The Merchant of Venice and Hercules In The Merchant of Venice today I read the following, spoken by Morocco (Act II, Scene I, 32-8):If Hercules and Lichas play at diceWhich is the better Continue Reading →
Continuing the Tour: Santa Giulia (2) Two more late antique milestones: A mosaic floor from a Roman house discovered underneath the monastery–a site later reused by the Lombards to build Continue Reading →
Brescia/Santa Giulia Museo della Citta’ (1) This past weekend I visited the Museo della Citta’ in Brescia (Northern Italy), and am convinced that it is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. The muse Continue Reading →