The view from my window at the family home in Mascalucia, Sicily. Imagine this outside your window each morning.
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I took over 200 photos as we walked around the Valley with our Sicilian relatives. The sun was blazing but we soaked in the history of the site through these remains from antiquity. It is difficult to truly understand that Greek speaking people walked, played, ate and worshiped at this site so many years before. You almost have to remind yourself that this isn’t some movie set made for your entertainment, but rather the survivors of humans long history on the planet. — Douglas
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Thanks to Italy’s rich history, if you dig a little bit you’re sure to find something special—even in unexpected places. This was made clear in Verona, where the city has been excavating a privately owned vineyard since the fall. And now, their hard work has paid off as archaeologists have uncovered a pristine mosaic floor dating back to the 1st century CE.
It’s an incredible find in an area that’s long been recognized to house treasures from ancient Rome. In fact, according to local sources, the land was known to sit on top of Roman artifacts since at 19th century. Some mosaics, which are on display in a city museum, were already excavated from the site in the 1960s.
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You know summer’s over when it’s time to turn back the clock. All you can do is revel in whatever warmth is left and get ready for the arrival of winter. The warmth that never fades, though, comes from the pleasure of cooking for friends. You know those evenings when you’re all together, laughing and telling each other about your latest adventures in front of a good glass of wine? On those evenings there’s no dish better than a risotto. Specifically, a risotto with Taleggio, a rich and creamy cheese, which gives a velvety softness to every dish. It’s a full meal, delicious and satisfying, perfect with a glass of full-bodied but elegant red, like a Pinot Noir or a Barolo.
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A scene near Piazza Duomo in the historic district of Milan, Italy
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Milan made a great impression on me. We have visited Sicily to see the family many times, and Rome once, but Milan was something quite different. It was cosmopolitan but historical — a large city that felt like a small town — busy but calm — overwhelming yet welcoming. It was one of those cities I felt I could live in, which can’t be said for many of the places I visit. — Douglas
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I don’t want to push Thanksgiving out it’s proper holiday alignment (see some Autumn/Thanksgiving products here!), but I know that the hunt for holiday gifts starts now. In that vein, I will be offering up some of my favorite items from my Redbubble store over the next few weeks. I hope you can find some excellent gifts for friends and family within. — Douglas
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This painting always brings back fond memories of our Sicilian family and the trip they took upon to the Valle dei Tempi in Agrigento, Sicily. This is an amazing collection of Greek temples, many still in excellent condition (considering their age.) This particular scene is not original to the site, but rather assembled from various pieces the early archeologists found lying about. Their science and ideals weren’t quite fully formed when this was created, but it certainly makes a striking photo and painting.
You can see many more of my photos from this trip in this album
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