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One can always spot an emperor by his haircut

One can always spot an emperor by his haircut

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Tweet Brand recognition is nothing new; the use of image as an immediately identifiable expression of the power of the state was one perfected by the Roman emperors. Today heads of state have a standard image: identical portraits of Queen Elizabeth II look down on...

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Pizza picked up from our local @santalbertopizzeri Pizza picked up from our local @santalbertopizzeria (thanks Max) after two online talks and one in person tour with actual people (resident in Rome, obv). A blast, thanks to all who joined me!
The leftovers of yesterday’s spaghetti became a The leftovers of yesterday’s spaghetti became a frittatina with the addition of more Parmesan, a couple of eggs, and some sage (I love sage and it won’t last another day). Plus a green salad, a perfect lunch. #nowaste
Borromini balustrades. Borromini balustrades.
It finally stopped raining. It finally stopped raining.
Thanks to @betynka16 for alerting me to the existe Thanks to @betynka16 for alerting me to the existence of the marron glacé ricotta tart/pie/thingummyjig at @anticofornoroscioli. I spotted one and grabbed it, so good. My resident chestnut fan is beaming from ear to ear, not least at the prospect of another slice for his breakfast tomorrow.
Creamy lemony Parmesan-y spaghetti, from @rachelal Creamy lemony Parmesan-y spaghetti, from @rachelaliceroddy’s most recent column in the Guardian. Highly recommended! #lockdownsuppers
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