Coviello (French: Covielle) is a minor character in the Commedia dell'arte. He falls into the category of the Zanni. His name is a double diminutive of the name Giacomo (Jacob or James). In English, he might be called Jimmy or Jackie. The character dates back to at least the 16th century. He was typically from the southern part of Italy, and could apparently dance and play the mandolin quite well. His mask usually portrays him with a ridiculously long beak-like nose, often ne

IL CAMALEONTE CON IL MANDOLINO Maschera napoletana della Commedia dell’Arte, Coviello (diminutivo di Giacomino) non assume un ruolo marcatamente definito ma, a seconda della narrazione, muta da oste a servo, da padre di famiglia a menestrello, da sciocco a furbetto. Il suo aspetto varia a seconda dell’interpretazione presentando tuttavia come elemento costante il mandolino.

This blog post was written by Thistles & Dandelions volunteer Alessia Bruni after a workshop with the curator at David Livingstone Birthplace Museum. While discovering David Livingstone and Kate Simpson’s research, Alessia also took the opportunity to learn about another T&D volunteer, Lara Lasisi’s experience interning at the museum. One of the Thistles & Dandelions recent workshops was with the curator Kate Simpson at the David Livingstone Birthplace Museum. She told us abo

One upon a time, on a cold stormy day, two white merlons were flying away. They were looking for a nest to warm up in any way. In a chimney, they found a home and take refuge from that storm. But the fireplace was lit and the smoke makes them all black. From that day, they remained black forever.

After a trip to Port Glasgow, on February 8, 2020, I read with Chikaima Maitea this story about an eagle and a smart, wee Wren. I hope you can enjoy like us it! This is a tale from the Western isles, the beautiful Hebridean Islands that lie off the coast of Scotland in the waters of the Atlantic and whose next-door neighbour to the west is America. A mighty eagle and a little wren began to talk one day. “I am the greatest bird of the skies,” the mighty eagle boasted, “and all

In data 8 febbraio 2020 io e Chikaima Maitea siamo andate a goderci il sole di Port Glasgow e alla sera abbiamo letto nel lettone questa divertente storia scozzese! Spero possa divertire anche voi! Questo e’ un racconto che proviene dalle isole Occidentali, le bellissime isole Ebridi lungo la costa della Scozia sull’Atlantico che possono essere considerate come i vicini ad ovest dell’America. Una possente Aquila e uno Scriccioletto iniziarono a parlare un giorno. “Sono il piu

His name is Farinella. He's from Putigliano, Apulia. He saved his town by Saracen's raid, persuading his fellows to fake a lockdown due to the plague. Farinella led the fake lockdown and at least Saracens went away without bringing anything from Putigliano's citizens. Putignano is a lovely town in Puglia south of Bari. It is one of the oldest carnivals in Europe and one of the most important in Southern Italy. All the floats carry political or satirical messages and although

Questa e' una storia proveniente dai Confini Scozzesi. Una volta venivano chiamati "Terre di battagla" in quanto gli Scozzesi e gli Inglesi erano soliti attraversare il Confine per radersi al suolo le case e la terra. La tradizione tramanda molti racconti in cui si racconta di un eroe valoroso che mette in salvo una fragile fanciulla. In questa storia l'eroina, Jean, decide di salvarsi in prima persona. Jean di Mortonhall era innamorata di William di Aikenwood e William di A

On the date 02/02/2020, the United Kingdom had left Bruxelles by 3 days on the note of Scottish music, even if Scotland is clearly against Brexit. Another time England and Scotland are enemies. Once upon a time, Sir Walter Scott told us that the rivalry between these two countries was overcome through the Love and the cunning of a wee lassie. (From Sir Walter Scott’s Minstrelsy of the Scottish Borders) This is a story from the Scottish Borders. These were once known as the “

1. What is your name? Victoria T. 1930 June 21. 2 . When started the 2nd World War, where were you ? We were in common Moraru in Braila. I was 12, my father spent three , four years into the war , we were good kids home entered Russians in the country after Germans ' that started the war in Russia, and then returned and fought in Romania . They stole ships throwing bombs, hid , crying , we were children , we lived very troubled by that time and my mother had six children upse