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Fascinus

October 9, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Fascinus was a phallic god who protected from invidia (envy) and the evil eye in the Roman tradition. The fascinus or fascinum represented the divine … Read more

Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family

October 22, 2022October 9, 2022 by WeirdItaly

In Roman mythology, Vesta was the virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family. Vesta was daughter of Saturn (Chronos) and Opi, sister of Jupiter, … Read more

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 …

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Evidence of Intentional Fire-Starting in Recent Sardinia Blazes

Sardinia Wildfires: Investigative Insights into Causes Sardinia - Recent wildfires that tore thro…

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

vestal virgins

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