelli,river,siena,torre,tourism,travel,trip,tuscany,undergroundfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luminara-lights-stories-and-a-weird-saint-ep-82--49924288Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.turismo.it/tradizioni/articolo/art/pisa-tutte-le-suggestioni-della-luminara-di-san-ranieri-id-14823/
https://www.lanazione.it/pisa/cronaca/la-vera-storia-di-san-ranieri-dalla-giovent%C3%B9-dissoluta-al-mignolo-tagliato-1.1065699
https://www.pisatoday.it/social/san-ranieri-storia-curiosita-luminara-pisa.html
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Edizioni-locali/Pisa/SAN-RANIERI-VISTO-DAGLI-STORICI
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/menu-luminara-ristoranti-pisa-sconti-16-17-giugno-2020.html
https://www.agrodolce.it/2017/12/23/dove-mangiare-a-pisa/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49924288Fri, 27 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itThe month of June is special everywhere in Tuscany but in Pisa it's really something else. For the so-called "Giugno Pisano" there are many events that celebrate the rich heritage of the ancient harbour city and its folklore. In the first of our...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.turismo.it/tradizioni/articolo/art/pisa-tutte-le-suggestioni-della-luminara-di-san-ranieri-id-14823/
https://www.lanazione.it/pisa/cronaca/la-vera-storia-di-san-ranieri-dalla-giovent%C3%B9-dissoluta-al-mignolo-tagliato-1.1065699
https://www.pisatoday.it/social/san-ranieri-storia-curiosita-luminara-pisa.html
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Edizioni-locali/Pisa/SAN-RANIERI-VISTO-DAGLI-STORICI
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/menu-luminara-ristoranti-pisa-sconti-16-17-giugno-2020.html
https://www.agrodolce.it/2017/12/23/dove-mangiare-a-pisa/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - A Midnight on Jaquay (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Waiting
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
1519advice,cecina,cocktails,cuisine,food,history,legends,luminara,myths,panini,pisa,ranieri,saint,tourism,trip,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-mountains-of-tuscany-ep-81--49831462Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.linealibera.info/montagna-da-scoprire-la-leggenda-della-pedata-del-diavolo/
https://www.eventimontagnapistoiese.com/evento/sulle-tracce-dei-malandrini/
https://tuscanymountain.it/arte-e-cultura/localita/maresca/
https://www.discoverpistoia.it/09-05-mito-templare-tra-storia-e-leggenda/
https://tuscanymountain.it/arte-e-cultura/la-pieve-di-santa-maria-assunta-e-la-pieve-vecchia-di-piteglio/
https://www.cornoallescale.net/personaggi-leggende/la-leggenda-del-lago-scaffaiolo
https://orizzontiblog.it/il-lago-scaffaiolo/
https://www.amicheinwanderlust.it/lago-scaffaiolo-un-luogo-reso-magico-da-leggende-e-curiosita/
https://www.bimbiagiro.it/2019/07/19/il-parco-avventura-spiderpark-a-marliana-pistoia/
https://www.comune.abetonecutigliano.pt.it/home/vivere/turismo/prodotti-e-gastronomia.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Exit Exit
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/exit-exit
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49831462Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itDespite being clearly visible at the horizon from most of Tuscany, not many people know and appreciate the mountains that protected our region from invaders since the dawn of time. They may be far away from the stereotypical image many have when they...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.linealibera.info/montagna-da-scoprire-la-leggenda-della-pedata-del-diavolo/
https://www.eventimontagnapistoiese.com/evento/sulle-tracce-dei-malandrini/
https://tuscanymountain.it/arte-e-cultura/localita/maresca/
https://www.discoverpistoia.it/09-05-mito-templare-tra-storia-e-leggenda/
https://tuscanymountain.it/arte-e-cultura/la-pieve-di-santa-maria-assunta-e-la-pieve-vecchia-di-piteglio/
https://www.cornoallescale.net/personaggi-leggende/la-leggenda-del-lago-scaffaiolo
https://orizzontiblog.it/il-lago-scaffaiolo/
https://www.amicheinwanderlust.it/lago-scaffaiolo-un-luogo-reso-magico-da-leggende-e-curiosita/
https://www.bimbiagiro.it/2019/07/19/il-parco-avventura-spiderpark-a-marliana-pistoia/
https://www.comune.abetonecutigliano.pt.it/home/vivere/turismo/prodotti-e-gastronomia.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Exit Exit
Pipe Choir - Followers (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc...]]>1438apennines,cheese,devil,food,history,italy,knights,lake,legends,maresca,miracles,mountain,pecorino,pistoia,piteglio,scaffaiolo,templars,tourism,trekking,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/casentino-monsters-fairies-and-miracles-ep-80--49743038Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.arezzonotizie.it/social/leggende-casentino-badalischio.html
https://www.casentino2000.it/incontri-ravvicinati-col-badalischio/
http://yogaarezzo.blogspot.com/2013/05/9-la-leggenda-del-badalischio.html
https://livingfaeries.wordpress.com/2015/03/08/la-leggena-della-fata-serpente/
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Cultura-Societa/Fonti-aretine-sorgenti-capaci-di-donare-il-latte
http://www.trekkinando.it/Descr_itineriario/25_Cetica_UomodiSasso/CETICA-UOMO%20DI%20SASSO%20DESCRIZIONE%20ITINERARIO.pdf
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/castel-san-niccolo-casentino-toscana/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49743038Fri, 13 May 2022 06:00:04 +0000L'Arno.itOf the many areas of Tuscany that are little known by many tourists, few are as beautiful or fascinating as the hills and mountains of Casentino, between Florence and Arezzo. What can be considered the dark heart of Tuscany has many things working for...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.arezzonotizie.it/social/leggende-casentino-badalischio.html
https://www.casentino2000.it/incontri-ravvicinati-col-badalischio/
http://yogaarezzo.blogspot.com/2013/05/9-la-leggenda-del-badalischio.html
https://livingfaeries.wordpress.com/2015/03/08/la-leggena-della-fata-serpente/
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Cultura-Societa/Fonti-aretine-sorgenti-capaci-di-donare-il-latte
http://www.trekkinando.it/Descr_itineriario/25_Cetica_UomodiSasso/CETICA-UOMO%20DI%20SASSO%20DESCRIZIONE%20ITINERARIO.pdf
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/castel-san-niccolo-casentino-toscana/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Summercycle
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
1523badalischio,casentino,castle,demons,devil,fairy,italy,legends,miracle,monsters,myths,nature,places,springs,tourism,trip,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carrara-marble-sirens-and-anarchists-ep-79--49653635Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.tuttomondonews.it/carrara-o-dellanarchia/
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moti_di_Lunigiana
https://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/1990/05/04/gaetano-bresci-gli-anarchici-in-piazza.html
https://garfagnanadream.it/storia/la-leggenda-di-aronte-il-gigante-che-difendeva-le-alpi-apuane-da-qualsiasi-nemico/
https://www.ilmiomondolibero.it/aronte-storia-e-leggende/
https://www.carraraonline.com/monumento_la_sirena.php
https://web.comune.carrara.ms.it/archivio34_turismo-itinerari-di-viaggio_0_24.html
https://ecodellalunigiana.it/cammino-aronte-cai-carrara/#gsc.tab=0
https://www.lanazione.it/massa-carrara/cronaca/bar-anarchici-gragnana-1.2268190
https://carmi.museocarraraemichelangelo.it/pagina2721_carmi.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
The Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49653635Fri, 06 May 2022 10:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itCities in Tuscany are famous for many reasons: amazing monuments, art treasures in their museums to the incredible wine and food. A town in the North has risen to fame for something different: a rock that has become synonymous with luxury - white...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.tuttomondonews.it/carrara-o-dellanarchia/
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moti_di_Lunigiana
https://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/1990/05/04/gaetano-bresci-gli-anarchici-in-piazza.html
https://garfagnanadream.it/storia/la-leggenda-di-aronte-il-gigante-che-difendeva-le-alpi-apuane-da-qualsiasi-nemico/
https://www.ilmiomondolibero.it/aronte-storia-e-leggende/
https://www.carraraonline.com/monumento_la_sirena.php
https://web.comune.carrara.ms.it/archivio34_turismo-itinerari-di-viaggio_0_24.html
https://ecodellalunigiana.it/cammino-aronte-cai-carrara/#gsc.tab=0
https://www.lanazione.it/massa-carrara/cronaca/bar-anarchici-gragnana-1.2268190
https://carmi.museocarraraemichelangelo.it/pagina2721_carmi.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing
The Passion Hi-fi - Buried
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
1489alpi,anarchy,apuane,aronte,art,carrara,culture,day,history,legends,marble,michelangelo,mountains,museum,myths,siren,tourism,trip,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-fiasco-made-chianti-ep-78--49580386just drop us a message on our social media accounts or an email. Every feedback is greatly appreciated as always!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://blog.blancavite.com/2020/06/10/i-vini-toscani-storia-dei-vitigni-e-vini-piu-famosi-della-regione/
https://www.florencecity.it/storia-del-fiasco/
https://winenews.it/it/a-300-anni-dal-bando-di-cosimo-iii-il-chianti-classico_330901/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
The Passion Hi-Fi - Buried
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Exit Exit
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/exit-exit
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49580386Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itWhile we continue to look for the best way to spread the love for our homeland as far and wide as possible, we realised that most foreigners always put the word "wine" together with "Tuscany" on their searches. The relationship between this land and...just drop us a message on our social media accounts or an email. Every feedback is greatly appreciated as always!
Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://blog.blancavite.com/2020/06/10/i-vini-toscani-storia-dei-vitigni-e-vini-piu-famosi-della-regione/
https://www.florencecity.it/storia-del-fiasco/
https://winenews.it/it/a-300-anni-dal-bando-di-cosimo-iii-il-chianti-classico_330901/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
The Passion Hi-Fi - Buried
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Exit Exit
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/exit-exit
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1343chianti,classico,culture,export,fiasco,history,tasting,tradition,travel,tuscany,vino,winefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luni-the-city-of-marble-and-gold-ep-77--49505667Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Cultura-Societa/Fra-storia-e-leggenda-le-citta-toscane-scomparse
https://antoniolombardi00.altervista.org/luni-il-porto-della-dea-luna.html
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/luni-tra-storia-e-leggende/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/luni-nellantica-etruria/
https://tuttatoscana.net/gallery/i-mosaici-romani-di-luni/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/luni-tra-storia-e-leggende/
https://www.lavocedigenova.it/2020/02/22/sommario/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/leggi-notizia/argomenti/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/articolo/luni-la-citta-di-marmo-scambiata-per-roma-dai-barbari-del-nord.html
https://www.lavocedigenova.it/2021/09/11/sommario/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/leggi-notizia/argomenti/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/articolo/storia-e-leggenda-di-san-venerio-il-pesce-dragone-e-lisola-del-tino.html
https://ecodellalunigiana.it/luni-in-occasione-apertura-museo-ripercorriamo-storia-antica-colonia-romana/?amp_markup=1#gsc.tab=0
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g13431997-d4551090-Reviews-Cantine_Lunae-Colombiera_Molicciara_Province_of_La_Spezia_Liguria.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1150638-d4936978-Reviews-Agriturismo_Il_Fienile_di_Arcola-Arcola_Province_of_La_Spezia_Liguria.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g2056862-d4893767-Reviews-Lardarium_Lard_Rock_Cafe-Colonnata_Province_of_Massa_Carrara_Tuscany.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark blue Arc (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-ignite-to-light-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49505667Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itSo you've finally took the plunge and arrived in Tuscany. You're in Pisa and realise you have a day off before going back home. Where to go? Don't fret, What's Up Tuscany is here to help! What if I told you that, less than an hour away from the...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Cultura-Societa/Fra-storia-e-leggenda-le-citta-toscane-scomparse
https://antoniolombardi00.altervista.org/luni-il-porto-della-dea-luna.html
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/luni-tra-storia-e-leggende/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/luni-nellantica-etruria/
https://tuttatoscana.net/gallery/i-mosaici-romani-di-luni/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/luni-tra-storia-e-leggende/
https://www.lavocedigenova.it/2020/02/22/sommario/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/leggi-notizia/argomenti/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/articolo/luni-la-citta-di-marmo-scambiata-per-roma-dai-barbari-del-nord.html
https://www.lavocedigenova.it/2021/09/11/sommario/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/leggi-notizia/argomenti/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/articolo/storia-e-leggenda-di-san-venerio-il-pesce-dragone-e-lisola-del-tino.html
1784advice,day,dragons,hastings,hermits,history,legends,luni,lunigiana,miracles,myths,pirates,pisa,rome,ruins,tourism,trip,tuscany,vikingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hidden-in-plain-sight-ep-76--49438649Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.facebook.com/Compagnia-Di-Calci-665675203542437
https://www.facebook.com/societaoperaiacascina.cascina
https://www.terredipisa.it/en/attrazione/cascina-museum-of-the-workers-society-wood/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time
Pipe Choir - Earth2earth
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time Instrumental
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-earth2earth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49438649Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itThis week we've decided to accept a challenge in order to prove just how extraordinary our beloved Tuscany really is. We've been saying since day one that our land is so full of beautiful things that it would take a lifetime to know them all. Yes,...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.facebook.com/Compagnia-Di-Calci-665675203542437
https://www.facebook.com/societaoperaiacascina.cascina
https://www.terredipisa.it/en/attrazione/cascina-museum-of-the-workers-society-wood/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time
Pipe Choir - Earth2earth
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time Instrumental
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-earth2earth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1976advice,art,battle,carpentry,cascina,castle,corner,culture,furniture,hidden,history,locals,secret,society,tourism,trip,tuscany,workersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-slave-that-made-herself-queen-ep-75--49353281Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://goffredoademollovalle.blogspot.com/2017/02/roxelana-ovvero-margherita-marsili-una.html
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2021/05/30/chicche-di-maremma-la-leggenda-della-bella-marsilia/
https://www.paginecuriose.it/2020/03/01/la-bella-marsilia-dalla-maremma-al-sultano/
http://www.scopriresiena.it/la-leggenda-di-rossellana-tra-siena-e-loriente/
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torre_della_Bella_Marsilia
http://perstorie-eieten.blogspot.com/2011/02/margherita-marsili-la-rossellana.html
https://www.sienanews.it/cultura/il-viso-dangelo-della-bella-marsilia/
https://www.maremmans.it/2020/la-bella-marsilia-in-viaggio-tra-maremma-e-istanbul-2/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Mastered
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-fortress-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-ignite-to-light-creative-commons-instrumental
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49353281Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itIn the year we've spent trying to explain what makes Tuscany so special, we haven't talked as much as we should have about the fairer half of the world, the extraordinarily complex people that make our lives worth living. Tuscan women, as far as we're...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://goffredoademollovalle.blogspot.com/2017/02/roxelana-ovvero-margherita-marsili-una.html
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2021/05/30/chicche-di-maremma-la-leggenda-della-bella-marsilia/
https://www.paginecuriose.it/2020/03/01/la-bella-marsilia-dalla-maremma-al-sultano/
http://www.scopriresiena.it/la-leggenda-di-rossellana-tra-siena-e-loriente/
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torre_della_Bella_Marsilia
http://perstorie-eieten.blogspot.com/2011/02/margherita-marsili-la-rossellana.html
https://www.sienanews.it/cultura/il-viso-dangelo-della-bella-marsilia/
https://www.maremmans.it/2020/la-bella-marsilia-in-viaggio-tra-maremma-e-istanbul-2/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Fortress (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Gemini (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Mastered
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
1701culture,history,hurrem,italy,legends,magnificent,maremma,margherita,marsili,myths,pirates,roxelana,suleyman,sultan,tourism,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hermits-two-towers-and-a-secret-passage-ep-74--49252825Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.montipisani.com/la-storia-dei-monti-pisani/monte-castellare-e-verruca-la-loro-funzione-di-monti-divini-dallantichita-sino-al-medioevo/
http://www.usserorivista.it/?p=86&cn-reloaded=1
https://www.luoghimisteriosi.it/toscana/verruca.html
https://www.azimut-treks.it/post/l-itinerario-migliore-per-visitare-la-rocca-della-verruca-sui-monti-pisani
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g580236-d1867657-Reviews-Trattoria_di_Montemagno-Calci_Province_of_Pisa_Tuscany.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - A midnight on Jaquay Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49252825Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itIn our constant quest for the unexpected corners of the beautiful land we call home, this week we'll bring you to a destination that, despite being probably the first thing that tourists see when they step off their plane, is very far away from their...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.montipisani.com/la-storia-dei-monti-pisani/monte-castellare-e-verruca-la-loro-funzione-di-monti-divini-dallantichita-sino-al-medioevo/
http://www.usserorivista.it/?p=86&cn-reloaded=1
https://www.luoghimisteriosi.it/toscana/verruca.html
https://www.azimut-treks.it/post/l-itinerario-migliore-per-visitare-la-rocca-della-verruca-sui-monti-pisani
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g580236-d1867657-Reviews-Trattoria_di_Montemagno-Calci_Province_of_Pisa_Tuscany.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - A midnight on Jaquay Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
1763black,calci,castellare,fortress,friars,hermits,italy,legends,monastery,myths,places,saints,secret,tourism,treasure,tunnel,tuscany,verruca,vicopisanofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pisa-beyond-the-leaning-tower-ep-73--49192376Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.glistatigenerali.com/palermo_storia-cultura/quando-pisa-era-regina-dei-mari/
https://www.luoghimisteriosi.it/toscana/pisa-duomo.html
https://osservarcheologia.eu/pisa-le-terme-di-nerone-lunica-testimonianza-emergente-della-pisa-romana-di-carmen-cannizzaro/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/12/27/news/luci-accese-sui-bagni-di-nerone-e-la-storia-segreta-di-pisa-1.41068045
https://www.luoghimisteriosi.it/toscana/grado.html
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/torri-pendenti-pisa.html
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/torre-di-pisa/
https://www.intoscana.it/it/articolo/pisa-scoperta-la-serie-di-fibonacci-sulla-facciata-di-san-nicola/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2015/06/26/news/san-michele-la-chiesa-dove-il-campanile-pende-piu-della-torre-1.11679453

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - The Family Breaks Instrumental
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-family-breaks-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49192376Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itSometimes the simplest of questions are the ones that you just can't answer. When foreigners ask us what to see when they visit Italy, we are completely stuck. Too many choices, too many different things to talk about. The same applies to even simpler...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.glistatigenerali.com/palermo_storia-cultura/quando-pisa-era-regina-dei-mari/
https://www.luoghimisteriosi.it/toscana/pisa-duomo.html
https://osservarcheologia.eu/pisa-le-terme-di-nerone-lunica-testimonianza-emergente-della-pisa-romana-di-carmen-cannizzaro/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/12/27/news/luci-accese-sui-bagni-di-nerone-e-la-storia-segreta-di-pisa-1.41068045
https://www.luoghimisteriosi.it/toscana/grado.html
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/torri-pendenti-pisa.html
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/torre-di-pisa/
https://www.intoscana.it/it/articolo/pisa-scoperta-la-serie-di-fibonacci-sulla-facciata-di-san-nicola/
1957culture,devil,duomo,fibonacci,history,knights,leaning,leonardo,myths,peter,pisa,places,saint,templar,tourism,towerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murder-in-the-ghost-village-ep-72--49092579Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.vanillamagazine.it/toiano-un-paese-quasi-fantasma-capsula-del-tempo-degli-anni-60/
http://www.palaiatoscana.it/notizie/toiano-alle-brota-il-borgo-fantasma/
https://www.lanazione.it/pontedera/cronaca/palaia-toiano-demolito-1.2895954
https://www.daicollifiorentini.it/nel-decadentismo-toscano-una-domenica-a-toiano-paese-fantasma
http://www.lazonamorta.it/lazonamorta2/?p=5119
https://viaggiareoltre.it/toiano-paese-abbandonato/
https://initalia.virgilio.it/toiano-omicidio-irrisolto-leggenda-32614
http://www.girosognando.it/2018/12/19/toiano-di-palaia/
https://www.cioletticlaudio.it/toiano-pi-il-paese-fantasma-di-elvira-orlandinila-bella-ragazza-sgozzata-nel-bosco-5-giugno-1947/
https://www.scenacriminis.com/delitti-biografie-criminali/delitto-del-corpus-domini-chi-ha-ucciso-elvira-orlandini/
https://www.viaggiatoriignoranti.it/2018/11/lomicidio-del-corpus-domini.html
https://www.lanazione.it/pisa/2008/08/10/110566-giuseppe_meucci_dice_notte_fantasma_della_bella....shtml
https://www.nuovatlantide.org/il-delitto-irrisolto-della-bella-elvira-di-toiano/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Coffee and Time
Pipe Choir - Stand Up
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-stand-up-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49092579Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itWhile Tuscany remains a land of small towns, not all of those hamlets perched on the hills are as charming and impeccably maintained as we see in the pictures of magazines or travel guides. Some have adapted to the unrelenting march of progress,...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.vanillamagazine.it/toiano-un-paese-quasi-fantasma-capsula-del-tempo-degli-anni-60/
http://www.palaiatoscana.it/notizie/toiano-alle-brota-il-borgo-fantasma/
https://www.lanazione.it/pontedera/cronaca/palaia-toiano-demolito-1.2895954
https://www.daicollifiorentini.it/nel-decadentismo-toscano-una-domenica-a-toiano-paese-fantasma
http://www.lazonamorta.it/lazonamorta2/?p=5119
https://viaggiareoltre.it/toiano-paese-abbandonato/
https://initalia.virgilio.it/toiano-omicidio-irrisolto-leggenda-32614
http://www.girosognando.it/2018/12/19/toiano-di-palaia/
1883ancillotti,elvira,history,italy,media,murder,orlandini,palaia,places,toiano,tourism,trial,tuscany,ugofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-friendly-ghost-frankenstein-and-a-spa-ep-71--49004416Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://solelunasmile.wordpress.com/alla-scoperta-della-toscana-insieme-a-noi/passeggiando-per-pisa-e-dintorni/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/san-giuliano-terme-bagni-di-pisa/
http://guide.supereva.it/toscana_meravigliosa/interventi/2009/07/le-terme-di-san-giuliano-gli-antichi-bagni-di-pisa
http://www.lavocedelserchio.it/vediarticolo.php?id=30540&page=0&t_a=i-fantasmi-di-corliano
https://www.pisatoday.it/eventi/fantasmi-in-villa-visita-guidata-teatralizzata-e-cena-a-corliano-city-grand-tour-guide-turistiche-7891332.html
https://fotoenotizie.it/2020/05/15/viaggio-nel-mistero-alla-villa-di-corliano-tra-frankestein-e-il-fantasma-di-teresa/
https://www.lanazione.it/cultura/2012/11/18/804126-villa-corliano-fantasma-teresa-contessa-gaetana-san-giuliano-tv-americana.shtml
https://www.montepisano.travel/frankenstein-mary-shelley-e-il-fantasma-della-villa-di-corliano/
https://www.viaggiamo.it/villa-di-corliano-fantasma/?refresh_ce
https://www.citygrandtour.it/tour/ghost-tour-in-villa/?lang=en

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - earth2earth
Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-earth2earth-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49004416Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itLooking back at the episodes we released in the past year, we've come to realise with some horror that we've provided you with plenty of legends but not much practical info, the kind of local knowledge that might help anyone who finds himself landing...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://solelunasmile.wordpress.com/alla-scoperta-della-toscana-insieme-a-noi/passeggiando-per-pisa-e-dintorni/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/san-giuliano-terme-bagni-di-pisa/
http://guide.supereva.it/toscana_meravigliosa/interventi/2009/07/le-terme-di-san-giuliano-gli-antichi-bagni-di-pisa
http://www.lavocedelserchio.it/vediarticolo.php?id=30540&page=0&t_a=i-fantasmi-di-corliano
https://www.pisatoday.it/eventi/fantasmi-in-villa-visita-guidata-teatralizzata-e-cena-a-corliano-city-grand-tour-guide-turistiche-7891332.html
1532corliano,culture,day,frankenstein,ghost,giuliano,health,mary,pisa,san,shelley,spa,terme,tourism,trip,tuscany,villafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-in-tuscany-a-complicated-history-ep-70--48941550Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/almanacco-30-novembre-1.7068295
https://www.storiadifirenze.org/?temadelmese=novembre-1786-abolizione-della-pena-di-morte-e-la-festa-della-toscana
https://www.risorgimentofirenze.it/labolizione-della-pena-di-morte-in-toscana-30-novembre-1786/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/2009/11/26/news/pena-di-morte-il-ducato-di-luccae-quella-ghigliottina-finita-negli-abissi-1.1761280
http://www.luccamuraurbane.it/ultima_ghigliottina_porta_san_donato.php
https://www.verdeazzurronotizie.it/lucca-tra-leggenda-e-realta-lultima-ghigliottina/
http://www.ortodepecci.it/webnew/a-tavola-con-la-storia-le-condanne-capitali-a-siena-tra-xv-e-xix-secolo/
http://paolomarzi.blogspot.com/2015/12/la-condanna-morte-in-garfagnanala-sua.html
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2021/03/07/chicche-di-maremma-lultima-ghigliottina-a-grosseto/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Stand Up
Artist: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Links: www.pipechoir.com
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-stand-up-creative-commons]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48941550Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itIn our constant fight to dispel some of the stereotypes that surround our homeland, sometimes we have to struggle to undo the work of some of our compatriots, who seem a little bit too eager to be liked and tend to stick to whatever works best with...Email: podcast@larno.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/almanacco-30-novembre-1.7068295
https://www.storiadifirenze.org/?temadelmese=novembre-1786-abolizione-della-pena-di-morte-e-la-festa-della-toscana
https://www.risorgimentofirenze.it/labolizione-della-pena-di-morte-in-toscana-30-novembre-1786/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/2009/11/26/news/pena-di-morte-il-ducato-di-luccae-quella-ghigliottina-finita-negli-abissi-1.1761280
http://www.luccamuraurbane.it/ultima_ghigliottina_porta_san_donato.php
https://www.verdeazzurronotizie.it/lucca-tra-leggenda-e-realta-lultima-ghigliottina/
http://www.ortodepecci.it/webnew/a-tavola-con-la-storia-le-condanne-capitali-a-siena-tra-xv-e-xix-secolo/
http://paolomarzi.blogspot.com/2015/12/la-condanna-morte-in-garfagnanala-sua.html
2360beccaria,capital,cesare,culture,death,enlightenment,executioner,garfagnana,guillotine,habsburg,history,italy,lucca,penalty,punishment,siena,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/demons-and-angels-on-the-streets-of-lucca-ep-69--48857966podcast@larno.it - all feedback is greatly appreciated. After all, we're here to serve you:
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LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.bartolomeodimonaco.it/online/leggende-le-mura-di-lucca/
https://www.mamaisonservices.com/it/vivere-la-toscana/leggende-e-curiosita-su-lucca/
https://www.lanazione.it/lucca/cosa%20fare/10-leggende-1.2678716
http://www.enciclopediadelledonne.it/biografie/santa-zita/
https://www.paranormalitalianblog.it/la-leggenda-della-porta-dell-angelo-a-lucca/
https://lucca.online/1539-il-mistero-del-labirinto-di-lucca-tra-fascino-e-leggenda/
https://www.loschermo.it/lenigma-del-labirinto-della-cattedrale-di-san-martino/
https://www.luoghimisteriosi.it/toscana_luccaduomo.html
https://arttrip.it/tutti-i-misteri-della-cattedrale-di-lucca/
http://www.duepassinelmistero.com/Le%20chiese%20di%20Lucca.htm
http://www.viadelvoltosanto.it/index.php/La_leggenda
https://www.leonardouno.net/lucca-e-dintorni/storie-racconti-leggende/138-la-leggenda-del-volto-santo-di-lucca-e-la-qluminaraq
https://www.avvenire.it/chiesa/pagine/volto-santo-lucca-datazione
http://www.archiviovoltosanto.org/it/archivio/bibliografia-studi/la-leggenda-del-volto-santo-di-lucca-nascita-e-diffusione-di
https://www.welcome2lucca.com/la-pietra-del-diavolo-di-palazzo-bernardini-a-lucca/
https://blog.zingarate.com/luccadascoprire/palazzo-bernardini-la-pietra-del-diavolo/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2019/05/23/news/la-pietra-del-diavolo-e-l-inganno-a-martino-bernardini-1.32896248
https://www.loschermo.it/lopera-del-diavolo-a-palazzo-bernardini/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Snow Ticket
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-snow-ticket-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48857966Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:00:04 +0000L'Arno.itAfter spending the last few episodes going through the least known pages of the history of our region, we go back to one of the original missions of this podcast: tell the tales and legends that made this land so special and unique. Rather than a...podcast@larno.it - all feedback is greatly appreciated. After all, we're here to serve you:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.bartolomeodimonaco.it/online/leggende-le-mura-di-lucca/
https://www.mamaisonservices.com/it/vivere-la-toscana/leggende-e-curiosita-su-lucca/
https://www.lanazione.it/lucca/cosa%20fare/10-leggende-1.2678716
http://www.enciclopediadelledonne.it/biografie/santa-zita/
https://www.paranormalitalianblog.it/la-leggenda-della-porta-dell-angelo-a-lucca/
https://lucca.online/1539-il-mistero-del-labirinto-di-lucca-tra-fascino-e-leggenda/
https://www.loschermo.it/lenigma-del-labirinto-della-cattedrale-di-san-martino/
2118angels,crucifix,culture,curiosities,devil,face,history,holy,knights,labyrinth,legends,lucca,myths,saint,stone,templar,tourism,tuscany,zitafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-coin-that-made-tuscany-rich-ep-68--48774067Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.ilgiornaledellanumismatica.it/dossier-speciale-il-fiorino-di-firenze-breve-storia-del-dollaro-del-medioevo/
https://wordsinfreedom.com/come-nasce-moneta-la-storia-del-fiorino-doro/
http://www.grandoblone.it/div/fiorino-oro.html
https://www.florencecity.it/larte-del-cambio-e-il-fiorino/
https://curiositasufirenze.wordpress.com/2011/08/06/san-giovanni-non-vuole-inganni/
https://www.bpp.it/Apulia/html/archivio/1995/II/art/R95II004.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Coffee And Time
Artist: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48774067Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itDespite the postcard image famous around the world, the sunny disposition of its inhabitants is just a clever disguise. Every Tuscan has been in mourning for a few centuries. Deep in our hearts we fear that we will never be able to rival the...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.ilgiornaledellanumismatica.it/dossier-speciale-il-fiorino-di-firenze-breve-storia-del-dollaro-del-medioevo/
https://wordsinfreedom.com/come-nasce-moneta-la-storia-del-fiorino-doro/
http://www.grandoblone.it/div/fiorino-oro.html
https://www.florencecity.it/larte-del-cambio-e-il-fiorino/
https://curiositasufirenze.wordpress.com/2011/08/06/san-giovanni-non-vuole-inganni/
https://www.bpp.it/Apulia/html/archivio/1995/II/art/R95II004.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Coffee And Time
Artist: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>1739boccaccio,dante,fiorino,florence,florin,forgery,gold,history,italy,medici,trade,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pirates-of-the-tuscan-sea-ep-67--48674410Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.quinewselba.it/isola-d-elba-pirati-allelba-tra-leggende-misteri-e-luoghi.htm
https://parentesistoriche.altervista.org/vichinghi-italia-ix-secolo/#:~:text=Il%20contesto%20in%20cui%20avvennero,e%20Bj%C3%B6rn%20Fianco%20di%20Ferro.
https://corsaridelmediterraneo.it/musetto/
https://www.cagliarimag.com/storia/nuraghe-diana/
https://www.mucchioselvaggio.eu/FOTO_D8/dimenticata/12_la%20leggenda%20di%20luceri/index.php
https://tuttatoscana.net/curiosita-2/a-capraia-la-leggenda-di-un-cercatore-di-tesori/
https://www.repubblica.it/online/cronaca/elbamare/elbamare/elbamare.html
https://www.isoladelba.online/storia/il_terribile_cinquecento.asp
https://www.quinewselba.it/isola-d-elba-pirati-allelba-tra-leggende-misteri-e-luoghi.htm
http://www.instoria.it/home/pirati_isola_elba.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: The Family Breaks
Artist: Pipe Choir
Source: www.pipechoir.com
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Link: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-family-breaks-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48674410Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itTo celebrate the one year anniversary of our podcast, we have decided to tackle another stereotype linked to our beloved homeland, the one that paints it as a serene place, where the living is easy and people are always laughing. When foreigners think...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.quinewselba.it/isola-d-elba-pirati-allelba-tra-leggende-misteri-e-luoghi.htm
https://parentesistoriche.altervista.org/vichinghi-italia-ix-secolo/#:~:text=Il%20contesto%20in%20cui%20avvennero,e%20Bj%C3%B6rn%20Fianco%20di%20Ferro.
https://corsaridelmediterraneo.it/musetto/
https://www.cagliarimag.com/storia/nuraghe-diana/
https://www.mucchioselvaggio.eu/FOTO_D8/dimenticata/12_la%20leggenda%20di%20luceri/index.php
https://tuttatoscana.net/curiosita-2/a-capraia-la-leggenda-di-un-cercatore-di-tesori/
https://www.repubblica.it/online/cronaca/elbamare/elbamare/elbamare.html
https://www.isoladelba.online/storia/il_terribile_cinquecento.asp
https://www.quinewselba.it/isola-d-elba-pirati-allelba-tra-leggende-misteri-e-luoghi.htm
http://www.instoria.it/home/pirati_isola_elba.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: The Family Breaks
Artist: Pipe Choir
Source: www.pipechoir.com
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Link: 2094andrea,barbarossa,battle,capoliveri,capraia,corsairs,doria,dragut,elba,history,italy,lepanto,montecristo,musetto,piracy,pirates,pisa,portoferraio,slavery,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-who-came-from-tuscany-ep-66--48572261Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.giovanniarmillotta.it/pisa/pisa94_corsica.html
https://www.corsicaoggi.com/sito/avivavoce/corsi-rifugiati-a-calci-e-in-toscana-dopo-la-sconfitta-contro-la-francia/
https://toscana.uno/le-origini-toscane-di-napoleone-buonaparte/
https://www.stamptoscana.it/napoleone-e-la-toscana-quei-lucchesi-sciabigotti/
http://www.italiadiscovery.it/storia/la-famiglia-di-napoleone-bonaparte.html
https://www.piananotizie.it/quando-napoleone-giocava-alla-guerra-a-sesto/
https://www.historypage.it/le-origini-della-famiglia-bonaparte/
https://blog.libero.it/Buonaparte/2687969.html
http://www.ildialogodimonza.it/quando-i-grandi-erano-piccoli-napoleone-bonaparte/
https://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/2003/06/21/LT1PO_LT102.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Talk To Me (Instrumental)
Artist: Pipe Choir
Source: www.pipechoir.com
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-talk-to-me-instrumentalwav
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
#Pipechoir #Talk To Me #CreativeCommonsRock]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48572261Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:00:04 +0000L'Arno.itIn the year we have spent telling you the stories of this land, we've often said that Tuscany is more of a state of mind rather than a fixed geographic entity. Even us Tuscans have endless debates where we never agree even on the borders of this land....Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
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LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.giovanniarmillotta.it/pisa/pisa94_corsica.html
https://www.corsicaoggi.com/sito/avivavoce/corsi-rifugiati-a-calci-e-in-toscana-dopo-la-sconfitta-contro-la-francia/
https://toscana.uno/le-origini-toscane-di-napoleone-buonaparte/
https://www.stamptoscana.it/napoleone-e-la-toscana-quei-lucchesi-sciabigotti/
http://www.italiadiscovery.it/storia/la-famiglia-di-napoleone-bonaparte.html
https://www.piananotizie.it/quando-napoleone-giocava-alla-guerra-a-sesto/
https://www.historypage.it/le-origini-della-famiglia-bonaparte/
https://blog.libero.it/Buonaparte/2687969.html
http://www.ildialogodimonza.it/quando-i-grandi-erano-piccoli-napoleone-bonaparte/
1790ajaccio,ancestry,bonaparte,corsica,france,french,history,independence,military,napoleon,nobility,paoli,pasquale,revolution,tuscany,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-tuscany-almost-colonised-america-ep-65--48455215Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.corrieremarittimo.it/ports/da-livorno-la-spedizione-thornton-tentativo-coloniale-di-ferdinando-i-propeller-club/
https://www.polimathes.com/caffe-lettere/storia-della-spedizione-thornton/
http://falsariga.altervista.org/la-toscana-coloniale-la-spedizione-thornton/
https://www.nove.firenze.it/b402280923-toscana-e-mezzogiorno-spagnolo-nel-diario-dell-emiro-fakhr-ad-din.htm
http://www.fmboschetto.it/Utopiaucronia/Darien_Scheme.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Mapping The Stars (Instrumental)
Artist: Pipe Choir
Source: www.pipechoir.com
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
#Pipechoir #Mapping The Stars Instrumental #CreativeCommonsRock]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48455215Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itDespite Tuscans being completely in love with the past of their homeland, we haven't had the chance to talk about "big history" events, the ones that get into the books and are taught in schools. There is a reason for this: history hasn't been kind to...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.corrieremarittimo.it/ports/da-livorno-la-spedizione-thornton-tentativo-coloniale-di-ferdinando-i-propeller-club/
https://www.polimathes.com/caffe-lettere/storia-della-spedizione-thornton/
http://falsariga.altervista.org/la-toscana-coloniale-la-spedizione-thornton/
https://www.nove.firenze.it/b402280923-toscana-e-mezzogiorno-spagnolo-nel-diario-dell-emiro-fakhr-ad-din.htm
http://www.fmboschetto.it/Utopiaucronia/Darien_Scheme.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Mapping The Stars (Instrumental)
Artist: Pipe Choir
Source: www.pipechoir.com
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-mapping-the-stars-instrumental
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
#Pipechoir #Mapping The Stars Instrumental #CreativeCommonsRock]]>1421ad-din,age,america,atlantic,colonisation,colony,cosimo,dudley,expedition,exploration,fakhr,ferdinand,galleon,guyana,history,lebanon,medici,thornton,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tuscan-mardi-gras-you-don-t-expect-ep-64--48382912Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.carnevaledeifiglidibocco.it/
https://www.quinewsarezzo.it/castiglion-fibocchi-la-pademia-ferma-pure-vi-figli-di-bocco-comune-castiglionesi-carnevale.htm
https://valdarnopost.it/edizioni-locali/il-carnevale-dei-figli-di-bocco-una-tradizione-storica-di-castiglion-fibocchi-apprezzata-da-tutta-italia/
http://www.carnevaledifoiano.it/
https://www.greenme.it/viaggiare/italia/carnevale-foiano-della-chiana-antico/
https://www.arezzonotizie.it/attualita/annullato-carnevale-foiano-2022.html
https://www.facebook.com/carnevaledipiombino2014/
https://www.festedicarnevale.it/carnevale-di-piombino/
http://www.comune.piombino.li.it/moduli/output_immagine.php?id=3674
https://www.quinewsvaldicornia.it/piombino-la-leggenda-di-cicciolo-gordiano-lupi-blog.htm
http://news.prolocosangiovannivaldarno.it/festivita/
https://www.quinewsvaldarno.it/san-giovanni-valdarno-uffizio-di-santantonio-le-immagini-e-la-storia.htm
https://www.girovagate.com/2010/01/gli-uffizi-di-carnevale-di-san-giovanni.html
https://www.arezzonotizie.it/eventi/cultura/festa-salacca-2021-san-giovanni-valdarno.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Waiting
Artist: Wayne John Bradley
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Links: https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/waiting-original-uplifting-indie-pop-style-instrumentalcreative-commons]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48382912Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:00:04 +0000L'Arno.itNot sure if you believe it or not, but this week is supposed to be the most depressing of the entire calendar year. Blue Monday might be just a clever marketing ploy but the whole January Blues is something that is quite real throughout the Northern...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.carnevaledeifiglidibocco.it/
https://www.quinewsarezzo.it/castiglion-fibocchi-la-pademia-ferma-pure-vi-figli-di-bocco-comune-castiglionesi-carnevale.htm
https://valdarnopost.it/edizioni-locali/il-carnevale-dei-figli-di-bocco-una-tradizione-storica-di-castiglion-fibocchi-apprezzata-da-tutta-italia/
http://www.carnevaledifoiano.it/
https://www.greenme.it/viaggiare/italia/carnevale-foiano-della-chiana-antico/
https://www.arezzonotizie.it/attualita/annullato-carnevale-foiano-2022.html
https://www.facebook.com/carnevaledipiombino2014/
https://www.festedicarnevale.it/carnevale-di-piombino/
http://www.comune.piombino.li.it/moduli/output_immagine.php?id=3674
https://www.quinewsvaldicornia.it/piombino-la-leggenda-di-cicciolo-gordiano-lupi-blog.htm
2260bocco,carnival,castiglion,chiana,cicciolo,culture,fibocchi,figli,foiano,giovanni,history,piombino,san,saracca,tradition,uffizi,valdarno,venice,viareggiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-winter-palio-up-the-hill-ep-63--48284245Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
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LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lanazione.it/pontedera/cronaca/palio-buti-1.7185576
https://magazine.dooid.it/destinazioni/toscana/palio-delle-contrade-citta-di-buti-dooid/
https://www.paliodibuti.eu/il-palio/storia/
https://necrologie.iltirreno.gelocal.it/news/24345
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/cavallo-morto-palio-buti-2016-cause.html
http://lanazione.campionatodigiornalismo.it/lanazione-archivio-20182019/2019/03/19/il-palio-di-buti-antico-ma-attuale/
https://fondoambiente.it/luoghi/castel-tonini?ldc
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palio_di_Buti

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Followers (Instrumental)
Artist: Pipe Choir
Source: www.pipechoir.com
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
#Pipechoir #Followers Instrumental #CreativeCommonsRock
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48284245Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itWe're back in our little studio in the Arno valley after almost three weeks in London, where I finally had the chance to spoil my 18-month-old nephew, which I had only seen once due to the pandemic. This gave me the chance to think about my homeland...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lanazione.it/pontedera/cronaca/palio-buti-1.7185576
https://magazine.dooid.it/destinazioni/toscana/palio-delle-contrade-citta-di-buti-dooid/
https://www.paliodibuti.eu/il-palio/storia/
https://necrologie.iltirreno.gelocal.it/news/24345
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/cavallo-morto-palio-buti-2016-cause.html
http://lanazione.campionatodigiornalismo.it/lanazione-archivio-20182019/2019/03/19/il-palio-di-buti-antico-ma-attuale/
https://fondoambiente.it/luoghi/castel-tonini?ldc
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palio_di_Buti

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Followers (Instrumental)
Artist: Pipe Choir
Source: www.pipechoir.com
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
#Pipechoir #Followers Instrumental #CreativeCommonsRock
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-followers-instrumental]]>1197buti,contrade,cuisine,curiosity,history,horse,news,palio,race,siena,traditions,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfect-tuscan-christmas-eve-dinner-ep-62--47948002Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.chefsilvia.it/ricette-di-natale/item/insalata-di-polpo-e-patate.html
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/max3cocco/pasta-e-ceci-alla-toscana/
https://www.elviradolciecucina.it/2019/12/20/crespelle-alla-fiorentina/
https://www.cacciuccopridelivorno.it/il-cacciucco/la-ricetta-del-cacciucco-5c/
https://www.repubblica.it/sapori/2020/11/11/news/stoccafisso_con_le_patate_alla_pisana-273887502/
https://it.julskitchen.com/contorno/sformato-di-cardi
https://www.pecorinotoscanodop.it/fuoridalgregge/natale-a-tavola-cinque-consigli-per-un-perfetto-tagliere-dei-formaggi/
https://www.chefsilvia.it/ricette-di-natale/item/panforte-di-siena.html
https://www.ricettedellanonna.net/ricciarelli-di-siena/
https://www.ricettedalmondo.it/castagnaccio.html
https://turismoinmaremma.wordpress.com/2014/12/28/natale-porto-santo-stefano-pagnottella/
https://www.valcor.it/ricetta/cavallucci-toscani/
https://www.cucchiaio.it/ricetta/torta-ricciolina-del-monte-amiata/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Stand Up
Artist: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Links: www.pipechoir.com
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-stand-up-creative-commons]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47948002Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itChristmas is now around the corner and everyone is getting ready for the most important holiday of the year. In Tuscany, every family has its own recipe for the perfect holiday meal, but can have some problems when it comes to Christmas Eve, when a...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.chefsilvia.it/ricette-di-natale/item/insalata-di-polpo-e-patate.html
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/max3cocco/pasta-e-ceci-alla-toscana/
https://www.elviradolciecucina.it/2019/12/20/crespelle-alla-fiorentina/
https://www.cacciuccopridelivorno.it/il-cacciucco/la-ricetta-del-cacciucco-5c/
https://www.repubblica.it/sapori/2020/11/11/news/stoccafisso_con_le_patate_alla_pisana-273887502/
https://it.julskitchen.com/contorno/sformato-di-cardi
https://www.pecorinotoscanodop.it/fuoridalgregge/natale-a-tavola-cinque-consigli-per-un-perfetto-tagliere-dei-formaggi/
https://www.chefsilvia.it/ricette-di-natale/item/panforte-di-siena.html
https://www.ricettedellanonna.net/ricciarelli-di-siena/
https://www.ricettedalmondo.it/castagnaccio.html
https://turismoinmaremma.wordpress.com/2014/12/28/natale-porto-santo-stefano-pagnottella/
https://www.valcor.it/ricetta/cavallucci-toscani/
https://www.cucchiaio.it/ricetta/torta-ricciolina-del-monte-amiata/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Stand Up
Artist: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License1400cacciucco,cantuccini,cavallucci,christmas,cooking,dessert,dinner,eve,florence,leghorn,pandoro,panettone,panforte,pisa,ricciarelli,tradition,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-in-tuscany-5-weird-traditions-ep-61--47854361Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.firenzetoday.it/social/ceppo-natale-firenze-storia.html
https://www.aneddoticamagazine.com/it/le-leggende-di-natale-in-toscana/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/5-tradizioni-di-natale-in-toscana/
https://www.ursamajorbubble.com/2020/12/01/natale-in-garfagnana-tradizioni-e-curiosita/
https://www.sienanews.it/toscana/siena/natale-in-toscana-e-il-rito-magico-del-ceppo/
https://www.snapitaly.it/abbadia-san-salvatore-tutta-la-tradizione-della-citta-delle-fiaccole/
https://sentieridicioccolata.it/fiaccolata-di-natale-di-monteriggioni-lungo-la-via-francigena/
https://garfagnanadream.it/storia/le-leggende-di-natale-della-garfagnana/
https://www.lagazzettadelserchio.it/garfagnana/2019/12/a-gorfigliano-la-magia-dei-natalecci-il-cielo-illuminato-a-giorno/
http://www.pienza.org/gioco_panforte_it.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Coffee And Time
Artist: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-coffee-and-time-creative-commons-instrumental
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47854361Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itPeople around the world go absolutely bananas for Christmas, coming up with all sorts of traditional celebrations for the holiday. The relationship between us Tuscans and Christmas is a bit contentious, so to speak. It's not that we hate the holiday,...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.firenzetoday.it/social/ceppo-natale-firenze-storia.html
https://www.aneddoticamagazine.com/it/le-leggende-di-natale-in-toscana/
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/5-tradizioni-di-natale-in-toscana/
https://www.ursamajorbubble.com/2020/12/01/natale-in-garfagnana-tradizioni-e-curiosita/
https://www.sienanews.it/toscana/siena/natale-in-toscana-e-il-rito-magico-del-ceppo/
https://www.snapitaly.it/abbadia-san-salvatore-tutta-la-tradizione-della-citta-delle-fiaccole/
https://sentieridicioccolata.it/fiaccolata-di-natale-di-monteriggioni-lungo-la-via-francigena/
https://garfagnanadream.it/storia/le-leggende-di-natale-della-garfagnana/
https://www.lagazzettadelserchio.it/garfagnana/2019/12/a-gorfigliano-la-magia-dei-natalecci-il-cielo-illuminato-a-giorno/
http://www.pienza.org/gioco_panforte_it.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Coffee And Time
Artist: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Links: 1152celebration,ceppo,christmas,culture,festival,fire,florence,gorfigliano,holiday,italy,monteriggioni,news,pienza,solstice,tradition,tuscany,winterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tuscan-cowboys-that-beat-buffalo-bill-ep-60--47755376Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://firenze.unuci.org/articolo.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/05/world/europe/05italy.html
https://www.quinewspisa.it/i-butteri-dellalta-maremma-tra-storia-e-leggenda.htm
https://romah24.com/prati/speciali/8-marzo-1890-quando-i-butteri-laziali-cacciarono-buffalo-bill-dal-quartiere/
https://www.maremmatoscana.it/blog-post/butteri-della-maremma/
https://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/1999/06/16/LF204.html
http://www.anamcavallomaremmano.com/index.php?id=70&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=393&tx_ttnews[backPid]=117&cHash=4b5353d820
https://maremma-magazine.it/primo-piano/eventi/cera-volta-maremma-mito-dei-butteri-rivive-nella-cornice-del-marruchetone/
http://www.sferamagazine.it/sfera-today-attualita/120%C2%B0-anniversario-sfida-butteri-contro-cowboys-di-buffalo-bill/
https://www.historynet.com/how-the-west-was-spun-buffalo-bill-codys-wild-west-show.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: A MIDNIGHT ON JAQUAY (Instrumental)
Artist: Pipe Choir
Source: www.pipechoir.com
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipechoir-a-midnight-on-jaquay-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47755376Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itAs long-time listeners know for sure, we're not fans of the picture-perfect image of Tuscany that is so popular with foreigners. According to us, in order to figure out the real character of this land you have to look away from the manicured...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://firenze.unuci.org/articolo.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/05/world/europe/05italy.html
https://www.quinewspisa.it/i-butteri-dellalta-maremma-tra-storia-e-leggenda.htm
https://romah24.com/prati/speciali/8-marzo-1890-quando-i-butteri-laziali-cacciarono-buffalo-bill-dal-quartiere/
https://www.maremmatoscana.it/blog-post/butteri-della-maremma/
https://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/1999/06/16/LF204.html
http://www.anamcavallomaremmano.com/index.php?id=70&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=393&tx_ttnews[backPid]=117&cHash=4b5353d820
https://maremma-magazine.it/primo-piano/eventi/cera-volta-maremma-mito-dei-butteri-rivive-nella-cornice-del-marruchetone/
http://www.sferamagazine.it/sfera-today-attualita/120%C2%B0-anniversario-sfida-butteri-contro-cowboys-di-buffalo-bill/
https://www.historynet.com/how-the-west-was-spun-buffalo-bill-codys-wild-west-show.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: A...]]>1078alberese,augusto,bill,buffalo,butteri,cattle,cowboys,history,imperiali,maremma,news,tuscany,west,wildfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-reluctant-tuscan-schindler-ep-59--47655238Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.famigliacristiana.it/articolo/gino-bartali-nelle-parole-del-figlio-mio-padre-un-giusto.aspx
https://www.elasticinterface.com/it/magazine/gino-bartali-shoah/
https://thevision.com/cultura/gino-bartali-ebrei/
https://www.viaggiatoriignoranti.it/2021/05/gino-bartali-il-giusto-e-lattivita-a-favore-degli-oppressi.html
https://www.osservatoreromano.va/it/news/2021-10/quo-246/gino-bartali-beato.html
https://www.tempi.it/bartali-yad-vashem-giusto-nazioni-firenze-seconda-guerra-mondiale-ebrei-salvati-bicicletta/
http://osservatorioglobalizzazione.it/dossier/ritratti/bartali-ciclismo-italia/
https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/gino-bartali-l-angelo-due-ruote-AFW33kK?refresh_ce=1
https://www.ildubbio.news/2020/05/05/ginettaccio-il-campione-che-salvava-gli-ebrei-nascondendo-carte-nella-bici/
https://www.bicidastrada.it/gino-bartali-beato/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: A Slave to Nothing (Instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-a-slave-to-nothing-instrumental
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47655238Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:00:02 +0000L'Arno.itIf you happen to travel on Tuscan back roads on a sunny day, chances are you'll bump into a group of cycling enthusiasts. The love story between this land and the bicycle dates back to the glory days of the sport, when it was the most popular in the...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.famigliacristiana.it/articolo/gino-bartali-nelle-parole-del-figlio-mio-padre-un-giusto.aspx
https://www.elasticinterface.com/it/magazine/gino-bartali-shoah/
https://thevision.com/cultura/gino-bartali-ebrei/
https://www.viaggiatoriignoranti.it/2021/05/gino-bartali-il-giusto-e-lattivita-a-favore-degli-oppressi.html
https://www.osservatoreromano.va/it/news/2021-10/quo-246/gino-bartali-beato.html
https://www.tempi.it/bartali-yad-vashem-giusto-nazioni-firenze-seconda-guerra-mondiale-ebrei-salvati-bicicletta/
http://osservatorioglobalizzazione.it/dossier/ritratti/bartali-ciclismo-italia/
https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/gino-bartali-l-angelo-due-ruote-AFW33kK?refresh_ce=1
https://www.ildubbio.news/2020/05/05/ginettaccio-il-campione-che-salvava-gli-ebrei-nascondendo-carte-nella-bici/
https://www.bicidastrada.it/gino-bartali-beato/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: A Slave to Nothing (Instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Links: 1252bartali,champion,cycling,gino,history,holocaust,jewish,legends,occupation,oskar,resistance,schindler,tuscany,war,world,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marconi-s-forgotten-radio-station-ep-58--47539223Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN & ENGLISH)
http://www.stilepisano.it/leggende/leg(g)ende_pisane_N09_coltano_27nov2017.pdf
https://www.unipi.it/index.php/news/item/10131-ecco-la-vera-storia-della-stazione-di-marconi-a-coltano
https://i0yqx.jimdofree.com/i-luoghi-della-memoria/
https://www.altreinfo.org/riflessioni/10766/2-luglio-1897-guglielmo-marconi-brevetta-la-radio-cosa-resta-oggi-della-sua-celebre-villa-stazione-radio-a-coltano-filippo-bovo/
http://www.giornidistoria.net/19-novembre-1911-coltano-alle-origini-della-radiotelegrafia/
https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2020/02/22/pisa-la-storia-della-stazione-da-cui-marconi-collego-litalia-con-il-canada-da-piu-potente-del-mondo-a-rudere-in-rovina/5708438/
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/hawaii/abandoned-marconi-wireless-station-hi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Almost Time (Instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47539223Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:00:14 +0000L'Arno.itWe Tuscans like to brag about the fact that every rock in our land can tell a fascinating story. While many other parts of the world have amazing vistas, beautiful buildings or artistic masterpieces, what makes this land unique is the incredible...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN & ENGLISH)
http://www.stilepisano.it/leggende/leg(g)ende_pisane_N09_coltano_27nov2017.pdf
https://www.unipi.it/index.php/news/item/10131-ecco-la-vera-storia-della-stazione-di-marconi-a-coltano
https://i0yqx.jimdofree.com/i-luoghi-della-memoria/
https://www.altreinfo.org/riflessioni/10766/2-luglio-1897-guglielmo-marconi-brevetta-la-radio-cosa-resta-oggi-della-sua-celebre-villa-stazione-radio-a-coltano-filippo-bovo/
http://www.giornidistoria.net/19-novembre-1911-coltano-alle-origini-della-radiotelegrafia/
https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2020/02/22/pisa-la-storia-della-stazione-da-cui-marconi-collego-litalia-con-il-canada-da-piu-potente-del-mondo-a-rudere-in-rovina/5708438/
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/hawaii/abandoned-marconi-wireless-station-hi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Almost Time (Instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>920coltano,guglielmo,hawaii,history,marconi,radio,station,technology,transmission,wirelessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-prank-of-the-century-ep-57--47429905Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2020/07/24/news/livorno_36_anni_fa_la_beffa_del_secolo_dei_falsi_modi_-262766078/
https://www.zetatielle.com/la-piu-grande-beffa-darte-le-teste-false-di-modigliani/
https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2017/01/24/modigliani-32-anni-fa-la-burla-delle-teste-false-che-fece-arrossire-il-mondo-dellarte/2957324/
https://www.ilgiornale.it/news/cos-brutte-teste-mod-ingannarono-i-grandi-critici-1974677.html
https://www.quotidiano.net/cronaca/mod%C3%AC-le-altre-statue-finite-in-carrozzeria-il-mistero-resta-sono-quelle-vere-1.7019006

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Hot soup on cold days
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-hot-soup-on-cold-days-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47429905Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:00:19 +0000L'Arno.itNot many foreigners are aware of it, but Tuscans have quite the reputation of being massive fans of practical jokes. While usually we don't care much about what other people think about us, this time the reputation is rather well deserved. Every...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2020/07/24/news/livorno_36_anni_fa_la_beffa_del_secolo_dei_falsi_modi_-262766078/
https://www.zetatielle.com/la-piu-grande-beffa-darte-le-teste-false-di-modigliani/
https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2017/01/24/modigliani-32-anni-fa-la-burla-delle-teste-false-che-fece-arrossire-il-mondo-dellarte/2957324/
https://www.ilgiornale.it/news/cos-brutte-teste-mod-ingannarono-i-grandi-critici-1974677.html
https://www.quotidiano.net/cronaca/mod%C3%AC-le-altre-statue-finite-in-carrozzeria-il-mistero-resta-sono-quelle-vere-1.7019006

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Hot soup on cold days
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-hot-soup-on-cold-days-creative-commons-instrumental]]>10491984,amedeo,art,heads,history,hoax,modigliani,news,prank,sculpturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alabaster-dreams-ep-56--47332075Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS ALLE FONTI
https://www.itinerarieluoghi.it/artigiani-dellalabastro-a-volterra-quattro-indirizzi-da-non-perdere/
https://www.itstuscany.com/it/le-origini-della-lavorazione-dellalabastro/
https://www.alialabastro.it/alabastro-estrazione-e-lavorazione.htm
https://www.paesionline.it/italia/prodotti-tipici-e-artigianato-volterra/botteghe-di-alabastro
https://www.stilemargherita.it/artieri-dellalabastro-centanni-di-tradizione-a-volterra/
https://www.quinewsvolterra.it/volterra-apre-al-pubblico-una-antica-bottega-di-alabastro.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Children of the Son
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47332075Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:02:54 +0000L'Arno.itVery few places in the world are as enamoured with their history as is Tuscany. While this has slowed down progress in many ways, it has also allowed us to keep alive many traditions that date back to the antiquity. One of the most interesting is the...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS ALLE FONTI
https://www.itinerarieluoghi.it/artigiani-dellalabastro-a-volterra-quattro-indirizzi-da-non-perdere/
https://www.itstuscany.com/it/le-origini-della-lavorazione-dellalabastro/
https://www.alialabastro.it/alabastro-estrazione-e-lavorazione.htm
https://www.paesionline.it/italia/prodotti-tipici-e-artigianato-volterra/botteghe-di-alabastro
https://www.stilemargherita.it/artieri-dellalabastro-centanni-di-tradizione-a-volterra/
https://www.quinewsvolterra.it/volterra-apre-al-pubblico-una-antica-bottega-di-alabastro.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Children of the Son
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental]]>946alabaster,art,artisans,etruscans,history,industry,sculpture,stone,tradition,tuscany,volterrafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drink-that-made-leghorn-ep-55--47202232Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://bottegheria.com/magazine/il-ponce-alla-livornese/
https://villatramonto.com/2014/10/ponce-livornese-caffe-tradizione-con-una-nota-alcolica/
https://web.archive.org/web/20030523115040/http://www.geocities.com/marcosisilivorno/ponce.html
http://www.comune.livorno.it/_cn_online/index003b.html?id=13&lang=it
https://www.coffeando.it/il-ponce-livornese-il-primo-cocktail-italiano-e-al-caffe/
https://www.beverfood.com/taccola-1895-orgoglio-toscano-difende-tradizione-wd107671/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/gt-la-bottiglia-magica-che-fa-del-caffe-una-dolce-bomba-1.39935533

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Leopard Print Elevator
Author: Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47202232Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:00:16 +0000L'Arno.itDespite being seen as sort of a foreign object, there are a few things that everyone loves about Leghorn. Even the harshest critic must admit that their favourite drink, the "ponce alla livornese" is actually quite extraordinary. This special blend of...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://bottegheria.com/magazine/il-ponce-alla-livornese/
https://villatramonto.com/2014/10/ponce-livornese-caffe-tradizione-con-una-nota-alcolica/
https://web.archive.org/web/20030523115040/http://www.geocities.com/marcosisilivorno/ponce.html
http://www.comune.livorno.it/_cn_online/index003b.html?id=13&lang=it
https://www.coffeando.it/il-ponce-livornese-il-primo-cocktail-italiano-e-al-caffe/
https://www.beverfood.com/taccola-1895-orgoglio-toscano-difende-tradizione-wd107671/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/gt-la-bottiglia-magica-che-fa-del-caffe-una-dolce-bomba-1.39935533

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Leopard Print Elevator
Author: Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077]]>820bar,civili,coffee,cooking,drink,leghorn,liqueur,livorno,ponce,rum,tradition,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-white-gold-of-the-tuscan-hills-ep-54--47096353Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

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https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_ottobre_11/tartufo-clima-fa-salire-prezzo-4500-euro-bianco-introvabile-deb41168-2ac1-11ec-a8a7-97c00bb2b6f7.shtml
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/altre-news/2021/10/11/il-tartufo-bianco-si-sta-facendo-attendere-preoccupata-coldiretti-siamo-a-un-deficit-di-raccolta-del-90-rispetto-alla-normalita/106259/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/10/13/news/il-tartufo-migliora-di-giorno-in-giorno-quotazioni-tra-2-000-e-2-200-euro-al-chilo-1.40805897
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/altre-news/2021/10/16/a-ponte-a-ego-torna-la-sagra-del-tartufo-bianco/106585/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/10/11/news/toscana_tartufo_bianco_funghi_porcini_raccolta_prezzi_sagre_feste_-321781679/?rss
https://tartufobiancosanminiato.blogspot.com/2013/08/per-trovare-i-tartufi-serve-un-cane.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Snow Ticket
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-snow-ticket-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47096353Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:57:05 +0000L'Arno.itAutumn in Tuscany is a bit of a mixed bag for locals. Some hate the rain and the sudden cold spells, others adore this time of year. They're not looking forward to pumpkin spice anything. The smell of the Tuscan autumn is that of mushrooms, a real...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
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LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_ottobre_11/tartufo-clima-fa-salire-prezzo-4500-euro-bianco-introvabile-deb41168-2ac1-11ec-a8a7-97c00bb2b6f7.shtml
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/altre-news/2021/10/11/il-tartufo-bianco-si-sta-facendo-attendere-preoccupata-coldiretti-siamo-a-un-deficit-di-raccolta-del-90-rispetto-alla-normalita/106259/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/10/13/news/il-tartufo-migliora-di-giorno-in-giorno-quotazioni-tra-2-000-e-2-200-euro-al-chilo-1.40805897
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/altre-news/2021/10/16/a-ponte-a-ego-torna-la-sagra-del-tartufo-bianco/106585/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/10/11/news/toscana_tartufo_bianco_funghi_porcini_raccolta_prezzi_sagre_feste_-321781679/?rss
https://tartufobiancosanminiato.blogspot.com/2013/08/per-trovare-i-tartufi-serve-un-cane.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Snow Ticket
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-snow-ticket-creative-commons-instrumental]]>756cuisine,dogs,food,history,miniato,mushrooms,news,porcini,san,search,tradition,truffles,tuscany,whitefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-supercar-next-door-ep-53--46987787Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ansa.it/canale_motori/notizie/acquisti/2021/09/30/mazzanti-automobili-ora-lacquisto-e-anche-con-criptovalute_b2e19ed6-0277-4220-a87d-591d4851775a.html
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/10/10/news/mazzanti-porta-pontedera-in-vetrina-a-dubai-ora-cinque-auto-all-anno-e-nuovi-mercati-1.40795318
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/lauto-di-lusso-come-un-abito-supercar-su-misura-negli-emirati-1.6900017
https://it.motor1.com/news/535364/mazzanti-evantra-pura-nuova-hypercar/
https://www.hdmotori.it/auto/articoli/n544176/mazzanti-evantra-bronze-modelli-prezzi/
https://www.lastampa.it/motori/attualita/2020/05/09/news/mazzanti-automobili-un-crowfunding-per-finanziare-la-crescita-del-marchio-toscano-1.38825179

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: The Opening Closing (instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46987787Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:35:43 +0000L'Arno.itDespite what many people think, not all Italians own a Ferrari or are obsessed with fast cars. Passion for cars and engineering isn't uncommon, though, but not many people are able to turn their dreams into reality. There are exceptions to the rule....Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
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LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ansa.it/canale_motori/notizie/acquisti/2021/09/30/mazzanti-automobili-ora-lacquisto-e-anche-con-criptovalute_b2e19ed6-0277-4220-a87d-591d4851775a.html
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/10/10/news/mazzanti-porta-pontedera-in-vetrina-a-dubai-ora-cinque-auto-all-anno-e-nuovi-mercati-1.40795318
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/lauto-di-lusso-come-un-abito-supercar-su-misura-negli-emirati-1.6900017
https://it.motor1.com/news/535364/mazzanti-evantra-pura-nuova-hypercar/
https://www.hdmotori.it/auto/articoli/n544176/mazzanti-evantra-bronze-modelli-prezzi/
https://www.lastampa.it/motori/attualita/2020/05/09/news/mazzanti-automobili-un-crowfunding-per-finanziare-la-crescita-del-marchio-toscano-1.38825179

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: The Opening Closing (instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>567automobili,automotive,blockchain,cars,chevrolet,crowdfunding,evantra,ferrari,lamborghini,luca,mazzanti,news,pontedera,supercar,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-monk-who-invented-the-combustion-engine-ep-52--46880207Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.gonews.it/2021/10/07/linventore-del-motore-a-scoppio-e-toscano-per-i-200-anni-premio-a-bombassei-brembo/
https://www.versilia.org/it/territorio-versilia/cultura/padre-eugenio-barsanti
https://www.informagiovani-italia.com/eugenio_barsanti.htm
https://www.comune.pietrasanta.lu.it/home/comune/amministrazione-trasparente/amministrazione-trasparente-2/organizzazione/articolazione-degli-uffici/museo-barsanti/il-museo
https://vehiclecue.it/il-motore-barsanti-matteucci/13867/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Blue Hope New Sky
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-blue-hope-new-sky-creative-commons-instrumental
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46880207Fri, 08 Oct 2021 10:28:09 +0000L'Arno.itWhile many Tuscan towns claim to have had a bigger role in history than they actually had, Pietrasanta is right in boasting to have had the inventor of the internal combustion engine born there, 200 years ago. While not many have heard about his...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.gonews.it/2021/10/07/linventore-del-motore-a-scoppio-e-toscano-per-i-200-anni-premio-a-bombassei-brembo/
https://www.versilia.org/it/territorio-versilia/cultura/padre-eugenio-barsanti
https://www.informagiovani-italia.com/eugenio_barsanti.htm
https://www.comune.pietrasanta.lu.it/home/comune/amministrazione-trasparente/amministrazione-trasparente-2/organizzazione/articolazione-degli-uffici/museo-barsanti/il-museo
https://vehiclecue.it/il-motore-barsanti-matteucci/13867/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Blue Hope New Sky
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-blue-hope-new-sky-creative-commons-instrumental
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>626barsanti,benz,combustion,engine,engineering,eugenio,felice,history,hydrogen,internal,matteucci,otto,technology,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sun-and-sea-1820-style-ep-51--46772933Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/05/27/news/nereo-e-dori-cosi-nacquero-i-bagni-ma-al-mare-uomini-e-donne-erano-divisi-1.40320909
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/stabilimenti-balneari-storia-viareggio/
https://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/2005/06/19/LA9LG_LA901.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Trampled
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-trampled-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46772933Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:39:45 +0000L'Arno.itWhile the weather holds up, we've officially entered autumn, which means we'll have to wait almost a year before being able to get back to the beach and enjoy some sea and sun. If today a beach holiday is almost integral to the Tuscan idea of summer,...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/05/27/news/nereo-e-dori-cosi-nacquero-i-bagni-ma-al-mare-uomini-e-donne-erano-divisi-1.40320909
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/stabilimenti-balneari-storia-viareggio/
https://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/2005/06/19/LA9LG_LA901.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Trampled
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-trampled-creative-commons-instrumental]]>808baths,beach,fashion,history,leghorn,livorno,sea,traditions,tuscany,viareggiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-florence-was-the-capital-ep-50--46665411Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

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https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/almanacco-del-giorno-15-settembre-1864-convenzione-verso-firenze-capitale-1.6797533
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/firenze-capitale-ditalia/
https://mole24.it/2020/11/14/spostamento-della-capitale-da-torino-a-firenze/
http://www.palazzospinelli.org/architetture/itinerari-scheda-dettaglio.asp?Id=10
http://www.storia-toscana.it/1865/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Children of the Son
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46665411Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:32:37 +0000L'Arno.itFor our 50th episode, we take a stroll down memory lane, going back to a special time in the history of Florence when the city, as a result of an international city, became the capital of the newborn Kingdom of Italy. What was thought as a permanent...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

I LINKS ALLE FONTI
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/almanacco-del-giorno-15-settembre-1864-convenzione-verso-firenze-capitale-1.6797533
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/firenze-capitale-ditalia/
https://mole24.it/2020/11/14/spostamento-della-capitale-da-torino-a-firenze/
http://www.palazzospinelli.org/architetture/itinerari-scheda-dettaglio.asp?Id=10
http://www.storia-toscana.it/1865/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Children of the Son
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental]]>716architecture,capital,florence,france,geopolitics,history,italy,napoleon,prussia,savoy,turin,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tuscan-robin-hood-ep-49--46564904Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2021/06/13/chicche-di-maremma-la-storia-di-domenico-tiburzi-il-brigante-amato-dal-popolo-2/
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2019/10/23/la-vera-storia-di-tiburzi-raccontata-da-un-contadino-maremmano-che-visse-con-lui-intervista-esclusiva/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Gemini Instrumental
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46564904Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:32:05 +0000L'Arno.itThere is a part of Tuscany so wild and different from the rest of the region that many of us don't consider it to be a part of it. For centuries, Maremma was synonymous with disease, danger, hard living - many old Tuscans still use its name as a...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2021/06/13/chicche-di-maremma-la-storia-di-domenico-tiburzi-il-brigante-amato-dal-popolo-2/
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2019/10/23/la-vera-storia-di-tiburzi-raccontata-da-un-contadino-maremmano-che-visse-con-lui-intervista-esclusiva/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Gemini Instrumental
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental]]>896brigands,capalbio,crime,highwaymen,history,hood,legends,maremma,robin,stories,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hollywood-on-the-arno-ep-48--46458142Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

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https://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/cinema/2016/03/13/news/hollywood_in_riva_al_tirreno_il_lungo_sogno_di_pisorno-135289248/
https://news.cinecitta.com/IT/it-it/news/55/66251/alla-scoperta-di-tirrenia-citta-del-cinema.aspx
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2021/01/15/quando-tirrenia-era-la-hollywood-sullarno/
https://iris.unito.it/handle/2318/1575976#.YTiLsp0zaUk
https://www.lanazione.it/pisa/cosa%20fare/tirrenia-studi-cinema-1.2291537
https://www.ilpost.it/2016/03/27/mostra-tirrenia-pisa/
http://www.boccadarno.it/pisorno-la-storia/
http://www.lakinzica.it/tirrenia-citta-del-cinema

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: The Opening Closing (instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46458142Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:10:28 +0000L'Arno.itNot many know that my family's favourite seaside resort, Tirrenia, didn't exist until the 1930s, when between Pisa and Livorno existed only a large swamp riddled with criminals and prostitutes. The town was created from scratch by the Fascist regime,...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/cinema/2016/03/13/news/hollywood_in_riva_al_tirreno_il_lungo_sogno_di_pisorno-135289248/
https://news.cinecitta.com/IT/it-it/news/55/66251/alla-scoperta-di-tirrenia-citta-del-cinema.aspx
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2021/01/15/quando-tirrenia-era-la-hollywood-sullarno/
https://iris.unito.it/handle/2318/1575976#.YTiLsp0zaUk
https://www.lanazione.it/pisa/cosa%20fare/tirrenia-studi-cinema-1.2291537
https://www.ilpost.it/2016/03/27/mostra-tirrenia-pisa/
http://www.boccadarno.it/pisorno-la-storia/
http://www.lakinzica.it/tirrenia-citta-del-cinema

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: The Opening Closing (instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>836cinema,cosmopolitan,fascism,history,hollywood,loren,movies,mussolini,news,pisorno,sophia,tirreniafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/science-and-tuscany-a-love-story-ep-47--46358272Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2021/04/11/le-onde-gravitazionali-virgo-e-luniverso-a-cosa-serve-la-fisica-teorica-ce-lo-spiega-il-professor-federico-ferrini/
https://www.sif.it/riviste/sif/sag/ricordo/giazotto
https://www.unipi.it/index.php/news/item/20059-ai-rivelatori-virgo-e-ligo-la-milestone-ieee-della-scienza-e-della-tecnologia
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2017/press-release/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Leopard Print Elevator
Author: Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46358272Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:00:05 +0000L'Arno.itThis week we will talk about one of the most prestigious research institutions on the planet, at the forefront of a very promising research field, gravitational waves. Not many know that it's in the middle of the countryside outside Cascina, in the...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2021/04/11/le-onde-gravitazionali-virgo-e-luniverso-a-cosa-serve-la-fisica-teorica-ce-lo-spiega-il-professor-federico-ferrini/
https://www.sif.it/riviste/sif/sag/ricordo/giazotto
https://www.unipi.it/index.php/news/item/20059-ai-rivelatori-virgo-e-ligo-la-milestone-ieee-della-scienza-e-della-tecnologia
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2017/press-release/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Leopard Print Elevator
Author: Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077]]>706cascina,ego,galileo,gravitational,leonardo,ligo,news,physics,research,science,tuscany,virgo,wavesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-tuscan-breads-you-might-not-know-ep-46--46249033Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/5-pani-tradizionali-toscana/
https://www.alimentipedia.it/pane-tipico-toscana.html
https://www.taccuinigastrosofici.it/ita/news/moderna/pani---dolci/Pani-tradizionali-Toscana.html
https://www.taccuinigastrosofici.it/ita/news/contemporanea/usi-costumi/Parole-e-cibi---semel-e-ciorba.html
https://www.terredilunigiana.com/riviera-apuana/paniapuani.php
https://www.arezzonotizie.it/cucina/panina-aretina.html
https://www.ilgiornaledelcibo.it/pani-tradizionali-italiani/
https://www.fiorentininelmondo.it/it/home/243-pan-di-ramerino-il-dolce-tipico-di-firenze-per-il-giovedi-santo.html
https://visitlunigiana.it/la-marocca-di-casola/
https://www.cittadiprato.it/IT/Sezioni/149/Il-Pane/
https://www.stamptoscana.it/anche-ad-arezzo-ci-si-prepara-per-la-pasqua-sul-piatto-panina-unta-e-gialla/
https://www.iviaggidelgoloso.it/2021/08/pane-di-vinca/
https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/it/presidi-slow-food/pane-di-patate-della-garfagnana/
https://www.turismo.it/gusto/articolo/art/toscana-cosa-ha-di-speciale-il-pane-marocco-id-11160/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Hot soup on cold days
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-hot-soup-on-cold-days-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46249033Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:00:26 +0000L'Arno.itTuscany is almost synonymous with its unique bread without salt, with its thick and well-cooked crust. People always ask why we're the only ones in Italy not to use salt in bread but this stereotype is quite incorrect. Sure, most of us have the...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/5-pani-tradizionali-toscana/
https://www.alimentipedia.it/pane-tipico-toscana.html
https://www.taccuinigastrosofici.it/ita/news/moderna/pani---dolci/Pani-tradizionali-Toscana.html
https://www.taccuinigastrosofici.it/ita/news/contemporanea/usi-costumi/Parole-e-cibi---semel-e-ciorba.html
https://www.terredilunigiana.com/riviera-apuana/paniapuani.php
https://www.arezzonotizie.it/cucina/panina-aretina.html
https://www.ilgiornaledelcibo.it/pani-tradizionali-italiani/
https://www.fiorentininelmondo.it/it/home/243-pan-di-ramerino-il-dolce-tipico-di-firenze-per-il-giovedi-santo.html
https://visitlunigiana.it/la-marocca-di-casola/
https://www.cittadiprato.it/IT/Sezioni/149/Il-Pane/
https://www.stamptoscana.it/anche-ad-arezzo-ci-si-prepara-per-la-pasqua-sul-piatto-panina-unta-e-gialla/
https://www.iviaggidelgoloso.it/2021/08/pane-di-vinca/
https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/it/presidi-slow-food/pane-di-patate-della-garfagnana/
https://www.turismo.it/gusto/articolo/art/toscana-cosa-ha-di-speciale-il-pane-marocco-id-11160/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Hot soup on cold days
Author:...]]>621arezzo,bread,cuisine,delicacy,florence,garfagnana,lunigiana,marocca,news,panina,ramerino,semelle,traditional,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-afraid-of-the-linchetto-ep-45--46172448Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.justinlucca.it/2019/10/12/che-cose-il-linchetto/
https://www.welcome2lucca.com/il-linchetto/
https://www.lagazzettadelserchio.it/mediavalle/2019/08/linchetto-fest-cultura-tradizioni-e-leggende-lucchesi-rivivono-nel-centro-di-pescaglia/
https://www.fantasymagazine.it/6080/lucca-streghe-folletti-e-diavoli
https://terraevita.forumfree.it/?t=52978584
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/folletto-buffardello-leggenda-garfagnana/
http://paolomarzi.blogspot.com/2014/05/il-buffardello-folletto.html
https://www.aneddoticamagazine.com/it/non-solo-il-buffardello-ecco-gli-altri-folletti-toscani-che-leggenda-narra/
http://www.economiaitaliana.it/it/articolo.php/La-Garfagnana-che-non-ti-aspetti-tra-folletti-streghe-misticismo-e-magia?LT=CULT&ID=29705&ARCHIVIO=1

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Children of the Son
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46172448Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:52:42 +0000L'Arno.itThe woods and mountains of Garfagnana are very different from the typical image of Tuscany that many have. According to locals, their wild beauty also hides many secrets and a whole lot of supernatural creatures. Traditions and legends have been...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.justinlucca.it/2019/10/12/che-cose-il-linchetto/
https://www.welcome2lucca.com/il-linchetto/
https://www.lagazzettadelserchio.it/mediavalle/2019/08/linchetto-fest-cultura-tradizioni-e-leggende-lucchesi-rivivono-nel-centro-di-pescaglia/
https://www.fantasymagazine.it/6080/lucca-streghe-folletti-e-diavoli
https://terraevita.forumfree.it/?t=52978584
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/folletto-buffardello-leggenda-garfagnana/
http://paolomarzi.blogspot.com/2014/05/il-buffardello-folletto.html
https://www.aneddoticamagazine.com/it/non-solo-il-buffardello-ecco-gli-altri-folletti-toscani-che-leggenda-narra/
http://www.economiaitaliana.it/it/articolo.php/La-Garfagnana-che-non-ti-aspetti-tra-folletti-streghe-misticismo-e-magia?LT=CULT&ID=29705&ARCHIVIO=1

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Children of the Son
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental]]>513buffardello,folklore,garfagnana,legends,leprechaun,linchetto,lucca,news,rituals,traditions,tuscany,witchesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-good-luck-charm-that-might-work-ep-44--46052977Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/la-toscana-portafortuna-le-tradizioni-e-i-riti-di-buon-augurio/
https://www.pisatoday.it/social/laurea-superstizioni-universitarie-toscana.html
https://www.toscanainside.com/it/aneddoti-e-curiosita/post/i-riti-propiziatori-dei-maturandi-toscani/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/fontana-porcellino-firenze-fortuna/
https://www.teladoiofirenze.it/storie-firenze-2/la-fontana-del-porcellino-perche-porta-fortuna/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Pick You Up
Author: Wayne John Bradley
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46052977Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:08 +0000L'Arno.itTuscans are generally considered a very down-to-earth, sceptic people but we're not immune from being fascinated with certain popular superstitions, especially when they should bring us some luck. In this week's episode we will present you with some...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.visittuscany.com/it/idee/la-toscana-portafortuna-le-tradizioni-e-i-riti-di-buon-augurio/
https://www.pisatoday.it/social/laurea-superstizioni-universitarie-toscana.html
https://www.toscanainside.com/it/aneddoti-e-curiosita/post/i-riti-propiziatori-dei-maturandi-toscani/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/fontana-porcellino-firenze-fortuna/
https://www.teladoiofirenze.it/storie-firenze-2/la-fontana-del-porcellino-perche-porta-fortuna/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Pick You Up
Author: Wayne John Bradley
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons]]>730curiosities,florence,fountain,leaning,leghorn,lizard,luck,montenero,news,pisa,porcellino,ritual,siena,superstition,tower,tuscany,universityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-hidden-gems-of-tuscan-cuisine-ep-43--45979444Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO RECIPES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://darcontadino.it/pages/prodotti-toscani-10-piatti-tipici-per-10-province
https://www.dissapore.com/cucina/14-piatti-tipici-toscani-la-cucina-della-toscana-da-provare/
https://www.lifebeyondtourism.org/it/viaggio-in-toscana-per-assaporare-i-piatti-tipici-del-territorio/
http://www.lavocedelserchio.it/vediarticolo.php?id=13698&page=0
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_aprile_06/torta-co-bischeri-che-unisce-san-giuliano-terme-san-paolo-3caa27fc-9635-11eb-930b-4b9ae8ba9cd7.shtml
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/microstoria-in-cucina-la-scottiglia/#:~:text=L'origine%20di%20questo%20piatto,pezzi%20di%20carne%20o%20avanzi.
https://www.universy.it/2014/01/il-carcerato-pistoiese-una-ricetta-dalla-toscana/
https://www.acquabuona.it/2011/04/il-carcerato-pistoiese/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/microstoria-in-cucina-i-pici-e-laglione/
https://coccolatime.wordpress.com/2014/04/12/un-piatto-antico-la-garmugia-lucchese/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Trampled
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-trampled-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45979444Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:00:04 +0000L'Arno.itOne of the most terrifying questions for a Tuscan is what are the local dishes that every tourist should taste before going back home. Aside from the greatest hits like ribollita or cacciucco there is an enormity of thousands of local recipes that not...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO RECIPES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://darcontadino.it/pages/prodotti-toscani-10-piatti-tipici-per-10-province
https://www.dissapore.com/cucina/14-piatti-tipici-toscani-la-cucina-della-toscana-da-provare/
https://www.lifebeyondtourism.org/it/viaggio-in-toscana-per-assaporare-i-piatti-tipici-del-territorio/
http://www.lavocedelserchio.it/vediarticolo.php?id=13698&page=0
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_aprile_06/torta-co-bischeri-che-unisce-san-giuliano-terme-san-paolo-3caa27fc-9635-11eb-930b-4b9ae8ba9cd7.shtml
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/microstoria-in-cucina-la-scottiglia/#:~:text=L'origine%20di%20questo%20piatto,pezzi%20di%20carne%20o%20avanzi.
https://www.universy.it/2014/01/il-carcerato-pistoiese-una-ricetta-dalla-toscana/
https://www.acquabuona.it/2011/04/il-carcerato-pistoiese/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/microstoria-in-cucina-i-pici-e-laglione/
https://coccolatime.wordpress.com/2014/04/12/un-piatto-antico-la-garmugia-lucchese/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Trampled
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: 804aglione,bischeri,carcerato,casentino,cuisine,curiosities,food,garmugia,local,lucca,maremma,pici,pistoia,pontasserchio,scottiglia,torta,tuscany,valdichiana,zuppafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tuscan-101-5-words-you-need-to-know-ep-42--45901243Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://amp.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/dialetto-toscano.html
https://www.055firenze.it/art/103015/Guida-modi-di-dire-fiorentini
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/bischero-storia-motivo-firenze.html
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/grullo-significato.html
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/bucaiolo-origine-parola-firenze.html
https://www.florencecity.it/ganzo/
https://acasadisimo.blogspot.com/2015/07/la-ganza.html
http://www.lavocedelserchio.it/vediarticolo.php?id=22582&page=0&t_a=da-ganzo-a-ghiozzo

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Cold Weather Kids
Author: Aerocity
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
Links: https://soundcloud.com/aerocity/cold-weather-kids]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45901243Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:14 +0000L'Arno.itMany of the words Tuscans use every day are quite unique and incomprehensible to anyone not born and raised here. Aside from causing problems to foreigners, the funny thing is that not many Tuscans are aware of their origins and how they became so...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://amp.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/dialetto-toscano.html
https://www.055firenze.it/art/103015/Guida-modi-di-dire-fiorentini
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/bischero-storia-motivo-firenze.html
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/grullo-significato.html
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/bucaiolo-origine-parola-firenze.html
https://www.florencecity.it/ganzo/
https://acasadisimo.blogspot.com/2015/07/la-ganza.html
http://www.lavocedelserchio.it/vediarticolo.php?id=22582&page=0&t_a=da-ganzo-a-ghiozzo

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Cold Weather Kids
Author: Aerocity
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
Links: https://soundcloud.com/aerocity/cold-weather-kids]]>684bischero,bucaiolo,curiosities,dialect,ganzo,ghiozzo,grullo,idioms,italian,living,news,tuscan,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tuscany-s-area-51-ep-41--45798188Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lagazzettadelserchio.it/l-evento/2016/01/ennesimo-avvistamento-ufo-a-gallicano/
https://grupposhado.wordpress.com/2016/09/21/avvistamento-ufo-sul-monte-palodina/
https://www.noitv.it/2016/09/un-ufo-fornaci-barga-cosa-puntino-bianco-cielo-134012/#comment-16895
https://www.intoscana.it/it/articolo/alla-scoperta-di-gallicano-e-del-monte-palodina-luogo-dei-mille-misteri/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX__Em6wD08&ab_channel=DavidMelani-MidnightTeam
http://paolomarzi.blogspot.com/2014/07/leggende-metropolitane-il-mostro-della.html
https://umbertogaetani.blogspot.com/2013/05/monte-palodina-dal-folklore-agli-x-file.html?view=flipcard
https://www.verdeazzurronotizie.it/ufo-e-creature-misteriose-la-garfagnana-oltre-il-folklore/
https://ilnavigatorecurioso.myblog.it/2013/05/13/monte-palodina-dal-folklore-agli-x-files-uomini-rettili-ufo/
https://www.lagazzettadelserchio.it/garfagnana/2013/04/il-mistero-della-palodina-qualcuno-riesce-a-svelarlo/
https://www.welcome2lucca.com/monte-palodina-il-monte-dei-misteri/
https://www.itstuscany.com/it/garfagnana-terra-di-misteri-e-folklore/
https://www.segretiemisteri.com/2013/05/misteri-sul-monte-palodina-in-garfagnana/
https://www.verdeazzurronotizie.it/monte-palodina-larea-51-italiana-torna-alla-ribalta-grazie-ai-simboli/
https://portalemisteri.altervista.org/blog/ufo-alieni-misteri-monte-palodina/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
WATER WOOD AND STONE by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45798188Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:00:17 +0000L'Arno.itDespite Tuscany is one of the regions in the world where human presence is more visible, there are places out of time, shrouded in a mystical, sometimes unsettling, atmosphere. Garfagnana has always been a land rich in legends, myths and stories...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.lagazzettadelserchio.it/l-evento/2016/01/ennesimo-avvistamento-ufo-a-gallicano/
https://grupposhado.wordpress.com/2016/09/21/avvistamento-ufo-sul-monte-palodina/
https://www.noitv.it/2016/09/un-ufo-fornaci-barga-cosa-puntino-bianco-cielo-134012/#comment-16895
https://www.intoscana.it/it/articolo/alla-scoperta-di-gallicano-e-del-monte-palodina-luogo-dei-mille-misteri/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX__Em6wD08&ab_channel=DavidMelani-MidnightTeam
http://paolomarzi.blogspot.com/2014/07/leggende-metropolitane-il-mostro-della.html
https://umbertogaetani.blogspot.com/2013/05/monte-palodina-dal-folklore-agli-x-file.html?view=flipcard
https://www.verdeazzurronotizie.it/ufo-e-creature-misteriose-la-garfagnana-oltre-il-folklore/
https://ilnavigatorecurioso.myblog.it/2013/05/13/monte-palodina-dal-folklore-agli-x-files-uomini-rettili-ufo/
749aliens,creatures,extraterrestrials,garfagnana,mount,mystery,news,palodina,reptilians,sightings,tuscany,ufosfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-tuscan-stories-you-might-not-know-ep-40--45709385Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.giugnopisano.com/regata-repubbliche-marinare-pisa/la-leggenda-di-kinzica/
http://zweilawyer.com/2017/06/21/storia-di-pisa-la-guerra-contro-gli-arabi-in-sardegna-1005-1022/
https://www.montefioralle.wine/it/blog/dettaglio/6
https://initalia.virgilio.it/bosco-isabella-giardino-esoterico-romantico-radicofani-34832
https://www.natifly.com/it/bosco-di-isabella-esoterico-massonico-radicofani/
http://www.amiatanews.it/radicofani-nuova-vita-bosco-isabella/
https://www.placidasignora.com/2011/09/21/via-abbi-pazienza-storia-di-una-strada-pistoiese/
https://www.domanidoveandiamo.it/2020/04/quercia-delle-streghe-toscana/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Almost Time (Instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45709385Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:00:07 +0000L'Arno.itWe've been saying from day one how Tuscany is so rich of beauties that has a legend under every rock but even us Tuscans know only a fraction of those amazing stories. This week we've decided to tell you five of them, coming from all corners of our...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
http://www.giugnopisano.com/regata-repubbliche-marinare-pisa/la-leggenda-di-kinzica/
http://zweilawyer.com/2017/06/21/storia-di-pisa-la-guerra-contro-gli-arabi-in-sardegna-1005-1022/
https://www.montefioralle.wine/it/blog/dettaglio/6
https://initalia.virgilio.it/bosco-isabella-giardino-esoterico-romantico-radicofani-34832
https://www.natifly.com/it/bosco-di-isabella-esoterico-massonico-radicofani/
http://www.amiatanews.it/radicofani-nuova-vita-bosco-isabella/
https://www.placidasignora.com/2011/09/21/via-abbi-pazienza-storia-di-una-strada-pistoiese/
https://www.domanidoveandiamo.it/2020/04/quercia-delle-streghe-toscana/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Almost Time (Instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>954capannori,chianti,collodi,gallo,kinzica,legends,nero,news,pinocchio,pisa,pistoia,places,pyramid,radicofani,tuscany,winefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-month-by-the-sea-would-you-do-it-ep-39--45629455Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.teladoiofirenze.it/firenze-life-style/fiorentino-al-mare-se-lo-riconosci-lo-eviti/
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/come-riconoscere-fiorentino-mare-stereotipi.html
http://www.bassavelocita.it/la-villeggiatura-chi-se-ne-ricorda-piu/
https://www.iodonna.it/attualita/costume-e-societa/2020/06/27/vacanze-italiane-anni-60-nostalgia/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Leopard Print Elevator
Author: Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45629455Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:00:13 +0000L'Arno.itNow that summer is in full swing, many are trying to figure out how to spend some time in a cooler place to recharge the batteries. According to many reports, Tuscan families are looking to escape the hustle and bustle and spend their holidays in the...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.teladoiofirenze.it/firenze-life-style/fiorentino-al-mare-se-lo-riconosci-lo-eviti/
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/come-riconoscere-fiorentino-mare-stereotipi.html
http://www.bassavelocita.it/la-villeggiatura-chi-se-ne-ricorda-piu/
https://www.iodonna.it/attualita/costume-e-societa/2020/06/27/vacanze-italiane-anni-60-nostalgia/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Leopard Print Elevator
Author: Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077]]>1056amarcord,beach,holidays,news,nostalgia,sea,tourism,tuscany,vacationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-father-s-land-ep-38--45526856Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
http://www.weekendromanticotoscana.info/blog/percorsi-e-idee-romantiche/il-masso-delle-fanciulle-pomarance/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/pomarance-larderello/
https://carrozzadergambini.it/it/berignone/masso-fanciulle.html
http://www.girosognando.it/2019/02/06/museo-geotermia-larderello/?fbclid=IwAR3nYkJ3MB0GiWfmHiMCbx0C_WqH9QLHfqrcWQlucvnEbOeFaPwWJ1sbB6c
http://www.girosognando.it/2018/11/28/visitare-museo-delle-miniere-montecatini-val-di-cecina/
https://www.parkhotellefonti.com/casa-bicocchi-mostra-dei-guerrieri/
http://stats-1.archeogr.unisi.it/repetti/includes/pdf/main.php?id=3647
https://carrozzadergambini.it/it/pavone/la-racca-sillana-e-la-pieve-di-san-giovanni.html
https://carrozzadergambini.it/it/pavone/la-miniera-del-pavone.html
https://carrozzadergambini.it/it/2013-10-01-10-16-32/san-giusto.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6B3hxfR-DA&ab_channel=PaulLambs

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Gemini Instrumental
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-gemini-instrumentalcreative-commons]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45526856Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:00:19 +0000L'Arno.itA very special episode this week, influenced by the peace and quiet of my small house in the hills of Deep Tuscany. The boredom of small town life has made me think about my father, who sadly passed away three years ago, taken away by an intestinal...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
http://www.weekendromanticotoscana.info/blog/percorsi-e-idee-romantiche/il-masso-delle-fanciulle-pomarance/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/pomarance-larderello/
https://carrozzadergambini.it/it/berignone/masso-fanciulle.html
http://www.girosognando.it/2019/02/06/museo-geotermia-larderello/?fbclid=IwAR3nYkJ3MB0GiWfmHiMCbx0C_WqH9QLHfqrcWQlucvnEbOeFaPwWJ1sbB6c
http://www.girosognando.it/2018/11/28/visitare-museo-delle-miniere-montecatini-val-di-cecina/
https://www.parkhotellefonti.com/casa-bicocchi-mostra-dei-guerrieri/
http://stats-1.archeogr.unisi.it/repetti/includes/pdf/main.php?id=3647
https://carrozzadergambini.it/it/pavone/la-racca-sillana-e-la-pieve-di-san-giovanni.html
https://carrozzadergambini.it/it/pavone/la-miniera-del-pavone.html
https://carrozzadergambini.it/it/2013-10-01-10-16-32/san-giusto.html
1153legends,maidens,myths,news,pomarance,rocca,rock,sillana,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-tuscans-funny-or-just-mean-ep-37--45438397Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://www.vice.com/it/article/v7ga53/analisi-antipatia-per-i-toscani
https://italianintransito.com/2014/11/19/ma-i-toscani-son-tutti-delle-malelingue/
https://flanauchocolat.wordpress.com/2013/12/13/perche-e-difficile-vivere-con-un-toscano/comment-page-4/
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/2014/28-agosto-2014/irene-grandi-fiorentini-diffidenti-pensiamo-essere-migliori-siamo-23031210506.shtml
https://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/2005/02/06/LA9PO_JXX01.html
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/commento/ma-noi-toscani-siamo-simpatici-o-antipatici-1.5572939

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Snow Ticket
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-snow-ticket-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45438397Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:00:03 +0000L'Arno.itA simple Google search reveals how much the perception of Tuscans around Italy has changed. We've been described as "bad mannered", "mean" and "unfunny", a veritable U-turn from just 30 years ago, when our accent was considered charming and our...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://www.vice.com/it/article/v7ga53/analisi-antipatia-per-i-toscani
https://italianintransito.com/2014/11/19/ma-i-toscani-son-tutti-delle-malelingue/
https://flanauchocolat.wordpress.com/2013/12/13/perche-e-difficile-vivere-con-un-toscano/comment-page-4/
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/2014/28-agosto-2014/irene-grandi-fiorentini-diffidenti-pensiamo-essere-migliori-siamo-23031210506.shtml
https://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/2005/02/06/LA9PO_JXX01.html
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/commento/ma-noi-toscani-siamo-simpatici-o-antipatici-1.5572939

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Snow Ticket
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-snow-ticket-creative-commons-instrumental]]>910benigni,comedy,funny,humour,mean,news,oscars,roberto,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disneyland-tuscany-living-in-a-postcard-ep-36--45341291Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.nove.firenze.it/jazz-and-wine-in-montalcino-la-musica-conquista-le-terre-del-vino.htm
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/06/13/news/feste-paesane-sagre-palii-marinari-e-non-il-covid-impone-un-altra-estate-di-rinunce-1.40385833
https://www.sienanews.it/toscana/siena/monteriggioni-inaugura-piazza-dante-barbero-si-puo-fare-cultura-anche-fuori-dalle-metropoli-qui-ce-lesempio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monteriggioni-inaugura-piazza-dante-barbero-si-puo-fare-cultura-anche-fuori-dalle-metropoli-qui-ce-lesempio
https://www.sienanews.it/in-evidenza/antonio-carapelli-tartuca-continuate-a-voler-bene-alle-contrade-sono-determinanti-per-la-citta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=antonio-carapelli-tartuca-continuate-a-voler-bene-alle-contrade-sono-determinanti-per-la-citta
https://firenze.repubblica.it/tempo-libero/articoli/arte-e-fotografia/2021/06/12/news/cavriglia_parco_arte_museo_opere_arezzo-305756021/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/06/15/news/fino-al-25-giugno-volterra-e-esoterica-1.40394749
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/06/12/news/ottimismo-per-il-grande-ritorno-del-teatro-del-silenzio-a-lajatico-1.40384394
https://www.nove.firenze.it/perche-a-new-york-non-costruiscono-un-bellalbergo-nel-central-park.htm

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Children of the Son
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45341291Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:00:19 +0000L'Arno.itMany lovers of our region envy us "natives" as we are lucky enough to live a few miles from a wealth of historic, architectural and natural landmarks unparalleled anywhere else. Sometimes, though, living in a postcard-picture region has a long list of...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.nove.firenze.it/jazz-and-wine-in-montalcino-la-musica-conquista-le-terre-del-vino.htm
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/06/13/news/feste-paesane-sagre-palii-marinari-e-non-il-covid-impone-un-altra-estate-di-rinunce-1.40385833
https://www.sienanews.it/toscana/siena/monteriggioni-inaugura-piazza-dante-barbero-si-puo-fare-cultura-anche-fuori-dalle-metropoli-qui-ce-lesempio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monteriggioni-inaugura-piazza-dante-barbero-si-puo-fare-cultura-anche-fuori-dalle-metropoli-qui-ce-lesempio
https://www.sienanews.it/in-evidenza/antonio-carapelli-tartuca-continuate-a-voler-bene-alle-contrade-sono-determinanti-per-la-citta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=antonio-carapelli-tartuca-continuate-a-voler-bene-alle-contrade-sono-determinanti-per-la-citta
1011bocelli,bolgheri,cuisine,disneyland,gimignano,montalcino,news,pienza,san,sassicaia,supertuscans,tourism,traditions,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-italy-lost-against-a-4th-division-team-ep-35--45259037Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://ilnobilecalcio.it/2020/02/18/quella-volta-che-la-nazionale-perse-contro-il-pontedera/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/sport/2019/04/02/news/quando-il-pontedera-batte-l-italia-di-sacchi-e-tutti-volevano-mandarlo-al-mondiale-1.30154707
https://www.tuttoc.com/altre-news/6-aprile-1994-quando-il-pontedera-sconfisse-l-italia-63505
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/sport/18_ottobre_08/clamoroso-coverciano-quando-pontedera-batte-l-italia-2a567f8e-cad5-11e8-8ff3-092f2dbc882c.shtml
https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/6-aprile-1994-Italia-Pontedera-1-2-racconto
https://calciatoribrutti.com/it/quella-volta-che-il-pontedera-batte-la-nazionale-italiana-video
https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/pontedera-italia-2-1-limpresa-piu-incredibile-del-calcio/lqm4vyozwc4e1kn8y13r9ybhp
http://www.calcioromantico.com/una-giornata-particolare/6-aprile-1994-pontedera-batte-italia-2-1/
http://www.delinquentidelpallone.it/6-aprile-1994-pontedera-italia-2-1/
https://2017.gonews.it/2015/04/13/pontedera-italia-2-1-giulio-drago-racconta-di-quando-batte-la-nazionale/
https://www.ultimouomo.com/italia-pontedera-sconfitta-amichevole/
https://www.radiobruno.it/6-aprile-esattamente-27-anni-fa-il-pontedera-batteva-la-nazionale-di-sacchi/
https://www.calciofere.it/2021/04/24/la-promozione-della-ternana-vista-dal-preparatore-atletico-bartali/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: A Slave to Nothing (Instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-a-slave-to-nothing-instrumental
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45259037Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:26:09 +0000L'Arno.itIn a few hours, Italy will be swept by football fever again, when the Euro 2020 tournament will kick off in Rome. We have decided to tell you a story from the past, when a few months before the USA 1994 World Cup, the Italian national team was...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://ilnobilecalcio.it/2020/02/18/quella-volta-che-la-nazionale-perse-contro-il-pontedera/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/sport/2019/04/02/news/quando-il-pontedera-batte-l-italia-di-sacchi-e-tutti-volevano-mandarlo-al-mondiale-1.30154707
https://www.tuttoc.com/altre-news/6-aprile-1994-quando-il-pontedera-sconfisse-l-italia-63505
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/sport/18_ottobre_08/clamoroso-coverciano-quando-pontedera-batte-l-italia-2a567f8e-cad5-11e8-8ff3-092f2dbc882c.shtml
https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/6-aprile-1994-Italia-Pontedera-1-2-racconto
https://calciatoribrutti.com/it/quella-volta-che-il-pontedera-batte-la-nazionale-italiana-video
https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/pontedera-italia-2-1-limpresa-piu-incredibile-del-calcio/lqm4vyozwc4e1kn8y13r9ybhp
http://www.calcioromantico.com/una-giornata-particolare/6-aprile-1994-pontedera-batte-italia-2-1/
7342020,aglietti,baggio,conte,cup,d'arrigo,defeat,euro,football,history,inzaghi,italy,pontedera,sacchi,soccer,spalletti,sport,worldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-fashion-had-heart-and-soul-ep-34--45164860Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://www.vanityfair.it/fashion/abbigliamento/2018/12/04/paninari-look-moncler-timberland-vans-cult-anni-80?refresh_ce=
https://primacomo.it/glocal-news/da-capo-dabbigliamento-cult-dei-paninari-alla-svendita-totale-addio-jeans-rifle/
https://www.esquire.com/it/stile/moda-uomo/g16800011/moda-anni-80/?slide=1
https://womoms.com/moda-anni-80-ma-come-ti-vestivi/
https://www.linkiesta.it/2016/04/marchi-resistenti-i-miti-degli-anni-ottanta-che-pensavamo-di-aver-pers/
https://st.ilsole24ore.com/art/notizie/2013-07-29/best-company-171627.shtml?uuid=AbbZTVII#navigation
https://www.lastampa.it/cultura/2015/07/21/news/chiude-il-mcdonald-s-di-san-babila-e-si-spegne-un-icona-degli-anni-80-1.35243977
https://donna.fanpage.it/da-el-charro-ad-american-apparel-i-marchi-di-moda-falliti-o-che-sono-stati-ceduti/
https://www.financialounge.com/news/2021/01/22/fast-food-burghy-monza/?refresh_CE
https://docmanhattan.blogspot.com/2013/03/il-dizionario-del-paninaro.html
https://www.wired.it/lifestyle/food/2021/01/21/burghy-tornando-campagna-pubblicitaria/?refresh_ce=
https://diotifaboca.wordpress.com/2020/02/24/vestirsi-bene-comportarsi-male-come-ha-fatto-stone-island-ha-cambiare-per-sempre-il-modo-di-pensare-del-calcio-europeo/
https://www.angelo.it/it/best-company-the-cool-factor
https://www.heddels.com/2013/03/meet-your-maker-cone-mills-of-greensboro-north-carolina/
https://donna.fanpage.it/fiorucci-celebra-il-50esimo-anniversario-con-il-rilancio-sul-mercato/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Blood Problems (Instrumental)
Author: Cityfires
License: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Links: https://soundcloud.com/ljayofficial/blood-problems-instrumentalby-cityfires]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45164860Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:55:47 +0000L'Arno.itThis week we will tell you a different, more personal story, that brings us back to the roaring 1980s, when the right brand was enough to make you feel at peace with the world. The recent bankruptcy of the historic Tuscan brand Rifle and the sad sale...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://www.vanityfair.it/fashion/abbigliamento/2018/12/04/paninari-look-moncler-timberland-vans-cult-anni-80?refresh_ce=
https://primacomo.it/glocal-news/da-capo-dabbigliamento-cult-dei-paninari-alla-svendita-totale-addio-jeans-rifle/
https://www.esquire.com/it/stile/moda-uomo/g16800011/moda-anni-80/?slide=1
https://womoms.com/moda-anni-80-ma-come-ti-vestivi/
https://www.linkiesta.it/2016/04/marchi-resistenti-i-miti-degli-anni-ottanta-che-pensavamo-di-aver-pers/
https://st.ilsole24ore.com/art/notizie/2013-07-29/best-company-171627.shtml?uuid=AbbZTVII#navigation
https://www.lastampa.it/cultura/2015/07/21/news/chiude-il-mcdonald-s-di-san-babila-e-si-spegne-un-icona-degli-anni-80-1.35243977
https://donna.fanpage.it/da-el-charro-ad-american-apparel-i-marchi-di-moda-falliti-o-che-sono-stati-ceduti/
https://www.financialounge.com/news/2021/01/22/fast-food-burghy-monza/?refresh_CE
https://docmanhattan.blogspot.com/2013/03/il-dizionario-del-paninaro.html
634best,casuals,company,coveri,culture,denim,fashion,fiorucci,island,jeans,news,paninari,rifle,stone,timberland,tribes,tuscany,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-livorno-was-champion-for-20-minutes-ep-33--45075672Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/05/25/news/ritorno-in-grande-stile-e-la-pl-sogna-di-nuovo-1.40312782
https://www.corriere.it/sport/20_maggio_01/basket-livorno-batte-milano-anzi-no-quando-1989-l-enichem-perse-scudetto-mentre-gia-festeggiava-ab13f012-8b03-11ea-a2b6-e57bd451de7e.shtml
https://www.basketworldlife.it/basket-room/enichem-philips-la-finale-piu-discussa-compie-trentanni.html
https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2014/11/12/livorno-milano-finale-scudetto-1989-arbitro-zeppilli-troppo-tardi-non-era-canestro/1207132/
https://losservatore.com/index/2021/05/27/32-anni-fa-la-finale-scudetto-tra-livorno-e-milano/
https://www.livornotoday.it/cronaca/morto-bucci-finale-scudetto-enichem-philips-1989.html
https://www.museodelbasket-milano.it/leggi.php?s=&idcontenuti=356

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Almost Time (instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45075672Fri, 28 May 2021 10:43:44 +0000L'Arno.itAfter our trip across the legends of our distant past, this week we will revisit the much more recent past of Tuscan sports with one of its most controversial episodes, game 5 of the Italian national basketball championship of the 1988/89 season. From...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/05/25/news/ritorno-in-grande-stile-e-la-pl-sogna-di-nuovo-1.40312782
https://www.corriere.it/sport/20_maggio_01/basket-livorno-batte-milano-anzi-no-quando-1989-l-enichem-perse-scudetto-mentre-gia-festeggiava-ab13f012-8b03-11ea-a2b6-e57bd451de7e.shtml
https://www.basketworldlife.it/basket-room/enichem-philips-la-finale-piu-discussa-compie-trentanni.html
https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2014/11/12/livorno-milano-finale-scudetto-1989-arbitro-zeppilli-troppo-tardi-non-era-canestro/1207132/
https://losservatore.com/index/2021/05/27/32-anni-fa-la-finale-scudetto-tra-livorno-e-milano/
https://www.livornotoday.it/cronaca/morto-bucci-finale-scudetto-enichem-philips-1989.html
https://www.museodelbasket-milano.it/leggi.php?s=&idcontenuti=356

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Almost Time (instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>601alexis,basketball,buzzer-beater,controversy,d'antoni,enichem,fantozzi,final,forti,livorno,mcadoo,meneghin,milan,news,philips,sport,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tragic-tales-of-tuscan-ghosts-ep-32--44946646Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/leggenda-fantasma-castello-vincigliata-fiesole.html
https://www.mitiemisteri.it/castelli-infestati-case-maledette/castello-malaspina-fosdinovo
https://www.arezzonotizie.it/social/fantasma-matelda-castello-poppi.html
http://dimensioniocculte.blogspot.com/2017/04/fantasmi-dianora-lo-spettro-del-castelo.html
http://ifantasmi.it/il-fantasma-di-dianora/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/lucida-mansi/
https://www.toscanaovunquebella.it/it/sovicille/il-ponte-della-pia

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: The Opening Closing (instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44946646Fri, 21 May 2021 10:33:37 +0000L'Arno.itIn this week's episode we will tell you some of the most fascinating stories linked to the ghosts that, apparently, would haunt many of the stately homes and castles that dot our countryside. The tales of these young women are inevitably tragic and...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/leggenda-fantasma-castello-vincigliata-fiesole.html
https://www.mitiemisteri.it/castelli-infestati-case-maledette/castello-malaspina-fosdinovo
https://www.arezzonotizie.it/social/fantasma-matelda-castello-poppi.html
http://dimensioniocculte.blogspot.com/2017/04/fantasmi-dianora-lo-spettro-del-castelo.html
http://ifantasmi.it/il-fantasma-di-dianora/
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/lucida-mansi/
https://www.toscanaovunquebella.it/it/sovicille/il-ponte-della-pia

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: The Opening Closing (instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>900bianca,dianora,fosdinovo,ghosts,history,legends,leopard,lucida,mansi,matelda,murder,mystery,myths,news,poppi,tales,tragedy,tuscany,visconti,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-tuscans-hate-each-other-ep-31--44810529Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
http://lacompagniadeirubbaorsi.it/la-storia-del-ponzacchiotto/
https://www.quinewsvaldera.it/campanili-e-campanilismi-tra-orsi-cispia-e-mota.htm
https://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/2010/02/24/LN2PO_LN202.html
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/politica/articoli/2008/08_Agosto/29/battaglia_montaperti_toscana.html
http://www.lavocedilucca.it/post.asp?id=44688
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/perche-livornesi-e-pisani-si-odiano/
https://vittynablog.wordpress.com/2018/07/22/toscani-tutti-contro-tutti/
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Cultura-Societa/Le-eterne-rivalita-dei-campanilismi2

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Snow Ticket
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-snow-ticket-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44810529Fri, 14 May 2021 10:50:29 +0000L'Arno.itIn this week's episode we will tackle the complicated issue of the extreme localism that involves towns big and small in our region in a perennial battle of mockery and slights. If the roots of these rivalries are well identified when it comes to the...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
http://lacompagniadeirubbaorsi.it/la-storia-del-ponzacchiotto/
https://www.quinewsvaldera.it/campanili-e-campanilismi-tra-orsi-cispia-e-mota.htm
https://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/2010/02/24/LN2PO_LN202.html
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/politica/articoli/2008/08_Agosto/29/battaglia_montaperti_toscana.html
http://www.lavocedilucca.it/post.asp?id=44688
https://www.tuscanypeople.com/perche-livornesi-e-pisani-si-odiano/
https://vittynablog.wordpress.com/2018/07/22/toscani-tutti-contro-tutti/
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Cultura-Societa/Le-eterne-rivalita-dei-campanilismi2

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Snow Ticket
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-snow-ticket-creative-commons-instrumental]]>733culture,florence,hatred,history,leghorn,localism,lucca,news,pisa,ponsacco,pontedera,rivalry,siena,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-story-of-the-little-atlantis-ep-30--44662377Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/05/03/news/il-paese-sommerso-dal-lago-ora-e-pronto-a-riemergere-1.40226356
https://www.verdeazzurronotizie.it/prima-del-paese-sommerso-la-vera-storia-di-fabbriche-di-careggine/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZQMKoCTvtc&ab_channel=piemme71
https://www.pensierinmoto.it/lago-di-vagli-sara-svuotato-nel-2021-e-riemergera-il-paese-fantasma/
https://www.artribune.com/arti-visive/fotografia/2021/02/fabbriche-di-careggine-toscana-progetto-silvia-camporesi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: earth2earth
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-earth2earth-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44662377Fri, 07 May 2021 10:00:06 +0000L'Arno.itAfter a long spring break, we come back with a new episode and a peculiar story, that of a small village that came to fame after centuries of peace and quiet when it drowned under the water of a hydroelectric dam reservoir back in 1947. The tale of...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/05/03/news/il-paese-sommerso-dal-lago-ora-e-pronto-a-riemergere-1.40226356
https://www.verdeazzurronotizie.it/prima-del-paese-sommerso-la-vera-storia-di-fabbriche-di-careggine/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZQMKoCTvtc&ab_channel=piemme71
https://www.pensierinmoto.it/lago-di-vagli-sara-svuotato-nel-2021-e-riemergera-il-paese-fantasma/
https://www.artribune.com/arti-visive/fotografia/2021/02/fabbriche-di-careggine-toscana-progetto-silvia-camporesi/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: earth2earth
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-earth2earth-creative-commons-instrumental]]>537atlantis,careggine,fabbriche,history,little,news,sunken,tuscany,vagli,villagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easter-in-tuscany-the-traditions-we-all-miss-ep-29--44148252Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

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https://www.nove.firenze.it/torna-lo-scoppio-del-carro-per-pasqua-2021-si-fara.htm
https://www.seidifirenzese.it/2018/03/30/le-tradizioni-fiorentine-pasqua/
https://www.italybyevents.com/eventi/toscana/scoppio-del-carro-firenze/
http://www.frammentiditoscana.it/processioni-settimana-santa-arezzo-siena/
https://www.livornosera.it/eventi-livorno/usanze-pasquali-dalla-ruzzolata-delluovo-alla-gita-porta/
https://www.intoscana.it/it/articolo/pasqua-in-toscana-feste-tradizioni-e-rievocazioni-della-passione/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2014/04/18/news/pasqua_le_tradizioni_in_toscana-83957137/
https://www.nove.firenze.it/pasqua-una-tradizione-secolare-in-toscana.htm
https://www.firenzetoday.it/eventi/pasqua-2015-firenze-toscana.html
https://www.coopfirenze.it/informatori/notizie/ovunque-in-toscana
https://www.vignaiolidiscansano.it/la-pasqua-in-maremma/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Cold Weather Kids (Argofox release)
Author: Aerocity
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: youtu.be/ZIPM4w0ZdU0
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-cold-weather-kids]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44148252Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:00:13 +0000L'Arno.itAs the pandemic continues to have most of Europe under strict lockdown, for the second year in a row all the celebrations and festivals that make Easter in Tuscany a truly unique experience have been cancelled. In order to lift our spirits and maybe...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @WhatsupTuscany

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.nove.firenze.it/torna-lo-scoppio-del-carro-per-pasqua-2021-si-fara.htm
https://www.seidifirenzese.it/2018/03/30/le-tradizioni-fiorentine-pasqua/
https://www.italybyevents.com/eventi/toscana/scoppio-del-carro-firenze/
http://www.frammentiditoscana.it/processioni-settimana-santa-arezzo-siena/
https://www.livornosera.it/eventi-livorno/usanze-pasquali-dalla-ruzzolata-delluovo-alla-gita-porta/
https://www.intoscana.it/it/articolo/pasqua-in-toscana-feste-tradizioni-e-rievocazioni-della-passione/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2014/04/18/news/pasqua_le_tradizioni_in_toscana-83957137/
https://www.nove.firenze.it/pasqua-una-tradizione-secolare-in-toscana.htm
https://www.firenzetoday.it/eventi/pasqua-2015-firenze-toscana.html
https://www.coopfirenze.it/informatori/notizie/ovunque-in-toscana
https://www.vignaiolidiscansano.it/la-pasqua-in-maremma/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Cold Weather Kids (Argofox release)
Author: Aerocity
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: youtu.be/ZIPM4w0ZdU0
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/aerocity-cold-weather-kids]]>365bibbona,castiglion,celebrations,easter,festivals,fiorentino,florence,grassina,italy,lucca,mugello,news,pienza,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/under-the-sea-or-in-a-can-the-weird-future-of-tuscan-wine-ep-28--44107038Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2021/02/23/aiutiamo-le-viti-ad-autogestirsi-riducendo-lintervento-delluomo-intervista-allenologo-jacopo-vagaggini/
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2019/06/17/export-il-vino-toscano-supera-quello-veneto-e-piemontese/
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2020/06/08/lazienda-la-croce-dei-fratelli-zari-arte-del-vino-da-generazioni/
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2020/07/01/il-buon-vino-toscano-arriva-sullape/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/02/26/news/diecimila-bottiglie-sotto-i-mari-all-argentario-una-cantina-da-record-1.39956864
https://st.ilsole24ore.com/art/food/2016-12-27/dalla-liguria-mare-nord-cosi-ivini-invecchiano-sotto-mare-133227.shtml?uuid=ADaM09KC
https://www.ligurianautica.com/viaggi/vino-sottacqua-a-sestri-levante-ormai-e-una-consuetudine/14893/
https://www.finedininglovers.it/articolo/fondo-al-mar-4-cantine-sommerse-intorno-al-mondo
https://winecouture.it/2021/03/22/zai-e-la-nuova-sfida-ecosostenibile-del-vino-in-lattina/
https://it.businessinsider.com/tiene-lexport-dei-vini-italiano-nel-2020-malgrado-il-covid-scalza-la-spagna-dal-trono/
https://www.lanazione.it/arezzo/cronaca/anche-il-vino-nella-bufera-ma-ci-aiuta-l-e-commerce-1.6183242/amp
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2021/02/23/aiutiamo-le-viti-ad-autogestirsi-riducendo-lintervento-delluomo-intervista-allenologo-jacopo-vagaggini/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Pick You Up
Author: Wayne John Bradley
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44107038Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:00:20 +0000L'Arno.itThe economic crisis, a constantly shifting marketplace and the change of consumers' habits are forcing many Tuscan winemakers to innovate their production techniques in order to expand their market share. Responses vary wildly: there are those that...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2021/02/23/aiutiamo-le-viti-ad-autogestirsi-riducendo-lintervento-delluomo-intervista-allenologo-jacopo-vagaggini/
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2019/06/17/export-il-vino-toscano-supera-quello-veneto-e-piemontese/
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2020/06/08/lazienda-la-croce-dei-fratelli-zari-arte-del-vino-da-generazioni/
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2020/07/01/il-buon-vino-toscano-arriva-sullape/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/02/26/news/diecimila-bottiglie-sotto-i-mari-all-argentario-una-cantina-da-record-1.39956864
https://st.ilsole24ore.com/art/food/2016-12-27/dalla-liguria-mare-nord-cosi-ivini-invecchiano-sotto-mare-133227.shtml?uuid=ADaM09KC
https://www.ligurianautica.com/viaggi/vino-sottacqua-a-sestri-levante-ormai-e-una-consuetudine/14893/
https://www.finedininglovers.it/articolo/fondo-al-mar-4-cantine-sommerse-intorno-al-mondo
https://winecouture.it/2021/03/22/zai-e-la-nuova-sfida-ecosostenibile-del-vino-in-lattina/
https://it.businessinsider.com/tiene-lexport-dei-vini-italiano-nel-2020-malgrado-il-covid-scalza-la-spagna-dal-trono/
https://www.lanazione.it/arezzo/cronaca/anche-il-vino-nella-bufera-ma-ci-aiuta-l-e-commerce-1.6183242/amp
469can,covid-19,crisis,innovation,italy,news,tuscany,underwater,winefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dante-s-eternal-tuscany-ep-27--44049870Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://www.danteotosco700.it/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/tempo-libero/articoli/cultura/2021/03/25/news/dante_alighieri_commedia_orme_poeta_paesaggio-292401377/rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/empoli/cronaca/2021/03/24/news/gli-studenti-della-vanghetti-rendono-omaggio-a-dante-1.40066661
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/dantedi-1.6165518
https://firenze.repubblica.it/tempo-libero/articoli/cultura/2021/03/25/news/dante_alighieri_casa_museo-293597192/?rss
https://www.valdichianaoggi.it/notizie/cortona-il-programma-delle-celebrazioni-dantesche-oltre-30-appuntamenti/
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2021/03/24/tutti-leggono-dante-i-follonichesi-recitano-il-canto-di-pia-per-i-700-anni-dalla-morte-del-sommo-poeta/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/tempo-libero/articoli/cultura/2021/03/24/news/firenze_dante_poesia_novecento_universita_di_firenze_centro_studi_palazzeschi_700_anni_della_morte_anno_dantesco-293580460/?rss
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/24/dantedi-una-cartolina-speciale-da-poste-italiane/
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/23/dante-mosaico-ragazzi-cerbaiola/
https://www.lanazione.it/massa-carrara/cultura/verso-il-danted%C3%AC-il-sommo-poeta-e-la-lunigiana-dove-si-incontrano-storia-e-leggenda-1.6161012
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/20/palazzo-blu-dantedi-anteprima-mostra-tom-phillips-dantes-inferno/
https://www.carmignanodivino.it/it/2017/05/la-tradizione-del-calendimaggio/
https://www.carmignanodivino.it/it/2017/05/a-carmignano-si-canta-maggio/
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Cultura-Societa/Siam-venuti-a-cantar-maggio
https://www.ilfilo.net/cantamag.htm
http://www.cantamaggiobarberino.it/i-maggiaioli/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
Author: Pipe Choir One
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44049870Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:00:19 +0000L'Arno.itIn today's episode we take the chance of the huge wave of celebrations across Italy to mark the 700 years from the death of Dante Alighieri to look into the unique relationship between Tuscany and its most famous poet. Aside from the many events that...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://www.danteotosco700.it/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/tempo-libero/articoli/cultura/2021/03/25/news/dante_alighieri_commedia_orme_poeta_paesaggio-292401377/rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/empoli/cronaca/2021/03/24/news/gli-studenti-della-vanghetti-rendono-omaggio-a-dante-1.40066661
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/dantedi-1.6165518
https://firenze.repubblica.it/tempo-libero/articoli/cultura/2021/03/25/news/dante_alighieri_casa_museo-293597192/?rss
https://www.valdichianaoggi.it/notizie/cortona-il-programma-delle-celebrazioni-dantesche-oltre-30-appuntamenti/
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2021/03/24/tutti-leggono-dante-i-follonichesi-recitano-il-canto-di-pia-per-i-700-anni-dalla-morte-del-sommo-poeta/
https://firenze.repubblica.it/tempo-libero/articoli/cultura/2021/03/24/news/firenze_dante_poesia_novecento_universita_di_firenze_centro_studi_palazzeschi_700_anni_della_morte_anno_dantesco-293580460/?rss
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/24/dantedi-una-cartolina-speciale-da-poste-italiane/
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Twitter: @arno_it

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https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/03/10/news/carolina-la-superdonna-che-alleva-le-pecore-ai-piedi-del-monte-corchia-1.40011229
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/03/07/news/nasce-nell-agriturismo-di-famiglia-mulazzo-in-festa-dopo-48-anni-1.39996786
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/11/news/stop-allo-spopolamento-con-lo-smart-working-1.40013711
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/cecina/cronaca/2021/03/13/news/anche-santa-luce-in-zona-rossa-in-bilico-riparbella-e-casale-1.40024173
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/03/14/news/il-tampone-di-massa-nei-piccoli-borghi-1.40026445
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/piombino/cronaca/2021/03/17/news/vaccino-di-massa-all-elba-adesso-l-ancim-fa-sul-serio-1.40038819
https://www.toscana-notizie.it/archivio/-/asset_publisher/Lyd2Is2gGDzu/content/id/49105980
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/03/12/news/montagna-senza-internet-e-problemi-quotidiani-servono-infrastrutture-1.40019749
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/07/news/torna-il-bancomat-a-lari-1.39998481
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/altre-news/2021/03/05/cerretti-avra-la-sua-farmacia-autorizzata-lapertura-dopo-anni-di-attesa/93558/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/03/05/news/armati-di-guanti-e-sacchi-contro-i-rifiuti-i-cittadini-si-prendono-cura-del-territorio-1.39989788
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2021/03/17/i-cacciatori-ripuliscono-i-boschi-dai-rifiuti/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/06/news/derubata-a-105-anni-in-casa-mentre-dorme-basta-servono-piu-controlli-1.39992677
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/02/28/news/la-banda-del-buco-assalta-le-poste-portati-via-30mila-euro-a-caniparola-1.39967033
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/02/24/news/colpito-con-un-sasso-dal-ladro-mascherato-ragazzino-perde-i-sensi-1.39948418

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Trampled
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-trampled-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44003907Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:00:14 +0000L'Arno.itIn today's episode we will be talking about a phenomenon that is gaining traction in the last few months, the escape from the city to resettle in a small village. If there are many that are taking advantage of remote working to move to communities...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/03/10/news/carolina-la-superdonna-che-alleva-le-pecore-ai-piedi-del-monte-corchia-1.40011229
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/03/07/news/nasce-nell-agriturismo-di-famiglia-mulazzo-in-festa-dopo-48-anni-1.39996786
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/11/news/stop-allo-spopolamento-con-lo-smart-working-1.40013711
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/cecina/cronaca/2021/03/13/news/anche-santa-luce-in-zona-rossa-in-bilico-riparbella-e-casale-1.40024173
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/03/14/news/il-tampone-di-massa-nei-piccoli-borghi-1.40026445
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/piombino/cronaca/2021/03/17/news/vaccino-di-massa-all-elba-adesso-l-ancim-fa-sul-serio-1.40038819
https://www.toscana-notizie.it/archivio/-/asset_publisher/Lyd2Is2gGDzu/content/id/49105980
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/03/12/news/montagna-senza-internet-e-problemi-quotidiani-servono-infrastrutture-1.40019749
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/07/news/torna-il-bancomat-a-lari-1.39998481
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/altre-news/2021/03/05/cerretti-avra-la-sua-farmacia-autorizzata-lapertura-dopo-anni-di-attesa/93558/
452cities,countryside,covid-19,escape,italy,news,remote,towns,tuscany,villages,workingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tourism-is-tuscany-ready-to-re-open-ep-25--43948709Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://www.quotidiano.net/esteri/pass-covid-ue-1.6143225
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/03/15/news/montepulciano_e_pienza_trendy_secondo_airbnb_firenze_fuori_dalla_top_ten-292234341/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/03/11/news/nei-camping-di-lusso-della-maremma-i-turisti-stranieri-hanno-gia-prenotato-1.40012978
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/03/14/news/l-estate-della-rinascita-1.40025385
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/03/14/news/a-lido-il-mercato-e-fermo-ma-la-stagione-sara-buona-1.40027719
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/03/13/news/estate-con-restrizioni-le-aziende-del-turismo-non-ce-la-faranno-1.40024035
https://www.toscana-notizie.it/archivio/-/asset_publisher/Lyd2Is2gGDzu/content/id/47159627
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/10/il-palio-di-siena-si-fara-il-sindaco-decisione-dipendera-anche-da-vaccini/
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/cultura-e-spettacoli/2021/03/10/la-torre-di-pisa-riapre-il-10-aprile/93932/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pistoia/cronaca/2021/03/06/news/nella-foresta-sopra-maresca-nasce-il-campeggio-sospeso-1.39991236
http://www.sienafree.it/turismo/319-turismo/123192-turismo-esperienziale-sulle-strade-del-vino-di-toscana-e-online-il-portale-di-prenotazione-delle-attivita-turistiche
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/03/09/news/nomadi-digitali-c-e-un-ufficio-felice-in-un-agriturismo-nel-borgo-di-apella-1.40006822

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Snow Ticket
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: http://www.pipechoir.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-snow-ticket-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43948709Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:00:12 +0000L'Arno.itIn today's episode we talk about how Tuscany is getting ready to get the most from the return of international travel that could be happening this summer thanks to the progress of the vaccination campaign and the introduction of the COVID pass by the...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN)
https://www.quotidiano.net/esteri/pass-covid-ue-1.6143225
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/03/15/news/montepulciano_e_pienza_trendy_secondo_airbnb_firenze_fuori_dalla_top_ten-292234341/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/03/11/news/nei-camping-di-lusso-della-maremma-i-turisti-stranieri-hanno-gia-prenotato-1.40012978
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/03/14/news/l-estate-della-rinascita-1.40025385
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/03/14/news/a-lido-il-mercato-e-fermo-ma-la-stagione-sara-buona-1.40027719
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/03/13/news/estate-con-restrizioni-le-aziende-del-turismo-non-ce-la-faranno-1.40024035
https://www.toscana-notizie.it/archivio/-/asset_publisher/Lyd2Is2gGDzu/content/id/47159627
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/10/il-palio-di-siena-si-fara-il-sindaco-decisione-dipendera-anche-da-vaccini/
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/cultura-e-spettacoli/2021/03/10/la-torre-di-pisa-riapre-il-10-aprile/93932/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pistoia/cronaca/2021/03/06/news/nella-foresta-sopra-maresca-nasce-il-campeggio-sospeso-1.39991236
492covid-19,digital,eu,florence,glamping,international,italy,leaning,news,nomads,palio,pass,pisa,recovery,siena,tourism,tower,travel,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pisa-v-florence-the-war-of-the-airports-ep-24--43896081Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/03/12/news/anziche-la-smentita-arriva-la-conferma-toscana-aeroporti-handling-e-sul-mercato-1.40021247
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/03/11/news/sostegno-convinto-alla-nuova-pista-di-peretola-1.40015756
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/12/associazione-in-pista-attacco-a-nardella-allaeroporto-esprimiamo-solidarieta/
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/toscana-aeroporti-handling-vendita-stato-agitazione.html
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/sindacato-di-base-cub-su-vendita-handling-all-aeroporto-di-pisa.html
https://www.firenzetoday.it/economia/toscana-aeroporti-handling-vendita-offerta-sindacati.html
https://www.pisatoday.it/economia/traffico-passeggeri-bilancio-2020-aeroporto-pisa.html
https://www.firenzetoday.it/economia/passaporto-vaccinale-viaggi-cina-italia-europa-green-pass.html
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/10/lavori-straordinari-aeroporto-vespucci-firenze/
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/10/aeroporto-di-firenze-prc-toscana-e-firenze-scalo-autorizzato-a-funzionare/
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/volo-wizz-air-pisa-brindisi-catania-palermo.html
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/03/09/news/altri-tre-mesi-di-cassa-integrazione-per-i-lavoratori-aeroportuali-toscani-1.40007077
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/03/09/news/ryanair-scommette-sul-galilei-per-l-estate-43-rotte-una-in-piu-dello-scorso-anno-1.40003946
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/03/02/news/ora-l-europa-indaga-sullo-scalo-fiorentino-1.39972691
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/02/toscana-aeroporti-arrivano-10-milioni-per-la-toscana/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/03/06/news/lavoro-a-rischio-ipotesi-di-vendita-e-presto-niente-piu-cassa-integrazione-1.39991162

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Blue Hope New Sky
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-blue-hope-new-sky-creative-commons-instrumental
http://www.pipechoir.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43896081Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:00:13 +0000L'Arno.itIn today's episode we talk about how the incomprehensible war between the airports of Pisa and Florence could precipitate the situation in a sector devastated by lockdowns and the collapse of international air travel. The possible sale of the company...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/03/12/news/anziche-la-smentita-arriva-la-conferma-toscana-aeroporti-handling-e-sul-mercato-1.40021247
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/03/11/news/sostegno-convinto-alla-nuova-pista-di-peretola-1.40015756
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/12/associazione-in-pista-attacco-a-nardella-allaeroporto-esprimiamo-solidarieta/
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/toscana-aeroporti-handling-vendita-stato-agitazione.html
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/sindacato-di-base-cub-su-vendita-handling-all-aeroporto-di-pisa.html
https://www.firenzetoday.it/economia/toscana-aeroporti-handling-vendita-offerta-sindacati.html
https://www.pisatoday.it/economia/traffico-passeggeri-bilancio-2020-aeroporto-pisa.html
https://www.firenzetoday.it/economia/passaporto-vaccinale-viaggi-cina-italia-europa-green-pass.html
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/10/lavori-straordinari-aeroporto-vespucci-firenze/
https://www.gonews.it/2021/03/10/aeroporto-di-firenze-prc-toscana-e-firenze-scalo-autorizzato-a-funzionare/
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/volo-wizz-air-pisa-brindisi-catania-palermo.html
426airport,covid-19,expansion,florence,italy,news,pisa,runway,ryanair,second,tourism,travel,tuscany,wizzairfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vespa-at-75-a-sombre-party-ep-23--43842945Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://www.lanazione.it/pontedera/cronaca/covid-ferma-fetsa-1.6117003
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/04/news/l-ex-culla-dell-ape-ora-e-un-inferno-di-droga-degrado-e-prostituzione-1.39981617
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/10/news/piaggio-migliorano-le-prospettive-secondo-l-agenzia-standard-amp-poor-s-1.40008320
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/piaggio-alleanza-con-ktm-honda-e-yamaha-per-la-produzione-di-batterie-elettriche-intercambiabili-1.39968543
https://www.pisatoday.it/politica/vertenza-precari-piaggio-mozione-reintegro-consiglio-comunale-pisa.html
https://www.ticonsiglio.com/piaggio-assunzioni/
https://www.lanazione.it/pontedera/cronaca/ben-vengano-le-assunzioni-ma-con-certezze-1.5988281

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Children of the Son
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43842945Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:00:13 +0000L'Arno.itIn today's episode we will talk about the very low-key celebrations of the 75 year anniversary of Vespa, the scooter that made famous Piaggio and the city of Pontedera. The celebrations planned for April 23 and 24 by Piaggio and the municipality have...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://www.lanazione.it/pontedera/cronaca/covid-ferma-fetsa-1.6117003
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/04/news/l-ex-culla-dell-ape-ora-e-un-inferno-di-droga-degrado-e-prostituzione-1.39981617
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/10/news/piaggio-migliorano-le-prospettive-secondo-l-agenzia-standard-amp-poor-s-1.40008320
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/piaggio-alleanza-con-ktm-honda-e-yamaha-per-la-produzione-di-batterie-elettriche-intercambiabili-1.39968543
https://www.pisatoday.it/politica/vertenza-precari-piaggio-mozione-reintegro-consiglio-comunale-pisa.html
https://www.ticonsiglio.com/piaggio-assunzioni/
https://www.lanazione.it/pontedera/cronaca/ben-vengano-le-assunzioni-ma-con-certezze-1.5988281

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Children of the Son
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental]]>43475th,anniversary,batteries,crisis,decline,electric,italy,mobility,news,piaggio,pontedera,tuscany,vespafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-untouchables-ep-22--43816234Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2021/03/09/san-vincenzo-sindaco-e-due-imprenditori-in-manette-per-corruzione/?fbclid=IwAR2aredpOA9AtVpdc4lol9Gwm3lWyQvr9y5bEBSFE7ZYlNRQjDBm9bbbnEo
https://www.iltelegrafolivorno.it/cronaca/corruzione-appalti-abusi-1.6112063
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/piombino/cronaca/2021/03/09/news/abusi-edilizi-terremoto-nel-comune-di-vincenzo-arrestato-il-sindaco-1.40003622
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/01/16/news/spariti-659mila-euro-al-comune-di-colle-spesi-dall-economa-in-droga-e-giochi-1.39780507
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_marzo_09/firenze-vaccini-parenti-amici-mandela-denuncia-iene-dosi-piu-l-ho-fatta-mio-figlio-28549698-80b9-11eb-85cc-cae2eedd6c6d.shtml
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/prato/cronaca/2021/03/08/news/esami-ad-amici-e-parenti-senza-pagare-il-ticket-33-indagati-rischiano-il-processo-1.40000413
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/03/06/news/cup-dipendente-fingeva-di-fare-rimborsi-e-s-intascava-il-denaro-1.39993023

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Render (Argofox release)
Author: Prism
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: youtu.be/WAg8iCoH07w
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/render-prism]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43816234Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:17 +0000L'Arno.itIn today's episode we deal with the thorny issue of generalized corruption in ample areas of public administration in our region. Even if the flashier cases like the arrest of San Vincenzo's mayor for irregularities in public tenders are the ones that...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://larno.ilgiornale.it/2021/03/09/san-vincenzo-sindaco-e-due-imprenditori-in-manette-per-corruzione/?fbclid=IwAR2aredpOA9AtVpdc4lol9Gwm3lWyQvr9y5bEBSFE7ZYlNRQjDBm9bbbnEo
https://www.iltelegrafolivorno.it/cronaca/corruzione-appalti-abusi-1.6112063
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/piombino/cronaca/2021/03/09/news/abusi-edilizi-terremoto-nel-comune-di-vincenzo-arrestato-il-sindaco-1.40003622
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/01/16/news/spariti-659mila-euro-al-comune-di-colle-spesi-dall-economa-in-droga-e-giochi-1.39780507
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_marzo_09/firenze-vaccini-parenti-amici-mandela-denuncia-iene-dosi-piu-l-ho-fatta-mio-figlio-28549698-80b9-11eb-85cc-cae2eedd6c6d.shtml
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/prato/cronaca/2021/03/08/news/esami-ad-amici-e-parenti-senza-pagare-il-ticket-33-indagati-rischiano-il-processo-1.40000413
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/03/06/news/cup-dipendente-fingeva-di-fare-rimborsi-e-s-intascava-il-denaro-1.39993023

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Render (Argofox release)
Author: Prism
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: youtu.be/WAg8iCoH07w
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/render-prism]]>386collesalvetti,corruption,covid-19,embezzlement,massa,mayor,news,san,tuscany,vaccines,vincenzofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-winter-thief-strikes-again-ep-21--43807482Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/03/08/news/lupin-e-tornato-a-colpire-cosi-mi-ha-rubato-in-casa-1.39999781
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/02/18/news/nell-isola-di-lupin-ora-a-capraia-vince-la-diffidenza-e-l-occasione-per-fare-pace-con-un-tragedia-di-21-anni-fa-1.39922895?amp_js_v=0.1&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA==
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/16/news/ho-fatto-i-nomi-ma-ho-perso-ricordi-e-amici-1.39908405
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/16/news/sull-isola-del-sospetto-1.39908398
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/14/news/longilineo-e-bravo-con-arnesi-e-casseforti-ecco-il-profilo-del-giuda-lupin-di-capraia-1.39900351
https://www.iltelegrafolivorno.it/cronaca/furti-ladri-inverno-1.6021102

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Generation Bounce (Argofox release)
Author: Jinxpr0
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: youtu.be/AgAW0aWC8dE
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/jinxspr0-generation-bounce]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43807482Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:00:09 +0000L'Arno.itIn today's episode we'll talk again of the so-called "Lupin-Judas", the house robber that is terrorizing the residents of the small Capraia island. Another home invasion against a Milanese manager, even if many think this is just a copycat. The...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

LINKS TO SOURCES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/03/08/news/lupin-e-tornato-a-colpire-cosi-mi-ha-rubato-in-casa-1.39999781
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/02/18/news/nell-isola-di-lupin-ora-a-capraia-vince-la-diffidenza-e-l-occasione-per-fare-pace-con-un-tragedia-di-21-anni-fa-1.39922895?amp_js_v=0.1&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA==
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/16/news/ho-fatto-i-nomi-ma-ho-perso-ricordi-e-amici-1.39908405
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/16/news/sull-isola-del-sospetto-1.39908398
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/14/news/longilineo-e-bravo-con-arnesi-e-casseforti-ecco-il-profilo-del-giuda-lupin-di-capraia-1.39900351
https://www.iltelegrafolivorno.it/cronaca/furti-ladri-inverno-1.6021102

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https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_febbraio_20/covid-ha-creato-toscana-7500-imprese-zombie-4b08360e-7385-11eb-b64d-73c72046d4f0.shtml
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Title: Lo-fi
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https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/26/news/la-rabbia-dei-commercianti-livornesi-trasloca-in-piazza-grande-fatturato-crollato-fino-al-90-1.39957336
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_febbraio_20/covid-ha-creato-toscana-7500-imprese-zombie-4b08360e-7385-11eb-b64d-73c72046d4f0.shtml
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_febbraio_27/firenze-speculatori-all-assalto-centro-storico-comprano-poi-rivendere-il-covid-15e5b512-78c8-11eb-92a3-f55819ef8a83.shtml
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Title: A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
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https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/03/07/news/coronavirus-i-sindaci-toscani-il-virus-non-e-in-classe-troppo-cene-allargate-fra-amici-e-parenti-1.39995503
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/coronavirus-assembramenti-weekend-controlli-multe.html
https://www.055firenze.it/art/204635/Vietato-il-consumo-di-cibi-bevande-su-aree-pubbliche-nuova-ordinanza-Montespertoli#.YEStS2hKiUk
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/cronaca/2021/03/06/pronti-a-fare-verbali-e-multe-santa-croce-sullarno-chiude-i-parchi-e-aumenta-i-controlli/93633/
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_marzo_07/toscana-altro-weekend-irresponsabili-alcol-musica-addio-mascherine-20350324-7f21-11eb-b9b0-e12183650a75.shtml
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https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/diagnostics/experts-suggest-fresh-air-ventilation-may-avert-coronavirus-infection/74078415]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43777916Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:12 +0000L'Arno.itFirst episode of the new format of our podcast, where we will go in depth on a single story from our region each day. Today we talk about the war launched by Tuscan mayors against benches and, in general, against "unlawful gatherings" in the street or...Do you agree with us? Let us know on our social accounts here below:
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Title: A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)
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https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/03/06/news/covid_zona_rossa_prato_divieti_multe-290657142/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/03/07/news/coronavirus-i-sindaci-toscani-il-virus-non-e-in-classe-troppo-cene-allargate-fra-amici-e-parenti-1.39995503
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/coronavirus-assembramenti-weekend-controlli-multe.html
https://www.055firenze.it/art/204635/Vietato-il-consumo-di-cibi-bevande-su-aree-pubbliche-nuova-ordinanza-Montespertoli#.YEStS2hKiUk
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/cronaca/2021/03/06/pronti-a-fare-verbali-e-multe-santa-croce-sullarno-chiude-i-parchi-e-aumenta-i-controlli/93633/
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https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/diagnostics/experts-suggest-fresh-air-ventilation-may-avert-coronavirus-infection/74078415]]>498benches,covid-19,fines,government,israel,movida,news,restrictions,singapore,texas,tuscany,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-05-03-2021--43749511https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it
1) 17 YEAR OLD COLLAPSES DRUNK IN PLAIN DAYLIGHT
2) YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS OUT OF CONTROL?
3) DISTANCE LEARNING, PARENTS PROTEST WIDENS
4) GAS TANK SETS HOUSE ON FIRE, JUMPS OUT OF THE WINDOW
5) FROM SPAIN TO FLORENCE LOOKING FOR HIS LOST FATHER

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WATER WOOD AND STONE by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com
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https://www.quilivorno.it/news/cronaca-nera/coma-etilico-17enne-trasportata-in-ospedale/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/03/04/news/diciassettenne-soccorsa-in-coma-etilico-nel-parco-della-leccia-1.39983014
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_marzo_03/sindaco-firenze-nardella-il-disagio-giovanile-sta-aumentando-dismisura-db06a1ae-7bf6-11eb-abe9-00d070392cf2.shtml
http://www.notiziediprato.it/news/la-scelta-della-dad-al-100-non-piace-a-presidi-e-famiglie-divisi-gli-studenti
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/03/04/news/fiamme-dalla-bombola-e-la-casa-va-a-fuoco-quasi-illesa-la-proprietaria-e-un-miracolo-1.39981896
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_marzo_04/dalla-spagna-firenze-cerca-padre-mai-visto-vorrei-fargli-sapere-che-esisto-dfb774ee-7d09-11eb-8ae0-28e344f62ca5.shtml

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting stories of today, Friday March 5th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you wish, please subscribe, share this podcast on social media and let us know your thoughts on the Arno Facebook page or on Twitter.

Let’s start today with a few stories that describe the serious malaise that is hitting a large part of the youngsters in our region. Yesterday evening, yet another story of an alcohol binge that could have turned into a tragedy. As we read on QuiLivorno, a 17 year old girl from Leghorn was hospitalized after being found severely intoxicated in plain daylight. The accident happened in the late afternoon of Thursday in the Leccia public park, where the young woman had spent most of her day drinking with friends. At the end, she lost her senses, collapsing on a bench. The quick reaction from the ambulance crew avoided the worst. She is now awake and is recovering in the hospital. Still it is another warning sign of a situation that has been underestimated by many. Luckily some authorities are reacting. As we read on the Corriere Fiorentino, Thursday the Florence mayor sounded the alarm on this issue. According to Dario Nardella the attempted suicides, self-harm and psychological issues in young people have skyrocketed in the last few weeks. The director of the Meyer Hospital in Florence, Alberto Zanobini, agrees. Quote: “we’re observing a trend that we fear is nothing but the tip of the iceberg of a hidden malaise. We see more and more cases of self-harm, eating disorders, sleep disorders, that sometimes lead to attempted suicides. It is a phenomenon that builds on an existing frailty, that was worsened by the pandemic. In the first phase of the emergency, people were sustained by the thought that all would turn for the best but when that didn’t happen, things turned for the worst. The deterioration of our youths' psyche will cause problems for years. We have to find ways to fight it” end quote. To make things worse the closure of schools in red zones, as planned by the last governmental decree. As we read on Notizie di Prato, many parents are fed up and have decided to voice their concern, mail-bombing the email account of governor Giani. The members of the committee Priorità alla Scuola have sent hundreds of emails to the governor, announcing a strike next March 26th. Others have hung banners in front of many schools, requesting for them to remain open. Parents are afraid that 100% distance learning could cause further delays and ultimately ruin another school year. Opinions vary wildly but many are concerned that automatic promotions to the next grade could make students accumulate delays hardly recoverable in the future, permanently harming their education. A very complex issue, whose consequences could damage an entire generation of Tuscan youths.

Let’s move on now to a happy ending story we read on the Massa edition of Il Tirreno, one that could have had much more serious consequences. Maria Luisa Drago, head of the Franciscan Centre in Massa, around 9 AM Thursday was in her kitchen when she noticed that the gas tank in her stove had malfunctioned. Despite her frantic efforts, flames spread rapidly throughout the ground floor, fueled by the many books and by the wool of her mattresses, which she was reupholstering. The 79 year old woman called the fire brigade and then rushed upstairs to her bedroom. It wasn’t a smart move. When she saw the flames engulf the door, she knew she could only survive by jumping out the window. The four meters jump left her miraculously unharmed. Her neighbours rushed to help her but she was just fine. The ambulance crew feared for the worst, and had a helicopter ready to transfer her to the Pisa hospital but she didn’t need anything. Aside from a few minor burns to the face, she was unharmed: no broken bones, no concussions, nothing at all. Her house is devastated, the memories of a lifetime gone, but she’s still alive. She thinks it was a miracle - we tend to agree. It could have gone much much worse.

Let’s close today’s episode with an interesting story we read on the Corriere Fiorentino Thursday evening, that of a young Spaniard that is looking for the father he never met. Sergio is 30 and now lives in Switzerland but his mind is focused on Florence, where his father should live. Quote “I don’t ask nothing from him, on the contrary, if he needed anything from me I’d be happy to help. My aim is only to meet him, let him know me, meet him in person even for just one time” end quote. Sergio’s story started back in August 1989 when, like many Tuscan youths, his father was on vacation in Benicassim. The man, who was around 25 at the time, meets Rosa. The two like each other and spend together five passionate days and nights. Once the vacation is over, they keep in touch until, a couple months later, Rosa realizes she’s pregnant. After a massive fight on the phone, she lets him know that she will have an abortion. When she’s at the clinic, though, she changes her mind and carries on the pregnancy, without informing the father. Thirty years later, Sergio is determined to meet his father, to solve the mystery that he’s carried with him for all his life. Quote: “I don’t even know if he imagines that I’m alive. I’ve spent my whole life wondering who he is, if he needed help or not. My mother told me how he was, even if she decided to raise me by herself. I just want to know if he would be willing to meet me, let him know me for who I am and understand how he is. I’m doing everything I can to meet him but the more time passes the more it becomes difficult. I don’t want to lose him without meeting him” end quote. Well, best of luck to Sergio in his quest. We really hope someone can help him meet his father.

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci, I’ll see you on Monday for another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43749511Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:00:17 +0000L'Arno.itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it Twitter: @arno_it 1) 17 YEAR OLD COLLAPSES DRUNK IN PLAIN DAYLIGHT 2) YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS OUT OF CONTROL? 3) DISTANCE LEARNING, PARENTS PROTEST WIDENS 4) GAS TANK SETS HOUSE ON FIRE, JUMPS OUT OF THE...https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
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1) 17 YEAR OLD COLLAPSES DRUNK IN PLAIN DAYLIGHT
2) YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS OUT OF CONTROL?
3) DISTANCE LEARNING, PARENTS PROTEST WIDENS
4) GAS TANK SETS HOUSE ON FIRE, JUMPS OUT OF THE WINDOW
5) FROM SPAIN TO FLORENCE LOOKING FOR HIS LOST FATHER

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WATER WOOD AND STONE by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com
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LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://www.quilivorno.it/news/cronaca-nera/coma-etilico-17enne-trasportata-in-ospedale/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/03/04/news/diciassettenne-soccorsa-in-coma-etilico-nel-parco-della-leccia-1.39983014
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_marzo_03/sindaco-firenze-nardella-il-disagio-giovanile-sta-aumentando-dismisura-db06a1ae-7bf6-11eb-abe9-00d070392cf2.shtml
http://www.notiziediprato.it/news/la-scelta-della-dad-al-100-non-piace-a-presidi-e-famiglie-divisi-gli-studenti
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/03/04/news/fiamme-dalla-bombola-e-la-casa-va-a-fuoco-quasi-illesa-la-proprietaria-e-un-miracolo-1.39981896
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_marzo_04/dalla-spagna-firenze-cerca-padre-mai-visto-vorrei-fargli-sapere-che-esisto-dfb774ee-7d09-11eb-8ae0-28e344f62ca5.shtml

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting stories of today, Friday March 5th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you wish, please subscribe, share this podcast on social media and let us know your thoughts on the Arno Facebook page or on Twitter.

Let’s start today with a few stories that describe the serious malaise that is hitting a large part of the youngsters in our region. Yesterday evening, yet another story of an alcohol binge that could have turned into a tragedy. As we read on QuiLivorno, a 17 year old girl from Leghorn was hospitalized after being found severely intoxicated in plain daylight. The accident happened in the late afternoon of Thursday in the Leccia public park, where the young woman had spent most of her day drinking with friends. At the end, she lost her senses, collapsing on a bench. The quick reaction from the ambulance crew avoided the worst. She is now awake and is recovering in the...]]>348alcoholism,covid-19,english,fire,florence,leghorn,massa,news,school,tuscany,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-04-03-2021--43733114https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

1) BOTH GRANDPA AND THE MOTHER OF A DISABLED CHILD VACCINATED
2) ENTERTAINMENT COLLAPSE, ONLY HOPE AN OPEN SUMMER
3) MASSIVE FINE TO FISH POACHERS IN LEGHORN
4) 10000 EUROS IN CASH STOLEN FROM PARKED CAR
5) LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT AT 93, SEPARATES FROM HIS WIFE

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Title: Children of the Son
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://www.lanazione.it/massa-carrara/cronaca/vaccino-genitori-disabile-e-novantunenne-generoso-1.6088799
https://www.lanazione.it/massa-carrara/cronaca/il-nonno-che-vuol-donare-alla-madre-di-disabile-il-suo-vaccino-ministro-mi-autorizzi-1.6083277
https://firenze.repubblica.it/tempo-libero/articoli/musica/2021/03/03/news/covid_musica_concerti_toscana_appello_speranza-290118148/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/03/03/news/per-non-licenziare-svendo-l-attrezzatura-1.39977350
https://www.quilivorno.it/news/cronaca/pesca-illegale-di-cee-maxi-multa-e-due-denunce/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/03/03/news/pescano-le-anguille-di-notte-in-due-multati-per-undicimila-euro-1.39977072
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/03/03/news/denunciano-un-maxi-furto-ci-hanno-rubato-centomila-euro-dalla-panda-1.39978527
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/03/03/news/arezzo_lui_93_anni_si_separa_dalla_moglie_ho_un_altra_voglio_rifarmi_una_vita_-290122418/?rss

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the best news of today, Thursday March 4th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you like what we do, please subscribe, share on social media and let us know your thoughts on the Arno Facebook page or on Twitter. Links here below in the description.

Let’s start with an update of a story we reported a few days ago. As we read on La Nazione, the battle of Giancarlo, 91 year old from Carrara who offered to donate his vaccine dose to Cinzia, mother of a disabled child, had a positive ending. This morning, at the appointment to get the first dose of the vaccine, both Giancarlo and the parents of the disabled child will get the shot. They were included in the list of extremely vulnerable people, whose vaccination starts today. Governor Giani said he’s satisfied with this solution but there are many parents of disabled children, who act as their medics and nurses, not included in the official lists. It is a weird situation, derived from the decision of choosing who gets the vaccine based on their job. Elsewhere, for example in England, to avoid discrimination they are proceeding based only on age. We will see which solution will be most effective.

Talking again about the pandemic, Wednesday evening we read an article on La Repubblica talking about the serious crisis that could wipe out the entire entertainment industry. To voice their concern this time are concert promoters, who are fed up with the meager public subsidies and just want to know when they’ll be able to get back to work. If in Israel the success of the vaccination campaign has allowed to schedule live concerts, in Tuscany even the planned reopening of theaters at vastly reduced capacity looks like a joke. Promoters say that the only way to avoid the collapse of their industry is to be able to organize live open air concerts with a maximum of 1000 people starting from the summer. The crisis is hitting the sector really hard. In an article we read on Il Tirreno the owner of an event planning company in Florence has been forced to liquidate most assets in order to avoid firing her employees. Federica Rotundo worked last time in February 2020 and has just sold the company van, stages, audio and video equipment just to be able to pay something to her eight employees. Despite what seems a desperate situation, Federica keeps on working and stays positive. Quote “we have to think about the future, this emergency will end sooner or later” end quote. We wish we shared her optimism. The situation looks really dire for many industries.

Let’s move now to a story we read wednesday afternoon on QuiLivorno, a massive fine from the Guardia di Finanza against a group of fish poachers. One of the traditional staples of Pisan and Leghornese cuisine are the so-called “cee”, newborn eels, fry. As the specific race of eels is protected, it is illegal to fish them, to help the population recover. There are plenty of aficionados that still love this dish and less scrupulous fishermen are very willing to indulge them. After a series of high tech stakeouts, the Leghorn finanzieri arrested two 45 year old fishermen near a dam on the Scolmatore channel. Their boat was immediately impounded and 350 fries were freed. On top of that, a massive 11000 Euros fine. There is in fact a 20 Euros fine for every baby eel caught alive, double if dead. So what could have been a very productive evening turned into a financial disaster. Gourmets of discerning taste will probably have to forget their favourite “cee alla livornese”...
Another story from Leghorn we read on Il Tirreno, that of a suspiciously lucky break for some thieves. Wednesday afternoon two women showed up at the police station in Leghorn to denounce that two suitcases had been stolen from their car, parked at Il Romito, a panoramic road just outside town. Nothing strange here, the ladies had decided to take a walk and enjoy the scenery and the great weather. After a few minutes they noticed that the glass had been shattered and that the suitcases in their boot had been stolen. The agents were surprised when informed of their content: 10000 Euros in cash. Apparently, one of the ladies, a 43 year old woman from Sassari, has just moved to Leghorn and decided to bring with her some pocket money. The investigation seems complicated, as in the area there are no CCTVs but there are many doubts on the event. How could the thieves know what was inside the suitcases? Such a lucky break seems highly improbable. We will let you know of the developments in the coming episodes, obviously.

Let’s close today with a curious story we read wednesday evening on La Repubblica, a love story from Arezzo that defies age. He’s 93 years old, his wife 86, they’ve been married forever, they have children, nephews, a comfortable life. Then, out of the blue, love at first sight. The husband meets a single lady at a social club, they get closer and fall desperately in love. In a few months, here comes the separation request. The wife is understandably upset and, together with the rest of the family, denies his request. The man doesn’t take no for an answer. Quote “I want my freedom, I want to build a new life with her” end quote. So, the couple ended up in front of a judge for what looked like an acrimonious legal battle. The judge proposes a solution and, after a bit of back and forth, the husband agrees. Anything to be able to live with his new love. In six months he’ll be able to file for divorce and start a new life with his new companion. What to say? Congratulations for your optimism and best of luck to the new couple!

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow for another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43733114Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:00:10 +0000L'Arno.itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it Twitter: @arno_it 1) BOTH GRANDPA AND THE MOTHER OF A DISABLED CHILD VACCINATED 2) ENTERTAINMENT COLLAPSE, ONLY HOPE AN OPEN SUMMER 3) MASSIVE FINE TO FISH POACHERS IN LEGHORN 4) 10000 EUROS IN CASH STOLEN...https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
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1) BOTH GRANDPA AND THE MOTHER OF A DISABLED CHILD VACCINATED
2) ENTERTAINMENT COLLAPSE, ONLY HOPE AN OPEN SUMMER
3) MASSIVE FINE TO FISH POACHERS IN LEGHORN
4) 10000 EUROS IN CASH STOLEN FROM PARKED CAR
5) LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT AT 93, SEPARATES FROM HIS WIFE

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Children of the Son
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://www.lanazione.it/massa-carrara/cronaca/vaccino-genitori-disabile-e-novantunenne-generoso-1.6088799
https://www.lanazione.it/massa-carrara/cronaca/il-nonno-che-vuol-donare-alla-madre-di-disabile-il-suo-vaccino-ministro-mi-autorizzi-1.6083277
https://firenze.repubblica.it/tempo-libero/articoli/musica/2021/03/03/news/covid_musica_concerti_toscana_appello_speranza-290118148/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/03/03/news/per-non-licenziare-svendo-l-attrezzatura-1.39977350
https://www.quilivorno.it/news/cronaca/pesca-illegale-di-cee-maxi-multa-e-due-denunce/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/03/03/news/pescano-le-anguille-di-notte-in-due-multati-per-undicimila-euro-1.39977072
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/03/03/news/denunciano-un-maxi-furto-ci-hanno-rubato-centomila-euro-dalla-panda-1.39978527
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/03/03/news/arezzo_lui_93_anni_si_separa_dalla_moglie_ho_un_altra_voglio_rifarmi_una_vita_-290122418/?rss

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the best news of today, Thursday March 4th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you like what we do, please subscribe, share on social media and let us know your thoughts on the Arno Facebook page or on Twitter. Links here below in the description.

Let’s start with an update of a story we reported a few days ago. As we read on La Nazione, the battle of Giancarlo, 91 year old from Carrara who offered to donate his vaccine dose to Cinzia, mother of a disabled child, had a positive ending. This morning, at the appointment to get the first dose of the vaccine, both Giancarlo and the parents of the disabled child will get the shot. They were included in the...]]>330carrara,covid-19,crisis,divorce,entertainment,fish,florence,leghorn,news,poaching,senior,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-03-03-2021--43716757https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

1) MASSIVE BRAWL IN DOWNTOWN LEGHORN
2) VIAREGGIO, THE MAYOR CLOSES MAIN SQUARE
3) MONTEPULCIANO, ATM TORN AWAY WITH EXPLOSIVES
4) SOCCER, THE MIDWEEK SERIE B ROUNDUP
5) THE ADOPTED PUPPY IS NOT A DOG BUT A WILD WOLF
6) THE ESCORT IS REALLY A PIZZAIOLO

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Pick You Up
Author: Wayne John Bradley
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/03/02/news/c-e-una-rissa-tra-bande-di-ragazzi-in-piazza-attias-arriva-la-polizia-1.39974420
https://www.iltelegrafolivorno.it/cronaca/video/rissa-violenza-livorno-1.6084310
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_marzo_02/viareggio-sindaco-chiude-piazza-shelley-ci-va-troppa-gente-1c507e12-7b7c-11eb-a431-957d0ab51442.shtml
https://www.sienanews.it/toscana/acquaviva-di-montepulciano-assalto-al-bancomat-con-esplosivo-crolla-muro-dei-negozi-accanto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acquaviva-di-montepulciano-assalto-al-bancomat-con-esplosivo-crolla-muro-dei-negozi-accanto
https://www.lanazione.it/pistoia/cronaca/la-storia-di-rufus-cucciolo-di-lupo-adottato-da-una-famiglia-che-credeva-fosse-un-cane-1.6083450
https://www.lanazione.it/viareggio/cronaca/avvocato-detective-1.6080165

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting news of today, Wednesday March 3rd 2021, as selected by our journalists. As usual, if you like what we do please subscribe, share this podcast on social media and let us know what you think of it on the Arno Facebook page and on Twitter.

Let’s start today with yet another episode of social unrest that startled people in downtown Leghorn Tuesday evening. As we read on Il Tirreno, around 7 PM in Attias Square people saw a massive fight between groups of youngsters. The footage of a video published by Il Telegrafo shows a no-holds-barred brawl between several young people, who also threw stones at each other, surrounded by the screams of many supporters. All happened in a few minutes and when the police cars showed up the situation was more or less back to normal. People living there were rather shaken nonetheless. Many remember when, last october, Carabinieri were assaulted while conducting routine anti-COVID checks. According to the first reports, the massive brawl started when two youngsters attacked each other, prompting the reaction of their friends. No consequences have been reported so far but this again shows how many of us, especially young people, are one heartbeat away from a mental breakdown.

Let’s remain on a similar topic with a story we read Tuesday evening on the Corriere Fiorentino. In Viareggio, the mayor has decided that, from this morning, a square downtown will be closed to the public, in order to avoid people gathering there. In a video published on the official social media accounts, mayor Giorgio del Ghingaro announced that from today Shelley Square will be blocked to anyone that doesn’t live or have a shop there. Despite the action of the municipal police, too many people gathered there. If the situation shouldn’t improve, the mayor could close other areas of the city, especially during the weekend. A while ago the mayor protested when too many people were walking on the promenade, back when Tuscany was in yellow. More recently he spoke against young people coming from other towns to enjoy the winter sea. After the mayor of Quarrata removed benches from the main square, now we have the mayor of a major tourist destination that fights against people that could help local bars and restaurants to avoid bankruptcy. Don’t know about you, I’m quite speechless...

Let’s move now to a story we read this morning on Siena News, an assault against an ATM in Montepulciano that startled citizens overnight. At 3 AM a Carabinieri patrol got in front of the local Monte dei Paschi branch only to find a bunch of rubble where the ATM machine used to be. A large explosion had dislodged the ATM from the wall, severely damaging a hairdresser shop nearby and throwing debris more than 100 meters away. It’s not the first time events like this happen in the area, usually in the night between Tuesday and Wednesday. It is definitely the work of a professional: moving an entire ATM by hand is no easy feat. So, while in Leghorn people are trying to blow parking meters for change, in Montepulciano people steal entire ATM machines. We’ll let you know should the police manage to stop these criminals or not.

As soccer has a midweek matchday, here is a quick recap of the results of Tuscan clubs in Serie B. Leaders Empoli won three nil away at Reggio Calabria: now they have 49 points, plus five from Venezia and plus four from Monza, who drew away at Frosinone. Great result for Pisa Sporting Club in Ascoli, where the Nerazzurri won two nil thanks to the goals of Mastinu and Marconi. Pisa is now only two points away from the playoffs.

Let’s move now to a curious story we read on La Nazione, that of a very peculiar animal adoption. After finding a puppy injured after being run over by a car, a family in Pistoia decided to adopt him and pay for the surgeries he needed to get back to health. Rufus, despite having an unusually dark coat, was not a dog but a wild wolf. As he grew, the family realized that his behaviour wasn’t that of a dog and was forced to call the wildlife authorities. After being sedated, the young wolf has been moved to a wildlife refuge in Modena. If the injuries he sustained will prevent him from being released in the wild, Rufus will share a large forested area with several other rescued wolves. Not exactly the same, but definitely better than a small flat.

Let’s close today’s episode with an incredible news that we read on the Viareggio edition of La Nazione, a sexy con that was thwarted by a local Perry Mason. After posting on a local announce board, a fifty year old man was contacted by a young lady from Forte dei Marmi. She said she was available to have a casual relationship. The couple exchanged several encouraging pictures, then the request for money. 350 Euros for a house visit, 150 Euros down payment required. The man thinks there’s nothing strange and brags about it with his lawyer, who is immediately suspicious. A quick check and he realizes that the photos were stolen from the profiles of several escorts. When he asks the bombshell for her fiscal code, the woman blocks him and disappears into thin air. Behind the online profile was not a curvaceous young lady but a pizzaiolo from Liguria that had come up with this trick to make some money from overly optimistic middle aged men. Remember, people, nothing is as it seems on the Internet.

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow for another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43716757Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:12 +0000L'Arno.itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it Twitter: @arno_it 1) MASSIVE BRAWL IN DOWNTOWN LEGHORN 2) VIAREGGIO, THE MAYOR CLOSES MAIN SQUARE 3) MONTEPULCIANO, ATM TORN AWAY WITH EXPLOSIVES 4) SOCCER, THE MIDWEEK SERIE B ROUNDUP 5) THE ADOPTED PUPPY...https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

1) MASSIVE BRAWL IN DOWNTOWN LEGHORN
2) VIAREGGIO, THE MAYOR CLOSES MAIN SQUARE
3) MONTEPULCIANO, ATM TORN AWAY WITH EXPLOSIVES
4) SOCCER, THE MIDWEEK SERIE B ROUNDUP
5) THE ADOPTED PUPPY IS NOT A DOG BUT A WILD WOLF
6) THE ESCORT IS REALLY A PIZZAIOLO

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Pick You Up
Author: Wayne John Bradley
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/pick-you-up-slow-poprock-style-instrumental-creative-commons

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/03/02/news/c-e-una-rissa-tra-bande-di-ragazzi-in-piazza-attias-arriva-la-polizia-1.39974420
https://www.iltelegrafolivorno.it/cronaca/video/rissa-violenza-livorno-1.6084310
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_marzo_02/viareggio-sindaco-chiude-piazza-shelley-ci-va-troppa-gente-1c507e12-7b7c-11eb-a431-957d0ab51442.shtml
https://www.sienanews.it/toscana/acquaviva-di-montepulciano-assalto-al-bancomat-con-esplosivo-crolla-muro-dei-negozi-accanto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acquaviva-di-montepulciano-assalto-al-bancomat-con-esplosivo-crolla-muro-dei-negozi-accanto
https://www.lanazione.it/pistoia/cronaca/la-storia-di-rufus-cucciolo-di-lupo-adottato-da-una-famiglia-che-credeva-fosse-un-cane-1.6083450
https://www.lanazione.it/viareggio/cronaca/avvocato-detective-1.6080165

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting news of today, Wednesday March 3rd 2021, as selected by our journalists. As usual, if you like what we do please subscribe, share this podcast on social media and let us know what you think of it on the Arno Facebook page and on Twitter.

Let’s start today with yet another episode of social unrest that startled people in downtown Leghorn Tuesday evening. As we read on Il Tirreno, around 7 PM in Attias Square people saw a massive fight between groups of youngsters. The footage of a video published by Il Telegrafo shows a no-holds-barred brawl between several young people, who also threw stones at each other, surrounded by the screams of many supporters. All happened in a few minutes and when the police cars showed up the situation was more or less back to normal. People living there were rather shaken nonetheless. Many remember when, last october, Carabinieri were assaulted while conducting routine anti-COVID checks. According to the first reports, the massive brawl started...]]>330atm,brawl,covid-19,escort,explosion,leghorn,montepulciano,news,tuscany,viareggiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-02-03-2021--43701043https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it
1) NURSE GETS VIRUS JUST BEFORE RECEIVING THE VACCINE
2) PRIEST FAINTS DURING MASS, GOOD SAMARITAN GETS COVID
3) ALCOHOL POISONING SPIKES BETWEEN FLORENCE YOUTH
4) A VERY PARTICULAR HOOLIGAN IN LUCCA
5) LOOKING FOR THE CHILD HELPED BY HIS GRANDPA DURING THE WAR

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Siege (Argofox release)
Author: Zentra
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: youtu.be/57Dgj1nssXA
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/cecina/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/l-infermiera-57enne-del-reparto-covid-e-il-tampone-positivo-il-giorno-del-vaccino-1.39968283
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/ho-pensato-a-un-infarto-e-ho-aiutato-don-ettore-ora-sono-in-quarantena-1.39971499
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_marzo_02/firenze-effetto-covid-cresce-l-allarme-alcol-giovani-oltrarno-l-ultimo-coma-etilico-4089bd22-7b16-11eb-a431-957d0ab51442.shtml
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/arrestato-di-nuovo-il-danneggiatore-seriale-e-pericoloso-qualcuno-deve-intervenire-1.39968551
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/seconda_guerra_mondiale_inghilterra_borgo_san_lorenzo_neda_totoonchii_bambina-289724539/?rss
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/bimba-salvata-soldato-inglese-1.6080419

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting news of today, Tuesday March 2nd 2021, as selected by our journalists. As usual, we invite you to subscribe, share this podcast on social media and let us know what you think of it in the Arno Facebook page or on Twitter. The links are here below in the description.

Let’s start today with an article we read Monday evening on Il Tirreno, a story that puts a face and a soul to those contagion numbers that we hear every single day. Daniela Parenti, a 57 year old nurse from Cecina, on January 13th was scheduled to receive the first dose of the COVID vaccine. Shortly before getting the shot, she felt something was wrong. A quick swab revealed that she had just been infected by the virus. Daniela, who worked from day one in the COVID ward, therefore was forced into quarantine, a process that lasted 35 days. To make things worse, the fact that she had spread the virus to some of her family members. Luckily no one was hospitalized and everyone, Daniela included, managed to beat the virus. All the precautions were useless but Daniela feels she’s lucky. The fear and apprehension are still vivid but she hopes to be able to breathe some freedom soon. From your mouth to God’s ear, ma’am.

Let’s keep in topic with an article we read this morning on Il Tirreno. In Bientina, a small town in Valdera that has been hit hard by the pandemic, during Friday’s Mass, the vicar, don Ettore Baroni, fainted while celebrating. Fearing for a stroke, one of the faithful, Stefano Susini, immediately rushed to his aid - an instinctive gesture that could have serious repercussions. Don Ettore, in fact, had a high fever after being infected with the COVID virus. The entrepreneur is now self-isolating with his wife, while the church has been temporarily closed. Stefano would do it again, though. Quote “I was worried when I saw don Ettore fainting. When the ambulance arrived, I stayed there to help him get on the gurney. I thought it was nothing serious but then I started thinking it could be COVID” end quote. A simple, very human gesture that could come with a high price tag for this Good Samaritan. These are seriously weird times...

Let’s move on now to a story we read this morning on the Corriere Fiorentino, one that talks about how many youngsters are trying to numb their pain with alcohol. Valentino Patussi, head of the Alcohol Addiction Service at the Careggi hospital is worried from the explosion of alcohol poisoning in the Florence area. The latest accident happened Sunday morning when two American students in the Oltrarno area asked for help at 3 AM when a friend fainted after a private party. It is not an isolated accident. Of the six thousand alcohol dependencies followed by the Careggi centre, 10% have between 11 and 15 years of age while 45% are between 16 and 18. Quote “if during the lockdown alcohol consumption dropped significantly, now we are experiencing a spike, especially in very young patients. The problem is mostly reported by the families, who are much more present, as many work from home. What are the causes? A simple change of behaviours. These are the same kids that used to go to discos. If before you waited until the evening to go get a drink, people now start in the early afternoon” end quote. Alcohol-fueled binges that sometimes last until late at night...

Let’s try to lighten the mood with a story we read Monday evening on the Lucca edition of Il Tirreno, that of a very peculiar hooligan that has been targeting people downtown since last October. The author of a long series of accidents is a 76 years old pensioner that, once in a while, goes out and smashes anything that gets in his way - cars, road signs, postboxes, everything. Latest episode involved a large vase in front of a pub on the Viale di San Concordio. The pub owner, Nicola Centoni, is beyond himself. Quote “he turned over a vase that could weigh 100 kilograms, making it fall from a wall, he is very dangerous. We know who he is, he strikes only in this area. It’s the third time he damages my property. When he gets angry, he just lashes out” end quote. The senior citizen was arrested but it’s quite likely that he won’t be detained, just as it happened the last two times. One time he was arrested while damaging a car with a large stick, while on January 23rd he was caught after placing two large gas tanks in front of a party office. A really unusual story indeed. We will let you know how it develops in the coming episodes.

Let’s close today’s episode with a story we read this morning on La Nazione, a story that brings us back to the tough days of Winter in 1944, when the front was slowly moving through our region. In Borgo San Lorenzo, two British soldiers of the Royal Scots, while on patrol, found a young child hiding in a destroyed house. She was lost and hungry so they helped her find her family. As food was scarce for civilians, they brought them something from the regiment’s canteen. The family was so thankful they invited the soldiers to a home-cooked dinner. The nephew of one of those soldiers knows this story very well: his grandpa told it all the time. Now that he’s married to a woman from Florence, he sought out the help of people on social media to find that young child, to know if she remembers the soldier that helped her back then. His grandfather, Harry Rodney, died in 2012 but the picture he shot with that child from Borgo remained with him for all his life. He couldn’t forget the expression on her face when he found her. Let’s hope someone helps them to get in touch. We could all use a happy ending.

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow for another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43701043Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:00:10 +0000L'Arno.itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it Twitter: @arno_it 1) NURSE GETS VIRUS JUST BEFORE RECEIVING THE VACCINE 2) PRIEST FAINTS DURING MASS, GOOD SAMARITAN GETS COVID 3) ALCOHOL POISONING SPIKES BETWEEN FLORENCE YOUTH 4) A VERY PARTICULAR...https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it
1) NURSE GETS VIRUS JUST BEFORE RECEIVING THE VACCINE
2) PRIEST FAINTS DURING MASS, GOOD SAMARITAN GETS COVID
3) ALCOHOL POISONING SPIKES BETWEEN FLORENCE YOUTH
4) A VERY PARTICULAR HOOLIGAN IN LUCCA
5) LOOKING FOR THE CHILD HELPED BY HIS GRANDPA DURING THE WAR

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Siege (Argofox release)
Author: Zentra
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: youtu.be/57Dgj1nssXA
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/zentra-siege

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/cecina/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/l-infermiera-57enne-del-reparto-covid-e-il-tampone-positivo-il-giorno-del-vaccino-1.39968283
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pontedera/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/ho-pensato-a-un-infarto-e-ho-aiutato-don-ettore-ora-sono-in-quarantena-1.39971499
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_marzo_02/firenze-effetto-covid-cresce-l-allarme-alcol-giovani-oltrarno-l-ultimo-coma-etilico-4089bd22-7b16-11eb-a431-957d0ab51442.shtml
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/arrestato-di-nuovo-il-danneggiatore-seriale-e-pericoloso-qualcuno-deve-intervenire-1.39968551
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/seconda_guerra_mondiale_inghilterra_borgo_san_lorenzo_neda_totoonchii_bambina-289724539/?rss
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/bimba-salvata-soldato-inglese-1.6080419

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting news of today, Tuesday March 2nd 2021, as selected by our journalists. As usual, we invite you to subscribe, share this podcast on social media and let us know what you think of it in the Arno Facebook page or on Twitter. The links are here below in the description.

Let’s start today with an article we read Monday evening on Il Tirreno, a story that puts a face and a soul to those contagion numbers that we hear every single day. Daniela Parenti, a 57 year old nurse from Cecina, on January 13th was scheduled to receive the first dose of the COVID vaccine. Shortly before getting the shot, she felt something was wrong. A quick swab revealed that she had just been infected by the virus. Daniela, who worked from day one in the COVID ward, therefore was forced into quarantine, a process that lasted 35 days. To make things worse, the fact that she had spread the virus to some of her family members. Luckily no one was hospitalized and everyone, Daniela included, managed to beat the virus. All the precautions were useless but Daniela feels she’s lucky. The...]]>345alcoholism,bientina,borgo,cecina,covid-19,florence,lorenzo,lucca,news,san,tuscany,vandalism,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-01-03-2021--43683606https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

1) 91 YEAR OLD DONATES HIS VACCINE DOSE TO MOTHER OF DISABLED CHILD
2) COPPER AGAINST COVID VIRUS?
3) SEPARATIONS, LAWYERS SAY THEY'RE DOUBLED
4) SOCCER ROUNDUP OF THE WEEKEND
5) FREE CLIMBERS FINED AFTER CROSSING FROM LAZIO
6) PLANE APOLOGY, EVERYONE'S LOOKING FOR MYSTERIOUS "ALE"

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Supernova (Argofox release)
Author: EzaOne
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: youtu.be/xZDYu5azS-c
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://www.lanazione.it/massa-carrara/cronaca/vaccino-1.6073882
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/vuole-donare-vaccino-1.6077656
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/covid_rame_antivirale_virus-289633539/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/prato/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/la-convivenza-forzata-raddoppia-le-separazioni-1.39965605
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/02/28/news/sconfinano-dal-lazio-per-fare-arrampicata-in-maremma-multati-1.39965212
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/24/news/spostamenti_tra_regioni_multati_lazio_toscana-289017698/?rss
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2021/02/28/ale-perdonami-laereo-sorvola-la-citta-per-chiudere-scusa-al-suo-amore/

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting news of today, Monday March 1st 2021, as selected by our journalists. Let’s start week 3 of this podcast well rested after the weekend and ready to tell the stories of our beautiful Tuscany. Please, if you like what we do, subscribe, share this podcast and let us know what you think of it on L’Arno Facebook page or on Twitter. You can find the links here below.

Let’s start with a story we read Saturday and Sunday on La Nazione, that of a generous senior in Carrara willing to donate his vaccine dose to the mother of a disabled child. Giovanni, a fantasy name as he’d rather not be recognized, stepped forward after reading about the desperation of the mother, afraid of getting the virus and passing it to her child. Giovanni was promptly blocked by the bureaucracy, which doesn’t understand such gestures. Thursday he should receive his dose but will show up with the young woman, convinced not to take no for an answer. He thinks of this as normal behaviour. Quote “I’ve seen the plea of this mother and I didn’t think twice, she needs the vaccine more than I do. I don’t mind the restrictions, I never leave my home, I can see the sea and the mountains from here, I can walk in my garden, as for the rest my sons and nephews take care of me. I’m not a hero” end quote. Well, Mister Giovanni, we don’t see many people around as generous and courageous as you are. We’ll let you know how this story will end in the coming episodes.

Let’s continue with a very interesting article we read this morning on La Repubblica, about a Tuscan company that found a way to reduce the spread of COVID using an ancient material, copper. KME Italy, a firm based in Florence, manufactures a line of products made of copper alloys, a material that, as certified by the virology lab at the University of Pisa, eliminates the COVID virus in no more than 10 minutes. The virus survives up to two days on plastic. The products are being tested in the Malpensa airport, where they will replace handles and bars on the plane shuttles. Copper is recyclable and lasts much longer than many other materials. The real challenge will be to shrink the size of the copper particles so that they can be sprayed on cloth, plastics, metals, paper and to make sure they’re not washed away easily. If the experimentation being carried out at the Pisa CNR laboratory will be successful, the nanoparticles can be added to natural or synthetic fibres, making face masks and clothes much more effective against viruses, bacteria and fungi. Let’s hope they’re successful. Such products would have a massive market.

Let’s move now to the latest chapter of a story we reported a few days ago, that we read this morning on Il Tirreno. A few days ago the Prato registry office reported how the pandemic had reduced the number of separations and divorces. Well, according to many local attorneys those were old data. Since last autumn, the number of separation requests has almost doubled. According to Michele Giacco, women usually ask for an immediate separation, deciding to go back to their parents to regroup and try to get enough money for a divorce. Laura Badiani is sure that being forced to live together has made everything that didn’t work in a relationship almost unbearable, prompting many to break up, even when they have children. Before, when people were outside the house most of the time, a solution could be found. Now that we’re stuck together all the time, people have much less patience. So, just when we thought that the pandemic had brought the best out of many, we’re forced to change our mind. Bummer...

As every monday, let’s move now to a quick recap of the football - soccer if you must - results of clubs from Tuscany. In Serie A new stop for Fiorentina, which was defeated 1-0 in Udine. Eight away loss in 12 matches for Prandelli’s men. The Viola still have 25 points, plus seven from the relegation zone. In Serie B, home draw for Empoli against Venezia: despite this they’re still top of the table with 46 points, three above Monza and 4 above Venezia and Salernitana. Two-all draw for Pisa against Vicenza, with the Nerazzurri coming back from 0-2 in the second half. Mixed bag in Serie C: more or less uneventful draws for Pistoiese and Lucchese, against Albinoleffe and Olbia respectively. Convincing 3-1 win for Grosseto against Pontedera while the downward spiral of Livorno Calcio continues with another loss at Pergolettese. Good 2-all draw in Trieste for Arezzo.

Let’s move on with a story we read Sunday on the Grosseto edition of Il Tirreno, a new border crossing of sporting enthusiasts from Lazio. A few days ago we had read how a couple of surfers from near Rome were caught in Ansedonia chasing the big waves, this time it was two free climbing enthusiasts from Rome to be surprised while climbing the Tagliata cliff face. The two thirty year olds were stopped by the Guardia di Finanza, fined between 400 and 800 Euros and invited to go back immediately to their residences. Their reasons? If the surfers ended there when they couldn’t find decent waves in Tarquinia, the free climbers said they couldn’t find anything as good as the Ansedonia wall in their area. Again, the passion for sport clashed against the harsh reality we’re all living. So far, fines won the day. We’ll see how it will go in the future...

Let’s close today’s episode with a funny story we read Sunday evening on Il Giunco, an apology painted in the sky that puzzled the citizens of Follonica. Saturday afternoon a banner behind a small plane had a cryptic message: “Ale forgive me”. The plane circled over the town several times, enough so that people could snap pictures and post them on social media. In a matter of minutes everyone was looking for the mysterious Ale. Will it be a man or a woman? Who did what? Did he/she betray him/her? How will the story end? The entire town is trying to figure out what happened and if Ale accepted the apology or not. We will definitely keep an eye out for this. We’re curious to know as well.

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow for another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43683606Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:17 +0000L'Arno.itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.it Twitter: @arno_it 1) 91 YEAR OLD DONATES HIS VACCINE DOSE TO MOTHER OF DISABLED CHILD 2) COPPER AGAINST COVID VIRUS? 3) SEPARATIONS, LAWYERS SAY THEY'RE DOUBLED 4) SOCCER ROUNDUP OF THE WEEKEND 5) FREE...https://www.facebook.com/larno.it
Twitter: @arno_it

1) 91 YEAR OLD DONATES HIS VACCINE DOSE TO MOTHER OF DISABLED CHILD
2) COPPER AGAINST COVID VIRUS?
3) SEPARATIONS, LAWYERS SAY THEY'RE DOUBLED
4) SOCCER ROUNDUP OF THE WEEKEND
5) FREE CLIMBERS FINED AFTER CROSSING FROM LAZIO
6) PLANE APOLOGY, EVERYONE'S LOOKING FOR MYSTERIOUS "ALE"

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Supernova (Argofox release)
Author: EzaOne
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: youtu.be/xZDYu5azS-c
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/ezaone-supernova

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://www.lanazione.it/massa-carrara/cronaca/vaccino-1.6073882
https://www.lanazione.it/cronaca/vuole-donare-vaccino-1.6077656
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/covid_rame_antivirale_virus-289633539/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/prato/cronaca/2021/03/01/news/la-convivenza-forzata-raddoppia-le-separazioni-1.39965605
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/02/28/news/sconfinano-dal-lazio-per-fare-arrampicata-in-maremma-multati-1.39965212
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/24/news/spostamenti_tra_regioni_multati_lazio_toscana-289017698/?rss
https://www.ilgiunco.net/2021/02/28/ale-perdonami-laereo-sorvola-la-citta-per-chiudere-scusa-al-suo-amore/

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting news of today, Monday March 1st 2021, as selected by our journalists. Let’s start week 3 of this podcast well rested after the weekend and ready to tell the stories of our beautiful Tuscany. Please, if you like what we do, subscribe, share this podcast and let us know what you think of it on L’Arno Facebook page or on Twitter. You can find the links here below.

Let’s start with a story we read Saturday and Sunday on La Nazione, that of a generous senior in Carrara willing to donate his vaccine dose to the mother of a disabled child. Giovanni, a fantasy name as he’d rather not be recognized, stepped forward after reading about the desperation of the mother, afraid of getting the virus and passing it to her child. Giovanni was promptly blocked by the bureaucracy, which doesn’t understand such gestures. Thursday he should receive his dose but will show up with the young woman, convinced not to take no for an answer. He thinks of this as normal behaviour. Quote “I’ve seen the plea of this mother and I didn’t think twice, she needs the vaccine more than I do. I don’t mind the restrictions, I never leave my home, I can see the sea and the mountains from here, I can walk in my garden, as for the rest my sons and nephews take care of me. I’m not a hero” end quote. Well, Mister Giovanni, we don’t see many people around as...]]>359ansedonia,carrara,copper,covid-19,empoli,fiorentina,follonica,football,freeclimbing,kme,news,pisa,prato,separations,surfing,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-27-28-2-2021--436560042) TO STOP THE VIRUS, REMOVES BENCHES FROM MAIN SQUARE
3) TEN THOUSAND BOTTLES UNDER THE SEA
4) WINE IN AN HOUR, THE CHALLENGE TO AMAZON
5) GOVERNMENT SELLS FOR 10 TO PAY 18 IN RENT FOR THE SAME BUILDING
6) FROM PATAGONIA TO PISTOIA SEARCHING FOR HER ROOTS

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Summercycle
Author: Wayne John Bradley
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Link: https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons

LINKS TO ARTICLES
http://www.notiziediprato.it/news/scoperta-filiera-del-falso-con-le-mascherine-griffate-uno-dei-grossisti-era-a-prato
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/26/news/pisa_fabbrica_mascherine_fuorilegge-289305765/?rss
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/25/news/quarrata_pistoia_panchine_levate_piazza_sindaco_marco_mazzanti-289189091/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/02/26/news/diecimila-bottiglie-sotto-i-mari-all-argentario-una-cantina-da-record-1.39956864
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/empoli/cronaca/2021/02/26/news/viniferi-piu-veloce-di-amazon-da-empoli-la-sfida-del-vino-a-domicilio-in-un-ora-1.39956691
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/02/19/news/gli-affari-dello-stato-vende-per-10-milioni-e-da-inquilino-finira-a-pagarne-17-di-affitto-1.39927428
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pistoia/2021/02/20/news/27-anni-e-un-sogno-ritrovare-la-mia-famiglia-cosi-catalina-dalla-patagonia-cerca-le-sue-radici-pistoiesi-1.39933245

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting news coming from this extraordinary region. As every weekend, this episode will be slightly different, longer than usual and with all the stories we weren’t able to cover during the week. We hope you like this format - let us know your thoughts in the comments here below.

Let’s start now with a story we read on several websites, including La Repubblica, yesterday afternoon, a story that shows how certain Italians have a unique talent for fraud. During a routine search in a small dressmaker’s in Valdera, the Guardia di Finanza uncovered a vaste chain of counterfeit fashion products. Given the times we’re living, rather than clothes, the factory produced fake facemasks, using some of the most famous fashion brands. The cloth face masks branded Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Gucci and Chanel were distributed across Italy, produced using counterfeit cloth sourced in Lombardy. Almost half a million masks were seized by the police. Looking at the archive, investigators discovered that, during the first lockdown, when face masks were almost impossible to find, the factory produced generic masks, making them pass for medical devices. Some public authorities bought those masks, which generated 300000 Euros in profit for the forgers. With or without a pandemic, this industry always finds a way to make money. Who cares if someone might get sick using those masks...

Let’s talk again about the pandemic with a story we found a couple days ago on La Repubblica. Thursday morning the people of Quarrata, a small town near Pistoia, were startled when some workers started removing the thirteen benches in the main square. The move was authorized by the Mayor Marco Mazzanti to fight the spread of the virus. If the raise in people self-isolating is common knowledge, the mayor was fed up to see groups of senior citizens that spent hours around the benches, sometimes not wearing face masks. As soon as the municipal police tried to stop them, they briefly dispersed, only to return to their benches soon after. What to do? Let’s remove the benches, that’ll teach them! Sure, much better for senior citizens to stay locked indoors, where statistics show that most people get the virus, rather than outdoors, where the percentages are minimal. There is a saying in Napoli, “facite ammuina”. Google it if you want to know what I mean...

And now for something completely different, a story that we read a few days ago on the Grosseto edition of Il Tirreno. According to their article, the result of one of the many real estate disposal initiatives brought forward by the government in the early 2000s was a real disaster, at least in Grosseto. A six story office building was sold in 2004 for around 10 million Euros only to be then leased by some government agencies with a 18 year old lease. How much did they pay? Around a million euros per year, that went to a private real estate fund. When the contract expires next year, the agencies should move to a building on public owned land. Too bad that it hasn’t been built yet. Such a deal would be more than enough to get any CEO fired. Things in the public sector don’t work like that. One of the many small stories that made the public debt explode in the last decades. Who cares? The taxpayers will always foot the bill, right?

Let’s move now to a really intriguing story we read yesterday on Il Tirreno, a one of a kind wine cellar that will be built in the Argentario region. Instead of using a cave or building the cellar from scratch, more than 10000 bottles of wine will be placed in metal cages 35 meters below sea level, 500 meters from the shore facing Isola Rossa. The bottles of Talamo, a wine produced on the hills overlooking the town of Talamone, will remain underwater from one to two years. The temperature at that depth is around 16 degrees Celsius all year round, something that is great to age wine. The idea came to the winemaker Marco Bacci while sailing his boat. He noticed that wine aged better when he kept it in the bilge, where the temperature is almost constant. Once found the right spot, the first batch of wine to be aged like this will be ten thousand bottles of a 2018 red wine. The idea isn’t really new, as it was used in Portofino to age sparkling wine but it’s the first time such a solution is used in our region. We can’t wait to see how this wine will taste - we’ll let you know when it’s ready.

Considered it’s the weekend, another story related to wine, this time from Empoli, where two sommeliers decided to challenge the online commerce behemoths promising to deliver the clients’ favourite bottles in just an hour. According to the article we read on Il Tirreno, the extra quick delivery is limited to the area around Empoli but it’s still interesting. The idea was born during the first lockdown, when Andrea Vanni and Marianna Maestrelli created an online wine boutique, with an exclusive catalogue of wines from small vineyards, catering to those that look for something special. What can you do to stand out between the various online outlets? Promise extra quick delivery, maybe for those that buy their presents at the last second. Interesting concept, not sure if there’s a market for it but good luck anyway to this gutsy start-up.

Let’s close this weekend episode with a story we read some time ago on the Pistoia edition of Il Tirreno, the story of a 27 year old Argentinian woman that is doing everything she can to find her long lost relatives. Catalina Guidi lives in El Bolson, a town in Patagonia, close to the border with Chile. She has never been to Italy but she obviously comes from Italian stock. Her great grandparents died many years ago and no one seemed to be able to tell her where her family came from. It wasn’t an easy search. Guidi might be a very unusual surname in Patagonia but it’s pretty popular in Buenos Aires. After a while she managed to find the marriage certificates for her great grandparents. Giuseppe Guidi was born in Pistoia in 1908 and decided to move to Argentina in 1931, after the death of his mother. The impact with Argentinian society wasn’t easy. He divorced his wife in 1941 and then disappeared into thin air. Some relatives are sure that he got back to Italy after the end of the war but no one is sure about it. Catalina now is asking anyone on social media to help her know what happened to Giuseppe and find out if she has living relatives in Tuscany. We really wish her the best of luck and to be soon able to come to Tuscany and meet her extended family.

That was all for today, tomorrow we’ll take a day off. We’ll be back with week 3 of What’s Up Tuscany starting from Monday. Thanks for listening and goodbye.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43656004Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:00:16 +0000L'Arno.it1) COUNTERFEIT DESIGNER FACE MASKS 2) TO STOP THE VIRUS, REMOVES BENCHES FROM MAIN SQUARE 3) TEN THOUSAND BOTTLES UNDER THE SEA 4) WINE IN AN HOUR, THE CHALLENGE TO AMAZON 5) GOVERNMENT SELLS FOR 10 TO PAY 18 IN RENT FOR THE SAME BUILDING 6) FROM...2) TO STOP THE VIRUS, REMOVES BENCHES FROM MAIN SQUARE
3) TEN THOUSAND BOTTLES UNDER THE SEA
4) WINE IN AN HOUR, THE CHALLENGE TO AMAZON
5) GOVERNMENT SELLS FOR 10 TO PAY 18 IN RENT FOR THE SAME BUILDING
6) FROM PATAGONIA TO PISTOIA SEARCHING FOR HER ROOTS

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Summercycle
Author: Wayne John Bradley
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Link: https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/summercycle-original-indie-style-instrumental-creative-commons

LINKS TO ARTICLES
http://www.notiziediprato.it/news/scoperta-filiera-del-falso-con-le-mascherine-griffate-uno-dei-grossisti-era-a-prato
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/26/news/pisa_fabbrica_mascherine_fuorilegge-289305765/?rss
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/25/news/quarrata_pistoia_panchine_levate_piazza_sindaco_marco_mazzanti-289189091/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/02/26/news/diecimila-bottiglie-sotto-i-mari-all-argentario-una-cantina-da-record-1.39956864
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/empoli/cronaca/2021/02/26/news/viniferi-piu-veloce-di-amazon-da-empoli-la-sfida-del-vino-a-domicilio-in-un-ora-1.39956691
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/grosseto/cronaca/2021/02/19/news/gli-affari-dello-stato-vende-per-10-milioni-e-da-inquilino-finira-a-pagarne-17-di-affitto-1.39927428
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pistoia/2021/02/20/news/27-anni-e-un-sogno-ritrovare-la-mia-famiglia-cosi-catalina-dalla-patagonia-cerca-le-sue-radici-pistoiesi-1.39933245

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting news coming from this extraordinary region. As every weekend, this episode will be slightly different, longer than usual and with all the stories we weren’t able to cover during the week. We hope you like this format - let us know your thoughts in the comments here below.

Let’s start now with a story we read on several websites, including La Repubblica, yesterday afternoon, a story that shows how certain Italians have a unique talent for fraud. During a routine search in a small dressmaker’s in Valdera, the Guardia di Finanza uncovered a vaste chain of counterfeit fashion products. Given the times we’re living, rather than clothes, the factory produced fake facemasks, using some of the most famous fashion brands. The cloth face masks branded Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Gucci and Chanel were distributed across Italy, produced...]]>398argentario,argentina,covid-19,emigration,empoli,grosseto,news,pistoia,quarrata,tuscany,winefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-26-2-2021--436486172) PLANE CRASHED 40 YEARS AGO FOUND IN THE WOODS
3) CYCLIST HAS A STROKE, A TAXI DRIVER SAVES HIM
4) CHANGES THE METER, GETS A 3000 € BILL
5) BUYS AN APARTMENT WITH UNPAID TAXES, ARRESTED

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Reaction
Author:Wayne John Bradley
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/reaction-original-instrumental-royalty-free

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://www.lanazione.it/prato/cronaca/si-toglie-la-vita-nella-sua-agenzia-viaggi-da-un-anno-l-attivit%C3%A0-era-ferma-per-il-covid-1.6068213
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/25/news/due-passi-nel-bosco-con-giallo-trovati-i-resti-di-un-aereo-1.39952807
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/25/news/rintracciato-il-pilota-del-piper-che-precipito-alla-valle-benedetta-38-anni-fa-mi-salvai-per-miracolo-1.39953980
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/02/26/news/dopo-il-piper-ecco-il-pilota-38-anni-fa-fui-miracolato-1.39956388
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/02/24/news/e-in-fin-di-vita-dopo-un-infarto-era-stato-rianimato-da-un-passante-1.39952502
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/02/25/news/cambiano-il-contatore-elettrico-e-gli-arriva-una-bolletta-da-3mila-euro-1.39953760
http://www.sienafree.it/siena/142-siena/122922-siena-acquista-appartamento-da-300mila-euro-con-i-soldi-delle-imposte-evase-denunciato-e-appartamento-sequestrato

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the most interesting news of today, Friday February 26th 2021, as selected by our journalists. As usual, we invite you to subscribe and share this podcast on social media, we would be really thankful for that.

Let’s start with a story that we read this morning on La Nazione that almost made us spit our breakfast. Since day one we talked about the mental health crisis that is gripping our region and how many small entrepreneurs are about to give up. One of them, the owner of a travel agency in the small town of Carmignano, near Prato, decided to take his own life in his shop, which has been empty for months. The news spread like wildfire in the 5000 inhabitants town. Stefano was 68 and for the past 25 years had been following his passion. In the end, the crisis was too much for him to bear. To find the body and the farewell letter his partner, late last evening. Local businesses, as the owner of the nearby bar, understand his motivations. Quote “he’s a victim of this pandemic as well. Small businesses have been left to their own devices. We hardly do any business but we still have to pay the rent”. A sad news that is not isolated: we remember a similar case last August, when a small business owner in Florence committed suicide when unable to pay the mortgage on his restaurant.

Let’s move now to a much less serious article we read on Il Tirreno. Near Livorno a small plane wreckage was found in the woods after almost 40 years. The plane was in the Valle Benedetta woods and was found by a photographer, Elena Bucelli. The photos published on social media prompted many to seek information on this accident. The Piper Cherokee Six 300 had crashed in the woods in the 80s when the pilot, confused by the fog, hit the treetops before crashing on the ground. Many were surprised by the fact that no one had removed the wreckage, in a difficult to reach forested area. This morning, again on Il Tirreno, we read the interview with the pilot that came out unscathed from the accident. Ennio Staffini, entrepreneur that is now living in the States, remembers the crash that happened on November 21st 1983 and how lucky he felt. Back then he worked for a small company in Piedmont as a pilot, working mostly with skydivers. After the six-seater crashed, insurance paid the company but no one removed the wreckage. We hope that the media attention will convince someone to act, before people hurt themselves just to get a selfie with the “forgotten plane”.

Let’s move now to Tirrenia, where yesterday morning a tragedy was avoided thanks to the help of a passerby. As we read on Il Tirreno, Cristiano Balestri, a 50 year old from Marina di Pisa, had a stroke while he was cycling. He collapsed to the ground around 11 AM and remained there for minutes, ignored by the cars, before a group of cyclists stopped. Simone Martini, a taxi driver from Pisa, recognized his friend and started practicing CPR. He kept going until, more than 30 minutes later, the ambulance finally arrived. Adrenaline and the defibrillator did their job but Cristiano is still in critical conditions in the Cisanello hospital. One thing is sure: without the help of the taxi driver, he would have died there, on the pavement, ignored by everyone.

Let’s move now to an interesting story we read on the Massa edition of Il Tirreno. After his meter was replaced, a resident received a massive electricity bill, over three thousand euros. The result of a check of his energy consumption from 2018 to 2020 left him stunned. His electricity bills always were normal. So he decided to seek the help of Confconsumatori, a consumer advocacy group. The association lawyer, Francesca Galloni, didn’t give up and protested against the provider estimate, which she considered outlandish. The provider realized their mistake and came up with an exact quote. According to the lawyer, it’s not an isolated case. Quote “many people seek our help after receiving massive electricity or heating bills. Sometimes they’re caused by faulty meters. In most cases we are successful and the massive bills are corrected” end quote. An advice to consumers? File your claim before the expiry date and don’t give up after the first negative response. A very useful advice, especially now, when an unexpected expense could cause massive problems for many families.

Let’s close today’s episode with a funny story we read on Siena Free, that of a nonchalant entrepreneur that forgot to file his tax returns for years and reinvested the money in a luxury flat for his daughter. The Guardia di Finanza started checking the man, who is a wholesaler of shoemaking products, when he didn’t file tax returns from 2014 to 2017. No income tax, no VAT, nothing at all, for a turnaround estimated in 1.2 million Euros. How did he do it? He moved the money to his daughter’s accounts, some in cash, other in checks from his clients. As the money accumulated there, he thought it best to invest in a 300000 Euros flat for his daughter, an university student. Now he’s been charged with tax fraud and the property has been seized by the authorities. Now, I understand that optimism is crucial for an entrepreneur but how did he think he could get away with it?! Unbelievable...

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow with our weekend episode, the “rest of the week” of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43648617Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:00:17 +0000L'Arno.it1) TRAVEL AGENCY CLOSED FOR A YEAR, OWNER COMMITS SUICIDE 2) PLANE CRASHED 40 YEARS AGO FOUND IN THE WOODS 3) CYCLIST HAS A STROKE, A TAXI DRIVER SAVES HIM 4) CHANGES THE METER, GETS A 3000 € BILL 5) BUYS AN APARTMENT WITH UNPAID TAXES, ARRESTED...2) PLANE CRASHED 40 YEARS AGO FOUND IN THE WOODS
3) CYCLIST HAS A STROKE, A TAXI DRIVER SAVES HIM
4) CHANGES THE METER, GETS A 3000 € BILL
5) BUYS AN APARTMENT WITH UNPAID TAXES, ARRESTED

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Reaction
Author:Wayne John Bradley
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/reaction-original-instrumental-royalty-free

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://www.lanazione.it/prato/cronaca/si-toglie-la-vita-nella-sua-agenzia-viaggi-da-un-anno-l-attivit%C3%A0-era-ferma-per-il-covid-1.6068213
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/25/news/due-passi-nel-bosco-con-giallo-trovati-i-resti-di-un-aereo-1.39952807
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/25/news/rintracciato-il-pilota-del-piper-che-precipito-alla-valle-benedetta-38-anni-fa-mi-salvai-per-miracolo-1.39953980
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/02/26/news/dopo-il-piper-ecco-il-pilota-38-anni-fa-fui-miracolato-1.39956388
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/02/24/news/e-in-fin-di-vita-dopo-un-infarto-era-stato-rianimato-da-un-passante-1.39952502
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/02/25/news/cambiano-il-contatore-elettrico-e-gli-arriva-una-bolletta-da-3mila-euro-1.39953760
http://www.sienafree.it/siena/142-siena/122922-siena-acquista-appartamento-da-300mila-euro-con-i-soldi-delle-imposte-evase-denunciato-e-appartamento-sequestrato

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the most interesting news of today, Friday February 26th 2021, as selected by our journalists. As usual, we invite you to subscribe and share this podcast on social media, we would be really thankful for that.

Let’s start with a story that we read this morning on La Nazione that almost made us spit our breakfast. Since day one we talked about the mental health crisis that is gripping our region and how many small entrepreneurs are about to give up. One of them, the owner of a travel agency in the small town of Carmignano, near Prato, decided to take his own life in his shop, which has been empty for months. The news spread like wildfire in the 5000 inhabitants town. Stefano was 68 and for the past 25 years had been following his passion. In the end, the crisis was too much for him to bear. To find the body and the farewell letter his partner, late last evening. Local...]]>319covid-19,leghorn,massa,news,prato,siena,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-25-2-2021--436319332) ANTI CCP PROPAGANDA IN THE MAILBOX IN PRATO
3) SUMMER FEVER, BEACH CLUBS ALMOST SOLD OUT
4) A TICKET TO GET TO A PRIVATE POOL
5) THE MUGELLO FORREST GUMP RUNS ACROSS ITALY

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Blood Problems (Argofox release)
Author: Cityfires
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/cityfires/blood-problems-instrumental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tANXMypu9Vw&t=0s

LINKS TO THE ARTICLES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/02/24/news/senza-fibra-ottica-e-un-odissea-quotidiana-ne-ho-bisogno-il-mio-lavoro-e-a-rischio-1.39949802
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_febbraio_25/nella-chinatown-prato-posta-piena-di-volantini-contro-pechino-78442462-773f-11eb-84dc-eac143b95a3f.shtml
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/cecina/cronaca/2021/02/24/news/tutti-in-cerca-di-ombrelloni-per-l-estate-i-balneari-non-abbiamo-piu-posti-1.39948016
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/cronaca/2021/02/24/faceva-pagare-il-biglietto-per-la-piscina-privata-multato-52enne-di-fucecchio/92938/
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_febbraio_24/michele-forrest-gump-mugello-sfida-fare-tutta-l-italia-corsa-1d9965b4-76bc-11eb-ad76-985f4a68d3f6.shtml

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the most interesting news of today, Thursday February 25th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you like what we do, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, we would really be thankful for that.

Let’s start with an article we read last night on Il Tirreno, a story that makes us all aware of how dependent on certain technologies we really are. If for the average user a slow connection is nothing but a nuisance, for those professionals forced to work remotely it can become a much more serious issue. Alessandro Giampaoli, electronic specialist based in Porcari, up until last year used to visit the factories of his clients to set up their machinery. Now he’s forced to work remotely but his connection isn’t up to par. Losing a gig is serious enough for an independent contractor but losing it due to a bad connection is just ridiculous. When machines stop, firms can lose thousands of euros every minute, a fast connection is critical. Alessandro lives just 50 meters away from optical fibre but, even if he offered to pay to bring it to his house, the net company hasn’t replied. He’s quite miffed about it. Quote: “especially in these days I would expect them to work harder to improve such fundamental infrastructures - and to be a bit more sympathetic towards our plight” end quote. Makes you really think that most of our lives revolve around something that, just 20 years ago, was considered “geek stuff”. Welcome to the future.

Let’s move now to a story we read this morning on the Corriere Fiorentino that shows how, especially in Prato, China is very near. The normally quiet community was startled by a flyer that reached most of the 24000 citizens of Chinese origins in town, whose content was quite odd. Rather than the usual advertisements, the flyer in Mandarin and Italian was overtly political and sharply critical of the work of Chinese Communist Party officials. If some of their claims seem rather outlandish, other criticisms of the behaviour of certain high ranking officials hits maybe too close to home. The party faithful in Prato have reported everything to the Chinese Consul in Florence and were quick to label the flyer as fake news. Others, probably, had a very different reaction but thought it best to just lay low and stay quiet. If some were quick to point to Guo Wengui, public enemy number one of the Chinese regime, others think that the flyer originated inside the Prato community. Tough to say if it was really fake news or a counter information effort by those that fight for a different China. One thing is sure: the community, well known for being almost invisible, could be torn apart by this controversy.

Let’s move now to the coast, where, according to an article we read on the Cecina edition of Il Tirreno, people have already booked their spot on the beach for the summer, with some operators saying they’re sold out. Maybe pushed by the unseasonably warm weather, in the establishment on the coast from Vada to Castiglioncello, bookings for the summer have doubled since 2020. Normally, aside from the regulars, new clients start booking after Easter - this year they started in January. To make things more complicated the anti-COVID restrictions, that have slashed the number of available umbrellas. Many operators say that they have no spots for August and that July as well is almost sold out. Everyone hopes that the pandemic will allow at least a summer like that of 2020. While many Europeans are so optimistic to have booked travel abroad, Italians only wish to be able to get a spot on a nearby beach...
Let’s move now to a curious story we read on Il Cuoio in Diretta last evening, surfaced only now after months of investigations. Last August, the owner of a secluded villa in the hills between Fucecchio and San Miniato thought to make a bit of extra cash by transforming his private pool into a public establishment. You could find snacks, a bar, loungers and an improvised life guard - the fella himself. All for a very reasonably priced entry ticket. You can admire his entrepreneurship but he had absolutely zero authorizations, the venture was totally illegal. After people started flocking to the place, the police showed up and started investigating. After a while, the pool was closed and the owner was fined more than a thousand euros. Now, if people won’t be able to find an umbrella on the beach, I’m sure that next summer many others will try to emulate our crafty entrepreneur.

Let’s close today’s episode with a very peculiar story we read on the Corriere Fiorentino, a thirty year old man from Mugello that decided to emulate Forrest Gump and run Italy from north to south. Michele Gramigni, a Barberino resident, will leave on April 5th from Predoi, the most northern town in Italy, to reach Marina d’Avola, the southernmost point, after 52 days. 1588 kilometers running without a single day of break, 35 to 40 kilometers per day on paved roads with height differences up to 1500 meters. On his back a small 30 liters backpack with the bare minimum. Aside from a shoes company sponsorship and the help of the towns he will traverse, Michele has no idea where he will sleep or eat, he just hopes people will help him. “Miccia Gump”, that’s his nickname, is imitating his hero also on this subject, leaving most of the planning to fate. A really singular initiative, without the usual fundraising for a good cause, just propelled by the desire to do something epic. Best of luck to Michele and to all those that, COVID or no COVID, still have the courage to think big and follow their dreams.

That was all for today, I’m your host, Luca Bocci, and I’ll see you tomorrow for another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43631933Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:00:14 +0000L'Arno.it1) NO BROADBAND, NO WORK 2) ANTI CCP PROPAGANDA IN THE MAILBOX IN PRATO 3) SUMMER FEVER, BEACH CLUBS ALMOST SOLD OUT 4) A TICKET TO GET TO A PRIVATE POOL 5) THE MUGELLO FORREST GUMP RUNS ACROSS ITALY BACKGROUND MUSIC Title: Blood Problems (Argofox...2) ANTI CCP PROPAGANDA IN THE MAILBOX IN PRATO
3) SUMMER FEVER, BEACH CLUBS ALMOST SOLD OUT
4) A TICKET TO GET TO A PRIVATE POOL
5) THE MUGELLO FORREST GUMP RUNS ACROSS ITALY

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Blood Problems (Argofox release)
Author: Cityfires
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://soundcloud.com/cityfires/blood-problems-instrumental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tANXMypu9Vw&t=0s

LINKS TO THE ARTICLES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/02/24/news/senza-fibra-ottica-e-un-odissea-quotidiana-ne-ho-bisogno-il-mio-lavoro-e-a-rischio-1.39949802
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_febbraio_25/nella-chinatown-prato-posta-piena-di-volantini-contro-pechino-78442462-773f-11eb-84dc-eac143b95a3f.shtml
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/cecina/cronaca/2021/02/24/news/tutti-in-cerca-di-ombrelloni-per-l-estate-i-balneari-non-abbiamo-piu-posti-1.39948016
https://www.ilcuoioindiretta.it/cronaca/2021/02/24/faceva-pagare-il-biglietto-per-la-piscina-privata-multato-52enne-di-fucecchio/92938/
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_febbraio_24/michele-forrest-gump-mugello-sfida-fare-tutta-l-italia-corsa-1d9965b4-76bc-11eb-ad76-985f4a68d3f6.shtml

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the most interesting news of today, Thursday February 25th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you like what we do, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, we would really be thankful for that.

Let’s start with an article we read last night on Il Tirreno, a story that makes us all aware of how dependent on certain technologies we really are. If for the average user a slow connection is nothing but a nuisance, for those professionals forced to work remotely it can become a much more serious issue. Alessandro Giampaoli, electronic specialist based in Porcari, up until last year used to visit the factories of his clients to set up their machinery. Now he’s forced to work remotely but his connection isn’t up to par. Losing a gig is serious enough for an independent contractor but losing it due to a bad connection is just ridiculous. When machines stop, firms can lose thousands of euros every minute, a fast connection is critical. Alessandro lives just 50 meters away from optical fibre but, even if he offered to pay to bring it to his house, the net company hasn’t replied. He’s quite miffed about it. Quote: “especially in these days I would expect them to work harder to improve such fundamental infrastructures - and to be a bit more sympathetic towards our plight” end...]]>333barberino,castiglioncello,ccp,china,news,politics,prato,summer,tourism,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-24-2-2021--436140222) COVID, LEGHORN BEATS THE TREND
3) THE BATTLE FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
4) ARTISANS CARRY ON REGARDLESS OF THE CRISIS
5) WINS 640000 € BUT STILL RECEIVED UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Leopard Print Elevator
Author: Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077

LINKS TO THE ARTICLES
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/24/news/smart_working_campagna_toscana-288925717/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/23/news/ricoveri-ai-minimi-storici-e-contagi-giu-livorno-resta-l-eccezione-della-toscana-1.39943579
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/23/news/processo_cannabis_walter_de_benedetto_vi_spiego_come_la_cannabis_mi_aiuta_a_sopportare_il_dolore_-288926206/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/02/23/news/mirella-l-artigiana-che-resiste-non-getto-via-40-anni-di-lavoro-1.39943810
https://www.iltelegrafolivorno.it/cronaca/reddito-di-cittadinanza-truffa-denuncia-cecina-1.6060311

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the stories that caught our attention today, Wednesday February 24th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you like what we do, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media - it would be a very nice thing to do...

Let’s start today with a story we read this morning on La Repubblica, one that describes one of the lesser-known consequences of this pandemic, the escape from the city. A mini-exodus of families that leave the big cities to take advantage of the many incentives offered by villages across the region. This behaviour isn’t certainly new, the whole Decameron from Boccaccio is based around something similar, but has been proven true in this pandemic as well. According to a report from Coldiretti, only 0.3% of all contagions happen in the countryside. If you add to this the possibility of working remotely and the expansion of ultra wideband connections, there aren’t many reasons to remain in big cities. Small towns are taking the chance to invite people to settle there with a series of interesting incentives. Many families and companies are willing to take the risk. From Santa Fiora to Arcidosso to Radicondoli you can find commuting bonuses, discounts on heating bills but one of the contributing factors is the better quality of life. Smaller communities make it a lot easier to fit in quickly. Is it only a mini-bubble caused by the generous incentives or the first sign of a tendency already noticed in many countries? Only time will tell. We encourage you to read the article at the link below: it’s really worth your time.

Let’s talk again about the pandemic but with a totally different story that we read last evening on Il Tirreno. If the spread of the virus seems almost out of hand in many provinces, things in Leghorn are much better, with the situation improving day after day. A tendency contrary to the regional trend that has seen contagions drop from 35 per day in January to 26 per day. There could be many reasons for this anomaly but we have read some possible explanations. As the bulk of contagions registered from the beginning of the year happened in the workplace for people between 34 and 60 years of age, many think that this improvement was caused by better behaviours from owners and workers. The fact that the number of people in COVID wards has decreased could be explained by the lower average age of the patients. At the Leghorn hospital we’re far from the peak of last Autumn, when 116 people were being treated. This week only 53 people are in the COVID ward. It could very well be just a statistical fluke, but we’d rather believe that this is just the first step towards the end of this collective nightmare that could be ruining the lives of a multitude of people.

Let’s move now to a completely different story we read on La Repubblica, the first hearing of the trial of a man with chronic arthritis that, in order to manage his constant pain, started to grow marijuana in his garden. The story of Walter de Benedetto dates back to 2019 when, unable to procure the medical marijuana he was prescribed by his doctor, he decided to take things into his own hands. After he was caught, Walter seeked the help of several advocacy groups and seems determined to make his a “cause célèbre” to push for marijuana to be legalized. Walter is bedridden after his rheumatoid degenerative arthritis has worsened and the usage of medical marijuana is a way to alleviate his pain. Unfortunately it is very difficult to procure such substances and Walter is unwilling to give a single penny to the crime syndicates that dominate illegal drug trade, a principled position whose consequences do not seem to bother him. The next hearing in the Arezzo Tribunal will happen on April 27th - we will let you know how it goes.

Let’s move on to a story of ordinary heroism we read on Il Tirreno, that of an artisan that is braving the consequences of the crisis and seems unwilling to give up. Mirella Ricci, owner of an upholstery shop in downtown Massa, has to resist the temptation to sell everything each day but has managed to carry on so far. Her reasons? The pride for her work and the respect for the courage of her husband’s parents, who founded the company 50 years ago. Commerce downtown has been suffering for decades. People seem unwilling to spend money to reupholster quality furniture and the fact that the streets downtown are not as busy as before doesn’t really help. COVID was the final nail in the coffin for many shops. Mirella manages to stay afloat as she owns the premises, many others weren’t so lucky. Some days are worse than others. Mirella says that sometimes in an entire day not a single person steps into her shop...

Let’s close today’s episode with a story that could unnerve even the holiest of men, yet another episode linked to the controversial universal basic income. As we read this morning on Il Telegrafo, the Guardia di Finanza has discovered two cases where people were receiving the benefit without being entitled to it. If the first one is rather common, a 64 year old man that declared to be resident in Cecina despite having lived in Morocco for 10 years, the second one is much more unnerving. A 37 year old from Cecina “forgot” to declare 22500 Euros he received from selling his share of a flat he had inherited. Wait, it gets worse. He also “forgot” to declare 640000 Euros he had won betting online in the past three years. All to get around 6000 Euros of basic income between 2019 and 2020. Doesn’t happen often but I’m quite speechless. Not precisely - I’ve got plenty of words to describe this character, but none is suitable for a family-friendly show. Fill in the blanks with your favourite insults.

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow for another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43614022Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:04 +0000L'Arno.it1) ESCAPE FROM THE CITY 2) COVID, LEGHORN BEATS THE TREND 3) THE BATTLE FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA 4) ARTISANS CARRY ON REGARDLESS OF THE CRISIS 5) WINS 640000 € BUT STILL RECEIVED UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME BACKGROUND MUSIC Title: Leopard Print Elevator...2) COVID, LEGHORN BEATS THE TREND
3) THE BATTLE FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
4) ARTISANS CARRY ON REGARDLESS OF THE CRISIS
5) WINS 640000 € BUT STILL RECEIVED UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Leopard Print Elevator
Author: Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077

LINKS TO THE ARTICLES
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/24/news/smart_working_campagna_toscana-288925717/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/23/news/ricoveri-ai-minimi-storici-e-contagi-giu-livorno-resta-l-eccezione-della-toscana-1.39943579
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/23/news/processo_cannabis_walter_de_benedetto_vi_spiego_come_la_cannabis_mi_aiuta_a_sopportare_il_dolore_-288926206/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/02/23/news/mirella-l-artigiana-che-resiste-non-getto-via-40-anni-di-lavoro-1.39943810
https://www.iltelegrafolivorno.it/cronaca/reddito-di-cittadinanza-truffa-denuncia-cecina-1.6060311

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the stories that caught our attention today, Wednesday February 24th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you like what we do, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media - it would be a very nice thing to do...

Let’s start today with a story we read this morning on La Repubblica, one that describes one of the lesser-known consequences of this pandemic, the escape from the city. A mini-exodus of families that leave the big cities to take advantage of the many incentives offered by villages across the region. This behaviour isn’t certainly new, the whole Decameron from Boccaccio is based around something similar, but has been proven true in this pandemic as well. According to a report from Coldiretti, only 0.3% of all contagions happen in the countryside. If you add to this the possibility of working remotely and the expansion of ultra wideband connections, there aren’t many reasons to remain in big cities. Small towns are taking the chance to invite people to settle there with a series of interesting incentives. Many families and companies are willing to take the risk. From Santa Fiora to Arcidosso to Radicondoli you can find commuting bonuses, discounts on heating bills but one of the contributing factors is the better quality of life. Smaller communities make it a lot easier to fit in quickly. Is it only a mini-bubble caused by the generous incentives or the first sign of a tendency already noticed in many countries? Only time will tell. We encourage you to read the article at the link below: it’s really worth your time.

Let’s talk again about the pandemic but with a totally different story that we read last evening on Il Tirreno. If the spread...]]>340basic,cecina,commerce,covid-19,income,leghorn,massa,news,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-23-2-2021--435979982) FOREIGN TOURISTS BACK FOR THE SUMMER?
3) WEDDINGS DOWN 50%, GROOM AND WIFE OVER 40
4) DESPERATE MAN ASKS TO BE ARRESTED
5) VIAREGGIO CUP POSTPONED TO JUNE OR SEPTEMBER

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Monolith (Argofox release)
Author: Erio
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: youtu.be/_oivKNpHNEE
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/erio-monolith

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/morto-studente-precipitato-finestra-1.6053730
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/firenze-studente-precipita-dal-quarto-piano-e-muore-l-ipotesi-del-gioco-alcolico-1.6052066
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/22/news/toscana_turismo_prenotazioni_estate_2021-288734320/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/prato/cronaca/2021/02/22/news/matrimoni-quasi-dimezzati-nel-2020-e-ci-si-sposa-sempre-piu-tardi-a-40-anni-1.39940961
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/ragazzo-chiede-arresto-questura-pisa-21-febbraio-2021.html
https://www.lanazione.it/viareggio/cronaca/viareggio-cup-calcio-rinvio-covid-1.6052604

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting news of today, Tuesday February 23rd 2021, as selected by our journalists. Please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, it would really help us.

Let’s start today with the update on a story that captured the attention of Florence yesterday, the tragic death of a student of the Fashion Institute after falling from the fourth floor of his building. As reported by La Nazione his name was Federico Schiraldi, 21 year old from Monza, in Florence to make his dream of working in fashion a reality. Only the autopsy will provide certainties, but many suspect that his death was caused by a drinking game with his friends. It’s definitely not the first time that alcohol causes the death of tourists or people from outside Florence. Today on La Nazione we read an article with some of the most egregious accidents of the past. It’s a tough read, the student that jumps into the Arno river as a joke, the US soldier that dies trying to jump from one roof to another, the Danish student that stumbles off the Vespucci bridge after a night at the disco. Tragedies that make no sense, especially in this time and age, where every single death seems almost unbearable.

Let’s move on to a story from the real economy we read last night on La Repubblica, one that doesn’t drip pessimism from every pore. According to several operators in tourism rentals, the bookings for the summer months in Tuscany have registered a plus 50% from the dismal numbers of 2020. Alessandra Signori, referent for Tuscany of Property Managers Italia, seems optimistic. Quote “on AirBnB we found many bookings for June, July and August. It is mostly large groups of people, 50% italians, the other Europeans that are finally travelling again. The bookings in Florence in the last 30 days have seen a 41% of Italians, 9,9% of Germans, 7,2% of English and 5,8% of French. On the coast, 49,5% of the bookings for the July-September period have been made by German tourists” end quote. The pandemic has convinced many to change their preferences. If before people booked houses in Florence to then take day trips elsewhere, now they seem to favour houses in the countryside or the coast, away from the cities. Be it as they wish, the important thing is for people to travel again and save the tourism sector from complete annihilation.

Let’s move now to Prato, where we read an interesting article on the local edition of Il Tirreno. According to the report published from the registry office, during 2020 the weddings in the city have almost halved, going from 384 in 2019 to 230. This tendency isn’t just related to the pandemic but continues a trend that started around 2016, when 426 couples decided to tie the knot. More and more people prefer civil to religious ceremonies and the average age of groom and brides has risen constantly. If in 2020 the average age of the groom is 43,23 years, while the bride is 39,27 years, thirty years ago the numbers were very different: 29,32 and 26,57 respectively. Not particularly surprising data, as these tendencies have been noticed for decades in the Italian society. The thing that caught our eye is the data on separations and divorces. While many experts predicted that living 24 hours a day with their spouse would have caused a massive spike in divorces, the data paint a very different picture. Both separations and divorces are falling: 77 separations from 79 and only 92 divorces from 109 in 2019. We will let you know if the data from other cities confirms this trend or not. Should it be the case, many experts will have to go back to the drawing board...

Let’s continue with a sad story we read on Pisa Today, that of a visibly altered young man that knocked at the door of the police station asking to be arrested. Rather than denouncing himself for some crime, the 25 year old asked the officers to put him out of his misery and just throw him in jail. He then painted a picture that is all too common these days. After losing his job, his fiance dumped him, throwing him into utter despair. The police officers, rather embarrassed, tried to cheer him up, as they had no reason to arrest him. The fact that life has become so unbearable for many to make them wish for a long stay in the big house makes you think. We are living some seriously strange days...

Let’s close today’s episode with a piece of news that will come as no surprise for many soccer fans, the cancellation of the Viareggio Cup, a world-class event for youth soccer clubs. The announcement from the Centro Giovani Calciatori in Viareggio came yesterday evening. The association who organizes the historic tournament from 1949 confirmed that the competition, that many consider a true world championship for youth soccer, will not be celebrated from March 15th to the 29th as planned, due to the high contagion numbers in Tuscany. It’s possible that it will be rescheduled in June or September 2021.

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow for another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43597998Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:00:16 +0000L'Arno.it1) STUDENT FALLS FROM FOURTH FLOOR, ALCOHOL INVOLVED 2) FOREIGN TOURISTS BACK FOR THE SUMMER? 3) WEDDINGS DOWN 50%, GROOM AND WIFE OVER 40 4) DESPERATE MAN ASKS TO BE ARRESTED 5) VIAREGGIO CUP POSTPONED TO JUNE OR SEPTEMBER BACKGROUND MUSIC Title:...2) FOREIGN TOURISTS BACK FOR THE SUMMER?
3) WEDDINGS DOWN 50%, GROOM AND WIFE OVER 40
4) DESPERATE MAN ASKS TO BE ARRESTED
5) VIAREGGIO CUP POSTPONED TO JUNE OR SEPTEMBER

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Monolith (Argofox release)
Author: Erio
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: youtu.be/_oivKNpHNEE
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/erio-monolith

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/morto-studente-precipitato-finestra-1.6053730
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/firenze-studente-precipita-dal-quarto-piano-e-muore-l-ipotesi-del-gioco-alcolico-1.6052066
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/22/news/toscana_turismo_prenotazioni_estate_2021-288734320/?rss
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/prato/cronaca/2021/02/22/news/matrimoni-quasi-dimezzati-nel-2020-e-ci-si-sposa-sempre-piu-tardi-a-40-anni-1.39940961
https://www.pisatoday.it/cronaca/ragazzo-chiede-arresto-questura-pisa-21-febbraio-2021.html
https://www.lanazione.it/viareggio/cronaca/viareggio-cup-calcio-rinvio-covid-1.6052604

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting news of today, Tuesday February 23rd 2021, as selected by our journalists. Please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, it would really help us.

Let’s start today with the update on a story that captured the attention of Florence yesterday, the tragic death of a student of the Fashion Institute after falling from the fourth floor of his building. As reported by La Nazione his name was Federico Schiraldi, 21 year old from Monza, in Florence to make his dream of working in fashion a reality. Only the autopsy will provide certainties, but many suspect that his death was caused by a drinking game with his friends. It’s definitely not the first time that alcohol causes the death of tourists or people from outside Florence. Today on La Nazione we read an article with some of the most egregious accidents of the past. It’s a tough read, the student that jumps into the Arno river as a joke, the US soldier that dies trying to jump from one roof to another, the Danish student that stumbles off the Vespucci bridge after a night at the disco. Tragedies that make no sense, especially in this time and age, where every single death seems almost unbearable.

Let’s move on to a story from the real economy we read last night on La Repubblica, one that doesn’t drip pessimism from every pore. According to several operators in tourism rentals, the bookings for the summer months in Tuscany have registered a plus 50% from the dismal numbers of 2020. Alessandra Signori, referent for Tuscany of Property Managers Italia, seems optimistic. Quote “on AirBnB we found many bookings for June, July and August. It is mostly large groups of people, 50%...]]>317airbnb,florence,news,pisa,prato,tourism,tuscany,viareggiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-22-2-2021--435800242) LIFEGUARD SAVES A SURFER, BECOMES A STAR ON SOCIAL MEDIA
3) PETTY THIEVES ATTACK PARKING METERS AND COFFEE MACHINES
4) FOOTBALL, THE WEEKEND RECAP
5) FROM NORTH CAPE TO CAPETOWN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER PATIENTS
6) DO-IT-YOURSELF HOME BLESSINGS IN FLORENCE

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Ignite to Light Instrumental
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Link: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/ignite-to-light
http://www.pipechoir.com/

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/in-spiaggia-come-in-estate-tintarella-e-tanto-sport-1.39936654
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/a-18-anni-salva-un-surfista-tuffandosi-in-mare-in-jeans-e-camicia-non-riusciva-a-rientrare-cosi-l-ho-aiutato-1.39936189
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/ovazione-per-lei-sui-social-tanti-fisicati-rimanevano-li-1.39938233
https://www.quilivorno.it/news/cronaca-nera/boato-nella-notte-fanno-esplodere-un-parchimetro/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/ladri-alle-scuole-collodi-saccheggiata-una-macchinetta-automatica-del-caffe-1.39936427
https://www.sienanews.it/toscana/siena/lincredibile-viaggio-di-thair-in-marcia-da-capo-nord-a-citta-del-capo-contro-il-cancro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lincredibile-viaggio-di-thair-in-marcia-da-capo-nord-a-citta-del-capo-contro-il-cancro
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/covid_benedizione_quaresima_pasqua_fai_da_te_il_parroco_passate_a_prendere_le_boccette_di_acqua_benedetta_-288137146/?rss

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the news that caught our eye today, Monday February 22nd 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you like what we do, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media. The more, the merrier!

Let’s start the second week of this podcast with a story we read last evening on the Massa Carrara edition of Il Tirreno, something quite unusual these days, a very normal Sunday at the beach. As Tuscany could become a Red zone next week, many families took the chance to enjoy the sun and the unseasonably warm weather to have a trip to the beach. Not many were willing to brave the icy waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea but many wore swimsuits and were sunbathing on towels or deckchairs. Others played sports, from racketball to volleyball. A kite surf and wing surf school tried to promote their activities, show their latest models but were unable to have lessons or exhibitions due to the complete lack of wind. All in all, a nice Sunday with plenty of relaxation, pic-nics and a bit of activity to facilitate the digestion. Let’s hope that this is a good sign and that soon we will all be able to get back to the real normal.

As many are already craving for the summer, let’s continue with another sea story, this time from Leghorn. As we read on Il Tirreno, the story of an 18 year old lifeguard saving a windsurfer at sea prompted enthusiastic reactions on social media in the port town. Friday evening, as she was taking a walk on the beach, Martina Lottini realized that a windsurfer was in trouble and couldn’t get back to shore. Without thinking twice, she took off her shoes, grabbed a stand up paddle and rowed for an hour, wearing jeans and a shirt against the wind and the currents. Once she got to him, she realized that his wing was damaged and that he had hurt his shoulder. The sirocco wind was pushing him away from the shore but they slowly managed to get back to safety. When they landed, the few people on the Academy Beach cheered her courage. Many people from Leghorn were quick to follow. On the Tirreno Facebook page, a reader says that “many of the beach body-builders would have never been willing to jump in the sea in February” end quote. I must concur with him. No matter how much I love the sea, at this time of the year it’s a tad too chilly for my taste...

Let’s move on to the usual report on those petty crimes that do not stop for the weekend, at least in Leghorn. If we had read on Il Tirreno of yet another theft in a local school, where the coffee machine was broken into, on QuiLivorno we read of something more unusual, a hit on a parking meter, with explosives. At 11:45 PM last night a loud bang awakened the people downtown. When the fire department and the Carabinieri got there, they quickly realized that the explosion had destroyed the automatic parking meter, throwing shrapnel meters away. There are those that think this was just simple vandalism, but the fact that the coins inside the meter were nowhere to be found makes you think about a theft. Same thing happened in the Collodi school, which was hit in the night between Saturday and Sunday. Now, I know that this damned crisis is hitting hard every one of us, but this looks a lot like scraping the bottom of the barrel...

Let’s move on to a remarkable story we read on Siena News, that of a civil engineer that has been walking from North Cape to Capetown for more than six years to raise funds for cancer patients. Thair Abud, Austrian citizen born from an Iraqi father and a German mother, just got to Siena but his path has brought him from Norway to Spain to Morocco. After the border was closed due to the COVID pandemic, he managed to get home to Austria, before leaving again to Slovenia and then Italy. He will shortly leave Siena and head for Sicily, before crossing again to Africa. After walking the Way of St James after his sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, Thaid continued walking to raise funds for Doctor Clown Tanzania, an organization that tries to cheer up the many pediatric cancer patients in the African country. A really singular story that you will be able to follow on his social media accounts.

We don’t usually talk about Tuscan football, soccer if you wish, on this podcast, mainly because it’s difficult to follow tournaments that have games every day from Friday to Monday. We’ll try to cover the results with a quick recap of the main games of the weekend - let us know if you like it or not in the comments below. In Serie A convincing win from Fiorentina, that beat Spezia three nil. Vlahovic, Castrovilli and Eysseric on the scoreboard. The Viola are now at 25 points, plus ten from the relegation zone. In Serie B, one one in the big match between Pisa and Empoli. After shocking high-flying Monza two nil away, the Nerazzurri caused more than a headache to table leaders Empoli, before a late equalizer. Pisa at 32 points, minus five from the playoffs, while Empoli is still leading at 45, three more than Monza. In the A group of Serie C, nothing much to cheer for the Tuscan clubs. If Grosseto drew nil-nil at Albinoleffe, Carrarese was beaten home two one from Novara. A draw between Lucchese and Juventus Under 23 while Leghorn continues its downward spiral losing one-nil home against Renate. Nil-nil draw between Pontedera and Alessandria. In the B group, convincing win from the Cinderella Arezzo, which beat Matelica two-nil.

Let’s close today’s episode with a funny story we read on La Repubblica Florence. A priest of a local church found a creative way to solve the problem of the traditional Lent home blessings, a do-it-yourself ceremony. The vicar of the Holy Family Church in Via Gioberti, don Andrea Marianelli, instead of mailing the usual flyer to his parishioners with the date and time of the home blessings, decided to stick some signs in the lobby of high-rises in the Campo di Marte area, inviting people to get to the church to collect a bottle of Holy water and the prayer to bless themselves and their family. Parishioners were perplexed by this initiative. Some asked where to put the Holy Water - in a plant sprayer? - others shook their heads in disbelief. If last year we saw vicars running around to have mass blessings in various vehicles across Tuscany - a convertible Beetle in San Miniato, for example - this year they went a step further. Right you are - if you think so...

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow for another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43580024Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:18 +0000L'Arno.it1) A SUNDAY AT THE BEACH IN THE TIME OF COVID 2) LIFEGUARD SAVES A SURFER, BECOMES A STAR ON SOCIAL MEDIA 3) PETTY THIEVES ATTACK PARKING METERS AND COFFEE MACHINES 4) FOOTBALL, THE WEEKEND RECAP 5) FROM NORTH CAPE TO CAPETOWN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR...2) LIFEGUARD SAVES A SURFER, BECOMES A STAR ON SOCIAL MEDIA
3) PETTY THIEVES ATTACK PARKING METERS AND COFFEE MACHINES
4) FOOTBALL, THE WEEKEND RECAP
5) FROM NORTH CAPE TO CAPETOWN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER PATIENTS
6) DO-IT-YOURSELF HOME BLESSINGS IN FLORENCE

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Ignite to Light Instrumental
Author: Pipe Choir Records
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Link: https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/ignite-to-light
http://www.pipechoir.com/

LINKS TO ARTICLES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/in-spiaggia-come-in-estate-tintarella-e-tanto-sport-1.39936654
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/a-18-anni-salva-un-surfista-tuffandosi-in-mare-in-jeans-e-camicia-non-riusciva-a-rientrare-cosi-l-ho-aiutato-1.39936189
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/ovazione-per-lei-sui-social-tanti-fisicati-rimanevano-li-1.39938233
https://www.quilivorno.it/news/cronaca-nera/boato-nella-notte-fanno-esplodere-un-parchimetro/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/ladri-alle-scuole-collodi-saccheggiata-una-macchinetta-automatica-del-caffe-1.39936427
https://www.sienanews.it/toscana/siena/lincredibile-viaggio-di-thair-in-marcia-da-capo-nord-a-citta-del-capo-contro-il-cancro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lincredibile-viaggio-di-thair-in-marcia-da-capo-nord-a-citta-del-capo-contro-il-cancro
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/21/news/covid_benedizione_quaresima_pasqua_fai_da_te_il_parroco_passate_a_prendere_le_boccette_di_acqua_benedetta_-288137146/?rss

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the news that caught our eye today, Monday February 22nd 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you like what we do, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media. The more, the merrier!

Let’s start the second week of this podcast with a story we read last evening on the Massa Carrara edition of Il Tirreno, something quite unusual these days, a very normal Sunday at the beach. As Tuscany could become a Red zone next week, many families took the chance to enjoy the sun and the unseasonably warm weather to have a trip to the beach. Not many were willing to brave...]]>380carrara,english,florence,leghorn,lent,news,surf,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-21-2-2021--435674142) PUSHERS USE DRONE TO SIGNAL THEIR PRESENCE
3) AVALANCHE, FAMILIES ISOLATED FOR 16 MONTHS
4) ANTI-TREKKERS TRAPS IN THE WOODS

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Buried
Author: The Passion HiFi
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://www.youtube.com/thepassionhifi
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried

LINKS TO THE ARTICLES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/02/19/news/si-stacca-il-volante-mentre-il-bus-viaggia-1.39927280
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/02/20/news/bus-per-il-volante-staccato-ipotesi-difetto-di-fabbricazione-1.39932333
https://www.lanazione.it/prato/cronaca/cocaina-drone-arresti-montecatini-1.6046307
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/02/19/news/sotto-la-strada-che-porta-alla-loro-casa-c-e-il-vuoto-1.39928900
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/02/19/news/rami-inchiodati-a-venti-centimetri-trappola-per-biker-ed-escursionisti-1.39929067

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the most interesting stories of today, Sunday February 21st 2021, as selected by our journalists. While we celebrate the first week of this podcast, we thought to have a special episode, where you’ll find some of the news that we weren’t able to cover, something of a “rest of the week” episode. If you like what we do, please subscribe and share this episode on your social media accounts.

Let’s start with a story that could have had much more serious consequences. As we read Friday on the Pisa edition of Il Tirreno, during a regular run of the 5 line, the wheel of a CTT Nord bus literally collapsed. When the driver tried to bring it back to its normal position, the entire structure detached from the dashboard, making the bus impossible to drive. Thankfully the bus was driving slowly and there weren’t any oncoming cars. Slamming on the brake avoided the worst but the three passengers were understandably shaken. Had it happened in the crowded streets downtown, the consequences would have been tragic. The reactions to this story forced the company which runs the bus lines in the provinces of Pisa, Lucca, Leghorn and Massa Carrara to temporarily retire 12 similar buses. Apparently, it would be a construction fault, not something caused by poor maintenance as many suspected. The company that built the bus has started an inquiry to find out what caused the accident. Better late than never but, at least, we hope that this fault will be fixed before a real tragedy happens.

Moving on to a curious article we read yesterday on the Prato edition of La Nazione. A couple of creative Moroccan pushers had come up with a rather weird method to signal their presence to possible buyers: flying a small orange drone on their favourite turf, a public park on Viale Galilei, in Prato. The couple thought it best to avoid using their mobile phones, as the police could be monitoring their conversations. Sure, as flying an orange drone in an area where children play is surely much less conspicuous… After being arrested, the Carabinieri found 108 grams of cocaine in their car and 412 grams in their homes, for a total value of around 52000 Euros. Next time, I don’t know, why don’t you fly a big kite? No one’s going to notice that!

Next is a story of ordinary disservices that is making the lives of several families in Bagni di Lucca miserable. For the past 16 months, their houses are isolated, as the only road that connects them to the outside world has been blocked by an avalanche. According to the article we read Friday on the Lucca edition of Il Tirreno, a few days ago the husband of Santina Rastrelli fainted in their home in Mulino di Burica. Luckily he came back to his senses shortly afterwards, as the ambulance couldn’t reach their house. The paved road has been blocked by an avalanche and the alternative trail is only available in the summer, when a small stream is low. When consulted, local authorities were quick to pass the buck around, as usual. The municipality requested 320000 Euros from the regional funds back in December 2019 but the project wasn’t deemed a priority. The various families living there have been left alone, forced to walk for miles just to make sure that their trash is collected. According to them, the small trail is dangerous and, in the summer, many mountain bike riders go there. Without being warned, a serious accident is definitely around the corner. Let’s just hope that it doesn’t take a tragedy to finally start turning the cumbersome wheels of the bureaucratic machine.
Let’s close today’s episode with another story coming from the wooded mountains of our region that we read Friday on the Massa edition of Il Tirreno. The people of Caprigliola, a picturesque town perched on the hills in the Aulla municipality, were startled when a group of trekking enthusiasts reported the presence of several traps on their favourite pathways. The home-made traps were composed of thick boards with several very sharp spikes, hidden in the mud and placed strategically to inflict serious, possibly lethal, injuries. Daniele Mastorci, president of a local association, pointed out how the authors had also cut some small trees, nailing them to bigger ones around 20 centimeters from the ground, so that they would hit whoever went there with a mountain bike. The association will denounce the authors but it’s also planning to remove these dangerous devices as soon as possible. A dozen volunteers will soon get there with spades, pickaxes and a small excavator to make sure no one gets injured while enjoying nature in our wonderful woods.

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow with another “normal” episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43567414Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:00:19 +0000L'Arno.it1) BUS WHEEL DETACHES, TRAGEDY NARROWLY AVOIDED 2) PUSHERS USE DRONE TO SIGNAL THEIR PRESENCE 3) AVALANCHE, FAMILIES ISOLATED FOR 16 MONTHS 4) ANTI-TREKKERS TRAPS IN THE WOODS BACKGROUND MUSIC Title: Buried Author: The Passion HiFi License: Creative...2) PUSHERS USE DRONE TO SIGNAL THEIR PRESENCE
3) AVALANCHE, FAMILIES ISOLATED FOR 16 MONTHS
4) ANTI-TREKKERS TRAPS IN THE WOODS

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Buried
Author: The Passion HiFi
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://www.youtube.com/thepassionhifi
https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou/free-the-passion-hifi-buried

LINKS TO THE ARTICLES
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/02/19/news/si-stacca-il-volante-mentre-il-bus-viaggia-1.39927280
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pisa/cronaca/2021/02/20/news/bus-per-il-volante-staccato-ipotesi-difetto-di-fabbricazione-1.39932333
https://www.lanazione.it/prato/cronaca/cocaina-drone-arresti-montecatini-1.6046307
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/02/19/news/sotto-la-strada-che-porta-alla-loro-casa-c-e-il-vuoto-1.39928900
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/massa/cronaca/2021/02/19/news/rami-inchiodati-a-venti-centimetri-trappola-per-biker-ed-escursionisti-1.39929067

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the most interesting stories of today, Sunday February 21st 2021, as selected by our journalists. While we celebrate the first week of this podcast, we thought to have a special episode, where you’ll find some of the news that we weren’t able to cover, something of a “rest of the week” episode. If you like what we do, please subscribe and share this episode on your social media accounts.

Let’s start with a story that could have had much more serious consequences. As we read Friday on the Pisa edition of Il Tirreno, during a regular run of the 5 line, the wheel of a CTT Nord bus literally collapsed. When the driver tried to bring it back to its normal position, the entire structure detached from the dashboard, making the bus impossible to drive. Thankfully the bus was driving slowly and there weren’t any oncoming cars. Slamming on the brake avoided the worst but the three passengers were understandably shaken. Had it happened in the crowded streets downtown, the consequences would have been tragic. The reactions to this story forced the company which runs the bus lines in the provinces of Pisa, Lucca, Leghorn and Massa Carrara to temporarily retire 12 similar buses. Apparently, it would be a construction fault, not something caused by poor maintenance as many suspected. The company that built the bus has started an inquiry to find out what caused the accident. Better late than never but, at least, we hope that this fault will be fixed before a real tragedy happens.

Moving on to a curious article we read yesterday on the Prato edition of La Nazione. A couple of creative Moroccan pushers had come up with a rather weird method to signal their presence to possible buyers: flying a small orange drone on their favourite turf, a public...]]>278aulla,lucca,news,pisa,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-20-2-2021--435572591) MIDWIFE FATHER, BIANCA IS BORN AT HOME
2) THEY ONLY SPEAK ENGLISH, THEIR CLASSMATES COME TO THE RESCUE
3) 130 YEARS OF PONCE AT THE BAR CIVILI
4) A POSTCARD 16 YEARS LATE

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Skystrike (Argofox release)
Author: Hinkik
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Link: youtu.be/hCVoUMh80tE
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/hinkik-skystrike

THE LINKS TO THE ARTICLES
http://www.notiziediprato.it/news/troppa-fretta-di-nascere-il-babbo-si-improvvisa-ostetrico-guidato-via-telefono-dal-medico
https://www.firenzetoday.it/social/scuola-inclusione-alunni.html
https://www.iltelegrafolivorno.it/cronaca/ponce-civili-livorno-1.6043016
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/cecina/cronaca/2021/02/19/news/la-cartolina-spedita-da-santo-domingo-arriva-a-vada-dopo-oltre-16-anni-1.39927979

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the most interesting news of today, Saturday February 20th 2021, as selected by our journalists. Slightly different episode as, thanks to the Lord, we got to the weekend. As everyone tries to escape the usual routine, we’ll have today an episode devoted exclusively to odd or funny stories, a sort of Feel Good Saturday, if you wish. We’re still encouraging you to subscribe and share this podcast on social media. You can also leave a comment here below.

Let’s start with a cute story we read yesterday on Notizie di Prato, a very particular birth that happened at La Tignamica, a small town in the municipality of Vaiano. Yesterday morning at 8:30 AM, the soon-to-be mother went into labor - nothing strange there. After calling the ambulance, the father realized that things were moving way faster than usual. The baby couldn’t wait to join the family. The parents panicked for a second, especially when informed that the ambulance wouldn’t be able to get to them in time. The father, following the instructions of the emergency physicians, was able to act as an improvised midwife, helping his wife to deliver safely Bianca, a healthy 3.9 Kgs baby girl. Once they got to the house, the ambulance crew confirmed that both mother and daughter were in excellent health. A sort of a throwback birth, back to a time when every child was born at home - this time with a happy ending.

Let’s move to the coast, the beating heart of Leghorn, the mother church of the ponce alla livornese, a drink that has become synonymous with the port town. The famous Bar Civili yesterday celebrated 130 years of activity. As reported by Il Telegrafo, due to COVID restrictions, the bar isn’t open in the evening but the ponce ritual continues as usual. The owner, Carlo Fusco, seems determined to continue the family tradition. Quote: “We won’t be throwing away 130 years of family history, not even with COVID. Now everything is more complicated but we’ll remain here. It’s our life, our very being, we won’t give up. We wanted to celebrate our anniversary with a big party but, for the time being, this won’t be possible. The party is only delayed, though. Be sure that as soon as this COVID curse is over, we’ll throw such a party that everyone will be talking about for years” end quote. As people from Leghorn are well known for not being exactly understated when it comes to partying, we’re more than sure that it will be a day to remember. We’ll let you know about it here on What’s Up Tuscany, of course.

Quick jump to Florence, where the arrival of a brother and sister from Sri Lanka pushed their classmates to walk the extra mile to help them integrate. The couple, arrived with their mother a few days ago to live with their father, who has been working in Florence for several years, joined the Santa Marta school - grade 7 and 13 respectively. As they only spoke English, the impact with an Italian school wasn’t easy but teachers and classmates did their best to help them. To facilitate them learning Italian, they plastered the school with dual language post-its, with the name of the item in Italian and English. There are those that go even further: the maths teacher that conducts her classes in English, the classmates that try to translate everything, Divine Comedy included, into English and so on. The headmaster seems satisfied with the process. Quote “we’ve noticed that they’re much more comfortable here. After only 15 days they seem much more confident and happy, something that makes us all very happy” end quote. Now, I know that one swallow doesn’t make a summer but it’s still refreshing to see the proverbial Tuscan hospitality live up to its tradition.

Let’s close this special episode of our podcast with a singular story we read on the Cecina edition of Il Tirreno. These days the mailbox is more a source of nuisances rather than good news, as it was back in the day. Opening it and finding a postcard from Punta Cana, Domenican Republic, considered the pandemic is enough to make you raise an eyebrow. The addressee, a couple living in Vada, were perplexed. Quote “we’ve noticed that it was signed only “Simona” and we wonder who it could be from our friends and relatives. We checked with our neighbours, as she is named Simona, but they knew nothing about it. We have a relative called Simona, the daughter of my husband’s cousin but I had no idea she had taken a vacation there lately” end quote. A phone call solved the mystery. She had sent them a postcard all right, but back in October 2004! A postcard that reached its destination after more than 16 years, after God only knows what nightmare journey. A sort of time capsule of a different life, a different era, with only one constant: the legendary delays of the Italian Postal service...

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow with a new episode, again slightly different, of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43557259Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:00:05 +0000L'Arno.itTODAY'S RUNDOWN 1) MIDWIFE FATHER, BIANCA IS BORN AT HOME 2) THEY ONLY SPEAK ENGLISH, THEIR CLASSMATES COME TO THE RESCUE 3) 130 YEARS OF PONCE AT THE BAR CIVILI 4) A POSTCARD 16 YEARS LATE BACKGROUND MUSIC Title: Skystrike (Argofox release) Author:...1) MIDWIFE FATHER, BIANCA IS BORN AT HOME
2) THEY ONLY SPEAK ENGLISH, THEIR CLASSMATES COME TO THE RESCUE
3) 130 YEARS OF PONCE AT THE BAR CIVILI
4) A POSTCARD 16 YEARS LATE

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Skystrike (Argofox release)
Author: Hinkik
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Link: youtu.be/hCVoUMh80tE
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/hinkik-skystrike

THE LINKS TO THE ARTICLES
http://www.notiziediprato.it/news/troppa-fretta-di-nascere-il-babbo-si-improvvisa-ostetrico-guidato-via-telefono-dal-medico
https://www.firenzetoday.it/social/scuola-inclusione-alunni.html
https://www.iltelegrafolivorno.it/cronaca/ponce-civili-livorno-1.6043016
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/cecina/cronaca/2021/02/19/news/la-cartolina-spedita-da-santo-domingo-arriva-a-vada-dopo-oltre-16-anni-1.39927979

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the most interesting news of today, Saturday February 20th 2021, as selected by our journalists. Slightly different episode as, thanks to the Lord, we got to the weekend. As everyone tries to escape the usual routine, we’ll have today an episode devoted exclusively to odd or funny stories, a sort of Feel Good Saturday, if you wish. We’re still encouraging you to subscribe and share this podcast on social media. You can also leave a comment here below.

Let’s start with a cute story we read yesterday on Notizie di Prato, a very particular birth that happened at La Tignamica, a small town in the municipality of Vaiano. Yesterday morning at 8:30 AM, the soon-to-be mother went into labor - nothing strange there. After calling the ambulance, the father realized that things were moving way faster than usual. The baby couldn’t wait to join the family. The parents panicked for a second, especially when informed that the ambulance wouldn’t be able to get to them in time. The father, following the instructions of the emergency physicians, was able to act as an improvised midwife, helping his wife to deliver safely Bianca, a healthy 3.9 Kgs baby girl. Once they got to the house, the ambulance crew confirmed that both mother and daughter were in excellent health. A sort of a throwback birth, back to a time when every child was born at home - this time with a happy ending.

Let’s move to the coast, the beating heart of Leghorn, the mother church of the ponce alla livornese, a drink that has become synonymous with the port town. The famous Bar Civili yesterday celebrated 130 years of activity. As reported by Il Telegrafo, due to COVID restrictions, the bar isn’t open in the evening but the ponce ritual continues as usual. The owner, Carlo Fusco, seems determined to continue the family tradition. Quote: “We won’t be throwing away 130 years of family history, not even with COVID. Now everything is more complicated but we’ll remain here. It’s our life, our very being, we won’t give up. We wanted to celebrate our anniversary with a big party but, for the time being, this won’t be possible. The party is only delayed, though. Be sure that as soon as this COVID curse is over, we’ll throw such a party that everyone will be talking about for years” end...]]>285florence,integration,leghorn,news,ponce,school,tuscany,vaianofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-19-2-2021--435416161) HOUSING CRISIS GETS WORSE
2) RACISM ON THE TRAIN
3) INTERNET BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL
4) A WAY TOO FANCY CAFETERIA
5) MAGPIES TERRORIZE A VILLAGE

LINKS TO THE ARTICLES
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_febbraio_19/firenze-crisi-travolge-affitti-quasi-900-famiglie-chiedono-aiuto-550307a4-7288-11eb-a580-851e098b7615.shtml
https://www.versiliatoday.it/2021/02/18/vivevano-come-nelle-favelas-blitz-di-carabinieri-e-municipale/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/prato/cronaca/2021/02/18/news/voi-neri-portate-il-virus-ragazza-costretta-a-scendere-dal-treno-per-due-colpi-di-tosse-1.39922773
https://www.ilsitodifirenze.it/content/528-esalta-su-youtube-sparatoria-scuola-usa-fbi-segnala-14enne
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/l-amica-francese-di-instagram-sparisce-dodicenne-chiama-la-polizia-postale-e-la-salva-1.6034890
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/02/18/news/protesta-dei-genitori-per-il-menu-della-mensa-troppo-raffinato-i-bimbi-non-toccano-cibo-1.39923047
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_febbraio_19/lucca-paese-ostaggio-gazze-usciamo-casa-ci-attaccano-22df4a54-7278-11eb-a580-851e098b7615.shtml

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Aetherial (Argofox release)
Author: AlmightyZero
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://youtu.be/2OTD4IkmKsI
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/almightyzero-aetherial

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the most interesting news of today, Friday February 19th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you wish, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, it would really help us spread the news.

Let’s start today with yet another window on the social upheaval brought by the pandemic for many Tuscans. This morning on the Corriere Fiorentino we read how the number of families in Florence that are seeking financial help to pay their rent has skyrocketed. From september to february 871 families have come forward to the renters union, SUNIA, a number that is more than double of what happened the year before. The secretary of the Florence union, Laura Grandi, explains the reasons. Quote “most of them worked in restaurants, hotels or in the tourism sector, which was ravaged by the lack of visitors. There are also people on furlough, unemployed but also small entrepreneurs without any client. Some seek financial help, others a council house” end quote. Rent prices, though, remain very high: Florence is the third city in Italy when it comes to renting a flat, behind Milan and Rome. The situation for those already marginalized is even worse. As we read last evening on Versilia Today, the owner of a small plot of land in Viareggio found a way to profit from it. He placed a couple of shacks, containers and caravans and rented them to immigrants of the area. Despite conditions that would look out of place in a Brazilian favela, he got between 100 and 400 euros a month. When the Carabinieri showed up yesterday morning, trash everywhere, appalling hygiene conditions, no sewers at all. This mini-favela will be cleared out but God only knows how many others there are in our region.

Let’s move on to an infuriating story we read on the Prato edition of Il Tirreno. If a couple days ago it was a supermarket cashier who received racist insults in Leghorn, now it was the turn of a 19 year old student to be verbally assaulted on the regional train between Prato and Florence. It only took a couple of coughs to unleash the rage of some passengers. Quote “if you got the cough you shouldn’t take the train! It’s black people like you that spread the virus” end quote. The girl, born in Brazil but adopted immediately by a family in Prato, was then approached by a man wearing the Trenitalia uniform and forced to step off the train at the station of Sesto Fiorentino. No one knows who this man was, as, according to Trenitalia, the train conductor was a female but this means nothing. Such despicable events are a symptom of a collective psychosis that has brought to the surface tendencies we thought to have left behind a long time ago.

If the real world is complicated enough, things aren’t much different online. If yesterday we smiled when we read the story of a 12 year old girl from Florence that saved an online friend in France when she disappeared suddenly from Instagram following some family trouble, the story we read on Il Sito di Firenze is very different. The parents of a 14 year old kid from the Arezzo province were startled when the police showed up at their door. They had been warned by the FBI after the kid had left a comment on a video of a shooting in a US high school. The youngster had praised the shooters, wishing that he could be able to do the same in his school. The police found no weapons in the house or nothing that could indicate that he was about to turn words into actions but it’s still a huge red flag of those mental malaise that many experts denounced in the last few days. Sure, during adolescence everyone says and does a lot of stupid things. In the past, thankfully, there weren’t cameras everywhere and those foolish words were soon forgotten. Now, instead, everything lives forever online. It just takes a second to get into real trouble.

Let’s move on to a curious story we read on the Versilia edition of Il Tirreno. Many have a conflictual relationship with cafeterias. Some complain about the quality of the food, others about the lack of fantasy when it comes to the menu. Doesn’t happen every day that someone complains when the food served is too fancy. The accident happened a few days ago when the parents of the pupils of several elementary schools in Viareggio raised a protest against the firm that handles the school cafeterias. The menus, prepared by the town dietician and verified by nutritionists of the local hospital, don’t seem too bad. Barley soup with pesto and tomatoes, Viareggio-style fish sauce pasta, meatballs and sauteed zucchini, stuff that wouldn’t be out of place in a regular restaurant. The problem is that the kids just don’t like them. In a class of 25 students, 20 left everything on the plate and went home hungry. Parents are raging because the service isn’t free: 120 Euros a month, six Euros per every meal. They understand that the school is trying to “educate to the adoption of correct behaviours that promote general health” but there must be a better way. Isn’t it worse if the kids don’t eat anything and stuff themselves with rubbish when they get home??

Let’s close today’s episode with a funny story we read this morning on the Corriere Fiorentino. Just like in Alfred Hitchcock’s famous movie, “The birds”, in the town of Maggiano, near Lucca, people are constantly harassed by a flock of magpies. After one of them had been fed by a resident, the whole flock started to station in the area, looking for food. After a while, the birds became very insistent and have now started to attack everyone. Residents are scared to death. A few days ago a woman had her ear bitten but it could get worse. Many children live there and people are afraid that someone could get seriously hurt. The crisis doesn’t strike just humans, apparently. If in New York, bands of rats have started attacking humans on the pavement, we have roving bands of birds...

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow for another, slightly different, episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43541616Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:00:09 +0000L'Arno.itTODAY'S SET LIST 1) HOUSING CRISIS GETS WORSE 2) RACISM ON THE TRAIN 3) INTERNET BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL 4) A WAY TOO FANCY CAFETERIA 5) MAGPIES TERRORIZE A VILLAGE LINKS TO THE ARTICLES...1) HOUSING CRISIS GETS WORSE
2) RACISM ON THE TRAIN
3) INTERNET BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL
4) A WAY TOO FANCY CAFETERIA
5) MAGPIES TERRORIZE A VILLAGE

LINKS TO THE ARTICLES
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_febbraio_19/firenze-crisi-travolge-affitti-quasi-900-famiglie-chiedono-aiuto-550307a4-7288-11eb-a580-851e098b7615.shtml
https://www.versiliatoday.it/2021/02/18/vivevano-come-nelle-favelas-blitz-di-carabinieri-e-municipale/
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/prato/cronaca/2021/02/18/news/voi-neri-portate-il-virus-ragazza-costretta-a-scendere-dal-treno-per-due-colpi-di-tosse-1.39922773
https://www.ilsitodifirenze.it/content/528-esalta-su-youtube-sparatoria-scuola-usa-fbi-segnala-14enne
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/l-amica-francese-di-instagram-sparisce-dodicenne-chiama-la-polizia-postale-e-la-salva-1.6034890
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/versilia/cronaca/2021/02/18/news/protesta-dei-genitori-per-il-menu-della-mensa-troppo-raffinato-i-bimbi-non-toccano-cibo-1.39923047
https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/notizie/cronaca/21_febbraio_19/lucca-paese-ostaggio-gazze-usciamo-casa-ci-attaccano-22df4a54-7278-11eb-a580-851e098b7615.shtml

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Aetherial (Argofox release)
Author: AlmightyZero
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Links: https://youtu.be/2OTD4IkmKsI
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/almightyzero-aetherial

SCRIPT
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the most interesting news of today, Friday February 19th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you wish, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, it would really help us spread the news.

Let’s start today with yet another window on the social upheaval brought by the pandemic for many Tuscans. This morning on the Corriere Fiorentino we read how the number of families in Florence that are seeking financial help to pay their rent has skyrocketed. From september to february 871 families have come forward to the renters union, SUNIA, a number that is more than double of what happened the year before. The secretary of the Florence union, Laura Grandi, explains the reasons. Quote “most of them worked in restaurants, hotels or in the tourism sector, which was ravaged by the lack of visitors. There are also people on furlough, unemployed but also small entrepreneurs...]]>338florence,maggiano,magpies,news,prato,racism,rent,trenitalia,tuscany,viareggiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-18-2-2021--43523534
FRAUD TO AMEX, EXPEDIA FOR A MILLION EUROS
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/18/news/firenze_pelago_expedia_american_expres_truffa_affitto-288066159/?rss

101 YEAR OLD GRANNY DEFEATS COVID AFTER THE SPANISH FLU
https://www.lanazione.it/la-spezia/cronaca/guoarisce-covid-1.6035596

TUSCANY FOR SALE
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/02/17/news/basta-vivere-di-prestiti-ho-cessato-l-attivita-1.39912489
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/02/17/news/tutti-vendono-nessuno-compra-1.39915557

THE LYING LICENSE
https://www.gonews.it/2021/02/17/patente-bugiardo-accademia-bugia/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Calm and Harmony
Author: Mike Chino (Argofox release)
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Link: youtu.be/wF3uTGjoaws
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony

SCRIPT:
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the news that caught our eye today, Thursday February 18th 2021. If you wish, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, it would really help us.

Let’s start with an article that we read this morning on La Repubblica, an incredible fraud that hit two giants of the economy such as American Express and Expedia. A small businessman based in Florence at the beginning of the lockdowns last year was facing a sudden drop in his activity, renting houses to tourists. Instead of trying to figure out how to keep his business alive, he thought best to exploit a bug in the payment system of Expedia and create out of thin air 1721 completely fake stays in his country house. AmEx, as always, anticipated the amount of the stay to the man, to be later reimbursed by Expedia. Gross total: 979 thousand Euros. The swindler later bought lots of stuff using fake identities - when the Guardia di Finanza knocked at his door, his bank accounts were almost empty. The really incredible thing is that no one at American Express noticed it for almost a year - it just beggars belief!

As we’re rather fed up with the daily bulletin of bad news related to the pandemic, we’re choosing to look at a positive story we read today on La Nazione, starring a remarkably gritty old lady. At 101, Lina Franciosi managed to survive everything and everyone. After defeating first the Spanish Flu, then the Nazi retaliations during the war, granny Lina has another notch on her gun, COVID-19. After 25 days of therapies and loving care from her family, on the day of her birthday, she received the best present: she tested negative for the virus. The energetic woman, well known in the small town of Luni, where she taught at Sunday School for decades, reacted to the disease with the usual unshakeable determination. After the contagion in January, her family decided to take care of her at home. A gutsy decision, as it exposed them to the virus, but with a very positive ending. A small sign of hope from this small Lunigiana town, with the wish that stories like this become the norm.

Let’s go back, unfortunately, to the silent massacre of businesses that is devastating the economy of our region, as reported on Il Tirreno. First, the story of Barbara Sorrentino, owner of a pizzeria in Certaldo, that after struggling for almost a year was forced last week to close her restaurant. With the spread of the virus, she tried to make things work, sustaining her restaurant with various loans, even if she was forced to halve the tables and operate only as a takeaway for months. Now she’s had enough. Quote “now I’m forced to sell my business at a loss just to cover the loans and the various expenses. I thought long and hard about it, I thought it was a personal failure but it’s not - it’s the government’s failure, as they left us alone to fight an impossible battle. Now all I’ve left is sadness and the meager consolation of having given everything to fight until the bitter end. Now I’ve had enough, I can’t hurt myself any longer” end quote. No one really knows how many businesses have closed since the pandemic hit but, judging from the article we read yesterday on the Lucca edition of Il Tirreno, the situation could be worse than many think. Just in Lucca there are almost 300 businesses for sale, shops, restaurants, hotels. Despite prices having collapsed from 25 to 50 per cent, no one is buying. Marco Catelli, a real estate realtor, isn’t optimistic. Quote “I think the worst is yet to come. Thanks to government help, many have enough cash to stay afloat but, sooner or later, people will have to pay their taxes. Goodwill is worth nothing these days, if you manage to recoup what you spent to furnish the place you should consider yourself lucky. Even Chinese buyers, who in the past were quick to snap up every bargain on the market, have disappeared” end quote.

Let’s close today’s episode with a really singular story we read last evening on GoNews. In Le Piastre, a small town near Pistoia, there is a particular association that is devoted to the cult of a not so popular group of people: liars. The Accademia della Bugia, with the spread of fake news and more or less mendacious statements, decided to turn lying into a competitive sport, organizing the first Italian Championship. To be honest, the passion for lying goes way beyond a single event. The local tourism authority has set up a Museum of Lies. Not even road signs are immune: the small town is, in fact, twinned with the planet Mars. Last initiative of this group of hilarious pranksters, the Lying License. With a donation of 10 Euros to the Accademia, you will receive a license that states how much of a liar you really are. It goes from “baby liar” to “piastrese liar”, the most prestigious rank. If you wanted to show everyone how big of a liar you are, you can always buy a funny sweatshirt, which you’ll be able to parade around the first week of August, when the second edition of the Italian Championship of Lies will be held. If you want to have a better idea of what they’ve come up with, go visit their website at labugia.it - well worth at least a hearty laugh, promised!

That was all for today, I’m your host, Luca Bocci, and I’ll see you tomorrow for another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the news, more or less serious, that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43523534Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:00:19 +0000L'Arno.itLINKS: FRAUD TO AMEX, EXPEDIA FOR A MILLION EUROS https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/18/news/firenze_pelago_expedia_american_expres_truffa_affitto-288066159/?rss 101 YEAR OLD GRANNY DEFEATS COVID AFTER THE SPANISH FLU...
FRAUD TO AMEX, EXPEDIA FOR A MILLION EUROS
https://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/02/18/news/firenze_pelago_expedia_american_expres_truffa_affitto-288066159/?rss

101 YEAR OLD GRANNY DEFEATS COVID AFTER THE SPANISH FLU
https://www.lanazione.it/la-spezia/cronaca/guoarisce-covid-1.6035596

TUSCANY FOR SALE
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/regione/toscana/2021/02/17/news/basta-vivere-di-prestiti-ho-cessato-l-attivita-1.39912489
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/lucca/cronaca/2021/02/17/news/tutti-vendono-nessuno-compra-1.39915557

THE LYING LICENSE
https://www.gonews.it/2021/02/17/patente-bugiardo-accademia-bugia/

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Calm and Harmony
Author: Mike Chino (Argofox release)
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Link: youtu.be/wF3uTGjoaws
https://soundcloud.com/argofox/mike-chino-calm-and-harmony

SCRIPT:
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the news that caught our eye today, Thursday February 18th 2021. If you wish, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, it would really help us.

Let’s start with an article that we read this morning on La Repubblica, an incredible fraud that hit two giants of the economy such as American Express and Expedia. A small businessman based in Florence at the beginning of the lockdowns last year was facing a sudden drop in his activity, renting houses to tourists. Instead of trying to figure out how to keep his business alive, he thought best to exploit a bug in the payment system of Expedia and create out of thin air 1721 completely fake stays in his country house. AmEx, as always, anticipated the amount of the stay to the man, to be later reimbursed by Expedia. Gross total: 979 thousand Euros. The swindler later bought lots of stuff using fake identities - when the Guardia di Finanza knocked at his door, his bank accounts were almost empty. The really incredible thing is that no one at American Express noticed it for almost a year - it just beggars belief!

As we’re rather fed up with the daily bulletin of bad news related to the pandemic, we’re choosing to look at a positive story we read today on La Nazione, starring a remarkably gritty old lady. At 101, Lina Franciosi managed to survive everything and everyone. After defeating first the Spanish Flu, then the Nazi retaliations during the war, granny Lina has another notch on her gun, COVID-19. After 25 days of therapies and loving care from her family, on the day of her birthday, she received the best present: she tested negative for the virus. The energetic woman, well known in the small town of Luni, where she taught at Sunday School for decades, reacted to the disease with the usual unshakeable determination. After the contagion in January, her family decided to take care of her at home. A gutsy decision, as it exposed them to the virus, but with a very positive ending. A small sign of hope from this small Lunigiana town, with the wish that stories like this become the norm.

Let’s go back, unfortunately, to...]]>323commerce,covid-19,florence,luni,news,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-17-2-2021--43507566Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting, odd or funny stories of today, Wednesday February 17th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you wish, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, it would be a really kind gesture.

Let’s start with a story we read last night on Il Cuoio in Diretta. Around 7 PM a loud bang startled the people of Ponticelli, a small town in the municipality of Santa Maria a Monte. When someone tried to figure out what caused such a ruckus, the surprise: the foot overpass over a small channel had broken in two, dropping into the water below. The really odd thing is that the overpass hadn’t been opened to the public yet, despite the fact that construction had been proceeding, on and off, for several years. No one was injured, as the site was closed but a fair amount of egg on the faces of the local administration, that has spent 250 thousand euros so far on this project. Mayor Ilaria Parrella invites everyone not to jump to conclusions and to wait for the results of the internal inquiry she’s about to launch to figure out what happened and who is responsible for this accident. Spotlight, obviously, on the firms that were building the overpass and the public works supervisor. Now, accidents to bridges and other infrastructure isn’t unusual in Tuscany but a bridge that splits in half before being opened is something that we had never seen before.

Let’s move now to a substantial update on the story that has attracted the interest of many listeners, the Capraia Arsene Lupin. In the evening we read on Il Tirreno two in-depth stories that provide more details on this crime story that is quickly gaining traction outside of our region. The people of Capraia, with their typical dark humour, are not shy. Quote: “instead of checking if they had the virus, they should have checked if they know how to break intosafes before letting them in” end quote. The municipality of Capraia has put in place a check and trace system for anyone stepping into the small island to stop the spread of the COVID virus. The thief seems to be a local, something that doesn’t sit well with the residents. Quote “It’s better if he’s taken by the police, otherwise we’ll treat him like an octopus. We’ll snap his neck and throw him in the water” end quote. The youngster talking may not be serious but the owner of the local bar, whose safe has been emptied last Wednesday is heart-broken. Quote “they took 60 thousand Euros, those were my life savings” end quote. The neighbour upstairs says he heard nothing, despite being awake until 4 AM. Lupin always hits in the night between Wednesday and Thursday, maybe to catch the 5:45 ferry but people are unconvinced. Too many coincidences, too many details that only a resident would know. The house of the vice-mayor Fabio Mazzei was robbed last October, exactly when both him and his neighbour were not on the island. Cinzia Giusti, the first victim of the so-called “Lupin-Judas” is adamant. Quote: “He’s one of us. When I named names, a while ago, people went crazy. Better not talk about it” end quote. The 18th of December 2018, Cinzia went out early to walk his dog. Not more than 20 minutes, to the castle and back, as usual. Time that was sufficient for the thief to locate and empty the beauty case where she had stashed cash and jewelry, before bringing them to the police, as she was about to leave the island to visit her daughter. Total value, 150 thousand euros, but most of the pieces were one of a kind. Wedding rings, the medals of her father, who was an Army general, jewels that were in the family for generations. That day on the island there were only sixty people. Quote: “this makes you suspicious of everyone, to lose some friendships, as it happened to me. For two years people tried to avoid me, thinking I named them as possible suspects” end quote. A tiny community destroyed by suspicion and the fear that the “winter thief” might hit again.

First developments on another story we’ve been following in the last few days, the senior patients that were dismissed from the Leghorn hospital without clothes. Following the first accident on January 15th, some sanctions have been raised for the ambulance driver: seven days of suspension without pay, a pretty harsh penalty, as the law dictates a maximum of 10 days. The driver wasn’t himself responsible for the accident, but should have checked the patient more accurately when he stepped into his ambulance. The ambulance company, the Società Volontaria di Soccorso, was quick to let everyone know that no irregularities were found in the second accident that happened last Friday. Quote “The transfer was conducted according to existing procedures. We did not find any carelessness or lack of attention” end quote. Everything is fine and dandy, despite the fact that a clearly agitated 81 year old woman was dropped at her house without any clothes on. Good, not great. We’ll let you know when the results of the internal inquiry that the hospital is conducting right now are published. Hopefully they’ll take this story a bit more seriously...

Let’s close today’s episode with a rather singular story we read this morning on La Repubblica, a small town in the Mugello region stuck in the 80s. In Galliano, a sixteenth century town with 1500 inhabitants, 98% of the people only have a landline. No internet, no mobile network, an almost impossible anachronism these days. Barberino mayor’s irony is rather bitter. Quote “people in Galliano can only dream of the latest app. Connectivity is fundamental these days but they just don’t have it” end quote. In a land of mountains, hills and hidden valleys, the telephone lines haven’t been buried underground and therefore are vulnerable to the elements, as it happened recently. Now that distance learning and remote working is more and more fundamental, people living in mountainous areas are just left behind. In those towns that wouldn’t make enough money for broadband or mobile operators, people are stuck in the 80s, when you had to stand for hours next to your phone if you were waiting for an important call. In our hyper-connected world, where people would do just about anything not to receive 10 notifications a minute and enjoy some peace and quiet, people in Galliano are dreaming about the day when they will finally be able to enjoy the perks of today’s technology.

That was all for today, I’m your host Luca Bocci and I’ll see you tomorrow for another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you’ll find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye.

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Seamonster (Argofox release)
Author: Inova
License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY)
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https://soundcloud.com/argofox/inova-seamonster]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43507566Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:12:31 +0000L'Arno.itSCRIPT Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting, odd or funny stories of...Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be, however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting, odd or funny stories of today, Wednesday February 17th 2021, as selected by our journalists. If you wish, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, it would be a really kind gesture.

Let’s start with a story we read last night on Il Cuoio in Diretta. Around 7 PM a loud bang startled the people of Ponticelli, a small town in the municipality of Santa Maria a Monte. When someone tried to figure out what caused such a ruckus, the surprise: the foot overpass over a small channel had broken in two, dropping into the water below. The really odd thing is that the overpass hadn’t been opened to the public yet, despite the fact that construction had been proceeding, on and off, for several years. No one was injured, as the site was closed but a fair amount of egg on the faces of the local administration, that has spent 250 thousand euros so far on this project. Mayor Ilaria Parrella invites everyone not to jump to conclusions and to wait for the results of the internal inquiry she’s about to launch to figure out what happened and who is responsible for this accident. Spotlight, obviously, on the firms that were building the overpass and the public works supervisor. Now, accidents to bridges and other infrastructure isn’t unusual in Tuscany but a bridge that splits in half before being opened is something that we had never seen before.

Let’s move now to a substantial update on the story that has attracted the interest of many listeners, the Capraia Arsene Lupin. In the evening we read on Il Tirreno two in-depth stories that provide more details on this crime story that is quickly gaining traction outside of our region. The people of Capraia, with their typical dark humour, are not shy. Quote: “instead of checking if they had the virus, they should have checked if they know how to break intosafes before letting them in” end quote. The municipality of Capraia has put in place a check and trace system for anyone stepping into the small island to stop the spread of the COVID virus. The thief seems to be a local, something that doesn’t sit well with the residents. Quote “It’s better if he’s taken by the police, otherwise we’ll treat him like an octopus. We’ll snap his neck and throw him in the water” end quote. The youngster talking may not be serious but the owner of the local bar, whose safe has been emptied last Wednesday is heart-broken. Quote “they took 60 thousand Euros, those were my life savings” end quote. The neighbour upstairs says he heard nothing, despite being awake until 4 AM. Lupin always hits in the night between Wednesday and Thursday, maybe to catch the 5:45 ferry but people are unconvinced. Too many coincidences, too many details that only a resident would know. The house of the vice-mayor Fabio Mazzei was robbed last October, exactly when both him and his neighbour were not on the island. Cinzia Giusti, the first victim of the so-called “Lupin-Judas” is adamant. Quote: “He’s one of us. When I named names, a while ago, people went crazy. Better not talk about it” end quote. The 18th of December 2018, Cinzia went out early to walk his dog. Not more than 20 minutes, to the castle and back, as usual. Time that was sufficient for the thief to locate and empty the beauty case where she had stashed cash and jewelry, before bringing them to the police, as she was about to leave the island to visit her daughter. Total value, 150 thousand euros, but most of the pieces were one of a kind. Wedding rings, the medals of her father, who was an Army general, jewels that were in the family for generations. That day on the island there were only sixty people. Quote: “this makes you suspicious of everyone, to lose some friendships, as it happened to me. For two years people...]]>385capraia,galliano,leghorn,lupin,news,ponticelli,tuscanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-16-2-2021--43489764Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be and however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting, funny or odd news from today, Tuesday February 16th 2021 as selected by our journalists. If you wish, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, it would really help us.

On this very unusual Mardi Gras, let’s start with a story that has nothing to do with the Carnival, yet another incident happened at the hospital in Leghorn. The article from La Repubblica, follows a similar story that happened last January that caused a big uproar in town. Yet again a senior patient was dismissed from the hospital with nothing but a nappy on. The 81 year old lady, suffering from Alzheimer, had been hospitalized for an urinary tract infection and was ready to return home after a week of treatment. When the ambulance door opened, the relatives were horrified to see how she was practically naked in the bitter cold. Despite the contrition of the general medicine ward management, the nephew is outraged. Quote “When she got home, she didn’t have the feeding bag she needs to survive. She had to wait until the next morning, when the daycare nurses reattached it. She had a change of clothes, but they remained in the hospital. No one gave me any explanation on why this happened” end quote. The reaction of the hospital? Same as last time: an internal inquiry will be opened and whoever is responsible for the accident will be harshly reprimanded. Last time it didn’t do much, let’s see if this time it will be enough to stop such an unacceptable behaviour.

Instead of just following the daily evolution of the pandemic, some regional media have looked into the consequences of the extraordinary situation we’re all living in one of the key sectors of our society, the schools. On the Pisa edition of La Nazione we read a disturbing picture of the mental state of many high school students. The words of Doctor Simona Cotroneo, who leads the FairPlay project, are chilling. Quote: “they live a sort of half life, stranded at home, with intermittent periods of distance learning where anxiety, confusion and apathy reign supreme” end quote. The drop in their performance in the half-year report is evident across the board. Distance learning doesn’t help to concentrate but the real issues are psychological. Quote “we see kids that look inward, they don’t talk much with their parents and at school things are not the same as before. They are consumed by uncertainty, they wonder when the emergency will end, they feel left to their own devices, which is why they hide in their little bubbles, unable to blow off steam as they used to” end quote. Teachers are suffering too. On top of the fear of having many of their pupils falling behind, the consequences of the vaccination campaign are showing up. On Il Tirreno we read how headmasters of local high schools are desperate. Five to ten absent teachers every day, twenty one in a single school. High fever, migraines and joint pains are not uncommon in the twelve hours following the first AstraZeneca shot, according to the head of immunology in the Prato hospital but the problem is getting serious. Headmasters are unable to call substitute teachers, as most teachers return to school after a couple of days. The consequences on the service provided to students are evident. The situation will get back to normal soon, when all teachers will be vaccinated, but until then pupils will have to endure yet another disservice in a very complicated school year.

Now let’s talk about the economy, where the attention of many media was focused on tourism, a possible engine of the future recovery. Signs of hope from the data coming from the Uffizi, where the recent reopening was quite successful. In the report published by La Nazione we read that almost twenty thousand people visited the museum. After remaining closed for 77 consecutive days, the longest closure since the end of Second World War, 18146 visitors took the chance to enjoy the masterpieces of the historic Florence museum. The Uffizi director hopes that the museum will be able to reopen soon, considered that a recent study from the Berlin University has shown how museums are the least likely public places when it comes to COVID contagion. Let’s hope so, as the tourism lockdown is wreaking havoc on many industries, starting from car rental companies. On Firenze Today we read the harsh words of FILT-CGIL union representative Stefania Caliò. Sixty percent of the four thousand workers could be fired in March. Quote “the risk of a blood bath is very real. If this industry doesn’t transform itself soon, it will have no future. The crisis could be worse than in 2020” end quote. The situation is just as desperate for tourist buses, where several hundred workers could be soon laid off. To be hit hard from the collapse of tourism and the rise of remote working also other industries, such as garages, driving schools, car sharing and long term rental companies. For some of them business contracted from minus 70 percent to a whopping minus 98 percent. Don’t know about you, but this already looks like a veritable blood bath.

Let’s close today’s episode with a funny story we read on the Massa edition of Il Tirreno. A group of residents of a small town, instead of just complaining, took matters into their own hands and cleaned the streets of their neighbourhood. Some citizens of Borgo del Ponte, a small town near Massa, sunday morning braved the cold and started cleaning the streets. According to the head of a local association, the garbage man over there is, quote, “some sort of a mythological figure, like the bogeyman or the werewolf” end quote. They said they did it as a love gesture for their town but they don’t want to turn this into a regular thing. They are not ready to cover the disservices of the municipality with their good will, they say. We truly hope that their gesture will be enough to change things but we advise them to keep those broomsticks ready, just in case.

That was all for today, I’m your host, Luca Bocci, and I’ll see you tomorrow for another, hopefully a bit more cheerful episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the news that, according to us, are well worth a second look. Thanks for listening and goodbye.

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Title: Gemini Instrumental
Author: Pipe Choir
License: Creative Commons Attribution
Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/SGONS_Instrumentals/Pipe_Gemini_Instrumental]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43489764Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:00:06 +0000L'Arno.itSCRIPT Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be and however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting, funny or odd news from...Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you may be and however you might be listening, welcome to another episode of What’s Up Tuscany, the daily podcast from L’Arno where you will find the most interesting, funny or odd news from today, Tuesday February 16th 2021 as selected by our journalists. If you wish, please subscribe and share this podcast on social media, it would really help us.

On this very unusual Mardi Gras, let’s start with a story that has nothing to do with the Carnival, yet another incident happened at the hospital in Leghorn. The article from La Repubblica, follows a similar story that happened last January that caused a big uproar in town. Yet again a senior patient was dismissed from the hospital with nothing but a nappy on. The 81 year old lady, suffering from Alzheimer, had been hospitalized for an urinary tract infection and was ready to return home after a week of treatment. When the ambulance door opened, the relatives were horrified to see how she was practically naked in the bitter cold. Despite the contrition of the general medicine ward management, the nephew is outraged. Quote “When she got home, she didn’t have the feeding bag she needs to survive. She had to wait until the next morning, when the daycare nurses reattached it. She had a change of clothes, but they remained in the hospital. No one gave me any explanation on why this happened” end quote. The reaction of the hospital? Same as last time: an internal inquiry will be opened and whoever is responsible for the accident will be harshly reprimanded. Last time it didn’t do much, let’s see if this time it will be enough to stop such an unacceptable behaviour.

Instead of just following the daily evolution of the pandemic, some regional media have looked into the consequences of the extraordinary situation we’re all living in one of the key sectors of our society, the schools. On the Pisa edition of La Nazione we read a disturbing picture of the mental state of many high school students. The words of Doctor Simona Cotroneo, who leads the FairPlay project, are chilling. Quote: “they live a sort of half life, stranded at home, with intermittent periods of distance learning where anxiety, confusion and apathy reign supreme” end quote. The drop in their performance in the half-year report is evident across the board. Distance learning doesn’t help to concentrate but the real issues are psychological. Quote “we see kids that look inward, they don’t talk much with their parents and at school things are not the same as before. They are consumed by uncertainty, they wonder when the emergency will end, they feel left to their own devices, which is why they hide in their little bubbles, unable to blow off steam as they used to” end quote. Teachers are suffering too. On top of the fear of having many of their pupils falling behind, the consequences of the vaccination campaign are showing up. On Il Tirreno we read how headmasters of local high schools are desperate. Five to ten absent teachers every day, twenty one in a single school. High fever, migraines and joint pains are not uncommon in the twelve hours following the first AstraZeneca shot, according to the head of immunology in the Prato hospital but the problem is getting serious. Headmasters are unable to call substitute teachers, as most teachers return to school after a couple of days. The consequences on the service provided to students are evident. The situation will get back to normal soon, when all teachers will be vaccinated, but until then pupils will have to endure yet another disservice in a very complicated school year.

Now let’s talk about the economy, where the attention of many media was focused on tourism, a possible engine of the future recovery. Signs of hope from the data coming from the Uffizi, where the recent reopening was quite successful. In the report published by La Nazione we read that almost twenty thousand...]]>360covid-19,florence,leghorn,massa,news,school,tuscany,uffizifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-15-2-2021--43472846https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/toscana-arancione-quante-settimane.html

TUSCAN ECONOMY IN DEEP RED
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THE ARSENE LUPIN OF CAPRAIA
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A POLICEMAN WITH A HEART OF GOLD
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/poliziotto-scarpe-rubate-freddo-clochard.html

A 96 YEAR OLD CRIME FIGHTER
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/12/news/che-forza-a-96-anni-smaschera-il-truffatore-e-lo-fa-scappare-non-fidatevi-mai-1.39894006

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TUSCAN ECONOMY IN DEEP RED
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THE ARSENE LUPIN OF CAPRAIA
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https://www.iltelegrafolivorno.it/cronaca/furti-ladri-inverno-1.6021102

A POLICEMAN WITH A HEART OF GOLD
https://www.firenzetoday.it/cronaca/poliziotto-scarpe-rubate-freddo-clochard.html

A 96 YEAR OLD CRIME FIGHTER
https://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2021/02/12/news/che-forza-a-96-anni-smaschera-il-truffatore-e-lo-fa-scappare-non-fidatevi-mai-1.39894006

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License: Creative Commons
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