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The Rape of the Sabine Women Nicolas Poussin

The Sabines: A Glimpse into an Ancient Italic Tribe

March 19, 2023 by WeirdItaly

The Sabine Influence on Early Rome: A Lasting Impact. The Sabines, who lived in central Italy during the archaic period, were an ancient Italic people. … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History Tags ancient rome, Ancus Marcius, Attius Clausus, Manius Valerius Maximus, Numa Pompilius, Publius Valerius Publicola, Quintus Servilius Priscus, Rape of the Sabine Women, sabines
Procession with Romulus and his wife Hersilia on a victory chariot

The Seven Legendary Kings of Rome

January 4, 2023October 21, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The mythical seven kings of Rome: myths, history & facts The seven kings of Rome, according to legend, were the first kings who ruled Rome … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History Tags ancient rome, Ancus Marcius, comitia curiata, Curiae, etrurian people, Numa Pompilius, romulus, sabines, Servius Tullius, Tarquinius Priscus, Tarquinius Superbus, Tullus Hostilius
Sancus

Sancus

October 10, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Sancus, often spelled Sangus or Semo Sancus, was a deity of fidelity (fides), honesty, and oaths in the religion of the ancient Romans. His religion, … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags fidelity, honesty, roman religion, sabines, sancus

Strenua

October 4, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Strēnĭa or Strēnŭa was a deity of the Roman religion-of Sabine origin according to some classical authors-a symbol of the new year, prosperity and good … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags befana, roman religion, sabines
quirinus

Quirinus, the god of the Roman state

October 11, 2022October 1, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Quirinus is an archaic Roman state deity in mythology and religion. Quirinus, sometimes known as Janus Quirinus, was a nickname for Janus in Augustan Rome. … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags janus quirinus, Quirinalia, roman religion, sabines
Medallion with the Goddess Ops

Ops, Opi, the Roman Fertility Goddess

October 17, 2022October 1, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Ops or Opis is a Roman archaic fertility deity that represents the earth and distributes agricultural plenty of Sabine origin. Her equivalent in Greek mythology … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags Di indigetes, ops, roman religion, sabines, saturn, Titus Tatius

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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 …
A-kiss-by-Lawrence-Alma-Tadema-(1891)

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…
An-Imperial-Age-Square-Revealed-from-Recent-Excavations-in-Nora

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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