William and Emma Hamilton [ Aristocracy / Travel ]
… from across Europe. He showed them his vast collections of antiquities, accompanied them to excavation sites, and shared with them his passion for vulcanology. Different forms of entertainment were also organized for them. His first wife … in the archaeological explorations that were feeding the development of neoclassicism and/or who were interested in witnessing the volcanic activity. Sir William’s home thus became a hub of sociability, where people coming from far and … had the opportunity to be together in the same space. Sir William was the perfect host and shared his various passions with his guests. He accompanied them to excavations sites and showed them his vast collections of virtú – all occasions …
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