The bizarre Tyrolean Skull Puppets (1850 – 1945)
The unique Skull Puppets made in Val Gardena, South Tyrol. These heads were handcrafted in series from the first half of the 19th century until … Read more
The top things to see and do in Puglia: what to see in Apulia, Italy
History and nature, art, cuisine, and breathtaking beaches: discover Apulia and all the wonders it has to offer! Apulia is one of the most beautiful … Read more
30+ Unsettling Posters of the Italian Fascist Propaganda
Fascist Propaganda Posters The Italian fascist regime soon understood the importance of communication and propaganda. The Fascist government made extensive use of propaganda to “inspire” … Read more
Facts, Images & History of the Appian Way
The Appian Way is one of the earliest and most important Roman roads of the ancient republic that changed the culture of Ancient Rome. The … Read more
Facts, Images & History of the Carnival and the Masks of Venice
The Carnival and the Masks of Venice: Mistery, Illusion & Seduction Masks have always been used in the ancient tradition of Greek theatre, in the … Read more
15 of the Most Unsettling and Gruesome Paintings in Italian Art History
The most brutal paintings in Italian Art History We’ve made a list of ten of the most violent and terrifying art pieces in Italian art. Since ancient times, … Read more
66 Amazing Old Pictures of Italy, 1860-1920
100-Year-Old Photos Capture Authentic Daily Life in Italy. These evocative snapshots of Italy were taken by American photographers and come from the Library of Congress … Read more
The Valley of the Temples in Sicily, Facts, History & Pictures
The Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Italy The Valley of the Temples is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek Akragas), Sicily. The Valley of … Read more
History & Images of the Roman Theatre in Aosta, Italy
Roman Theatre, Aosta The Roman Theatre in Aosta is an ancient building built a few decades after the foundation of the Aosta, in 25 BC … Read more
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome: an underground temple devoted to Mithras
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome The Mithraeum is a building from the Roman imperial period buried several meters below the Basilica of San … Read more
The Exile of Napoleon at Isola d’Elba
After the Treaty of Fontainebleau, Napoleon was exiled to Elba, an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea 10 kilometers from the coast of Tuscany. Elba is … Read more
Crespi d’Adda: The Model Village
Crespi d’Adda is a model company town in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy. The village was built by Cristoforo Benigno Crespi in 1877 and finished … Read more
Facts, History & Pictures of the Ancient Megalithic Nuraghes in Sardinia
The Nuraghe (Nuraghi in Italian, nurhag in English) is the main type of ancient megalithic stone building found exclusively in Sardinia in Italy. They are … Read more
Map of unique places in Italy
Map of unusual, esoteric, bizarre or simply incredible places in Italy The map will be constantly updated. Click to pop up information. List of Places … Read more
The Devil’s Chair in Rome: The Tomb of Aelius Callistion
The “Devil’s Chair”, or the tomb of Aelius Callistion (Elio Callistio), is a funerary architecture of ancient Rome located in Piazza Elio Callistio in Rome. … Read more