Usually in our podcast we tend to talk about timeless topics but sometimes there are news too juicy not to cover. While we were preparing a completely different episode, the news of a surprising archaeological find in a tiny Tuscan village was way too interesting. Who could have imagined that on the bottom of those pools that have been used since forever to enjoy the hot thermal waters were hiding such a treasure? 24 incredible bronze statues emerged from the clay almost intact after 1500 years, plus a huge number of other objects. We started wondering what will happen to this small village now that everyone knows about this discovery? Experience tells us that this charming corner of Tuscany will soon be transformed in yet another tourist trap, with souvenir shops, fixed menu restaurants and so on but it's not inevitable. A different solution is possible, one that looks back at the amazing past of this place, when it was a mix between a temple, a hospital and an upscale spa. The world has changed a lot in the past 2000 years but the needs of human beings are still the same. It would be impossible to bring back the oracles or the cult of the goddess of health but the rest of what made this place so unique is valid also today. That's why this week What's Up Tuscany will bring you to San Casciano ai Bagni to tell you how the new go-to place for antiquity lovers could have a remarkably interesting future ahead. Do you like this kind of episode? Would you have us talk about something else? Don't keep it to yourself! Drop us a note. We'd be glad to get to know you better!
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https://www.repubblica.it/cultura/2022/11/08/news/san_casciano_dei_bagni_bronzi_scoperta_acqua_fango_riace-373510937/?ref=RHLF-BG-I373518600-P1-S1-T1
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