The Italian Palio, Decoded: Horse Races, Ring Jousts and Four Living Contests of the Middle Ages
The Italian palio is not just Siena. A civil engineer from Le Marche decodes four distinct forms of medieval contest — from the inside.
Traditions, festivals, craftsmanship and authentic everyday Italian life
The Italian palio is not just Siena. A civil engineer from Le Marche decodes four distinct forms of medieval contest — from the inside.
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