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 Mascagni Pietro  
History is evident that great events, precious articles and extraordinary talents are untouchable by the clouds of time. They create their impression in not only the life of human being but leave their footprints on time itself. Especially human talents are much above the mentioned three as it cannot be priced by any human parameters so far existed in this world. It can only be felt and relished ages after ages. Mascagni Pietro was one such precious gems of this world.
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 Etruscans  
The Etruscans, an ancient Italian civilization, existed in Etruria and in the Po valley in northern Italy. Their origins are subject to speculation with Herodotus claiming that they had come from Lydia (west Turkey) and Dionysius believing that they were indigenous to Italy itself and called themselves Rasenna. Some non-Greek inscriptions were found in the island of Lemnos and these appeared to be related to the Etruscan language dating back to 6th century BC and this seemed to support Herodotus.
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 Francigena Way  
One of the more popular pilgrimage routes in the world is the “Via Francigena”(V.F) or the “Francigena Way” running from Canterbury, England to Rome, Italy- a distance of 1900 kilometers. The route, way back in the 11th century, was used for sacred pilgrimages by thousands of people. People would travel across Europe and would do it mostly on foot as only this would do for a trip made in remorse for the misdeeds that they might have committed.
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 The Bandits  
Run and hide, the bandits are coming! Can you hear the echoes of this often repeated and traumatized cry as the noblemen, farmers and peasants alike ran or covered in fear before the terrible bandits of Florence? Go through the miserable times of the medieval history of Italy and find that the plains were ridden with malaria leaving their inhabitants fleeing to the hills. Sympathize with the poor villagers as they were jobless and hungry as the hills held little or no place to cultivate any crops.
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 Ceramica di Montelupo  
Capture the rainbow in glorious colors and watch the majolica (ceramic) transform in the hot glow of the furnace. Precious and cherished the art of ceramics has been a very special artistic talent from Montelupo. Come watch the masters combining and blending versatile materials to render colorful and awesome vases, plates, plaques, tiles, flooring bricks and a host of innovative majolicas that entranced the ancient past and continues to enchant the modern world.
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 Tuscan Cigars  
Look at the perfect smoke ring floating through a hazy dream. Realize the ingenious method and the rituals that stemmed from a huge broad tobacco leaf. Smooth, sophisticated and sensual, the Tuscan cigar has come a long way into the elite world of aroma and taste. Sit back with an Italian grappa and inhale the aromatic flavor of a Tuscan cigar and let the dawn break through with a blend of taste and fragrance.
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