Francis Marion Crawford (1854–1909) was an American novelist and playwright renowned for his vivid storytelling in the context of Italian life and culture, which is always amusing. Born in Bagni de Lucca, Italy, to American parents, Crawford spent much of his early life travelling between Italy and the United States, which profoundly influenced his literary […]
Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman (1852–1930) was an influential American writer known for her poignant depictions of life in rural New England, particularly focusing on the experiences of women. Born in Randolph, Massachusetts, she grew up in a family steeped in Puritan values, which significantly influenced her literary themes. Her father, Warren E. Wilkins, worked as […]
I realized I forgot to write it here: my class on LEGO Serious Play and Participatory Planning in the context of Climate Change is live on the Autodesk University catalogue and you can find it here. You have the handout with the case studies, the slides and a bad recording. Enjoy!
Sabine Baring-Gould (1834–1924) was a prolific English Anglican priest, antiquarian, novelist, and folk song collector known for his extensive contributions to literature and folklore. Born in Exeter, England, he was the eldest son of Edward Baring-Gould and Sophia Charlotte Bond, and his early education included a brief period in Mannheim, Germany, where he was introduced […]
Che io non sia una fan del formato Ifc è cosa nota e risaputa ma purtroppo, per parafrasare una nota massima quantomai attuale riguardante la democrazia, per quanto possa fare schifo è ancora il formato migliore che abbiamo (principalmente perché è l’unico). E siccome avere i dati anche in formato aperto è un’indiscutibile necessità, non […]
Amelia B. Edwards (1831–1892) was a pioneering English novelist, journalist, traveller and Egyptologist, recognized for her significant contributions to the popularization of Egyptology during the Victorian era. Her literary career began early, with her first poem published at age seven and her first novel, My Brother’s Wife, released in 1855; she later gained fame for […]
William Douglas O’Connor (January 2, 1832 – May 9, 1889) was an influential American writer and a significant figure in the literary world of the 19th century, particularly known for his close association with Walt Whitman. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and his early life was marked by familial discord, until he left home […]
I’ve known the work of Yoshitaka Amano for years even without knowing it was his, and so have you. He’s the mastermind behind Final Fantasy but you might also know him for his work in The Sandman, and there’s a splendid exhibition in Milan showcasing his work. I went to see it last week. Here […]
Hugh Walpole was a prominent British novelist, critic, and dramatist, known for his engaging storytelling. Born on March 13, 1884, in Auckland, New Zealand, he was the son of an Anglican clergyman; he moved to England at the age of five and received his education in Canterbury and Cambridge. Walpole’s literary career began with his […]
I swear it was November last week. Well, ok, technically it was, but how did that happen that we turned around and it was already the first day of December? Usually around this time of the year, I do the Advent Calendar on my Patreon and blog (see here for 2023, here for 2022, and […]