Francesco Ruggieri (1620-c. 1695) was the first and greatest of a family of violin makers working at Cremona, Italy. A pupil of Nicolo Amati, he patterned his instruments, with some modifications, ...

The most illustrious of several violin makers in the Bergonzi family was Carlo, born in Cremona, Italy, in 1683 (d. 1747). His training is not documented, but his early instruments show the influence ...

As may well be imagined, the violin offers difficulties which are peculiar to itself, and we are not surprised to learn that the Violin player illustrated herewith is the culmination of seven ...

How about some violin? Sure, it's most often considered an orchestral instrument, and doesn't exactly emit the gritty, sexy type of sound rock bands are typically looking for. But the violin is ...

Cremona Violin Dealers and Makers is a quality stringed instruments shop. The most important activities in CREMONA Fine-violin- workshop have always been the repair and meticulous restoration of ...

Viola Davis is an American actress. Her most well-known role is as Annalise Keating in the TV show How to Get Away With Murder. She was on the show from 2014 to 2020 and won an Emmy Award in 2015 ...

Regardless of how you wear them, what those items all have in common is that they have a long history in the United States, helping to shape what we think about when we think of American style.

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A lot of Americans tell pollsters they fear the American dream is dead. And depending on how you define "American dream," the data supports that concern — up to a point. Doubts about upward ...

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We are testing the Frigidaire Nugget Ice Maker and the Euhomy Nugget Ice Maker. If you love cold drinks, a countertop ice maker might make your day. These machines tend to be more alike than ...

Earning near-perfect ratings across all categories, the Cuisinart Vertical Waffle Maker was a no-brainer for our best overall pick. We found it heats up quickly, cooks evenly, and cleans up nicely ...