History of Florence: Feuds and Wars in the 14th Century
The Guelph elite might have regained power permanently had the various families been able to work together in harmony, but the Donati, Adimari, and Tosinghi were constantly at odds.
The Fleming Foundation Cultural Commentary
History of Florence: Guelfs and Ghibellines
Florence had always been close to Rome, and her relationship with the Papacy would be encouraged by the war which broke out between Florence and Ghibelline Pisa and then with Ghibelline Siena.
Wednesday’s Child: A Figure in the Niche
Children are often asked by adults, especially by those who have made a stinking mess of their own lives, what they want to be when they grow up. Mercifully, before the child is able too speak for himself, there are parents on hand to answer the question. I always say I want Vasily to become a painter.
Learn Italian, Lesson 7
I am going forward on the assumption that everyone has received his copy of Living Lanugage.
History of Florence: Early Years
What we do know is the Florence was settled by Romans in the late Republic but was never as important as nearby Fiesole, much less Lucca or Pisa
Biden Grunts, ‘No One Is Above the Law’ – As He Jails Steve Bannon
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down its ruling on partial – note, partial – presidential immunity. President Biden mumbled through a short speech – no questions, please, I have dementia – objecting to the case and insisting, “No one is above the law
Six Crises: The Ocean of Pigs
Rex and Dr. Fleming look back on the foreign policy/natural security blunders that have defined the regime
Book of July: Cyril Kornbluth
Cyril Kornbluth was a popular science fiction writer of the 50’s and 60’s, and a frequent collaborator with the somewhat better known Frederick Pohl.
The Prince: Conclusion
Machiavelli had to walk a thin and twisting line, balancing his love of republican liberty with the practical realities of an Italy engulfed in strife between the regional powers and the periodic invasions of Barbarians.
Tuscan Convivium
Our next program abroad is scheduled to begin roughly, for Oct 16/17 and will last 7 days with the possibility of additional days in Rome.
