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The Arno Rises

By Chelbie Smith

Being from Louisiana, I know a thing or two about water and rising water at that. Being that I am a Hurricane Katrina survivor, I would like to say that I am very aware and cautious when it comes to water and its potential effects.

Discovering a Florentine’s One-Stop Beauty Shop

By Emma Vallelunga
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Since 1946, Profumeria Invicta on Via Ricasoli between the Duomo and the Galleria dell’Accademia is a family-run business, home to hundreds of beauty products for Florentine hairdressers, fragrance fanatics and visiting tourists.

The Lasting Legacy of a City Defined by Art

By Jack Kitson

In the heart of Firenze sits a store where artists and appreciators of the Renaissance alike can gather, converse and become inspired to create and express their ideas and uniqueness.

How “Slow” Am I? Sustainable Habits while Studying Abroad

By Beatrice Ramasauskaite

Many students studying in foreign countries often forget the main and easiest ways of sustainability. This short guide will not only help you remember the sustainable ways of life but will also lower your expenses and enrich your studying abroad experience.

The Giorni Bookshop: a true Italian relic

By Joe Barmashi
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Founded in 1936, The Giorni Bookshop is one of the most notable bookstores in Firenze. A man named Giulio Montelatici founded this influential store and named it after his wife, Maria Giorni, and has been a family run business ever since. The current manager is Francesco Piatolli, who is the great grandson of Giulio Montelatici.

Hands Open Wide For La Rocca During l’Eredita Delle Donne

By Emma Vallelunga
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Inside the Gucci Museum, an exhibit dedicated to Italian artist Ketty La Rocca showed visitors a look into the art of visual human expression beyond verbal communication as part of this year’s L’eredita delle Donna Women’s Heritage Festival in Florence.

Must-See Florentine Art Exhibit

By Nevan Beatty
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In a city so infused with art, it is easy to miss out on some of the more obscure and stunning galleries Florence has to offer. Museo Marino Marini holds a collection of hidden gems you don’t want to miss.

Why Florence Makes Me Want to Ditch My Social Media

By Chelbie Smith
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Social media is probably one of my favourite outlets for not only communication, but also to platform my thoughts and creativity. I mean how amazing is it that I can connect to family who are thousands of miles away just by a few clicks? They can stay updated on what I am doing in all of my posts appreciating the charming, Firenze. But now that I am living in a town during tourists’ peak, it has made me question my treasured social media.

The Quiet Artistry of Florentine Wig Making

Artisan crafting a wig in the Filistrucchi workshop

By Quincey Caldwell
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When picturing the historic sights and spots of Florence, it is often people’s first instinct to imagine the grand churches and monuments that adorn the streets. While these attractions are significant in defining the culture of the area, they are not the only means of taking in the richness of the city’s past. For a look into a unique strain of Florentine artistry, one need not look further than Filistrucchi.

Vintage Selection

By Natalie Lorenzo
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According to the Cambridge Dictionary the word “vintage” has the meaning of “high quality and lasting value or showing the best and most typical characteristics of a particular type of thing, especially from the past.”