Bologna
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Le Sfogline
Tagliatelle, tortellini and lasagne — all originate from Bologna, where authentic versions use fresh egg pasta called ‘la sfoglia,’ made by artisans known as ‘sfogline.’ To protect those traditions and the artisans who carry them out, Bologna has established a certification process to distinguish the real deal from imposters. Link to the original broadcast by…
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Bloody Football
Dany Mitzman tries to make the best of a dreaded family day out…at a football match. Broadcast on the BBC, From Our Own Correspondent, on 25/05/2019Link to the original episode here
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The Porticoes of Bologna
This festive season, there’s something extra to celebrate at Bologna’s traditional Christmas markets. The porticoes that shelter them – the covered arcades which characterize most of the city’s streets – this year became a UNESCO world heritage site. It’s not the first time Bologna’s received Unesco listing: in 2006 it won City of Music status.…