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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…

Turin

Of course, we are passionate lovers of our city but it is no coincidence that Turin has recently been mentioned and praised by international newspapers ... Forbes has dedicated an article to 7 wonders enclosed in the streets of our city: “7 Of Italy’s Most Fascinating Museums Are In Seriously Stunning, Underrated Turin” Musei Reali: Royal Palace, the royal Armory and Museo di Antichità; Palazzo Madama and the Museo Civica…