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The Cosmogony of a Sixteenth-Century Italian Miller

June 20, 2022December 29, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

A heresy trial held in Friuli, Italy in the sixteenth century brings to light the complex cosmogony and worldview of a miller who stunned the … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Italian People Tags Carlo Ginzburg, folklore, Friuli Venezia Giulia, inquisition trial
Giovanni Bugatti, the official Papal executioner who executed 514 people

Giovanni Bugatti, the official Papal executioner who executed 514 people

January 10, 2022December 20, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

The story of Giovanni Battista Bugatti Mastro Titta Giovanni Battista Bugatti, known as Mastro Titta (Senigallia, 1779 – Rome, 1869) was an Italian executioner of … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Italian People, Italy Crime News and Criminal Investigations Tags death penalty, George Gordon Byron, Giuseppe Gioachino Belli, Papal states, rome
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Facts and Brief Biography of the Navigator and Explorer John Cabot

January 11, 2022December 8, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

John Cabot is famed for discovering Newfoundland John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto in Italian, Zuan Chabotto in Venetian) was an Italian explorer and navigator commissioned by Henry … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Italian People Tags america, Canada, exploration, henry VII
Diocese of Padua deeply embarrassed by honorary citizenship to Bolsonaro

Diocese of Padua deeply embarrassed by honorary citizenship to Bolsonaro

October 28, 2021 by WeirdItaly

The controversial Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, recently accused of crimes against humanity in Brazil, is expected to arrive in Italy next September 1, in Anguillara … Read more

Categories Italian People, Latest Italian News and Videos Tags Anguillara Veneta, brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, Padua, veneti nel mondo
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The chronovisor, a Time Machine Allegedly Invented by the Italian Monk and Exorcist Pellegrino Ernetti

January 10, 2022October 10, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

The bizarre story of the chronovisor The chronovisor (or chronoscope) is allegedly a functional time viewer, an hypothetical device capable of capturing and reproducing images … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Italian People Tags Pellegrino Ernetti, time machine, weird science
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The curious history of the Republic of Rose Island, a micronation on a man-made platform off the coast of Italy

January 11, 2022August 6, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

Facts & history of the Republic of Roses Island The island was built by Italian engineer Giorgio Rosa, who made himself its president and declared … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Italian People Tags emilia romagna
Pietro Longhi - The Tooth Puller, 1746 - 1752

Facts, Images & History of the Carnival and the Masks of Venice

January 11, 2022May 20, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

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

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian History, Italian People Tags festival, folklore, veneto, venice
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15 of the Most Unsettling and Gruesome Paintings in Italian Art History

June 7, 2022May 17, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

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

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian History, Italian People Tags Artemisia Gentileschi, Caravaggio, Duccio di Buoninsegna, Gioacchino Assereto, illustrations, paintings
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66 Amazing Old Pictures of Italy, 1860-1920

January 11, 2022May 15, 2021 by WeirdItaly

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

Categories Featured, Italian History, Italian People
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History & Images of Duino Castle

October 24, 2022May 3, 2021 by WeirdItaly

The castle of Duino is located in Duino-Aurisina in the province of Trieste. The castle is perched on a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Trieste. … Read more

Categories Italian castles, Italian History, Italian People, What to see in Italy Tags castle, Friuli Venezia Giulia
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5 Great Movies by Sergio Leone (with trailers and wallpapers)

June 28, 2022July 24, 2020 by WeirdItaly

Sergio Leone is considered one of the greatest masters of Italian cinema thanks to films such as the trilogy of dollars (A Fistful of Dollars, … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian Cinema, Italian People Tags clint eastwood, enno morricone, sergio leone, spaghetti western
Antonio Rubino illustrations

The dreamy illustrations of Antonio Rubino

January 11, 2022July 21, 2020 by Matteo Damiani

The Art of Antonio Rubino Antonio Rubino, influenced by the Liberty style, has often been associated with Futurism for his surreal illustrations. Related: The Manifesto … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian People Tags Antonio Rubino, Corriere dei Piccoli, illustrations, Italian comics
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Calcio Fiorentino, what is it, images and history of the ancestor of football

January 11, 2022July 3, 2020 by Matteo Damiani

Facts and History of Calcio Fiorentino Calcio Fiorentino (also known as Calcio Storico) is a sport that recalls a game called harpastum in Latin is … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Italian People, What to see in Italy Tags sport, tuscany
sporting culture behind the Italian game

The sporting culture behind the Italian game

September 18, 2019 by WeirdItaly

Sport is a strange thing; it ignites a raw passion in the tamest person, it creates rivalries between people who would otherwise get along and … Read more

Categories Italian People Tags football
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Italian Fascist Party organizes Prayer of reparation, local nun send them away from the churchyard

March 1, 2021July 6, 2019 by WeirdItaly

Because of the Gay Pride in Monza, near Milan, the Italian far-right party Forza Nuova and other ultra-Catholic organizations tried, until the end, to oppose … Read more

Categories Italian People, Latest Italian News and Videos Tags fascism, Monza
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Valentine's Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Valentine’s Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Uncovering the Evolution of Valentine's Day: Tracing the Roots of the Day Dedicated to Love and Affe…
February 8, 2023
Featured, Italian History
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The Witches of Benevento: From Pagan Rites to Witchcraft

The Witch Trials of Benevento: the Mysterious World of the Janare and Their Magic The city of Ben…
February 5, 2023
Featured, Italian History
Ancient Rome's Sacred Plants History and Symbolism

Ancient Rome’s Sacred Plants: History and Symbolism

Explore the Sacred Plants of Ancient Rome: Symbolism and Significance in Roman Culture The R…
January 30, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Nature in Italy
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The Magic Rites Complex in Pompeii

The Magic Rites Complex (il Complesso dei Riti Magici) in Pompeii is a historical residence that was…
January 27, 2023
Featured, Italian History
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Life-Size Marble Statue of Hercules Discovered in Scott Park near Appia Antica in Rome

Uncovering the Past: The Discovery of a Life-Size Marble Statue of Hercules in Scott Park during Sew…
January 27, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Latest Italian News and Videos
The 20 largest cities in Italy

The 20 largest cities by population in Italy

Discover Italy's Largest Cities Italy is renowned for its stunning scenery, extensive history, an…
January 24, 2023
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  • Valentine’s Day: The Origin of The Day of Love
    Uncovering the Evolution of Valentine’s Day: Tracing the Roots of the Day Dedicated to Love and Affection Valentine’s Day, the ... Read more
  • The Witches of Benevento: From Pagan Rites to Witchcraft
    The Witch Trials of Benevento: the Mysterious World of the Janare and Their Magic The city of Benevento, located in ... Read more
  • Ancient Rome’s Sacred Plants: History and Symbolism
    Explore the Sacred Plants of Ancient Rome: Symbolism and Significance in Roman Culture The Roman Forum, one of the most iconic ... Read more
  • The Magic Rites Complex in Pompeii
    The Magic Rites Complex (il Complesso dei Riti Magici) in Pompeii is a historical residence that was utilized for the ... Read more
  • Sabazius, Sabazios, the Sky Father God of the Phrygians and Thracians
    Sabazius (Sabazios, also known as Σαβάζιος in Ancient Greek), an origin deity from Thracia or Anatolia, gained popularity in the ... Read more
  • Life-Size Marble Statue of Hercules Discovered in Scott Park near Appia Antica in Rome
    Uncovering the Past: The Discovery of a Life-Size Marble Statue of Hercules in Scott Park during Sewer Conduit Overhaul The ... Read more
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