The Painted Palazzo
Writer, journalist, historian, researcher, 60 year resident in Italy. Like my unique palazzo in central Italy, my substack includes a variety of subjects: lifestyle, expats, interviews, travelogues,guest posts. Come visit!
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“Mary Jane is an incredible source of history if you love Italy and want to go deeper.”
judy witts francini, Simply Divina- My Tiny Tuscan Kitchen
“Mary Jane is an expert on Italy and in particular, the Tuscia region of the Lazio. She was a fantastic source of information on Bomarzo for me when I was writing IN THE GARDEN OF MONSTERS. ”
Crystal King, Tasting Life Twice
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Ginda Simpson, Ginda’s Musings and Memories