Italian History
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Cumaean Sibyl – The Power of Prophecy
By: Hari Navarro
In ancient times certain women were thought to possess the 'god given' power of prophecy; they were known as the 'Sibyls'. more...
Triora – The Last Italian Witch Trial, 1587-1589
By: Hari Navarro
The horrors of medieval prejudice & fanaticism are alive in Triora, a crows' nest of a village clasped to a rocky peak high above the Italian coastline some 40 km away. more...
By: Emily Chauviere
King Vittorio Emanuele II oversaw the unification of Italy in 1861, and his successors in the Savoy dynasty ruled until they were overthrown nearly a century later. more...
Benito Mussolini (July 1883-April 1945)
By: Jo Lamb-White
Mussolini, known as Il Duce was an Italian dictator who created a fascist ideology and influenced a number of political figures during the second World War. more...
Balbo the Aviator was Admired in America
President Eisenhower considered Italo Balbo more an American hero than an Italian for his passion for doing things on a grand scale. more...
From basic needs to elaborate feasts to simple techniques, the food of Italy has evolved through culture and education. more...
Old Wine or Cider Press of Agarla di Breia Italy
By: Beverly Yip
The history of the Agarla di Breia press has been preserved by its conversion to a museum. The machines are a witness to the old-fashioned way of making wine or cider. more...
A Short History of Three Opera Venues In Italy
By: Jo Lamb-White
A summary of some of the finest places to experience, not only the performances but also the historical richness within which they are enjoyed. more...
Italian Unification and Camillo Cavour
By: Michael Streich
Italian unification is indebted to Giuseppe Mazzini and Giuseppe Garibaldi, but the policies and actions of Camillo Cavour ensured the Risorgimento. more...
By: Michael Streich
St. Peter's Basilica in Rome took decades to complete, employed the talents of great artists, and connects to history both past and present. more...
How to explain Italian colonisation in Africa
By: Barry Vale
In many respects the Italians were in a similar position to the Germans when it came down to the colonisation of Africa, latecomers to the imperial game. more...
The legacy of Niccolo Machiavelli
By: Barry Vale
In his youth Niccolo Machiavelli had been a very promising scholar, indeed he was a fine example of a Renaissance man if there ever was one. more...
The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
By: Barry Vale
An overwhelming sense of despair was the prime motivation for Niccolo Machiavelli in writing The Prince as he was despairing about the present and the future of Italy. more...
The Luxurious Capri Island of Italy
By: Lisa Cucciniello
Capri Island is one of the upscale getaways for the rich and famous. But this posh Italian resort has a long history dating back almost 2000 years. more...
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