Roman Emperors by Place of Birth
Where Roman Emperors were born Birthplaces of Roman Emperors from Augustus (27 BC) to Theodosius (395 AD) This list considers Roman emperors from the beginning of … Read more
Dwarf Mammoth once roamed Sardinia, Mammuthus lamarmorae
Dwarf Sardinian Mammoth Mammuthus lamarmorae is a dwarf species of mammoth that lived in Sardinia and probably also in Corsica during the Pleistocene (between 450,000 … Read more
Pompeii: Discovered a tomb with mummified human remains
Mummified remains, along with the hair and bones of an individual buried in an ancient tomb have been found at the necropolis of Porta Sarno, … Read more
What does Ferragosto mean? Why is Ferragosto celebrated in Italy?
Discovering the origins of Ferragosto, the most important Italian summer festival, which has its origins in Ancient Rome. Ferragosto is celebrated on August 15 in … Read more
Natura Collecta, Natura Exhibita at Basilica of San Lorenzo, Firenze
Natura Collecta, Natura Exhibita, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Firenze More than 150 objects are on display inside the monumental undergrounds of the San Lorenzo Complex, … Read more
Over two hundred national cultural venues open next weekend in Italy
Most of the museums and national archaeological parks will remain open over the weekend of August 15th, providing a valid alternative to tourists and visitors … Read more
The curious history of the Republic of Rose Island, a micronation on a man-made platform off the coast of Italy
Facts & history of the Republic of Roses Island built by Italian engineer Giorgio Rosa, who made himself its president and declared it an independent … Read more
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
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