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Witch-hunter Manual Compendium Maleficarum

Facts & History of the Witch-hunter Manual Compendium Maleficarum

December 15, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Compendium Maleficarum is a treatise on demonology and witchcraft, divided into three volumes written by Francesco Maria Guazzo, published in 1608. The Compendium Maleficarum, … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History Tags inquisition trial, witchcraft
The Benandanti: Witchcraft and Agrarian Cults between 16th and 17th centuries in Italy

The Benandanti: Witchcraft and Agrarian Cults between 16th and 17th centuries in Italy

June 20, 2022January 10, 2022 by Matteo Damiani

History & Facts of the Benandanti, The Good Walkers A trial for heresy of two peasants reveals a pagan-shamanic peasant cult based on the fertility … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History Tags Carlo Ginzburg, folklore, Friuli Venezia Giulia, inquisition trial, magic, witchcraft
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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
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Narni underground: The Inquisition Trial and the Room of Torment in Narni

May 1, 2021February 21, 2013 by WeirdItaly

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

Categories Featured, Italian History, Magazine, What to see in Italy Tags inquisition trial, Marco Cocceio Nerva, narni underground, roman aqueduct, room of torment, torture, torture room, Umbria, utec

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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
Essential Information, Featured, What to see in Italy
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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 …
January 23, 2023
Essential Information, Featured, Italian History, Italian People
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Top Italian Regions by GDP: A Comprehensive List

List of Italian regions by GDP (2021) In 2021, the gross domestic product of Italy was 1.78 trill…
January 22, 2023
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  • 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
  • Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2022: 0.9% MoM Increase and 11.5% YoY Rise
    According to ISTAT, industrial turnover increased by 0.9% in November compared to the previous month, and a 11.5% increase compared ... Read more
  • The 20 largest cities by population in Italy
    Discover Italy’s Largest Cities Italy is renowned for its stunning scenery, extensive history, and dynamic culture. But Italy also has ... Read more
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