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About Alison Z

Spending the fall exploring & eating my way through Rome. Originally from New York, I write about my experiences in Rome, good food and excellent books on my personal blog, http://pinchofsale.wordpress.com.

Roman Aqueducts Exhibit at Cinecittàdue

Posted on October 13, 2011

Over 1,000 Roman aqueducts are known to have been built between 312 BC and the end of the Roman Empire. The expert skill with which they were created and their incredible functionality (they supplied about 300 million gallons of water … Continue reading →

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Learning Italian

Posted on October 10, 2011

Whether you’ve just moved to Italy or are planning an upcoming visit, learning Italian can seem like a daunting task. Making it harder is the fact that many Italians in Rome speak at least a little bit of English. And, … Continue reading →

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