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Castellammare di Stabia
That's the view from the roadside restaurant at diner time in the Castellammare di Stabia. The island is the edge of Capri, beautiful place unto itself. We are looking out at the Gulf of Naples. Another angle and we have a fantastic broadside of Mt Vesuvius. Not the most nameworthy spot but the city is a comune, Italian for self governing municipality, of Naples and resides on the northern edge of the Sorrento Peninsula. Castellammare is Italian and means "castle by the
Mike Pesaturo
Nov 131 min read


Boston Waterfront – Historic timeline highlights
During the 18th Century the Port of Boston, centered on Long Wharf, was North America’s busiest port. To expand the port landfill was used to expand the port for warehouses and additional wharfs, including Commonwealth Pier which opened in 1901. From 1801 to 1974, Boston was home to one of the oldest shipbuilding sites for the US Navy. The main shipyard was in Charlestown, with extra locations in Chelsea, East Boston, and South Boston. Nowadays, about 30 acres of this area
Mike Pesaturo
Nov 41 min read


Benevento - Italy's Witch City
Growing up in Massachusetts, we hear about the infamous Salem Witch Trials in elementary school. Salem whose nick name is "The Witch City" goes crazy at Halloween. The witch trials themselves happened in 1692. Salem is a popular spot at Halloween. It gets crowded and hard to access as 3 of my children live either in Salem or nearby. This year on the second leg to our European Trip, my wife and I visited Benevento Italy. The reason is my family on the Pesaturo side has so
Mike Pesaturo
Nov 12 min read


New Image News
Unbeknownst to me at the time, the shot of the big yellow structure in the background is the Harland & Wolff shipyard that built the Titanic
Mike Pesaturo
Aug 31, 20241 min read


Printing History
Ben Franklin, an author and signee of the Declaration of Independence is considered one of the founders of America.
Mike Pesaturo
Aug 25, 20242 min read


A Tall Tale
Mt Hood Tower was used in World War II to house a small Army outpost who watched for German U-boats.
Mike
Mar 13, 20242 min read


The Green Mountain State and More
Vermont is known for many things starting with Maple Syrup, beautiful scenery, and great skiing. The ride on Route 100 is one of the most...
Mike Pesaturo
Oct 7, 20232 min read


World's most photographed bridge....
The Golden Gate Bridge was designed to be anything but International Orange as its color is known. There were options and black and gold...
Mike Pesaturo
Sep 28, 20232 min read


What to see in Capri?
Capri is 34 km (21.12 miles) from Mt Vesuvius, an active volcano in Italy last erupting March 1944. The Campi Flegrei volcano, near...
Mike Pesaturo
Aug 10, 20232 min read


Newport's Rich History
In 1870 the Vanderbilt's net worth was $100 Million which today is $2.3 Billion. The Astor's worth was $87 Million in 2012 which today...
Mike Pesaturo
Aug 10, 20232 min read


Florence known for architecture, art and leather
Firenze, or Florence, is the capital of Italy's Tuscany Region. Florence was the birthplace of Italy's Renaissance and is rich in...
Mike Pesaturo
Jul 31, 20231 min read


Roman Concrete is “Hot Stuff”
Roman Concrete has always been a mystery. The Pantheon is home of the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, was completed in 128...
Mike Pesaturo
Jul 23, 20231 min read


The Fascinating History of the Chianti and its Iconic Rooster Emblem.
Roosters, Knights an Chianti Classico
Mike Pesaturo
Jul 19, 20231 min read
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