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Innovazioni Italiane – Part 3 Posted by Serena on Jan 16, 2012
This is my third and final blog about innovazioni italiane (Italian innovations) from the last 150 years since Italy’s unification. Here are another four important innovations that have been ‘Made in Italy’: 1. Vibram – A mountaineering accident, in which six alpinisti (mountaineers) froze to death due to lack of adequate footwear, was the stimulus…
Innovazioni Italiane Posted by Serena on Dec 9, 2011
As you probably know, 2011 is the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification. I thought that it might be interesting to have a look at some of the most important Italian innovations that have been conceived during the last 150 years. 1. La Dinamo In 1859 professor of physics Antonio Pacinotti of Pisa designed what is…