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Join history buff, Mike Corradi on a journey through time as he unfolds the rich tapestry of the Italian peninsula's history. This chronological story starts with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and leads you through the most iconic events, influential figures, and cultural milestones that have shaped Italy into what we see today. It’s all serious stuff, but we do take time to stop and laugh at battles over a bucket, rude names, naughty priests and popes, rabbits winning sieges, doves winning battles, bits of dead bodies as tokens of love, and whole series of real historical silly ...

A radio show becomes a book that becomes a podcast about one of the most iconic places of American and international counter culture.We will explore the history of the famous Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan, New York and hear the stories of some of its most illustrious guests: Edith Piaf, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, Sid Vicious, Dylan Thomas, Jack Kerouac and many more.Come along on a journey to relive some of the most important contributions in music, literature and art as these legends left their mark on this remarkable hotel.