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Gioielli sotto casa il castello di Rivalta (Pc)

Questa settimana Piero Brazzale ci porta alla scoperta del Castello di Rivalta è un imponente complesso fortificato che si trova a Rivalta, frazione del comu...

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Comment by J Ruaidri Douglas on July 12, 2026 at 6:54

William, I'm glad you enjoyed i!. Sorry for the slow reply.

These attributes you list are more in line with what I have read of the pelican symbol.  

Comment by William Douglas on July 7, 2026 at 16:36

Thank you for this film.. Now I must seek out others in the series!

Comment by William Douglas on July 7, 2026 at 16:36

A heraldic pelican usually infers:

  • Self‑sacrifice — the pelican wounds her breast to feed her young.

  • Charity and care for dependents — idealised noble behaviour.

  • Christ‑like devotion — medieval bestiaries interpreted the pelican’s act as a symbol of Christ’s sacrifice.

  • Ecclesiastical virtue — widely used by bishops, abbeys, and families with strong church ties.

So, the film's reference does seem off centre.

Comment by J Ruaidri Douglas on July 6, 2026 at 7:30
See the Scotti portion re. The Battle of Lepanto @ 21:58 Not 100% sure about the dubbed explanation of the Pelican.

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