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Roman Numerals: Origin, Facts and Usage with Images

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 by WeirdItaly

Exploring the Fascinating History and Modern Use of Roman Numerals: From their Ancient Origins to their Role in Modern-Day Design The Roman numeral system is … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian History Tags ancient rome, etrurian people, roman numbers
Pompeii Lakshmi

The fascinating story of the Pompeii Lakshmi

December 16, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Pompeii Yakshi, The Ancient Indian Statuette found in Pompeii in 1938 Amedeo Maiuri, an Italian researcher, discovered the sculpture in 1938. The sculpture is said … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History Tags Amedeo Maiuri, Gandhara, Pompeii, statue
Witch-hunter Manual Compendium Maleficarum

Facts & History of the Witch-hunter Manual Compendium Maleficarum

December 15, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Compendium Maleficarum is a treatise on demonology and witchcraft, divided into three volumes written by Francesco Maria Guazzo, published in 1608. The Compendium Maleficarum, … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History Tags inquisition trial, witchcraft
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The 20 Best Italian Actors of All Time

December 14, 2022 by WeirdItaly

A list of Famed Italian Actors Throughout History Related articles: The Best Italian Directors Italian cinema is known for its rich history and renowned actors. … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Cinema, Italian People Tags italian cinema, Marcello Mastroianni, Roberto Benigni, Sophia Loren
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Italian Nobel Prize Winners

December 13, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Italian Nobel Laureates The Nobel Prize is a prestigious prize given yearly to those who have made important achievements in the disciplines of physics, chemistry, … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Italian People Tags Carlo Rubbia, Enrico Fermi, Eugenio Montale, Franco Modigliani, Giosuè Carducci, Giulio Natta, Grazia Deledda, Guglielmo Marconi, Luigi Pirandello, Nobel Prize, Rita Levi-Montalcini, Salvatore Quasimodo
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The Most Beautiful Castles in Valle d’Aosta, Italy

December 12, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Best Castles to visit in Valle d’Aosta, Italy Valle d’Aosta, located in the northwest of Italy, is a region known for its beautiful alpine landscape and … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian castles, What to see in Italy Tags castles, Valle d'Aosta
Castello di Roccascalegna

The Most Beautiful Castles in Abruzzo, Italy

November 20, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Best Castles to visit in Abruzzo, Italy Several historic castles of Abruzzo were strongholds or fortifications on mountaintops to guard the valleys, particularly those of … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian castles, What to see in Italy Tags abruzzo, castles, Frederick II, lombards, normans
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Sabir: the Mediterranean lingua franca

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Mediterranean lingua franca, also known as sabir, was a pidgin idiom spoken in all Mediterranean ports between the 11th century and throughout the 19th … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History Tags language, lingua franca, mediterranean sea, sabir
24 Etrurian and Roman statues discovered in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy

24 Etrurian and Roman statues discovered in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy

January 4, 2023November 8, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Extraordinary new bronze statues discovered at sanctuary in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy. During the excavation campaign at the Etruscan-Roman sanctuary connected to the ancient … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Latest Italian News and Videos Tags ancient rome, archeology, etruria, etrurian people, tuscany
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The Story of the Italian Police Unit who Became Vegetarian

October 26, 2022 by Dominique Musorrafiti

After investigating the atrocious conditions of the illegal slaughterhouses in Sicily, a police unit became vegetarian. In 2016, the story of a police unit from … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian People, Italy Crime News and Criminal Investigations Tags italian police, nebrodi park, sicily, vegetarian
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The bizarre story of the mummies of Venzone

October 24, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The mummies of Venzone are a collection of mummies discovered in Venzone, Italy, in the sixteenth century. Although similar mummies may be found elsewhere, the … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, What to see in Italy Tags Friuli Venezia Giulia, life magazine, mummies, venzone
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Romulus: History & Facts of the Founder of Rome

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The legend of Romulus, the first king of Rome Romulus ( Alba Longa, March 24, 771 B.C.E. – Rome, July 5 or 716 B.C.E.) twin … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Italian People Tags amulius, ancient rome, numitor, palatine hill, remus, romulus, The Rape of the Sabine Women, Tiber River, Titus Tatius
Procession with Romulus and his wife Hersilia on a victory chariot

The Seven Legendary Kings of Rome

January 4, 2023October 21, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The mythical seven kings of Rome: myths, history & facts The seven kings of Rome, according to legend, were the first kings who ruled Rome … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History Tags ancient rome, Ancus Marcius, comitia curiata, Curiae, etrurian people, Numa Pompilius, romulus, sabines, Servius Tullius, Tarquinius Priscus, Tarquinius Superbus, Tullus Hostilius
The Origins of the Piano's Invention

Bartolomeo Cristofori, the Man who Invented the Piano

October 19, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Origins of the Piano’s Invention Bartolomeo Cristofori (May 4, 1655, Padua – January 27, 1732, Florence) was of the most famous harpsichord makers of … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian History, Italian People Tags bartolomeo cristofori, classical music, florence, music, Padua, piano
Joachim Wtewael - The Wedding of Cupid and Psyche

The Most Important Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Rome

January 27, 2023October 10, 2022 by WeirdItaly

A comprehensive list of more than 300 Roman gods, deities, and supernatural beings. Ancient Roman deities are the gods and goddesses worshipped in the ancient … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, ancient rome, birth and childhood deities, Di indigetes, di selecti, flamens, folklore, roman religion
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Tuffolino: The Italian Fascist alter-ego of Mickey Mouse

Tuffolino: The Alter-Ego of Mickey Mouse from Fascist Italy

Uncovering Tuffolino's Legacy Amidst Censorship and War in Fascist Italy. Tuffolino, a comic char…
March 28, 2023
Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian History
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The Sabines: A Glimpse into an Ancient Italic Tribe

The Sabine Influence on Early Rome: A Lasting Impact. The Sabines, who lived in central Italy dur…
March 19, 2023
Featured, Italian History
The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Gods and Goddesses of the Etruscan Pantheon: Rituals and Ceremonies in Etruscan Religion. The…
March 17, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Italian People, Roman deities
Valentine's Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Valentine’s Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Uncovering the Evolution of Valentine's Day: Tracing the Roots of the Day Dedicated to Love and Affe…
February 8, 2023
Featured, Italian History
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The Witches of Benevento: From Pagan Rites to Witchcraft

The Witch Trials of Benevento: the Mysterious World of the Janare and Their Magic The city of Ben…
February 5, 2023
Featured, Italian History
Ancient Rome's Sacred Plants History and Symbolism

Ancient Rome’s Sacred Plants: History and Symbolism

Explore the Sacred Plants of Ancient Rome: Symbolism and Significance in Roman Culture The R…
January 30, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Nature in Italy
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Vanth: the Chtonic Female Demon of the Etruscan Mythology

Examining the different attributes and symbols associated with Vanth, and the various ways in which …
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Charun: The Underworld Psychopomp of Etruscan Mythology

Tracing the Origins and Evolution of the Etruscan Underworld Deity Charun According to Etruscan m…
Hand of Sabazios

Sabazius, Sabazios, the Sky Father God of the Phrygians and Thracians

Sabazius (Sabazios, also known as Σαβάζιος in Ancient Greek), an origin deity from Thracia or Anatol…
Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2021

Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2022: 0.9% MoM Increase and 11.5% YoY Rise

According to ISTAT, industrial turnover increased by 0.9% in November compared to the previous month…
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Bergamo and Brescia, Italian Capital Of Culture 2023

The Italian Capital of Culture 2023 will officially launch in Bergamo and Brescia on January 20th-22…
Italian Tourism, Government Efforts for Recovery

Italian Tourism: Government Efforts for Recovery

Tourism Economy in Italy: How the Government is Supporting the Recovery of the Industry Amid COVID-1…
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