Gerriann Brower
When the Vikings Attacked Sicily
They were ruthless mercenaries. They excelled at military sieges, geo-political maneuvering, and image management. Their artistic legacy
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Italian Art for Travelers
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Gerriann Brower
- Jun 7, 2021
- 8 min
Afterthoughts on the Illicit Art Trade
With over 55 UNESCO World Heritage sites, is it any surprise Italy’s art has been looted and still is? A statue illicitly taken from Italy w
Gerriann Brower
- May 30, 2021
- 20 min
Finders Keepers: Looted Italian Art
A krater, an amphora, and a marble sculpture tell the story of the illegal art trade in Italy. The Italian art squad nabbed the culprits an
Gerriann Brower
- Apr 3, 2019
- 12 min
Caravaggio: His Art, Death, and Teeth
Caravaggio’s life was as dramatic as his art. He was equally known in Rome as an artistic innovator and trouble maker. Until recently, his d
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