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The 700th anniversary of Dante’s death: 1 His life

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The great Florentine poet and writer Dante died of malaria on 14 September 1321, 700 years ago this Tuesday. A celebration of his life in paintings.

September 11, 2021 General, Life, Painting

Rebirth: Contents

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An overview and contents of the articles outlining the history of the Italian Renaissance, centred on paintings from Florence.

May 31, 2021 General, Life, Painting

Paintings of Florence: 1 History

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Paintings of the city of Florence recreating times past, from Dante’s meeting with Beatrice, to Lorenzo the Magnificent in the late 15th century.

February 27, 2021 General, Life, Painting

How to get more holidays in Calendar

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Want to know when the US is on holiday so you don’t try contacting a colleague there on the wrong day? Here’s how to show many different regional calendars at once.

January 9, 2020 Macs, Technology

Changed UK public holiday may appear on the wrong date

Early May public holiday isn’t on 4 May, but 8 May. Not all calendar services are correct.

January 8, 2020 Macs, Technology

The best-known unknown woman in art: Beatrice Portinari 1

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Claimed to be Dante’s beloved, Beatrice Portinari has become one of the most painted women in history. But she may have been symbolic rather than physical. Paintings by Blake and others.

November 9, 2019 General, Life, Painting

Last Week Off My Mac: Taking a break

Everyone needs to get away from it all, but you may not realise just how badly you need a break until you are taking time out.

August 27, 2017 General, Life, Macs, Technology

Movable feasts

Calendars, Mathematica, and the Mac: a curious but productive union.

July 6, 2015 General, Life, Macs, Technology
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