Gerriann Brower
From Saul to Paul: Art Inspired by Paul the Apostle
Why are so many places and people named after Paul? Paul’s life story from persecutor to preacher inspired his namesake and art from convers
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Gerriann Brower
- Apr 24
- 13 min
The Secret Raphael Room
Need a peaceful place to enjoy art at the Vatican Museums? Look no further than the Raphael room. I call it the secret Raphael room because
Gerriann Brower
- Mar 22
- 14 min
Palatine View: Julius Caesar to Mussolini
The view from the Palatine Hill conveys the storied history of ancient Rome, Christian Rome, and modern Rome.
Gerriann Brower
- Dec 19, 2023
- 10 min
Two Michelangelo Masterpieces: Pieta and David
Michelangelo’s fame was well founded after completing two early masterpieces, the Pietà and the David. Both speak to his creative genius.
Gerriann Brower
- Oct 13, 2023
- 12 min
Caravaggio’s Rome
Caravaggio was a violent man and a number of his paintings depict violent scenes. What was Caravaggio's Rome like?
Gerriann Brower
- Aug 20, 2023
- 18 min
Four Emperors that Built Rome
Debauchery and megalomania seem to define most Roman emperors. Four come to mind: Augustus, Nero, Vespasian, and Hadrian.
Gerriann Brower
- Jul 18, 2023
- 20 min
Four Popes that Built Rome
Four popes did much to shape the Rome we see today. The della Rovere, Farnese, Borghese, and the Barberini families each placed their own ma
Gerriann Brower
- Apr 22, 2023
- 17 min
Michelangelo and Titian: Endings
Michelangelo and Titian, the two sixteenth century powerhouse competitive artists, decided to create their own memorial as the end of their
Gerriann Brower
- Feb 28, 2023
- 14 min
Ancient Rome in Six Iconic Symbols
The Colosseum, public baths, togas, wall paintings are some of the iconic symbols of Rome, made possible through creativity and invention. A
Gerriann Brower
- Dec 15, 2022
- 11 min
Saint Carlo's Relics
How did a piece of an Italian saint make it from Milan, Italy, to St. Paul, Minnesota, USA? I found answers to most of my questions, includi
Gerriann Brower
- Feb 10, 2022
- 16 min
That's Amore!
Meet three couples, real and mythical, and their romantic stories: Federico and Battista’s arranged marriage, Apollo’s longing for Daphne, a
Gerriann Brower
- Jan 4, 2022
- 9 min
Caesar's Calendar
Even the humble calendar has an intriguing history. Meet the Caesar and the Pope who shaped the calendar to what it is today.
Gerriann Brower
- Nov 22, 2021
- 10 min
Eat Like an Italian
Salty fermented fish sauces really made Roman meals special. A piping hot bowl of cinnamon spiced pasta satisfied the medieval appetite. Pe
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
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