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Giovanna E Fregni

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The Heritage Pub

Yeni Dünya: A rare fruit with the taste of spring

May is the month of the yeni dünya here in Cyprus. In Italy, they are called nespole. In the US, they have the less than appetizing name of…

1d ago

Yeni Dünya: A rare fruit with the taste of spring

1d ago

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Making Craft

Entrainment: The unexpected sound of craft

One day while walking downstairs, the song Another One Bites the Dust came on the radio. The song has a strong rhythmic beat, and I…

2d ago

Entrainment: The unexpected sound of craft

2d ago

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Never Stop Writing

Six Writing Mistakes That Drive Editors Insane: Advice from a frustrated peer reviewer

I edit and review articles for academic journals. It all started when I used to proofread the dissertations of friends in my master’s…

3d ago

Six Writing Mistakes That Drive Editors Insane: Advice from a frustrated peer reviewer

3d ago

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The Peregrine Journal

Migration Time: Apps for getting to know your new environment

When I moved to England, one of the things I didn’t expect to disorient me was the sounds of birds. I’m not an avid birdwatcher by any…

Apr 28

Migration Time: Apps for getting to know your new environment

Apr 28

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The Heritage Pub

The Feast of San Geminiano

An Italian festival celebrating the patron saint of Modena

Apr 25

The Feast of San Geminiano

Apr 25

Published in

The Peregrine Journal

How to Ride the Bus: Adventures in public transport

One of the things I pride myself on is being able to navigate public transport in every country I go to. I’ve taken buses, trams, trains…

Apr 25

How to Ride the Bus: Adventures in public transport

Apr 25

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Making Craft

An Introduction to “Making Craft”

I have been involved in various aspects of craftwork all my life. I was an independent jeweller, working in silver and gold, and also…

Apr 19

Apr 19

Published in

The Peregrine Journal

Grocery Stores and Charity Shops: The Cultural Museums of Daily Life

Apr 15

Grocery Stores and Charity Shops: The Cultural Museums of Daily Life

Apr 15

The Earliest Known Glass Made in Europe: The National Archaeological Museum of Fratta Polisine

Fratta Polesine is a little town in the north of Italy. You have to zoom in on Google maps to get a look at where it is. However the site…

Feb 23

The Earliest Known Glass Made in Europe: The National Archaeological Museum of Fratta Polisine

Feb 23

On Buying a Knife

In the US, you can buy anything. There are few restraints on what anyone can purchase.

Feb 17

On Buying a Knife

Feb 17

Giovanna E Fregni

Giovanna E Fregni

I'm an archaeologist, metalsmith, and I travel a lot. I now live in Northern Cyprus. Past homes include Italy, the US, & UK. The world is a fascinating place.

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