The manuscript, which has maintained an almost perfect state of preservation, is a unique example of Renaissance art. Each page is divided into three horizontal registers that narrate in succession the different historical and mythological phases through figures related to the classical and biblical tradition. With the acquisition of the Cronaca Crespi, the work symbolically returns to the Morbio collection. This manuscript adds to the Braidense’s already rich holdings, consolidating this institution’s role as the custodian of a priceless cultural heritage. The manuscript is structured in six sections that divide the history of humanity according to the six ages of man: Creation,with the figure of Adam; the period from the Flood, with the figure of Noah; the descendants of Abraham; the story of David to the Babylonian Captivity; the period from the Captivity to the birth of Christ; and the era from the birth of Christ to the events of 1395, with the figure of Tamerlane. Each side of the manuscript is a testimony to how medieval art was able to tell the story, interweaving mythology with religion and ancient history, creating a complete picture of man’s genealogy. A key aspect of this acquisition concerns the digitization of the manuscript, which has made it possible to preserve it in digital format and make it accessible to the public. The Braidense, in fact, has completed the digitization of the entire codex, allowing scholars, but also enthusiasts and the general public, to explore it easily through the web. Digitization represents a fundamental resource for the enjoyment of works that, due to their rarity and fragility, could hardly be exposed to the public in their original version. This process has made it possible to make the manuscript visible online, so that everyone can appreciate the beauty and refinement of the miniatures created by Leonardo da Besozzo. The acquisition of the Cronaca Crespi represents a significant moment for the Braidense National Library and for Italian culture, which enriches its heritage with a work of great historical and artistic value. The possibility of consulting the entire digitized codex marks an important step in the preservation and dissemination of culture, making accessible to all a work that would otherwise have remained confined to the archives of an elite library. 2005A convicted Nazi criminal sentenced for his role in a 1944 massacre near Rome has returned to his house arrest in the Italian capital after outrage over his court-approved vacation in a lake resort town 92-year-old Erich Priebke cut short a vacation in the village of Cardana di Besozzo near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy after local residents had threatened to stage a protest march against his stay "We are happy that he's gone and hope he'll never come back," said Giovanni Martina "Many here have sacrificed their lives fighting for liberty and democracy and against fascism The presence of this former Nazi officer is an insult to them." was sentenced to life in prison for participating in a 1944 massacre of 335 men and boys at the Adreatine Caves south of Rome The slaughter is considered the worst war crime in Italy during the Nazi occupation of Rome and was carried out in reprisal for an Italian resistance attack in which 33 German soldiers were killed The 92-year-old was placed under house arrest due to his ailing health one year later But a Roman judge had now allowed him to travel to Lake Maggiore for a summer vacation According to left-wing daily La Repubblica he was currently staying at the home of a German sculptor friend the head of the Gestapo in Paris between 1943-45 Rome military prosecutor Fulvio Salvatori said he had allowed Priebke to move "temporarily" to Varese "Priebke asked to spend some time in a different place," Salvatori told the Il Sole 24 Ore station "I see no reason not to grant him a temporary transfer." who say Priebke should not be granted leave from his house arrest "It's an act of injustice," Marco Reguzzoni After being a fugitive of justice all his life but giving him holiday on Lake Maggiore is too much." Priebke spent most of his life in South America and was caught in a town in southern Argentina in 1994 He has repeatedly managed to make headlines he unsuccessfully demanded a settlement from two journalists who Priebke claimed had defamed him by calling him "executioner." In 2003 but Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi rejected the request Rome's police chief Marcello Fulvi banned a march by right-wingers calling for clemency for Priebke "The march would have represented an intolerable affront to the Jewish community to the whole city and to its memory," Fulvi said at the time it should be for the victims of the Fosse Ardeatine and certainly not for their executioner." From Saturday 10th February 2024 | Provincia di Varese masks and lots of fun are the main characteristics to celebrate Carnival day in the province of Varese The Pro Loco Sangiano with the Pro Loco of Cuvio Laveno and the Besozzo Merchants' Association have joined forces and created 'CARNEVALE IN TOUR 2024' The creators of allegorical floats and masked groups we are addressing to invite them to participate in the Carnival on Tour 2024 consisting of four dates registrations are open until Wednesday 3rd February the event will be postponed to Saturday 17th February In case of bad weather it will be held at the Parco delle Feste From 3 to 10 Maggio - Podestà Square of Varese Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April - Varese From 10 May to 11 May 2025 - MalpensaFiere info@vareseturismo.it information and assistance for planning your perfect event or trip Contact us Photocredits: Archivio fotografico della Provincia di Varese-Settore Marketing Territoriale e Identità Culturale-servizi foto a cura di SIAF-CNA VARESE - Archivio Fotografico Comune di Varese - Davide Morello Photography The folks at Mahindra two wheelers are trying all they can to put a stronghold in the Indian two-wheeler business They have tasted reasonable success with Gusto and Mojo and are the only Indian manufacturer to be on the Moto3 grid At the ongoing Auto Expo they have pulled off the curtains of their 2016 challenger MGP3O which gets significant upgrades from last year Developed at Mahindra Racing’s European headquarters at Besozzo the MGP3O focusses on improving the power delivery Work has also been done on improving the handling and serviceability of the bike and aerodynamic package also gets several refinements to the chassis and electrical setup the company will also see three customer teams which includes Team CIP Outox Reset Drink Team and MTA Team Italia this year the grid will also include Peugeot Motorcycles factory team (SP Racing) which will use a MGP3O derived Peugeot The company also unveiled the GenZe 2.0 all-electric transportation alternative which is already on sale in the United States Designed to overcome the challenges associated with urban commuting the GenZe 2.0 electric scooter gets a removable lithium ion battery This can be charged using a standard electrical outlet Complete Auto Expo 2016 coverage The scooter can carry a load of 34 kg and can sprint from 0 to 48.3 kmph in just 8 seconds which is also its top speed The range has been set at 48.3 km which is ideal for daily city commutes.