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Volcanic Wines

When one thinks about the Piedmont region, surely volcanos is not the first image that comes to mind. Tourists who are cradled by the sweet hills, overwhelmed by the solemn mountains and immersed in the elegant architecture, would never imagine that this region has been in the middle of one of the most violent volcanic eruptions on Earth. An eruption happened more than 300 thousand years ago but still visible…

Building tombs of the pharaohs.

Nowadays, it’s still common belief that army of slaves was involved in building the pharaohs’ tombs. In fact, early 20th-century filmography portrayed them working tirelessly under soundly whips.  Today, however, we are aware that was fortunately not the case.  The Egyptian Museum of Turin preserves some exceptional antiquities from Del El Medina, a village situated next to the Valley of the Kings.  One might wonder why the village was located…

Lunch at the Savoy Court

In the sparkling dining room, in the heart of the Royal Palace in Turin (Palazzo Reale), the Savoy House surrounded itself with noble people, functionaries, and ambassadors. The intent was to amaze them and win them over through a sensorial experience. How was a royal menu decided? The court protocol did not allow any mistakes and it dictated the rules, step by step. Fist of all, the Chamberlain’s role was…