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The-mummies-of-Venzone

The bizarre story of the mummies of Venzone

October 24, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The mummies of Venzone are a collection of mummies discovered in Venzone, Italy, in the sixteenth century. Although similar mummies may be found elsewhere, the … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, What to see in Italy Tags Friuli Venezia Giulia, life magazine, mummies, venzone
Gorini Anatomical Museum

Gorini Anatomical Museum, Graphic images

January 22, 2023June 7, 2014 by WeirdItaly

Paolo Gorini (January 18, 1813 – February 2, 1881) was an Italian scientist, geologist, teacher, and researcher. The museum was inaugurated in 1981 by the … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Italian People, Magazine, What to see in Italy Tags anatomical museum, dead bodies preservation, gore, gorini museum, horror, lodi, lombardia, macabre, morbid, mummies, Paolo Gorini, Positivism, Romanticism
Capuchin Catacombs Palermo

The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo & the Mummy of Rosalia Lombardo

November 24, 2021March 14, 2014 by WeirdItaly

Burial catacombs preserving a baby mummy in perfect conditions and other 7999 in Palermo. Catacombs of the Capuchins are burial catacombs in Palermo. Palermo’s Capuchin … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Magazine, What to see in Italy Tags catacombs, Catacombs of the Capuchins, mummies, palermo, sicily, underground
Ferentillo-mummies

The mummies of Ferentillo in Italy

January 2, 2022February 13, 2013 by WeirdItaly

Museum of the mummies of Ferentillo The Museum of mummies is a museum located in Ferentillo (in the province of Terni) that exhibits the ancient … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Magazine, What to see in Italy Tags bodies, burial ground, Church of Santo Stefano, ferentillo mummies, microfungus, mummies, pilgrims, Umbria

Map of Italy Famous Places

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Tuffolino: The Italian Fascist alter-ego of Mickey Mouse

Tuffolino: The Alter-Ego of Mickey Mouse from Fascist Italy

Uncovering Tuffolino's Legacy Amidst Censorship and War in Fascist Italy. Tuffolino, a comic char…
March 28, 2023
Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian History
The Rape of the Sabine Women Nicolas Poussin

The Sabines: A Glimpse into an Ancient Italic Tribe

The Sabine Influence on Early Rome: A Lasting Impact. The Sabines, who lived in central Italy dur…
March 19, 2023
Featured, Italian History
The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Gods and Goddesses of the Etruscan Pantheon: Rituals and Ceremonies in Etruscan Religion. The…
March 17, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Italian People, Roman deities
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
witches-dancing-and-chanting-around-a-walnut-tree-xylography-196487612

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
Vanth

Vanth: the Chtonic Female Demon of the Etruscan Mythology

Examining the different attributes and symbols associated with Vanth, and the various ways in which …
Etruscan cup with head of Charun

Charun: The Underworld Psychopomp of Etruscan Mythology

Tracing the Origins and Evolution of the Etruscan Underworld Deity Charun According to Etruscan m…
Hand of Sabazios

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 Anatol…
Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2021

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…
Bergamo-and-Brescia,-Italian-Capital-Of-Culture-2023

Bergamo and Brescia, Italian Capital Of Culture 2023

The Italian Capital of Culture 2023 will officially launch in Bergamo and Brescia on January 20th-22…
Italian Tourism, Government Efforts for Recovery

Italian Tourism: Government Efforts for Recovery

Tourism Economy in Italy: How the Government is Supporting the Recovery of the Industry Amid COVID-1…
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