Amare e Essere Amati or To Love and To Be Loved

In this Tesoro Irlandese post, I explore the topic of Love. Admittedly late to post due to the hectic nature of my own love life, I drop my favourite love lessons and spill some Hot T while I’m at it…

Rome and Queer History: The 1850’s Lesbian Art Commune on the Hills

In this Tesoro Irlandese post, I discuss the fascinating period in Queer Roman History when a community of queer women artists lived on the Seven Hills. Dubbed the ‘white marmorean flock’ by Henry James, this post explores the successes and heartbreaks of Cushman, Hays, Hosmer and Stibbens.

Julie d’Aubigny: How to Do Whatever the Hell You Want & Do it Well

In this Tesoro Irlandese Crybaby O’Clock blogpost, I discuss the wild and fascinating figure of Julie d’Aubigny and how her story stands apart from the usual narrative of ‘One Track Mind Doggedness’ in achieving greatness. She is an absolute legend.

Mary’s Coffee and Chocolate Cake

In this Tesoro Irlandese post, I divulge the delicious coffee & chocolate cake that I have become obsessed with since rediscovering it from a childhood cookbook of mine. Gifted to me kindly by my childhood best friend, it not only tastes like chocolatey heaven, but also like many years of incredible friendship.

A post dedicated to my second family who I still love so much.

Brundisium, Ostia, Herculaneum, and Torre Annunziata: What Pompeii Didn’t Tell You

In this Tesoro Irlandese post, I discuss the ancient sites of Brundisium, Ostia, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata.

Il “cheat sheet” delle frasi italiane: tutto quello che devi sapere per falsificarlo OR The Cheat Sheet of Italian Phrases: All You Need To Know To Fake it

In this Tesoro Irlandese blogpost, I give my best Italian language learning tips and resources, as well as share my Italian language scripts for moving to Rome

Tesoro Irlandese e La Bella Donna Figa

Ciara Aoife O’Síoráin discusses her motivations for moving to Rome and what content can be found on the travel blog, Tesoro Irlandese