Ugolino, the Cannibal Count
The Sad Story of Count Ugolino ‘Father our pain’, they said, ‘Will lessen if you eat us you are the one Who clothed us with … Read more
Italian History
Historical news, galleries and features from Italy.
Unravel the mysteries of Italy’s past with the Italian History category on WeirdItaly.com. This section explores the lesser-known, peculiar, and intriguing aspects of Italy’s rich history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. Discover hidden stories, unusual events, and extraordinary characters that have shaped Italy’s unique historical narrative.
Giovanni Aldini: the scientist who inspired Frankenstein’s story
Giovanni Aldini, born in 1762 in Bologna, Italy, was a pioneering physicist and the nephew of the renowned Luigi Galvani. He followed in his uncle’s … Read more
The Cruel Experiment in Language Deprivation of Frederick II: What is Everybody’s Natural Language?
Understanding the Controversial Experiment of Frederick II Throughout history were conducted experiments involving language deprivation trying to discover the origin of language. The first attempt … Read more
The Lost City of Canale Monterano
A Roman aqueduct, Etruscan tombs, an abandoned medieval church, and a town within a few meters. Monterano stands on a tuff hill whose sides dive … Read more
Narni underground: The Inquisition Trial and the Room of Torment in Narni
In 1979 six members of the local speleological team of UTEC of Narni, in Umbria, below the ruins of an ancient Dominican monastery, discovered a … Read more
The mummies of Ferentillo in Italy
Museum of the mummies of Ferentillo The Museum of mummies is a museum located in Ferentillo (in the province of Terni) that exhibits the ancient … Read more
Gardens of Bomarzo, Arcane Park of the Monsters
Gardens of Bomarzo, Images, Facts and History The Park of the Monsters (or Gardens of Bomarzo), created in the 16th century, is an arcane monumental … Read more
Cities built by the Romans (The big list)
The list of cities built by the Romans over the centuries is impressive. Some of the following cities may have been founded by other people, … Read more