Smith & Coby, The Shameless Clones of Terence Hill & Bud Spencer
The bizarre story of Simone & Matteo, the copycats of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer Bud Spencer (Carlo Pedersoli) and Terence Hill (Marco Girotti) were … Read more
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Gaius Appuleius Diocles: The Greatest Roman Charioteer
Gaius Appuleius Diocles: The Chariot Champion (Updated 2026) Gaius Appuleius Diocles was a Roman charioteer who is widely considered to be one of the greatest … Read more
North Italy Travel Guide: Cities, Alps, Lakes, and Coastal Towns (2026)
North Italy 2026: 12 Places That Will Make You Cancel Your Trip to Rome North Italy is a region that is rich in history, culture, … Read more
The Etruscan civilization: History, Facts and Art
Discovering the Fascinating Culture of the Etrurian Civilization The Etrurians were an ancient civilization that lived in the central part of Italy, in a region … Read more
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 Roman Numeral Converter – WeirdItaly … Read more
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
Guazzo’s Compendium Maleficarum: 1608 Demonology Guide [2025] The Compendium Maleficarum is a treatise on demonology and witchcraft, divided into three volumes written by Francesco Maria … Read more
The 20 Best Italian Actors of All Time
Italy’s Greatest Actors: Golden Age and Modern Italian Cinema Related articles: The Best Italian Directors Italian cinema is known for its rich history and renowned … Read more
Italian Nobel Laureates: Guide to Italy’s Greatest Minds
22 Italian Nobel Prize Winners from 1906 to 2021 The Nobel Prize is a prestigious prize given yearly to those who have made important achievements … Read more
The Most Beautiful Castles in Valle d’Aosta, Italy
15 Best Valle d’Aosta Castles to Visit in 202-2026 Valle d’Aosta, located in the northwest of Italy, is a region known for its beautiful alpine … 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 Origins and Evolution of Sabir: A Pidgin Idiom in Mediterranean Ports. The Mediterranean lingua franca, also known as sabir, was a pidgin idiom spoken … 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
Mystery of Venzone’s Mummies: Natural Phenomena Behind Their Preservation The mummies of Venzone are a collection of mummies discovered in Venzone, Italy, in the sixteenth … Read more