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6-9-26 Zoom: "Leveraging Social Media to Promote Your Book" Tired of being KO'd in your attempts to use social media to promote your book? Log in to our Zoom-enabled meeting in June and let IWOC's very own K.O. -- aka, Kathryn Occhipinti -- provide you the important dos and don'ts in the fine art of social media book promotion.

Bonus: Simultaneous to her Zoom presentation, Kathryn will be hosting a members-only, in-person viewing and will even supply light snacks to accompany the program. Afterwards, Kathryn will be helping those in-person attendees set up their social media accounts on Facebook, X or Instagram. So if you're a member, bring your laptop and come on out to experience IWOC at its best -- live and in person!

Details for the Zoom / in-person program will be included in email invitations to be sent out the week of June 2.

Zoom Registration Info:

If you have not yet been emailed the Zoom registration link, you can request it by contacting [email protected].

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Piazza di Siena, one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events, returns to Rome from 27–31 May 🐎✨ Set inside Villa Borghese, the five-day competition transforms the heart of the city into a world-class arena for international show jumping, welcoming elite riders from across the globe. With around €1 million in prize money across multiple categories and 10 nations competing in the Nations Cup, the event brings together sport, tradition, and spectacle in one of Rome’s most iconic green spaces. Even better — the event is open to the public free of charge, making it one of the rare chances to experience a global sporting event right in the middle of Rome 🇮🇹 This year will also feature a flypast by Italy’s Frecce Tricolori jets on 29 May ✈️ Would you go watch this in the middle of the city? 📍 Villa Borghese, Rome

T***a: The Largest Garum Factory in the Roman Empire. On the Atlantic coast of Roman Lusitania, the settlement of Tróia in modern Portugal (Old Roman name was Setobriga in the Acala peninsula) became the center of one of the largest food industries of the ancient world. Between the 1st and 4th centuries CE, T***a developed into the largest fish-salting and garum production center in the Roman Empire. Located at the mouth of the Sado estuary, the region offered ideal conditions for large-scale production. The waters were rich in sardines, mackerel, and tuna, allowing fishermen to supply the factories with enormous quantities of fish. Across the river stood the Roman city of Salacia, one of the greatest salt-producing centers in the region. This constant supply of salt made T***a the perfect location for an industrial complex dedicated to fish preservation and fermentation. Inside the factories, workers processed the fish in large stone vats known as cetariae. Layers of fish and salt were left to ferment under the sun for weeks, slowly producing garum, the famous Roman fish sauce prized across the empire. The finest liquid was collected and poured into ceramic amphorae, sealed, and prepared for export. From T***a’s workshops, these amphorae traveled by ship across the Mediterranean, reaching markets from Hispania to Rome. Garum became one of the most important seasonings in Roman cuisine, used in countless dishes. Today, the long rows of stone vats still remain along the sandy peninsula, revealing the scale of an industry that once supplied one of the most famous flavors of the Roman world. #history #rome #romanempire #ancient #fyp

Italy is officially under a RED HEAT ALERT as a major heatwave moves across the country 🇮🇹🔥 The Italian Ministry of Health has issued its highest warning level for cities including Rome, Florence, Bologna, and Turin as temperatures are expected to climb above 30°C (86°F) this week. If you’re currently traveling through Italy: ☀️ Stay hydrated 🧴 Wear sunscreen 🥤 Avoid peak afternoon hours 🏛️ Plan indoor activities during the hottest parts of the day

We are a group of students who have been studying French at DU for the last two years. Though small in number, we have come to understand something that reaches far beyond our classroom and beyond any single language: that learning a language is one of the most transformative things a person can do. Our experiences have influenced how we connect with others, enter new environments, and understand the world around us. We write this letter not only to share what this program has meant for us, but to make the case that it must continue for every student that comes after…

Read more: https://dominicanstar.com/letter-to-the-editor-from-dominican-french-students/
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A letter for the editor: from DU French students

Unique places in Milan: Villa Necchi Campiglio - Instantly Italy Villa Necchi Campiglio is undoubtedly one of the most unique places in Milan, a real jewel hidden in the heart of the city.

Eating in Italy isn’t just about the food. It’s about tradition, timing, and knowing what’s typical in each region. These photos share a small taste of that experience.

I can eat gelato twice a day. In fact, I have indulged once or twice at that quantity! What's your favorite flavor?

For deeper food guides and practical tips on ordering and eating like a local, head to the blog.
👉 visit ouritalianjourney.com for tons more info on food in Italia!
* Discover some great recipes on the blog too!