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Latest Updates: Unveiling Italy’s Art, History, and Unheard Facts

The Filming of U2’s ‘All I Want Is You’ Music Video

How U2’s Music Video Pays Homage to Federico Fellini and Tod Browning. The music video for U2’s “All I Want Is You” i…

European Digital Finance Landscape: Online Banking in the North, Cash in the South

The North-South Split in European Online Banking Trends The relationship between Europeans and digital financial serv…

Mondo Movies: Shock and Sensation from the 1960s

Sensationalism in Film: The Definitive Guide to Mondo Cane Mockumentaries. Mondo Cane mockumentaries refer to a subge…

Apartment Living in Ancient Rome: Insulae Life and Culture

Ancient Rome’s Urban Dwelling: Insulae’s Daily Life and Culture. In the bustling city of ancient Rome, a significant …

Italian Movies

La Voce della Luna (The Voice of the Moon)

Exploring Federico Fellini’s Last Direction: The Enigmatic World of La voce della Luna “La voce d…

I clowns

I Clowns: A 1970 Mockumentary by Federico Fellini “I Clowns” is a pseudo-documentary film directe…

Mio Dio, come sono caduta in basso! (Till Marriage Do Us Part)

Title (Original): Mio Dio, come sono caduta in basso! (1974) directed by Luigi ComenciniCast: Laura …

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Apartment Living in Ancient Rome: Insulae Life and Culture

Ancient Rome’s Urban Dwelling: Insulae’s Daily Life and Culture. In the bustling city of anc…

Roman Vacations: Leisure and Pleasure in Ancient Times

How Ancient Romans Spent Their Holidays. The Roman Empire, which spanned from Western Europe…

“A Marriage in the Moon” (1910): A Pioneering Italian Sci-Fi Gem

“A Marriage in the Moon” – Italy’s Early Foray into Sci-Fi Cinema. In 1910, Italian cinema o…

The Cinematic Paradox of Futurism: Why Did the Movement Leave Behind Movies?

Futurism and Cinema: An Unexpected Disconnection. In the context of 20th-century art movemen…

The Mythical Gate of Hell at Lake Averno

Lake Averno has long been seen as the portal to the netherworld, a belief echoed by figures lik…

How Hundreds Fell for Italy’s “Sovereign State of Antarctic St. George”

What Made Hundreds Believe in a Fictional State? The “Sovrano Stato Antartico di San Giorgio…

Ancient Pompeii Reveals Room of Slaves: Casting Light on Pompeii’s Lower Class

Artifacts from 2000 Years Ago: Casting Light on Pompeii’s Lower Class. In the Roman villa of…

Venetian Graffiti:  Inscriptions Reveal City’s Secrets, Interview with Alberto Toso Fei & Desi Marangon

Mapping the History of Venice, One Inscription at a Time. Venice, with its intricate net…

Italy’s Cinematic Landscape: Iconic Film Locations in Italy

In cinema, the locations depicted often play a significant role, acting as a silent character, …

Shadows and Light: Uccello’s Tragic Tale in ‘The Miracle of the Desecrated Host’

Echoes of a Burning Past: Uccello’s Heart-Wrenching ‘Miracle of the Desecrated Host’. “The M…

Campi Flegrei: The Stirring Giant Beneath Italy

Campi Flegrei Seismic Activity: Interpreting Recent Geodynamics. Italy’s Campi Flegrei, …

The Enigmatic Alchemical Gate in Rome

Alchemists of Palazzo Riario and the Mysteries Behind the Gate. The Alchemical Gate, kno…

European Digital Finance Landscape: Online Banking in the North, Cash in the South

The North-South Split in European Online Banking Trends The relationship between Europeans and di…

Ancient Rome Fascinating Facts: What We Know and What We Don’t

The Roman Empire layered with centuries of history and mystery, stands proud as one of the most powe…

ISTAT’s 2023 Annual Report: A Detailed Examination of Italy’s Socioeconomic Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding Italy’s Demographic and Economic Challenges: Insights from ISTAT’s 2023 Report The …

5 Insider Tips to Visit Italy You Find Anywhere

For centuries, Italy was a preferred destination for poetic aristocrats throughout Northern Europe. …

The Roman Underworld: Catacombs, the Cloaca Maxima and hidden routes

Tunnels and Passages: The Hidden Routes of Roman Engineering. The Roman underworld include variou…

Cloaca Maxima: An Engineering Marvel of Ancient Rome

The Cloaca Maxima: How Rome Mastered Waste Management Millennia Ago. The Cloaca Maxima (Latin…

The Catacomb of Priscilla: Rome’s Ancient Christian Burial Site Explored

A Detailed Look at the Frescoes and Relics of the Catacomb of Priscilla. The Catacomb of Priscill…

Catacombs of Callixtus and the Crypt of the Popes

From Creation to Decline: The Lifecycle of the Catacombs of Callixtus. The Catacombs of Calli…

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