Daily Archives: December 23, 2017

Dante’s Inferno, CANTO 24: THIEVES

https://pixabay.com/en/thief-burglary-break-into-balaclava-1562699/ *** THIEVES *** A snake bites a thief The thief is burned to ashes Then regains his form *** In the seventh bolgia of Circle 8, thieves have nothing except their form, but they are unable to keep their … Continue reading

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Dante’s Inferno, Canto 24: Vanni Fucci

https://pixabay.com/en/gold-ingots-golden-treasure-513062/ *** VANNI FUCCI *** What did Vanni steal? Treasure of San Jacopo Located in a church *** NOTE: In 1293, Vanni Fucci stole the treasure of San Jacopo. This treasure was located in the Duomo — the cathedral church … Continue reading

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