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<p class="authorDesc text-center">Interviewed By: DARIUS ARYA</p>



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<p class="dropcap">&#8220;There&#8217;s only one way to see the magic of Capri,&#8221; says Archeologist and historian Darius Arya, &#8220;And that is by boat.&#8221; Darius would know. A popular host on BBC, CNN, Discovery Channel, and more, Darius knows the history behind the history. Capri is one of his favorite places to explore because almost every inch of its steeple-like limestone cliffs has a story.</p>



<p>Most people who visit the island never step foot in a boat. Most tourists don&#8217;t spend the night due to Capri&#8217;s exorbitant luxury hotel prices opting for an early ferry from Naples and leaving after sunset. Without a doubt, any trip to Capri, even if only for a day, is worth the effort. But with a little extra effort and planning, a trip around Capri by boat reveals an entirely new perspective on the island and its enduring beauty as the crowning gem of the Straits of Sorrento.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading mt-4">Capri, Italy Island Tour</h2>



<p>A typical departure point for Capri by Sea is Marina Grande. Marina Grande is the larger of the two marinas on the island, the one most tourists are familiar with as the ferries operate from there. For landlubbers, Marina Grande offers easy access to a funicular up to the famous Piazza Umberto or grab one of the plentiful taxis up Capri&#8217;s infamous narrow and twisting roads to the main shopping area.</p>



<p>For those adventurous souls, it&#8217;s easy to hire a captain and their Gozzo (a spacious open boat with sun cushions that fits about six passengers) to show you Capri as only few see it. Typically your first destination is the smaller Marina called Marina Piccola, located directly across the island from Marina Grande.</p>
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<p class="p-justify m-0">But there are many sights to see before you arrive. For example, on the way out of the harbor, you&#8217;ll see a tiny statue of a young boy waving from a rock called <strong>Gennarino Scigunizzo di Capri</strong>. It depicts Gennarino, a Neapolitan boy or ascugnizzo (the colloquial name for street urchin), who found a new life on Capri. It&#8217;s a tradition to greet him as you arrive or leave the island by boat.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Traveling Capri by Boat</h2>



<p class="p-justify">You&#8217;ll pass secret beaches accessible only by boat. Drop anchor, and you&#8217;ll likely have the place to yourself. Venture a bit further and look up to see the highest point on the cliffs above, and you&#8217;ll be looking at the cliffs next to <strong>Villa Jovis</strong>, built by Emperor Tiberius. Historians confirmed that Tiberius used these cliffs to execute prisoners and political enemies by pushing them into the sea. Those that survived the fall would be quickly dispatched by soldiers with spears waiting in boats below.</p>



<p class="p-justify">As you continue round the corner toward Marina Piccola, you&#8217;re greeted by<strong> the Faraglioni</strong>: three towering granite behemoths who have stood sentinel over the bay since time immemorial. According to the Odyssey, these rocks are home to the flesh-eating sirens and were created by the cyclops Polyphemus when he threw them in the sea, attempting to kill Odysseus during his daring escape.</p>



<p>Myths aside, Marina Piccola sings a different siren song these days. It calls to the ultra-wealthy, and it truly is a thing of dreams. Set against towering cliffs, the narrow beach features exclusive restaurants and bars, but most celebrity visitors bring their own entertainment in the form of superyachts. The water is warm, a cloudless green blue, and the quiet beaches are carpeted with soft white pebbles sanded smooth by time. From the beach, a narrow trail called <strong>Via Krupp</strong> used by Augustus and Tiberius to access their palaces climbs to the Gardens of Augustus a thousand feet above.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If the weather is good, your captain may take you further to the famous <strong>Blue Grotto</strong>, one of many fascinating sea caves that ring the island. Its shallow waters glow electric neon blue when the sun is high, turning the cave walls into an unforgettable, shimmering light show.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Travel Capri by Sea?</h2>



<p>Capri by sea creates more mysteries than it answers. You&#8217;ll see countless coves you&#8217;ll want to visit, towering cliffs to climb, and deep-blue grottos to swim. The island will call to you in a way that&#8217;s unforgettable, and you&#8217;ll soon be planning your return. Capri by sea is irresistible.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Maybe the Sirens are still with us after all.</p>
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A day in Capri

A Capri by Sea Island Tour


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<p class="authorDesc text-center">Interviewed By: <a href="/editorial/#Darius_Arya">DARIUS ARYA</a></p>
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<p class="dropcap">Capri island smells wonderful. It&#8217;s the first thing you notice when you find yourself away from her busy, cobbled streets. A visit to Mount Solaro reveals acres of open land. Cotton ball clouds scuttle overhead against a deep blue sky scented with the countless wildflowers that carpet the rolling hills and craggy limestone cliffs above Capri&#8217;s sister city, Anacapri. It&#8217;s a sensory overload.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The aroma of mimosa blooms and orange blossoms fills the air, the hillsides vibrating with color and the smell of rich, fertile soil in the warm afternoon sunshine. The island is a geological marvel, and its unique position in the Straits of Sorrento makes it ideal for diverse plant and animal life.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Carthusia Perfume?</h2>



<p>Nature is tied to the rhythm of life in most Mediterranean countries and integral to local traditions, recipes, and products. But, more importantly, many of these natural assets are found only in Mediterranean countries, resulting from unique geologic and biologic conditions.</p>



<p>On Capri, the mild summers extend the flower growing season late into the year, and the wet months of December through April keep the limestone soil moist for the next growing season. One tiny shop on the island is intimately bound to this rhythm: Carthusia.</p>
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<p>You&#8217;ll find Carthusia down a winding walkway near the ancient Certosa di San Giacomo south of town. Here, the overwhelming scent of wildflowers comes not from the hillsides but from a small, Hobbit-like storefront fronted by an odd kettle-like object in the overflowing flower beds that frame a low glass door and a small hand-painted sign.</p>
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<p>Carthusia is an intimate apothecary: two parts nature and two parts magic with a long history and a strong connection to Nature&#8217;s heartbeat on the island. Everything on the shelves has a handcrafted feel, as if the elixir in each bottle is a unique concoction with near-mystical powers. Virginia, a young entrepreneur, owns Carthusia along with her parents. As businesses go, Carthusia ranks as one of the oldest in continual operation on the island.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Legends of Carthusia Perfume</h2>



<p>Legend has it that in 1380, the prior of St. James Carthusian Monastery received a surprise. The Queen Joan of Anjou was coming to Capri. He knew, of course, that she would expect royal treatment, so he sent his monks out to scour the island for the most beautiful, fragrant flowers they could find. While he waited for the Queen to arrive, the massive bouquet sat in a large cistern of cool water for three days.</p>



<p>Whether the Queen saw them or not, we&#8217;ll never know. But we do know that when the Father went to throw them away, he noticed that the water had taken on a mysterious fragrance. So he sought out a friar at the monastery who specialized in alchemy, who traced the scent back to a wild carnation called the &#8220;Garofilium Silvestre Caprese.&#8221; This lucky accident became the very first perfume of Capri.</p>
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<p>Fast forward to 1948. The Prior of the Charterhouse researched old records and came across the friar&#8217;s formula for making perfume from local plants and flowers. He was intrigued and wrote to the Pope, who permitted him to seek out a chemist to bring the recipe to life. This chemist traveled from Piemonte in the North of Italy to Capri and followed the ancient manuscript to the letter. The rest is history. Charterhouse, or &#8220;Carthusia,&#8221; was born as the smallest perfume factory in the world. It remains so to this day.</p>



<p>Visitors to Carthusia marvel at the centuries-old knowledge that permeates every inch of the store. Oils and minerals from materials found only on Capri are still extracted in the store by hand at the factory about the size of a Manhattan apartment kitchen. A single chemist works behind clear glass windows so you can see the process happen before your eyes.</p>
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<p>On Capri, history is never too far away to touch your daily life. Carthusia is living history. Fragrances are bound to the island not only by tradition but also by ingredients that can only be found there. It brings the fragrant, windblown cliffs above the Faraglioni, from the flowers that grow there, onto your skin. It&#8217;s a sensual reminder that fragrance-making is an intimate art, skin close. It infuses Capri&#8217;s spectacular natural flora with science to create pure, intense emotions refined by 650 years of mastering the olfactory arts.</p>
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The essence of Capri in a bottle

The Essence of Capri in a Bottle


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<p class="authorDesc text-center">Interviewed By: <a href="/editorial/#Darius_Arya">DARIUS ARYA</a></p>
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<p class="dropcap mt-3">A trip to the barbershop in Italy isn&#8217;t just a rush for a quick trim – it&#8217;s part of an ingrained ritual that has helped Italians earn their reputation as the world&#8217;s best-groomed men.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Haircuts were first introduced in Italy in the second century BC, where regular shaving, sharing the day&#8217;s news, and local gossip soon became a part of barbershop culture. Even today, modern barbershops preserve old-world expectations of style and elegance for gentlemen of all cultures throughout the Mediterranean.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The barbershop experience is relatively consistent throughout the Mediterranean. Some shops are more upscale, and some are found in humble neighborhoods, but the philosophy is the same: groom each client like a beautiful bespoke suit.</p>



<p>Darius Arya, a well-known author, historian, and archeologist who regularly appears on Discovery, BBC, and CNN, visited a single-seat barbershop in Capri. The local barber, Federico, has worked in the same barber shop for over 40 years taking care of locals and celebrities alike.</p>



<p>Federico takes immense pride in every haircut, every shave, and every customer. It&#8217;s this attention to service and that generosity that makes the Italian barbershop so unique. They offer exemplary one-on-one assistance when you walk into a barbershop or restaurant. When you walk in a second time, they greet you by name. You become part of the family.</p>



<p>Here are some takeaways from Darius&#8217; time in Federico&#8217;s Chair and some of Federico&#8217;s favorite lessons to help men up their beauty game.</p>



<p>You are the star!</p>



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<p>No matter how much you hate being the center of attention, you&#8217;ll need to get comfortable with that feeling in an Italian barbershop. Barbers like Federico are artists and top professionals who understand the importance of a stylish haircut and perfect shave. They are not messing around.</p>
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<p>In Mediterranean countries, the shared grooming experience with your local barber and neighbour&#8217;s is something to be experienced weekly, if not daily. This is because the culture expects men to be well groomed. Grooming is a serious business trusted by serious professionals like Federico. When you walk into their shop, you are expected to demand the best in grooming practices and allow yourself to be treated like the celebrity you are!</p>



<p>Of course, not all barbershops are created equal. You&#8217;ll want to avoid barbers who pull out the electric shaver when you walk in the door. The only satisfactory shaving experience in Italy is accomplished with a hand-sharpened straight razor under the direction of the barber&#8217;s surgeon-like dexterity and precision. Nothing else is considered a proper shave.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The Italian barber experience should not be rushed (who wants to rush a guy with a straight razor to your chin)? It often begins with a facial massage to prepare your skin for the hot towel that will soon follow to open your pores and soften tough facial hair.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Making time for storytelling, laughter, and conversation is expected in an Italian barbershop, so don&#8217;t rush the experience. Instead, embrace the joy of collaborating with an artist who only desires to present you to the world looking your best. You are worth a bespoke grooming experience designed only for your skin and your face.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Beards are trending, but men forget that they require as much attention as the hair on our heads. Big beards especially require more than just occasional care. Federico recommends a good beard shampoo – one designed for beard hair and delicate facial skin – followed by beard balm, oil, and a beard brush or comb.</p>



<p>Using products not designed for beards can irritate the skin and make your Beard frizzy and unmanageable. Instead, invest in the right tools for cleaning, trimming, and grooming your facial hair; you&#8217;ll put on your best face forward every time.</p>



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<p>Finally, a great Italian barber shop tells its own story through the fragrance they use. Most shops choose handcrafted oils, lotions, soaps, and shampoos derived from natural ingredients sourced in Italy. These natural treatments help you feel fresh and confident and are essential to every grooming routine.</p>
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A (very) Close Shave

The Secrets of a Great Italian Barbershop


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<p class="mt-3 dropcap">Get the Best Ingredients of a Mediterranean Vacation Without Leaving Home</p>



<p>There’s nothing like the glow from a Mediterranean vacation. The quality of the Mediterranean lifestyle itself is scientifically proven to make you healthier both inside and out.</p>



<p>Here, habits you can bring home, even if you can’t pack the life-changing pasta in your suitcase.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. MAKE STRIDES&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The streets and paths of Italian and Greek towns <strong>make walking a workout</strong> that’s integral to daily Mediterranean life. Studies show that not only does walking improve cardiovascular health and boost mood, there is also a direct correlation to skin health thanks to stress reduction and increased blood flow.</p>
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<p>A shorter journey from garden to table translates into more nutritious produce. Italians use ingredients grown in their own backyard for potency. Not all natural ingredients are the same. Italy’s unique geology and weather patterns grow plants with extra potent natural benefits. Vitamin C is a great example. Three types of Sicilian blood oranges grown in Calabria are clinically proven to<strong> improve collagen biosynthesis</strong> in skin cells and protect from environmental factors (read: it gives you younger skin) The citrus is unique to Sicily and grown in the mineral-rich soil near Mount Etna.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>“Less is more” is a hallmark of the Mediterranean lifestyle, which means <strong>prioritizing quality</strong>. (Classic Italian fashion, anyone?) Choose the best ingredients you can find. Try to eat natural ingredients that are harvested in season and avoid frozen or processed foods. You’ll be giving your body the nutrients it needs.</p>
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<p>Research links <strong>social support</strong> to better immunity, heart health, and mood and a longer life span. In Italy or Greece, family meals are central to the day—they can be enjoyed for hours—and lunchtime is a formal break in the middle of the day (no desk salads here). In your own routine, create more time for connection during mealtimes.</p>
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<p>Sugar is minimal in the Mediterranean diet—it <strong>can trigger skin inflammation</strong> and lead to heart disease. To satisfy cravings, reach for fruit instead. Fresh fruit juice is also a healthy swap but it’s caloric so keep the portions small.&nbsp; Salute!</p>
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Cook up the Perfect Mediterranean Life

5 Ways to Adopt the Mediterranean Lifestyle


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<p class="dropcap">Carpet weaving is a common thread between most countries in the Mediterranean. Techniques and patterns are shared across cultures, undeterred by wars, invasions, religious trends, or the rise and fall of monarchies and governments.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It&#8217;s worth mentioning that all countries use a device called a loom to create their carpet designs. The precise shape of the loom and its mechanics may vary. Still, the primary function is the same: to hold <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warp_(weaving)">warp</a> threads under <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tension_(mechanics)">tension</a> to facilitate the interweaving of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weft">weft</a> threads.</p>
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<p>To the uninitiated, carpet weaving designs from Morocco or Sardinia may look simple, but the techniques to achieve those designs and patterns are highly complex. Techniques are specific not only to particular villages but also to specific families. Moreover, the cultural knowledge behind the meaning of the patterns is even more precious. In all Mediterranean countries, carpet weaving is foremost the domain of women when it relates to the home. Men also weave but usually for commercial purposes.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>In Sardinia, for example, carpet weaving was a way for a woman to build up her dowry, learn the essential cultural traditions she would pass on to the next generation, and signal to her community that she was ready for marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Thus the patterns of a younger weaver reflected the tradition, art, myths, and even religious iconography of her ancestors but these patterns shifted as she aged, signaling to her village that it was appropriate for suitors to come calling.</p>



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<p>In Morocco, the Berbers are well known for their carpet weaving skills. Traditional Berber carpets are woven from camel hair, sheep wool, or olefin material hand dyed from natural color sources such as saffron yellow, wild mint green, pomegranate, and henna. These exquisite carpets feature recognizable geometric patterns dating from the Marīnid Dynasty that ruled Morocco from the mid-13th to the 15th century.</p>



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<p>As in Sardinia, Berber carpet weaving relies heavily on women. The tradition and culture surrounding the practice are often handed down at home. These sophisticated rugs can be bought from the tribes and the winding souks of Fes, Marrakech, and Rabat. Young beginners learn complicated looping methods, culturally inspired patterns, motifs, and color palettes that only their mothers or a few others in their village know. That said, the combination of decorative motifs is head spinning, and many of their meanings are now lost.</p>
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<p>Interestingly, many of these design motifs are found in today&#8217;s modern carpet weaving design, even though their original meaning is difficult or impossible to trace. This is because the carpet weaver writes a living testament to their own time&#8217;s unique cultural and historical context. Their work represents centuries of cultural memory woven in weft and warp that connects with ancient realities whose symbolism is assimilated but whose original meaning is long forgotten.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The beauty of the art of carpet weaving throughout the Mediterranean is that it evolved from the successful commingling of cultures over many millennia. Ultimately, the symbolism and history expressed through this ancient skill speak volumes about a region of the world that embraces ancient tradition while also championing a contemporary interpretation of it today. It&#8217;s the story of all of us, as old as history itself.</p>
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The History of Carpet Weaving in the Mediterranean

Weaving, the Art of History


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<p><em>Unlocking the longevity secrets of Italy&#8217;s Blue Zone has never been easier. The biggest&nbsp; benefactor?</em></p>



<p>Your heart.</p>



<p class="dropcap">There&#8217;s a reason the buzz around the Mediterranean diet won&#8217;t die down. Thanks to its focus on fresh produce, whole grains, and lean proteins, the diet offers outrageous longevity and heart benefits, which is why health experts worldwide consistently endorse it.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In Italy, it&#8217;s not just a diet; it&#8217;s a state of mind. Italians have prized this way of eating as a cornerstone of their &#8220;Dolce Vita&#8221; lifestyle for centuries, and the proof is in the panna cotta. Experts believe this healthy, active way of living could be why one of the five Blue Zones worldwide, areas where people regularly live to be over 100 years old, can be found in the Mediterranean.</p>
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<p class="mt-3">Blue zones, like the one in Sardinia, Italy, offer clues to maintaining heart health and longevity. These secrets are more important now than ever as worldwide cases of heart-related diseases are at an all-time high. One of the most dramatic contrasts between western and Mediterranean diets is regional food knowledge and availability of ingredients.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Italy’s Heart Health</h2>



<p>In Italy, regional food knowledge informs daily dietary decisions and emphasizes eating only fresh ingredients purchased that day at the market. Italians avoid cooking with artificial oils, seasonings, or ingredients, preferring to enjoy the natural flavors in the meat or vegetables they prepare. Secondly, a Mediterranean diet prioritizes eating in season rather than importing foods from other growing seasons or using frozen ingredients. Eat what Nature provides nearby, at its peak nutritional value and freshness.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>The good news is we can all adopt simple habit changes to bring the heart-supporting ingredients of Blue Zones into our own kitchens, no passport required. Fresh ingredients like Bergamot, grown in the Calabria region of southern Italy, are proven to support LDL, HDL Cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in the healthy range to ensure a healthier, better functioning heart.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Natural Ingredients for Heart Health</h2>



<p>Bergamot is also clinically proven to inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis and LDL oxidation, as well as fat accumulation in the liver cells, and even support healthy blood vessel function. Other ingredients, obtained through supplementation, are also heart-helpful.</p>



<p>Try adding ingredients like Natural Vitamin E and Coenzyme to your supplementation regime. COQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that supports a healthy inflammatory response in the body and is clinically proven to increase CoQ10 plasma concentration levels by 116% over baseline.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Lifelong heart health begins with bringing Italy&#8217;s simple Blue Zone habits into your kitchen. Eat local, in season, and you&#8217;ll already be living a Blue Zone lifestyle-no matter where on Earth you are. Now that&#8217;s un miracolo.</p>



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<li><a href="https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/coenzyme-q10">https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/coenzyme-q10</a>&nbsp;</li>



<li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5807419/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5807419/</a>&nbsp;</li>



<li><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-coenzyme-q10/art-20362602">https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-coenzyme-q10/art-20362602</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<p class="temp dropcap">Turning over a Ferragamo shoe and seeing the words “Made in Italy” is not only a mark of quality but represents an exquisite legacy of its own. When Salvatore Ferragamo returned to Italy after spending time in Los Angeles, he wished to close the distance between his designs and the highly skilled Italian artisans who would later craft them. By moving his operations to Florence, Ferragamo became one of the leading designers to pave the way for “Made in Italy” to take prominence in the world of luxury fashion.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Salvatore Ferragamo Heritage Today</h2>



<p>Since establishing Florence as his base in 1927, the family has lived in the historic city ever since, taking its beauty and culture as an essential part of the Ferragamo identity. The best artists are those that understand the roots and history of their practice, to then innovate and bring this knowledge forward with the times. As Leonardo Ferragamo (Chairman of Salvatore Ferragamo) notes, heritage is a foundation “for a bridge to build towards a future.”</p>
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<p>It is fundamental to carrying on a legacy and making sure nothing is left to the sands of time. For the Ferragamo family, they need not tread far, as the house’s history has been impeccably archived and started by Salvatore himself.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading mb-3">Salvatore Ferragamo’s Legacy</h3>



<p>Ferragamo left an extensive collection of his work after his death in 1960, which included patterns, samples, and even bespoke wooden lasts made for his most famous clients. Much like owning a piece of art, having such an archive is to become a steward of a piece of history to keep for future eyes. Similar to a much guarded recipe passed down through generations, there is a reverence towards the heritage of the house. It is a distinct privilege to be able to immerse yourself within a designer’s oeuvre to be able to reference and draw inspiration from years of work.</p>
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<p>As Leonardo Ferragamo remarks, “I think you can really transfer [it] in the proper way the style, the identity, the values. Those soft elements that are key in a luxury company to identify what is so important; the identity that is interpreted in so many different ways but is constant and is a driving force in what we do.” This careful conservation of the past becomes a form of celebration, while also benefiting artisans who can now witness how technique has evolved.</p>



<p>A permanent museum of the archive has been established at the Museo Salvatore Ferragamo which features rotating exhibitions that square the house’s designs within the context of the world at large. This veneration for the past only strengthens the house’s commitment to creating better possibilities for the generations to come. Inspired by Salvatore Ferragamo’s practice of sourcing alternative materials during times of ration, the organization has become an example of a leading luxury brand taking on sustainability as an integral factor in how they operate.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Conservation by Salvatore Ferragamo</h2>



<p>Exploring new and efficient ways to reduce their carbon footprint, while actively looking to protect the environment and community around the organization. “The world is changing much more than we imagine,” says Leonardo. The best tribute to one’s lineage is fostering a world that will continue to carry on your legacy.</p>



<p>Family being a cornerstone of the brand, makes these moves natural and intuitive. During unpredictable times, those who are most prepared are the ones who have learned from the past and are able to flourish. Heritage is knowing where you come from, and using it as a map to where you’re meant to be.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center text-center">&#8220;There is no limit to beauty, no saturation point in design, no end to the material.&#8221; Salvatore Ferragamo Leonardo&#8217;s father</p>
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<p class="mt-3 dropcap">For many Europeans in the early 20<sup>th</sup> Century, the West was the future. America was where possibility lay. After spending much of his youth apprenticing with local Italian shoemakers, Salvatore Ferragamo made the transatlantic journey at the tender age of sixteen to join his brother in Boston, who was working at a cowboy boot manufacturing plant. After briefly spending time in Santa Monica, Salvatore set up a small atelier in Hollywood that specialized in made-to-order footwear, on the corner of Las Palmas Avenue. Success came in the form of a bountiful partnership with Hollywood—designing footwear for both the screen and its stars. Ferragamo outfitted legendary actresses of both the silent era and the Golden Age of Hollywood like Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo, Mary Pickford.</p>



<p>After finding success in Hollywood, Salvatore did the unexpected and returned to his native Italy in 1927. The distinguished beauty and allure of Florence was certainly a draw, but the city’s history of master craftsmanship was what made it the perfect foundation for Salvatore to build his legacy. The tradition of leatherwork in Florence is embedded within the culture, dating back to antiquity, with tanneries using the river Arno to soak hides for centuries. Salvatore knew that for his designs to be finely crafted with the best materials, he would have to be directly at the source.</p>
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<p>Fascinated by the question of how a shoe can be both beautiful and a comfort to wear, Salvatore studied human anatomy, taking night classes at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. An innovative visionary, he experimented with a range of materials and proportions, keeping in mind utility and elegance. Styles we may take for granted now, can be traced back to Salvatore’s inventive spirit. Not only known for his creation of the cork wedge and the cage sandal, Ferragamo is credited with popularizing the platform in the 1930s, while also inventing the steel arch used in stiletto heels. Over the course of his career, Salvatore would archive each of his designs to record his body of work and unknowingly create an extensive collection for the future designers of his house.</p>
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<p>After his death in 1960, Salvatore’s wife Wanda Miletti Ferragamo was left to care for their six children and a business whose future seemed to hang in the balance. With the encouragement of the Ferragamo artisans and the help of eldest daughters Fiamma and Giovanna, Wanda took charge of the company. Her natural entrepreneurial sense made her into a quick businesswoman. Under Wanda’s stewardship, the legacy of the company flourished, always keeping in mind the values Salvatore instilled in his work. The house expanded their portfolio of designs with jewelry, fragrance, clothing, and accessories.</p>
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<p>As time passed and the children grew up, each was inclined to different sides of the business. From the beginning Wanda was adamant that the company should stay within the family with Fiamma as head of shoes and bags, and Giovanna as designer of Ferragamo’s womenswear. As the other children came of age, and new generations of Ferragamos were born, each found their place within the expansive Ferragamo brand. As Leonardo Ferragamo remarks, “Living and operating in a family business makes it very exciting, you often find a constant overlap with what is family and what is business.”&nbsp;</p>



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<p>In Italy, family is a sacred institution. There is a sense of care that is given to tending to the generations that came before you and fostering a legacy that can be passed down. Having reverence for the past has been an integral part of preserving Italy’s cultural history and bringing traditions forward in a world that is constantly changing. The passing down of technique and intricate craftsmanship is not only important to the Ferragamo family, but in Italy as a whole. This devotion to doing things artfully and with attention to detail gives the label “Made in Italy&#8221; even more prestige. In keeping the company within the family, this has only strengthened the house’s core values and approach to innovation that Salvatore Ferragamo was known for.&nbsp;It is only natural then, that the family does work to give back to the city of Florence that has offered so much inspiration to the house. </p>



<p>As part of their cultural mission, Ferragamo makes it a priority to restore and fortify Florence’s cultural heritage. This can be anything from the restoration of public sculptures to paintings. As Ferruccio Ferragamo told The Guardian, &#8220;We contribute in any way we can to maintain what we have here. It&#8217;s an honour to support the monuments, the paintings, the treasures.&#8221; One of the most prestigious projects being the Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria, a two-year project to restore one of Florence’s most famous fountains. “It has been a privilege for our company to support this important restoration project and see this work of art restored in its full splendour to Florence. This is the result of a virtuous partnership between the public and private sectors and it is our family’s way of thanking the city and upholding the close relationship that my mother and father forged with it. This project is a tangible expression of our gratitude to Florence,” says Ferruccio.</p>
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<p>Wanda Ferragamo was Honorary Chairman until her death in 2018, many noting that even in her nineties she came to the office every morning, where staff would affectionately call her “Signora.” Now, her children and grandchildren sit at top positions across the company, not only at the fashion house but also at the Fondazione Ferragamo. The foundation takes the family’s venerable position on legacy and instills it in future craftspeople and designers. Salvatore’s own “passion for craftsmanship, technological innovation, creativity, bond with the local culture” are key principles for the foundation. This is essential to the Ferragamo way of life. For Leonardo Ferragamo, this is the only way to be, “Like with my brothers and sisters, we have such a motivation, such a passion for our work that is very strong. A motivation that is also based on what we received from our parents; a sense of responsibility to continue to bring it forward, to give our best, to make it grow, to be successful. It’s very important to be able to transfer it to the next generation, and transfer the values, which are the most important thing.”</p>
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Stewardship and Stilettos

The Legacy of Ferragamo


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<p class="dropcap">There aren’t many businesses in the Mediterranean that can claim Henry VIII or Michaelangelo as faithful customers. In fact, there is only one: The Frescobaldi family. The Frescobaldi’s trace their lineage back over 700 years before their legacy of vintage Italian wine.</p>



<p>Winemaking was not the family’s first love. The oldest records trace their roots back to Bruges, where they worked as cloth merchants. When they took up residence in Florence, they became part of that city’s power base as members of a small network that controlled cloth-working in the city as well as expanding their interests into the banking sector.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>As bankers in London, the Frescobaldi’s became financiers to many members of European royal families, which helped them control the pursestrings of the kings of England and the sales of English wool to the Arte Della Lana wool guild in Florence.&nbsp;</p>



<p>While the family found much success for hundreds of years, working as head of England’s customs and papal tax-gatherers, they also had their share of hard times. Wars, trends in the Catholic Church, and dynastic changes led the family into bankruptcy more than once, which inspired a few family members to begin producing Tuscan wine in around 1308.</p>
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<p>While other financial pursuits eventually became less fruitful, the Frescobaldi love affair with the art of winemaking began to produce consistently good harvests. They developed a notable client base with the aforementioned King Henry VIII and Michaelangelo. Receipts for these transactions exist today in the national archives.&nbsp;</p>



<p>But the real change in family fortunes arrived with the marriage of Leonia Albizi to Angiolo Frescobaldi in 1855. The Albizi Family was a winemaking powerhouse from France. They brought two things the Frescobaldi family needed to scale: Leonia’s sharp mind and ideas for modern wine production techniques and three types of vines to the region: Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Merlot.</p>



<p>Leonia was a strong woman and brought her considerable knowledge of winemaking to modernize existing and future facilities. Her designs for gravity-fed cellars earned her the gold medal at the Paris Expo in 1878. Indeed, the Pomino Winery still uses the same building and technology she designed almost 150 years ago.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Today’s Vintage Italian Wine</h2>



<p>Today, the Frescobaldi name is widely associated with some of the most exclusive vintages worldwide, and their vineyards are throughout Italy. The family operations are run by Marchese Lamberto Frescobaldi, son of Vittorio Frescobaldi.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In a nod to Grandmother Leonia, Lamberto directed the Pomino winery to develop a sparkling Rose in 2014. He named the vintage Leonia Pomino Rose.</p>



<p>“A courageous and determined wine that calls us to embark on new paths,” Lamberto Frescobaldi explains, “It has an expressive and elegant character just like my great-great-grandmother who inspires my innovative choices.”</p>
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<p class="dropcap">A robust and seasoned singing voice and the strum of warm guitar chords ring through the tiny artist shops that line the narrow pathway to Villa San Michele. The polished stones underfoot are shaded and cool, a welcome respite from the midday heat.&nbsp;</p>



<p>When you first see Salvatore Federico silhouetted against the Anacapri sky, you might mistake him for a much younger man, perhaps a street singer trying to make a few Euros. He stands straight, head tilted upward, singing of love, beauty, and the ocean. As you approach, he turns and smiles, still strumming and singing, and you suddenly realize he&#8217;s not young; he&#8217;s ageless.</p>



<p>Salvatore Federico&#8217;s tanned face reflects his 85 years in the same way an ancient Roman bust reflects the march of time. You know he&#8217;s seen a lot of life, but his smile seems carved by eternally youthful hands, reflecting a love of life undulled by the years.</p>
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<p>He beckons you into his shop, and you immediately swim in a visual cascade of oil paintings and watercolors so vibrant that they appear to be windows into tiny worlds. Right away, you see a theme in his work: nature and the Tyrrhenian Sea in her many moods.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Anacapri, Italy</h2>



<p>His home is in Anacapri, a less glitzy sister city to Capri, which sits in the Tyrrhenian Sea and is part of the Mediterranean off the western coast of Italy. The sea was named for the Tyrrhenian people identified with the early Etruscans of Italy. It&#8217;s a large area of water bounded by the islands of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corsica">Corsica</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardinia">Sardinia</a> to the west and Tuscany, Campania, and Calabria to the north and east.</p>



<p>Since his youth, Federico&#8217;s been spellbound by the sea and nature. His earliest painting still hangs among his current works. The painting depicts the pale blue sea, and the deep rose pink of the dawn sky. It includes his initials FS written in bold black strokes against a candy-colored palette.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Salvatore Federico, the Artist</h2>



<p>Besides art, Federico has the same passion for music. He&#8217;s an accomplished guitarist and composer; for him, singing is painting, and painting is singing. There is not one without the other. He&#8217;s been selling his work and singing (for free) in the same tiny shop for nearly 60 years.</p>



<p>Mr. Salvatore is a true Anacapri native. Born in 1936, he dresses much as he did in his youth. His signature style includes a straw hat, a relaxed Panama-style shirt, and oversize glasses. He still paints daily, occasionally working in the studio but preferring to paint en Plein air. His paintings transform the raw visual elements of the island into evocative creations that burn like an afterimage into your memory.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



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<p>&#8220;I couldn&#8217;t live without painting,&#8221; he says, and indeed you&#8217;ll find him almost every day bringing the island to life on canvasses large and small or with soft watercolors or sketches in charcoal and white crayon. The Faraglioni are constant characters in his work, towering above crashing breakers or glistening azure waters so lifelike you want to dip your hand into them.</p>



<p>Federico Salvatore has captured the magic of nature in a way few other living artists have, and maybe that&#8217;s because he is genuinely a part of Capri, not simply an observer. His muse is always there with him, waking or sleeping; he captures her in all her moods, then shares them with the world.</p>
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<p class="dropcap">Many of us have experienced European cafes on our travels. The Hungaria Bar is different.</p>



<p>Caffè Hungaria has operated for over 70 years in a quiet, upscale neighborhood outside old Rome. Established in 1945, Hungaria began as an homage to another famous Mediterranean cafe in Budapest called New York Coffee.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading m-0">History of The Hungaria Bar</h2>



<p>During World War II, the institution became famous for creating an upscale menu catering to wealthy American soldiers with local fare and Hungaria’s version of the American hamburger. This Italian version of the American classic came to be known as the “Completo” because it came with just about everything on it-onions, egg, pickles, cheese, and an assortment of delicious sauces. So naturally, the Yanks couldn’t get enough.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Soon Hungaria’s doors were open until midnight, seven nights a week. Unheard of in 1940s Rome. The news spread and Hungaria became a popular scene on Sundays, serving the faithful from the church across the street. Parishioners would greet their neighbors after service, walk across the street to pick up a newspaper and make their way to Hungaria for a post-mass aperitif and light lunch outside (not to mention the full bar inside.)</p>
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<p>Sunday afternoons at Hungaria became a neighborhood tradition, and the restaurant responded with the “rite of pastarelle.” The pastarelle is a soft, sweet, dipping biscuit made from simple ingredients. It’s a classic confectionary tradition from the Molise region in southeast-central Italy. In addition to pastarelle, Hungaria waiters would roll out trays overflowing with cupcakes, mont blanc, profiteroles, pies, cakes, and heavenly, light pastries stuffed with diplomat cream.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Hungaria Bar Today</h2>



<p>In 2017, Hungaria closed its doors and reopened under new Management by restaurateurs Antonio and Massimo Cola and film producer Federico Scardamaglia. They aimed to restore Hungaria to its former glory. They began with a multi-million dollar facelift designed by the well-known Junio ​​Cellini and Paola Niolu architectural studio. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap around the stately double-door entrance, which opens to a gleaming pasty display that runs almost the length of the building and harkens back to Hungaria’s early fame.</p>



<p>The new Management’s efforts are paying off. The restaurant bustles day and night and is now a favorite gathering place of the international glitterati. Even patrons from the church across the street have returned to gather at Hungaria on Sundays. So if you’re in the mood for an excellent cup of coffee, to-die-for pastries, and a little upscale people-watching, there’s no better place in Rome to find all three.</p>



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Caffè Hungaria: The Hungaria Bar


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<p class="mt-3 dropcap">If you own a pair of Gladiator Sandals, you are wearing fashion history that began on the island of Capri. It’s rare to know the exact location for the beginning of a world fashion trend and the first person to make the trend famous, but in the case of the Capri sandal, we know both.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Origin of Capri Gladiator Sandals</h2>



<p>Costanzo Ruocco was an apprentice shoemaker in the 1960s when he decided to open a small shop a stone’s throw from the Piazzetta of Capri. Costanzo began his apprenticeship at the age of five after the end of WWII. At the time, Capri was a quiet fishing village, not the global glitterati magnet it is today.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading mt-4">The Gladiator Sandal</h3>



<p>Costanzo made all kinds of shoes, but he excelled in the Capri sandal, whose design originated in ancient Rome with the infamous Emperor Tiberius. The design is found in ancient frescoes and paintings throughout Italy and the Mediterranean.</p>



<p>Today, we often call Da Costanzo’s renowned style a Gladiator Sandal, repeated by shoemakers all over the world.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Famous Da Costanzo’s Shop</h2>



<p>Costanzo’s shop was and still is, a beautiful clutter of color, materials, designs, and well-worn tools. It looks the same today as it did more than sixty years ago when he received a call from a visitor who asked the cobbler to measure her late in the evening for a pair of his famous Capri sandals. The customer was Jackie Kennedy, and the rest is history. Jackie was an international trendsetter, and soon word of Costanzo’s shop was everywhere. Jackie fell so in love with his designs that she had a pair of Capri sandals made to wear with every color of her Capri pants!</p>



<p>Costanzo designed for many other Hollywood luminaries like Greta Garbo and Grace Kelly, as well as Presidents, Kings, and Sultans, to name a few. Still, he remained humble and treated every customer with the same exacting craftsmanship and personal attention. Costanzo’s legacy lives on in his son Antonio who sits in the same workspace his father Constanzo did when designing Jackie Kennedy’s shoes, surrounded by the original shoemaking tools his father created by hand.</p>
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<p>Antonio is proud to carry on his father’s legacy, as is his daughter, Francesca, who sits across from him in the tiny shop. When you see a Capri sandal in the wild, it’s hard to believe the trend that made them ubiquitous started in this wonderful creative space that looks more like a Hollywood film set than an actual business.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Da Costanzo’s Shop Today</h3>



<p>The shop vibrates with every imaginable leather strap, chain, jewel, and buckle color. The soles of future Capri sandals line an entire wall in every color and size. Everything is there at hand for Antonio and Francesca to make a pair of sandals to order. Pick your color, jewels, and style, and your unique vision is created in front of your eyes under their practiced hands. No two pairs are the same.</p>
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<p>If you ask, Antonio is happy to show you the original outline of Jackie Kennedy’s feet that his father made almost 70 years ago. He offers this not to brag but to say that, like many Italian businesses, long-term success begins with keeping it in the family and delivering world-class design, craftsmanship, and personal attention to others. Amazing to think first-century Roman fashion is still fashionable today-but style, like tradition, never gets old here.</p>



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<p class="dropcap">What is an <strong>antioxidant</strong>, and why should you care? We&#8217;ve assembled a panel of scientists and doctors to help unpack the question. Simply put, antioxidants are compounds that inhibit <strong>oxidation</strong>. Oxidation is a chemical reaction which creates<strong> free radicals</strong> that can damage DNA in your body&#8217;s cells.&nbsp;</p>



<p>How are free radicals formed? For an explanation, we turned to Dr. Karen Hecht, Biologist and Biochemist. &#8220;Essentially when you hit a molecule with enough energy, like you would from sunlight, you&#8217;re infusing that molecule with a ton of energy and it just…bursts in such a way that it loses an electron.&#8221;</p>
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<p>&#8220;A molecule without an electron is extremely unstable. An unstable molecule is a free radical,&#8221; Hecht continued, &#8220;It&#8217;s going to look for any electron it can steal, from anywhere, it doesn&#8217;t matter what molecule it&#8217;s looking for-it&#8217;s going to steal an electron and destabilize another molecule forming a chain reaction that damages tissues wherever that free radical may exist.&#8221;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What kind of tissue damage can oxidation cause?&nbsp;</h3>



<p>Research shows that oxidative stress can make us vulnerable to diseases like diabetes, cancer, arteriosclerosis, and metabolic disorders. Antioxidants are stop lights at the crossroads of oxidation and potential cellular damage.&nbsp;</p>



<p>&#8220;An antioxidant is a peacemaker in the body,&#8221; Dr. Hecht concludes, &#8220;It sees a free radical and it donates an electron to that unstable free radical to calm it down-give it what it needs-so that it stops that chain reaction that causes tissue damage from oxidative stress.&#8221;</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How do we get antioxidants into our bodies?&nbsp;</h3>



<p>In short, eat plants—lots of them.</p>



<p>Plants are excellent providers of antioxidants, says Dr. John A Greaves, Botanist and Plant Physiologist. &#8220;In a world of oxidative stress coming to us in all sorts of ways every single day, the more antioxidants we can consume, the better we&#8217;re going to be.&#8221;</p>



<p>Antioxidant foods aren&#8217;t only plentiful and easy to include in your diet and delicious. The most antioxidant-rich foods are fruits and vegetables. It&#8217;s a long list, but berries, green tea, turmeric, peppers, onions, radishes, avocados, citrus, kale, and nuts are all excellent sources. Many contain Vitamins C and E, carotenoids like beta-carotene, and vital trace minerals like selenium.</p>



<p>Supplementation is another excellent way to round out an antioxidant-rich diet. Dr. Jefferey Gerson explains, &#8220;So much of what happens in traditional medicine is fixing what&#8217;s broken. And what we can really see in some of these supplements is instead of waiting for something to break; addressing it and preventing it. That&#8217;s something that both doctors and patients alike are starting to appreciate more.&#8221;</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5 Benefits of an Antioxidant-rich Diet and Supplementation</h2>



<p>We&#8217;ve already discussed the importance of reducing oxidative stress to reduce the damaging effects of free radicals on our cells and tissues. Still, there are specific benefits to get excited about as well.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Eye Health</h3>



<p>Consuming more antioxidant-rich foods is scientifically proven to reduce our chances of developing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.&nbsp;</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Gut Health</h3>



<p>Reducing oxidative stress in the gut helps to modulate the composition of beneficial microbes that help improve overall health and immunity.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Brain Function and Mental Health</h3>



<p>A lesser-known fact is that our brains are more prone to attack by free radicals due to the amount of oxygen it uses to process information. Evidence points to the fact that antioxidants improve brain health, reducing the potential for the onset of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and helping to moderate anxiety and depression.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. Skin Health</h3>



<p>Antioxidant Vitamin C is highly beneficial for skin health by aiding collagen production, reducing wrinkles, and evening overall skin tone.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. Manage Inflammation</h3>



<p>Finally, antioxidants are critical to helping your body manage inflammation and balance the immune system and response. Inflammation is a double-edged sword: it is good if the inflammatory response is proportional to the actual threat, but it isn&#8217;t good if your body overreacts to a pathogen. Antioxidants help balance inflammation and develop a healthy immune response.</p>



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<p>Brenda Fonseca, M.A. a cognitive neuroscientist, sums up the importance of antioxidants like having enough adult supervision at a party, &#8220;Free radicals are not necessarily bad, but they can get out of control. You have enough adult supervision, and you have a nice balance. But if some of those free radicals call other friends the party can get out of control and tear down the house, causing a lot of damage-destroying different areas of DNA and cells-which can lead to diseases. So we want to make sure we have enough adult supervision, enough antioxidants, to have a nice balance and a level party that doesn&#8217;t destroy the house.&#8221;</p>



<p>It&#8217;s easy to build a solid base of antioxidants into your day. Consider a Mediterranean Diet if you&#8217;re looking for an excellent place to start increasing your antioxidant levels-it&#8217;s heavy on fresh, zero-kilometer vegetables, fruits, and nuts and tends to moderate iron-rich foods like red meat. If you&#8217;re just not a fan of veggies or fruit, consider supplementation to help get what you need.</p>
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<p class="authorDesc text-end">Interviewed By: <a href="/editorial/#Darius_Arya">DARIUS ARYA</a></p>
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<p class="dropcap">“People don’t look for international companies when they come here, they look for something that is truly Italian,” says<strong> </strong>Count Bernabò Bocca, President of the storied Sina Hotel group. And surely, staying in a former Medici villa is about as Italian as you can get.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Palazzo dei Baroni de Renzis Sonnino</h2>



<p>Count Ernesto Bocca, Bernabò’s father, was the CEO of Italy’s leading tanning company when he purchased the Palazzo dei Baroni de Renzis Sonnino from the Medici family in Florence and transformed it into a 5-star hotel in 1960. An immediate sensation, the Shah of Persia and his wife Farah Diba were among Sina Villa Medici’s first guests, and it has been a magnet for royalty, aristocrats, celebrities, and those who simply wish to travel without compromise ever since. Its enchanting garden and swimming pool make it an oasis of serenity in the heart of the city, and it still feels like well-kept secret, even though it is one of the most renown hotels in the world.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sina Palazzo Sant’Angelo</h2>



<p>Ten more Sina properties are nestled like jewels in historic buildings situated in Italy’s most desirable locations, offering an unparalleled taste of <em>la dolce vita.</em> One can watch gondolas glide past the window of a plush suite in the Sina Palazzo Sant’Angelo on Venice’s Grand Canal, lounge poolside with a panoramic Mediterranean-blue view of the dramatic Faraglioni rocks at the Sina Flora in Capri, or sip a spritz in Sina De La Ville’s elegant Visceonto Bar in Milan, just steps away from the city’s iconic cathedral.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The properties are distinguished by their covetable addresses and heritage architecture, but also by the fact that they are proudly owned and run by the Bocca family. “Our properties are like houses, so every time you make an investment in your hotel, you are making an investment in your house,” Bocca explains. “That is very important and unusual.” A meticulous attention to detail, and maintaining a profound sense of tradition while embracing the latest technology and prioritizing the sustainable practices that today’s travelers value is key. “Years ago, people traveling in deluxe hotels were older,” says Bocca. “Now the situation is completely different. They want something modern.” This speaks to one of Sina’s most exciting ventures for 2022: a Twiga restaurant to open on the rooftop of the Sina Bernini Bristol hotel in Rome. Twiga, created by Italian businessman Flavio Briatore, is a luxury showstopper, and its presence will create a buzzy new destination for locals and tourists alike. “The terrace boasts the most stunning view of the Eternal City and I knew that for Flavio it would the right location,” Bocca says. “Likewise, having such an iconic international brand at the Sina Bernini Bristol hotel would generate more awareness of the property itself.” He is also employing the partnership model in other locations, such as opening a historic Harry’s Bar in the Sina Villa Medici.</p>



<p>The Bocca family’s care and authenticity imbue their hotels with a splendid warmth and relaxed atmosphere, something that is also cultivated by the staff. “We have had people working for the company for 20 years,” Bocca says. “The staff becomes part of the family. They know our mentality, and they make the client feel as we want them to feel.” Which is, of course, as though they have found “a home away from home—only better.”</p>
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Restoring Everyday Luxury to Italy's Architectural Masterpieces

Bocca Family: Restoring Italy's Architecture

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<p class="mt-3 dropcap">The largest madrasa (college) in Morocco is the Ben Youssef Madrasa. Founded in Marrakesh in the 16th century, Ben Youssef is one of the largest and most significant madrasas in all of North Africa.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Origin of Ben Youssef Madrasa</h2>



<p>The institution, which took its name from the nearby Ben Youssef Mosque, was established in the 14th century under the rule of the Marinid monarch Abu al-Hassan. Originally a simple madrasa, it was later rebuilt by Abdallah al-Ghalib, the second Saadian sultan of Morocco, during the Saadian Dynasty.</p>



<p>The courtyard is an oasis from the desert sun, and if you look closely, you’ll find architectural resonances in historical Italian and Spanish buildings and designs. Originally a simple madrasa, it was later rebuilt by Abdallah al-Ghalib.</p>



<p>The Ben Youssef Madrasa was one of North Africa’s largest and most opulent theological universities when the construction project was finished in 1565: a remarkable achievement considering that the building was also a dorm for 130 students.</p>
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<p>When the college closed in 1960, the madrasa was refurbished and opened to the public in 1982. Apart from its historical significance, the madrasa draws tourists to see its exquisite decorations, which have garnered comparisons to the Alhambra in Granada, Spain.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Many conclude that artists from Andalusia were brought in to decorate the madrasa. To Italians, this kind of cross-cultural pollination makes sense. Throughout history and even today, artistic influences are a river that flows freely across the breadth and width of the Mediterranean.</p>
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<p>The entrance to this architectural and cultural masterpiece is nondescript and many tourists have difficulty locating the entrance. It’s a plain wooden door with a small inscription that read: “You who enter my door, may your wildest wishes be exceeded.”&nbsp;</p>



<p>As you enter the madrasa, the bustle of the city disappears and a narrow archway reveals a tranquil courtyard with an ornate tile floor surrounding a shallow reflective pool. The walls and columns are embellished with sculptures, stuccoes, cedar windows with carved vines, and mosaics made of Moorish zellige tiles in geometric patterns.</p>
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<p>Off the central courtyard, we found a prayer hall adorned with stunningly intricate ornamentation. The walls of these three naves are embellished with Islamic calligraphy and further zellige tile work. Marble pillars support an arch decorated with an ornate pine cone and palm leaf motif. If you follow the arch to the cedar wood dome above, you’ll see 24 tiny windows where some students could peek down at the daily worship activities from their equally tiny dorm rooms.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Even today, the madrasa feels like a place of learning. Imagining all the young lives who begin their journeys in these walls through discipline, education, and tradition was indeed a recipe for their wildest wishes to be exceeded.</p>
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An Oasis of Ancient Learning in the Desert

Ben Youssef Madrasa: An Oasis of Ancient Learning in the Desert


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<p class="authorDesc text-center">Interviewed By: <a href="/editorial/#Darius_Arya">DARIUS ARYA</a></p>
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<p class="dropcap">Procida is one of the lesser-known islands off the Amalfi coast. A secret gem of quiet beaches, hidden coves, and sleepy villages lost in a maze of razor-thin, walled streets. Corricella is one of these villages, a 17th-century port surrounded by a tiny but colorful community perched over the Mediterranean with deep roots in fishing and maritime trade.</p>



<p>In Italy, fishing is a job dominated by men. Look at any port on Italy’s winding, craggy coastline, and you’ll only find men doing this demanding and often dangerous work. That is, everywhere but Corricella, where a 70-year-old woman named Maria has broken this stereotype for over 50 years.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Maria has been an integral part of the Procida fishing tradition since her youth. Her entire family lives in Corricella in homes stacked like multi-colored dominos above the harbor. Each bungalow faces the sea, and all are painted in bright, some might say garish, colors so that the crews on fishing boats can always see their homes from miles away.</p>



<p>“Well we fishers…when we headed out to fish, to recognize our homes, everyone would paint their home the color they liked,” she explains, “Back then it was very bright colors-but because here in Corricella the sun is scorching hot, the colors have faded.”</p>



<p>Maria has lived in Corricella her entire life. Her earliest memories were playing in the warm waters and helping fishing crews rig their boats and mend and clean their nets. As a young woman, she soon joined these crews on their pre-dawn excursions in search of the daily catch and eventually became a respected crew member. As her knowledge of the sea grew, her entrepreneurial spirit took over, and she purchased her own fishing boat. It was then that another opportunity opened up.</p>
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<p class="layout40">“Well, I’d go fishing, and then, in the evening with my friends, I’d cook all the fish I’d fished,” Maria remembers, “And then one day, my daughter said, “Mom, if you like cooking so much, you should open a little restaurant.” And so the Ristorante da Maria alla Corricella was born.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ristorante da Maria alla Corricella</h2>



<p>Maria’s restaurant is as close to the water as you can get, without getting your feet wet. It features a quaint outdoor patio adjacent to the line of fishing boats tied to the sea wall (hers being one of them.) Maria’s restaurant is a perfect example of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Food is collected, purchased, and prepared daily close to the source, ensuring that nutrients are high and preservatives are unnecessary.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It’s inspiring to see a woman like Maria in her 70s as vibrant and engaged as a teenager. But perhaps even more heartening is the example she’s creating for the next generation. Women like Maria are breaking traditions – leading the way for younger generations of businesswomen. Italian culture has always valued the matriarch, the Nonna, so to speak, who sits at the center of the family. But history from ancient times has often silenced women in literature and the historical narrative, so it’s wonderful to see women like Maria writing such a positive counter narrative in a male-dominated industry.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Procida is quiet, and Corricella is even more so, as no cars are allowed in the village. Maria points out that fishing boats are the only form of transportation here. She goes everywhere on foot, like most locals, and her home is part of the restaurant. The kitchen is downstairs on the harbor, and Maria lives upstairs with her husband. She can show you where her sons and daughters live in the village simply by pointing to the color of their homes.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It&#8217;s the simple lifestyle and centrality of her existence that makes Maria’s life on Corricella so inviting. She’s rewriting tradition as the first fisherwoman of Procida who cooks what she catches at the most successful restaurant on the island.</p>



<p>“It is a simple life, made of simple things,” Maria concludes, “Here we have the sea, which is everything to us.”</p>
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The Fisherwoman of Procida


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<p class="dropcap">The late Fabio Picchi established Cibreo Restaurant in 1979, a stone’s throw from the Sant’Ambrogio market in Florence. Fabio was known as the culinary soul of Florence; part poet, part performer, part culinary sorcerer, Fabio distilled simple, ancient Florentine recipes from the servants who survived off scraps from the nobleman’s table into world-famous culinary masterpieces.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Today, Fabio’s son, Gulio, continues the tradition by blending his optimistic entrepreneurial vision and artistic skills into new, irrepressibly Florentine culinary ventures. Gulio reminisces about his father’s passion for the neighborhood and why he established Cibreo in a lesser-known corner of Firenze in 1979.</p>



<p>“Father wanted to be as close to the source of the ingredients he used as humanly possible,” Gulio explains, “So he picked this location less than 30 paces from the center of the Sant’Ambrogio market. Sant’Ambrogio is not the biggest market in the city, but it’s where locals shop. The freshest meat and produce in all of Tuscany are found here.”</p>
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<p>As you walk through Sant’Ambrogio, you quickly understand Fabio’s passion for the place and the Italian’s passion for markets in general. Marketplaces not only create a daily touchpoint with friends and the community, but they also align Italian cooking with the seasons. Italians only eat and cook in season, with ingredients available at the market that day. Cibreo, like its peasant namesake, only uses the elements available at that very moment. Or, if an ingredient isn’t up to their standards, they change the menu. So it’s never the same twice.</p>
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<p>We walk the aisles of Sant’Ambrogio at sunrise with Gulio and his new Executive Chef, Oscar Severini. It’s a symphony of color and texture: shouted conversations across stalls, laughter, hands picking through produce, smiles, and sounds of friendly banter float above a rainbow of fresh produce, heaping baskets of colorful fruit, prehistorically large fungi, and a freshly roasted suckling pig.&nbsp;</p>



<p>“Tuscan food has always been simple,” Chef Severini explains, “Florentines have transformed Tuscany’s raw bounty for eons but we have peasants to thank for the recipes that define the restaurant.”&nbsp;</p>



<p>He explains that “cibreo” comes from an ancient dish of chicken innards made by peasants pulled from the medieval trash heaps of the Florentine elite. This cuisine of necessity evolved into a cooking philosophy that survives today. Gulio Picci and Chef Severini, both in their late 30s’, represent the next generation of architects of Florentine Cuisine.</p>



<p>We are fortunate to witness this farm-to-table transformation in its purest form as we follow the Chef on his morning rounds through Sant’Ambrogio’s meandering market stalls. Severini doesn’t just examine vegetables he wants to cook; he is encouraged by the sellers to taste them first. Ultimately, he selects a handful of bright purple cardoons (a form of wild artichoke), and we move inside to visit his favorite butcher.</p>



<p>“We are in search of the best Florentine steak,” he smiles.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Florentine Steaks</h2>



<p>Fiorentina is an adult Tuscan beef steak cut 3-4 fingers high and cooked rare on the grill. The first official mention of the steak Florentine is from the Accademia della Crusca in 1750, but you can visit a painting in the Uffizi from 1624 by Jacopo Chimenti known as Dispensa that depicts a rib-eye steak with almost photographic naturalism.</p>



<p>Florentine steaks are typically aged, and today’s selection is no exception. Beaming with pride, the butcher retrieves a rack of loin from the back. He deftly cleaves a slice off the end, explaining that this steak has aged over 70 days. Next, he removes the bone and twirls the meat with a flourish, displaying both sides for Chef Severini, who obediently presses four fingers against the slab to confirm its thickness.</p>



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<p>Bags and arms bursting with today’s bounty, our walk back to Cibreo takes less than a minute. We arrive in the kitchen to a flurry of activity. The wood-burning oven crackles red-hot, assistants scurry to grab our ingredients, and the Chef begins his preparation. The Florentine is made with only a few ingredients; butter, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon on a piping hot pan. The cardoons cook in mere seconds with a drizzle of olive oil and a touch of salt on the fire, and the freshly rolled pasta is ready just as the steak comes off the stove.</p>



<p>Our first bite of Florentine uncovers astonishing subtleties of flavor as if this were the first time I’d tasted meat. The cardoon is tender, tangy, and light, providing a perfect, earthy compliment to the al dente pasta. Everything on the plate represents the purest expression of simple, unadorned flavor. That is the unfussy beauty of the Cibreo kitchen. By stripping away complexity, the real taste of food is revealed.</p>



<p>Cibreo is Chef Fabio Picchi’s incandescent love letter to Mediterranean life, friends, family, and fresh ingredients. You can still feel him in the kitchen, laughing and telling stories. The unpretentiousness of his cooking is a story unto itself, one that demands only your willingness to reimagine the transformation of food on its own terms.</p>
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The Cibreo Restaurant: Home to Florentine Steaks


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<p class="dropcap">“People don’t look for international companies when they come here, they look for something that is truly Italian,” says Count Bernabò Bocca, President of the storied <a href="https://www.sinahotels.com/">Sina Hotel group</a>. And surely, staying in a former Medici villa is about as Italian as you can get.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Medici Family</h2>



<p>Count Ernesto Bocca, Bernabò’s father, was the CEO of Italy’s leading tanning company when he purchased the Palazzo dei Baroni de Renzis Sonnino from the Medici family in Florence and transformed it into a 5-star hotel in 1960.&nbsp;</p>



<p>An immediate sensation, the Shah of Persia and his wife Farah Diba were among Sina Villa Medici’s first guests, and it has been a magnet for royalty, aristocrats, celebrities, and those who simply wish to travel without compromise ever since. Its enchanting garden and swimming pool make it an oasis of serenity in the heart of the city, and it still feels like a well-kept secret, even though it is one of the most renown hotels in the world.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sina Hotel Group Properties</h2>



<p>Ten more Sina properties are nestled like jewels in historic buildings situated in Italy’s most desirable locations, offering an unparalleled taste of la dolce vita. One can watch gondolas glide past the window of a plush suite in the Sina Palazzo Sant’Angelo on Venice’s Grand Canal, lounge poolside with a panoramic Mediterranean-blue view of the dramatic Faraglioni rocks at the Sina Flora in Capri, or sip a spritz in Sina De La Ville’s elegant Visconti Bar in Milan, just steps away from the city’s iconic cathedral.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Bocca Family</h2>



<p>The properties are distinguished by their covetable addresses and heritage architecture, but also by the fact that they are proudly owned and run by the Bocca family. “Our properties are like houses, so every time you make an investment in your hotel, you are making an investment in your house,” Bocca explains. “That is very important and unusual.” A meticulous attention to detail, and maintaining a profound sense of tradition while embracing the latest technology and prioritizing the sustainable practices that today’s travelers value is key.</p>
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<p>“Years ago, people traveling in deluxe hotels were older,” says Bocca. “Now the situation is completely different. They want something modern.” This speaks to one of Sina’s most exciting ventures for 2022: a Twiga restaurant to open on the rooftop of the Sina Bernini Bristol hotel in Rome. Twiga, created by Italian businessman Flavio Briatore, is a luxury showstopper, and its presence will create a buzzy new destination for locals and tourists alike. “The terrace boasts the most stunning view of the Eternal City and I knew that for Flavio it would be the right location,” Bocca says. “Likewise, having such an iconic international brand at the Sina Bernini Bristol hotel would generate more awareness of the property itself.” He is also employing the partnership model in other locations, such as opening a historic Harry’s Bar in the Sina Villa Medici.</p>
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<p>The Bocca family’s care and authenticity imbue their hotels with a splendid warmth and relaxed atmosphere, something that is also cultivated by the staff. “We have had people working for the company for 20 years,” Bocca says. “The staff becomes part of the family. They know our mentality, and they make the client feel as we want them to feel.” Which is, of course, as though they have found “a home away from home—only better.”</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center text-center">&#8220;We always say that a hotel must be a home away from home&#8221; <br>Count Bernabò Bocca</p>
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Where to Sleep like a Medici in Florence


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<p class="authorDesc text-center">Interviewed By: DARIUS ARYA</p>



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<p class="dropcap">&#8220;There&#8217;s only one way to see the magic of Capri,&#8221; says Archeologist and historian Darius Arya, &#8220;And that is by boat.&#8221; Darius would know. A popular host on BBC, CNN, Discovery Channel, and more, Darius knows the history behind the history. Capri is one of his favorite places to explore because almost every inch of its steeple-like limestone cliffs has a story.</p>



<p>Most people who visit the island never step foot in a boat. Most tourists don&#8217;t spend the night due to Capri&#8217;s exorbitant luxury hotel prices opting for an early ferry from Naples and leaving after sunset. Without a doubt, any trip to Capri, even if only for a day, is worth the effort. But with a little extra effort and planning, a trip around Capri by boat reveals an entirely new perspective on the island and its enduring beauty as the crowning gem of the Straits of Sorrento.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading mt-4">Capri, Italy Island Tour</h2>



<p>A typical departure point for Capri by Sea is Marina Grande. Marina Grande is the larger of the two marinas on the island, the one most tourists are familiar with as the ferries operate from there. For landlubbers, Marina Grande offers easy access to a funicular up to the famous Piazza Umberto or grab one of the plentiful taxis up Capri&#8217;s infamous narrow and twisting roads to the main shopping area.</p>



<p>For those adventurous souls, it&#8217;s easy to hire a captain and their Gozzo (a spacious open boat with sun cushions that fits about six passengers) to show you Capri as only few see it. Typically your first destination is the smaller Marina called Marina Piccola, located directly across the island from Marina Grande.</p>
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<p class="p-justify m-0">But there are many sights to see before you arrive. For example, on the way out of the harbor, you&#8217;ll see a tiny statue of a young boy waving from a rock called <strong>Gennarino Scigunizzo di Capri</strong>. It depicts Gennarino, a Neapolitan boy or ascugnizzo (the colloquial name for street urchin), who found a new life on Capri. It&#8217;s a tradition to greet him as you arrive or leave the island by boat.</p>
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<p class="p-justify">You&#8217;ll pass secret beaches accessible only by boat. Drop anchor, and you&#8217;ll likely have the place to yourself. Venture a bit further and look up to see the highest point on the cliffs above, and you&#8217;ll be looking at the cliffs next to <strong>Villa Jovis</strong>, built by Emperor Tiberius. Historians confirmed that Tiberius used these cliffs to execute prisoners and political enemies by pushing them into the sea. Those that survived the fall would be quickly dispatched by soldiers with spears waiting in boats below.</p>



<p class="p-justify">As you continue round the corner toward Marina Piccola, you&#8217;re greeted by<strong> the Faraglioni</strong>: three towering granite behemoths who have stood sentinel over the bay since time immemorial. According to the Odyssey, these rocks are home to the flesh-eating sirens and were created by the cyclops Polyphemus when he threw them in the sea, attempting to kill Odysseus during his daring escape.</p>



<p>Myths aside, Marina Piccola sings a different siren song these days. It calls to the ultra-wealthy, and it truly is a thing of dreams. Set against towering cliffs, the narrow beach features exclusive restaurants and bars, but most celebrity visitors bring their own entertainment in the form of superyachts. The water is warm, a cloudless green blue, and the quiet beaches are carpeted with soft white pebbles sanded smooth by time. From the beach, a narrow trail called <strong>Via Krupp</strong> used by Augustus and Tiberius to access their palaces climbs to the Gardens of Augustus a thousand feet above.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If the weather is good, your captain may take you further to the famous <strong>Blue Grotto</strong>, one of many fascinating sea caves that ring the island. Its shallow waters glow electric neon blue when the sun is high, turning the cave walls into an unforgettable, shimmering light show.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Travel Capri by Sea?</h2>



<p>Capri by sea creates more mysteries than it answers. You&#8217;ll see countless coves you&#8217;ll want to visit, towering cliffs to climb, and deep-blue grottos to swim. The island will call to you in a way that&#8217;s unforgettable, and you&#8217;ll soon be planning your return. Capri by sea is irresistible.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Maybe the Sirens are still with us after all.</p>
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<p class="dropcap">Capri, located in the Bay of Naples, may be a playground for celebrities during the summer, but most of the year, it&#8217;s a quiet place that observes the same family traditions found throughout Italy and the Mediterranean.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The population who lives here is split between two cities. The better-known Capri sits between the Marina Grande and Marina Piccola and her sister city, Anacapri (which means &#8220;above Capri&#8221;), sits just below the highest peak on the island called Monte Solaro.</p>
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<p>The lush, cliff-lined island has been a magnet for the rich and famous long before the celebrities arrived with their superyachts. Emperor Tiberius Augustus, the second Roman Emperor, built a palatial home there called Villa Jovis, which eventually became his primary residence as his political fortunes deteriorated back in Rome. You can still walk through the Villa&#8217;s expansive foundations and imagine the splendor and luxury that the most powerful man in the world enjoyed until he died in AD 37.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Perhaps the stories of Tiberius&#8217; &#8220;excesses&#8221; (which we won&#8217;t go into here) gave Capri a bad name, but the destination fell out of favor until the mid-19th century, when the island once again became the playground for artists, writers, and intellectuals.</p>
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<p>Capri&#8217;s limestone cliffs and green-blue grottos have always been an inspiration for ideas and innovation. Capri pants were invented here for Jackie Onasis. Capri sandals (another Jackie O fav) were perfected here, too. The oldest perfumery, called Carthusia (est. 1380!), is still operating on one of Capri&#8217;s quiet backstreets. But perhaps the most delicious invention from Capri is the one of the world&#8217;s most beloved desserts: <strong>the Torta Caprese</strong> or Chocolate Caprese Cake made famous by the exclusive Villa Verde Restaurant.</p>



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<p class="m-0">Villa Verde is not a well-kept secret, as you&#8217;ll quickly discover when you walk inside. The walls are papered with thousands of photos of the glitterati- the rich and famous who have visited here throughout the years. On a recent night, Taylor Swift could be seen toasting next to Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, and Ben Affleck. They come for the ambiance, but they always finish with the cake.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The Torta Caprese recipe is one of those delicacies that can only be sampled here at Villa Verde. The recipe is known to only four living people; the Chef, the owner, his wife, and her sister. Yes, you can make your own Caprese Cake (see the recipe below), and it will be delicious, but it will not be the same. Word has it that the Villa Verde Original contains natural ingredients found only on the island of Capri.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The ingredients in the Caprese cake are simple, and the recipe, like most of the delicacies found here, is generational. The fountain of raw human invention that springs from the Mediterranean is unique. You simply must come here to experience it.</p>
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