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Magna Graecia

Riace Bronzes: History, Discovery & Facts

Riace Bronzes: History, Discovery & Facts

August 18, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Riace Bronzes, A treasure at the bottom of the sea The Riace Bronzes are two Greek bronzes depicting naked bearded warriors, cast about 460–450 BC … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, What to see in Italy Tags calabria, greeks, Magna Graecia, riace, riace bronzes, statue
Facts, Images & History of the Appian Way

Facts, Images & History of the Appian Way

January 11, 2022May 24, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

History of the Appian Way The Appian Way is one of the earliest and most important Roman roads of the ancient republic that changed the … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, What to see in Italy Tags architecture, Benevento, Brindisi, campania, Lazio, Magna Graecia, puglia, roman architecture, romans, rome
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The Valley of the Temples in Sicily, Facts, History & Pictures

January 11, 2022May 11, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

The Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Italy The Valley of the Temples is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek Akragas), Sicily.  The Valley of … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, What to see in Italy Tags greeks, Magna Graecia, pagan temple, romans, sicily
Necropolis-Pantalica

20 stunning images of Pantalica Necropolis

May 1, 2021June 18, 2014 by WeirdItaly

Pantalica Necropolis, rupestrian funerary architecture Pantalica, Syracuse, Sicily, is located on a limestone promontory and is best known for its rock-cut tombs (13th to 7th … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Magazine, What to see in Italy Tags anapo, archeology, Calcinara, history, Magna Graecia, nature reserve, necropolis, pantalica, railway track, sicily, Syracuse, tombs

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Mithraic relief, Tauroctony, about 160 CE, Royal Ontario Museum

Ancient Roman Magic and Superstition: Superstitions and Mystical Symbols

Magic and Religion in the Roman Society. In ancient Roman society, the realms of magic and supers…
Apartment Living in Rome: Insulae Life and Culture

Apartment Living in Rome: Insulae Life and Culture

Ancient Rome's Urban Dwelling: Insulae's Daily Life and Culture. In the bustling city of ancient …
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Roman Vacations: Leisure and Pleasure in Ancient Times

How Ancient Romans Spent Their Holidays. The Roman Empire, which spanned from Western Europe to p…
A Marriage in the Moon, 1910, Pioneering Italian Sci-Fi

“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 offere…
Why Did Futurism Leave Behind Cinema?

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 movements, F…

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Enrico Novelli, Yambo life and works

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 Berti…
Italian General's Controversial Book Triggers Debate and Probe

General Vannacci’s Book Sparks National Debate and Official Inquiry in Italy

Government's Divided Response to Vannacci's Controversial Narratives. From statements like "dear …
Sardinia Wildfires

Evidence of Intentional Fire-Starting in Recent Sardinia Blazes

Sardinia Wildfires: Investigative Insights into Causes Sardinia - Recent wildfires that tore thro…
Daily Mediterranean Detrended Surface Temperature

Unprecedented Maritime Heatwave Grips Mediterranean

Heatwave in Italy: Mediterranean Sea at Record-Breaking Highs. An unprecedented maritime heatwave…
Why is Italy not using cloud seeding to combat the extreme temperatures

Why Italy does not use cloud seeding to combat extreme temperatures

Heatwave Sweeps Across Southern Europe. As temperatures continue to soar across Italy, the nation…
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An Imperial Age Square Revealed from Recent Excavations in Nora

An architectural marvel from the middle imperial era has been unearthed during the latest archaeolog…
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