Author Archives: Michael Duryee-Browner

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Where in Rome is Cardinal San Domenico?

Posted on May 30, 2012

Her knuckles tensed. “That’s my thigh,” whined campaign manager Bob Dugan. Rhianne only squeezed harder. As the results rolled in from across the country, victory seemingly began to slip from her fingertips, despite her everlasting grip on Bob’s trembling gams. … Continue reading →

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Some people say they know they can’t believe…

Posted on May 17, 2012

..Nettuno we have a baseball team!* Ah, Summer. There’s nothing quite like unpacking the old leather and Wonderboy, listening to the crack of the bat, gargling out a few aimless “hey battah battah whaddya say kid?”s, and dragging on a … Continue reading →

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Where in Rome is Cardinal San Domenico?

Posted on May 7, 2012

After the dust settled, the blood drained from the virtual arena, and the ravenous roars of the crowd dissipated into the Roman eve, one champion stood alone. Sweat tickling down her spine and a forlorn gaze in her eyes, racked … Continue reading →

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Where in Rome is Cardinal San Domenico?

Posted on April 30, 2012

Take a second and let this song get sufficiently stuck in your head. Cool. On with the post. Welcome to the inaugural, official, Young-in-Rome-sponsored contest: Where in Rome is Cardinal San Domenico? Our dear friend San Domenico is posing oh so seductively … Continue reading →

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Rome’s Non-Catholic Cemetery

Posted on March 14, 2012

When you step into the Non-Catholic Cemetery, time suspends. The cemetery is encased in a constant cool, refreshing the air in lieu of its ever-reclining populace. The whir of wheel on asphalt from the nearby Piazzale Ostiense is absorbed by … Continue reading →

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Cortoons: The International Short Animated Film Festival

Posted on March 12, 2012

What? (see title) When? March 14th-18th. Here’s a link to the daily program. Where? The Palladium Theater, Piazza Bartolomeo Romano, 8. Who? Academy Award winner Bill Plympton is the guest of honor, while the festival will feature shorts by animated filmmakers from … Continue reading →

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Bargain Shopping at the Via Sannio Market

Posted on March 1, 2012

Did you know that Rick Ross has a chain of himself wearing a chain? Did you know that Mitt Romney tried to make a casual $10,000 bet in the middle of a political debate? Did you know that the Eclipse, … Continue reading →

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Rome Day Trip: Etruscan Tombs at Tarquinia

Posted on February 17, 2012

The details: What: Etruscan tombs, ancient artifacts, Italian hill town Time of trip: 5+ hours Cost: 20-25 € (potentially less due to student discounts and general thriftiness) Fun: A ton of The ancient Etruscan city of Tarquinii once adorned a … Continue reading →

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Santo Stefano Rotondo

Posted on February 8, 2012

I like circles. Squares are bad. But for some odd reason (practicality, most likely), we as a species have shunned the circular building in modern times. The obvious exception to this would be stadiums, but their raucous atmosphere defeats the … Continue reading →

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Il Quartiere Coppedè

Posted on February 1, 2012

While the quartiere Coppedè may seem far, it is quite close to a few other gems of north-east Rome. If visiting the neighborhood, one should certainly try the locally famous and incredibly refreshing limoncoco drink that is served at a … Continue reading →

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