Between the Lines: The Art & Science of Translation (Part 2) featuring Miriam Hurley
“Another way, in addition to Speakeasy, which I really suggest that worked for me is doing an activity that people who are like minded might do. That’s the best way to build community because everyone’s looking for it. It’s one of those ironies of modern life that people feel disconnected and lonely, but we all […]
Between the Lines: The Art & Science of Translation (Part I) featuring Miriam Hurley
“Even if you’ve done it for 24 years, every translation, almost every sentence, is a challenge, and that’s what makes it fun.” Miriam Hurley It was such a treat to sit down with Miriam Hurley to discuss her path to Italy, why she came and stayed, the ins and outs, and challenges and rewards of […]
On finding joy and living life in balance (Part 2) Featuring Eleanor Walker
“From my experience, there’s a very different attitude towards careers here; generally speaking, your job doesn’t define you. Whenever I speak to Italians, they never ask that as their first question, it’s never ‘what do you do,’ or ‘what’s your job’? They’re more interested in the life that you live around your job, which is […]
Ask Fosca! Listener Questions Answered featuring Mark Scott
Recorded on May 7, 2024 at Musikalmente Firenze We are celebrating one year of the podcast with an entire episode dedicated to you, our listeners, and to your questions about Italy, Italians, and Italian culture. Don’t miss this q&a with Mark Scott, a University of Missouri journalism major and Ask Fosca’s very first intern. Mark […]