by Gigi | Aug 24, 2026 | Bianca's Cure
image credit Was the protagonist in Bianca’s Cure a historical figure? Good question! And it’s one I’ve addressed in almost all the podcasts I’ve done—those that have been released are here and especially in my Take It From Here Media podcast. The short answer is,... 
by Gigi | May 9, 2026 | Bianca's Cure
The Madrid reading and reception for Bianca’s Cure Saturday, May 16 Secret Kingdoms 20:00 Secret Kingdoms writes: Navigate love, politics, and patriarchal constraints Whilst searching for a cure for Malaria with author Gigi Berardi – A Renaissance version... 
by Gigi | Apr 9, 2026 | Bianca's Cure
The title of the talk/slide presentation is “The phenomenology of (gendered) language,” but I’m really talking about researching and writing in Italy!!! AW 204, 4:30-5:20. 
by Gigi | Apr 9, 2026 | Bianca's Cure
From: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bianca_Cappello •Bianca Cappello (1548 – 20 October 1587) was an Italian noblewoman… and was noted for her great beauty…the Grand Duchess consort of Tuscany by marriage to Francesco I de’ Medici, Grand Duke of... 
by Gigi | Mar 16, 2026 | Bianca's Cure
The mystery of the “open window” on the Piazza Santissima Annunziata is legendary, as I’ve discussed in earlier blogs. The “always open” window is slightly ajar, presumably as a sign of respect for the woman who lived centuries before....