Category Archives: Zvia Talks to Romans

Zvia Talks to Romans: Romulus, founder of Rome

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

In honor of Rome’s 2765th birthday, I was lucky enough to grab hold of and talk to Rome’s namesake and founder, Romulus.  Name: Romulus, son of ‘virginal priestess’ Rhea Silvia and Mars, god of war. Age: Let’s just say I … Continue reading →

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Zvia Talks to Romans: Pietro, aspiring notary

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Practically every secretary in America is a notary public, and it sure don’t seem like they do much. Well, in Italy, that is not the case. Pietro has just completed the test to become a notary in Italy, and I spoke to … Continue reading →

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Zvia Talks to Romans: Jessica, Rome’s ‘Best Buddies’ founder

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Jessica saw a need for an organization that gives opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Rome, so she founded one, and I talked to her. Name: Jessica Nicole Gray Age: 22 Where are you from? Born in New … Continue reading →

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Zvia Talks to Romans: Tess, Singer and Blogger

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Tess is an American-transplant-in-Rome Renaissance woman, if there ever was one!  She sings, she writes, and I talked to her. Name: Tess Amodeo-Vickery Age: 26 How long have you lived in Rome? 2.5 years Where are you from? USA (NY by way of NH, but “Miss Tess … Continue reading →

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Zvia Talks to Romans: BuzzInRome

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

One huge scene in Rome is the ‘blogger/writer’ scene. Ever wonder who the people are behind the blogs and websites? Well I spoke to the… person… who runs BuzzInRome, a super useful and up-to-date site about Rome and its awesomeness.  … Continue reading →

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Zvia Talks to Romans: Intiman, Singer of Bassmati

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Inti is the singer (and more) of the Italian group Bassmati. He is all very underground and too cool for school, and I talked to him! Name: Intiman Age: 27 Where are you from? My mom is Bolivian, my dad … Continue reading →

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Zvia Talks to Romans: A “Less than legal” Expat

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Rome is filled with expats of a nebulous legal status, and I spoke to one of them. Name: This person has opted to remain anonymous, for obvious reasons. Age: This person has opted to exclude his/her age, for obvious ‘I … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Mammone

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Something you notice right away in Italy is the power of the Italian mom. Not to say that other cultures do not have the typical ‘mom’ figure as well (e.g. my own Jewish mother), but for some reason, the mammas … Continue reading →

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