After investigating the atrocious conditions of the illegal slaughterhouses in Sicily, a police unit became vegetarian. In 2016, the story of a police unit from … Read more
During the dramatic social upheavals of 1860s Sicily, the Prince of Salina, a noble nobleman of spotless morality, struggles to maintain his family and station. … Read more
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
Mount Etna’s height has increased by more than 30 meters since 2018 After 50 paroxysmal episodes affecting the Southeast Crater of the volcano, Mount Etna’s … Read more
Record-breaking heat in Italy. The country records its highest temperature, 48.8C in Sicily Temperatures soared in Italy today, with Floridia in Italy recording the highest … Read more
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
Map of unusual, esoteric, bizarre or simply incredible places in Italy The map will be constantly updated. Click to pop up information. List of Places … Read more
A collection of fascinating old photographs of Palermo, Messina, Siracusa, and other Sicilian towns during WWII. On the night of 9–10 July 1943 the Allied … Read more
The two gangs in Palermo were especially looking for desperate young people and women to stage false accidents to defraud insurance companies. They offered 300 … Read more
THERE is one street in Catania, Sicily, which seems to be given over to the trade and industry of the poorer people of the city. … Read more
Child Slavery at the Floristella Grottacalda mines in Sicily. The Caruso was a kid aged 8 to 14 years, assigned to carry on shoulder excavated … Read more
The Salt Cathedral of Realmonte is an underground Catholic church built within the tunnels of a salt mine underground in a halite mountain near the … Read more
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
Spectacular night-time images as Mount Etna erupts sending columns of ash and lava high into the air.
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Roads closed to create private racetracks near Etna. Hundreds of Youtube videos showing horse gigs at crazy speed on city streets.
Weird Italy, Guide to Unusual & Amazing Places to see in Italy. Italy’s news in English: Art, History & Facts