Using public transportation in Italy isn't hard, as long as you're equipped with the necessary vocabulary. And what's the best reason for going mobile in the first place? Food, of course! This program introduces key Italian words, phrases, and expressions as it reveals the secrets of handmade pasta, provides guidance in ordering various delicacies, and illustrates how to get around by train and bus. Everything from "How long does it take to get there?"...

A glittering, evocative, fascinating, story-filled portrait of Venice, the ultimate city, embracing facts and romance, history and artists, carnival masks and leper colonies, wars and sieges, and scandals and seductions.

An exploration of the people, places, and thinking behind the Renaissance viewed through location footage, reenactments and dramatic footage. The rediscovery of Greek and Roman ideas and a desire to achieve greatness in all aspects of life including, art, science, mathematics, religion, clothing and food. Included is a discussion of the effects of the Renaissance on our life today. While the emphasis is in Italy, other parts of Europe are discussed....

"Long before hygge, lagom, or ikigai took the world by storm, there was la dolce vita-the Italian phrase for "the sweet life." La dolce vita encourages the benefits of practicing Italian traditions on improving your mental health by taking life slow and relishing in the sweet moments. This unique self-help approach offers practical advice on forming habits, love, balance, and simplicity that make daily life in Italy a celebration"--