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The Ancient Greek Theatre Of Taormina

The Ancient Greek Theatre Of Taormina

June 14, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The ancient theater of Taormina is the second-largest ancient theater in Sicily, after the Greek theater of Syracuse. Related articles: The Valley of the Temples … Read more

Categories Italian History, What to see in Italy Tags ancient rome, greeks, roman history, sicily, Taormina
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A True Story by Lucian of Samosata, the earliest example of Science Fiction in Literature

April 30, 2022 by WeirdItaly

A True Story by Lucian of Samosata is the first known text that could be called science fiction A True Story (Latin: Vera Historia Verae … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian Books, Italian History Tags lucian of samosata, roman history, sci-fi
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The Bizarre Story of the Nemi Ships built by Caligula

January 11, 2022October 31, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

The Nemi Ships The Nemi ships, 70 meters long and more than 25 meters wide, had been built by Emperor Caligula, in honor of the … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History Tags caligula, Lazio, nemi, roman empire, roman history
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Roman Emperors by Place of Birth

June 6, 2022September 10, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

Where Roman Emperors were born Birthplaces of Roman Emperors from Augustus (27 BC) to Theodosius (395 AD) This list considers Roman emperors from the beginning of … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History Tags roman history, romans
What does Ferragosto mean? Why is Ferragosto celebrated in Italy?

What does Ferragosto mean? Why is Ferragosto celebrated in Italy?

January 11, 2022August 15, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

History of Ferragosto Discovering the origins of Ferragosto, the most important Italian summer festival, which has its origins in Ancient Rome. Ferragosto is celebrated on … Read more

Categories Events, Italian History Tags Caesar Augustus, festival, folklore, roman history
History & Images of the Roman Theatre in Aosta

History & Images of the Roman Theatre in Aosta, Italy

May 10, 2021 by WeirdItaly

Roman Theatre, Aosta The Roman Theatre in Aosta is an ancient building built a few decades after the foundation of the Aosta, in 25 BC … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, What to see in Italy Tags Aosta, roman architecture, roman history, Valle d'Aosta
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The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome: an underground temple devoted to Mithras

January 11, 2022May 8, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome The Mithraeum is a building from the Roman imperial period buried several meters below the Basilica of San … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, What to see in Italy Tags mithras, pagan temple, roman history, romans
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The astonishing mosaics of the Roman Villa del Casale

January 11, 2022April 18, 2021 by Matteo Damiani

Facts and Images of Villa Romana del Casale The Mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale are the finest mosaics anywhere in the Roman world … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, What to see in Italy Tags roman history, romans
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Roman Chariot discovered at Pompeii

February 27, 2021 by WeirdItaly

The four-wheeled processional chariot is the latest discovery of Pompeii. A large ceremonial chariot with four wheels, along with its iron components, beautiful bronze and tin … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Latest Italian News and Videos Tags cities built by the romans, Pompeii, roman history
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The Roman Expeditions of the Nile River

January 11, 2022September 15, 2018 by Matteo Damiani

Between 62 and 67 AD the Roman emperor Nero sent a small group of Praetorian guards to explore the sources of the Nile River in … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History Tags Africa, Egypt, nero, Nile river, roman empire, roman history, romans
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The Ancient Pagan Temple of Diana, Nemi

January 11, 2022April 19, 2016 by WeirdItaly

The Temple of Diana in Nemi This Roman sanctuary and the Sacred Wood are located on the northern shore of Lake Nemi, just a few … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Magazine, What to see in Italy Tags Diana Nemorensis, Lazio, nemi, nemi travel, nemi trip, pagan temple, roman history, temple of diana

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Demons, Monsters, and Ghosts of the Italian Folklore

Demons, Monsters, and Ghosts of the Italian Folklore

Wild at Heart: Antonio Ligabue

Wild at Heart: Antonio Ligabue

The Eclectic Sketches of Amico Aspertini

The Eclectic Sketches of Amico Aspertini

The etymology of the word “Ciao”

The etymology of the word “Ciao”

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