Italian scientists give Dante a makeover Dante Alighieri, traditionally portrayed as a stern figure with a large hooked nose, is now showing a softer side, thanks to a reconstruction of his face by Italian scientists.
Chinese poet rejects label as dissident writer TORONTO - Referred to by his admirers as the conscience of China's democratic movement and by his detractors as a "misty" poet, Bei Dao would prefer to shed all the labels and just write poetry.