Roman Numerals: Origin, Facts and Usage with Images
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
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The fascinating story of the Pompeii Lakshmi
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
Facts & History of the Witch-hunter Manual Compendium Maleficarum
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
The 20 Best Italian Actors of All Time
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
Italian Nobel Prize Winners
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
The Most Beautiful Castles in Valle d’Aosta, Italy
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
The Most Beautiful Castles in Abruzzo, Italy
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
Sabir: the Mediterranean lingua franca
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
24 Etrurian and Roman statues discovered in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy
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
The Story of the Italian Police Unit who Became Vegetarian
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
The bizarre story of the mummies of Venzone
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
Romulus: History & Facts of the Founder of Rome
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
The Seven Legendary Kings of Rome
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
Bartolomeo Cristofori, the Man who Invented the Piano
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
The Most Important Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Rome
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