Italy’s Sci-Fi Pioneer: The Story of Yambo’s Impact on Literature and Cinema
Italy’s Early 20th Century Sci-Fi Renaissance and Yambo’s Role. Enrico de’ Conti Novelli da Bertinoro, better known by his pseudonym Yambo, was born in Pisa … Read more
Italian People
Stories and Biographies of Amazing People from Italy.
Meet the fascinating individuals who have shaped Italy’s unique character in the Italian People category on WeirdItaly.com. Uncover the stories of peculiar, influential, and lesser-known personalities from Italy’s past and present. Learn about their extraordinary achievements, unconventional lifestyles, and the impact they’ve had on Italy’s culture, history, and society.
Embark on a captivating journey and celebrate the intriguing lives of Italy’s most remarkable people.
Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
The Perfect Storm: How Italy Fostered the Renaissance. The Renaissance, a period of great cultural and intellectual renewal, has long been a subject of fascination … Read more
The Religion of the Etruscan People
The Gods and Goddesses of the Etruscan Pantheon: Rituals and Ceremonies in Etruscan Religion. The Etruscan civilization, which flourished in central Italy from the 8th … Read more
What is the most common last name in each region of Italy?
What’s the Most Common Surname in Italy? In this article, we will take a look at the most common last names in each region of … Read more
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
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 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
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
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 story of Felice Benuzzi who escaped from a POW camp in WWII to climb Mt Kenya and broke back 18 days later
Felice Benuzzi was an Italian diplomat and mountaineer who escaped a British prison camp in WWII with two fellow soldiers to climb Mount Kenya with … Read more
The Tragic Life of Amedeo Modigliani: Biography, Works & Facts
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (July 12, 1884 – January 24, 1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor who mostly worked in France. He is best known … Read more
For the first time, Venice’s population falls below 50,000
14,000 residents lost in the last 20 years, including 8,000 in the last ten. The historic center of Venice’s population has dropped below 50,000 for … Read more
Wild at Heart: Antonio Ligabue
Antonio Ligabue was a major 20th-century naive artist. Antonio Ligabue was self-taught, he has mostly painted subjects that portray wild and exotic animals. The artist … Read more
The Eclectic Sketches of Amico Aspertini
Amico Aspertini (born 1474 or 75-1552) was an Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor who anticipated Mannerism with his convoluted, quirky, and eclectic style. At the … Read more