A food voyage through Sicily http://zite.to/ZhWkqH
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Is FDA lifting its ban on Italian cured meats?
Is FDA lifting its ban on Italian cured meats? http://zite.to/11vbRVK
How to eat like a local on Italy’s Amalfi Coast
How to eat like a local on Italy’s Amalfi Coast http://zite.to/18cOLpk
Rafael Sabatini, Italian-English writer
Was born on April 29 1875: Rafael Sabatini, Italian-English writer (d. 1950) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Sabatini
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Lion Statue And Etruscan Tomb Discovered At Cerveteri
Lion Statue And Etruscan Tomb Discovered At Cerveteri http://zite.to/11sZutb
Hadrian's Wall had a bigger and older Scottish brother
Hadrian's Wall had a bigger and older Scottish brother http://zite.to/126IgAP
Emperor Constantius II enters Rome for the first time
April 28 357: Emperor Constantius II enters Rome for the first time to celebrate his victory over Magnus Magnentius.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
British Library Publishes Leonardo Notebook Online
British Library Publishes Leonardo Notebook Online http://zite.to/10j94fN
Tourist-dodging excursions from Florence
Tourist-dodging excursions from Florence http://zite.to/15Ok90S
Emperor Arcadius marries Aelia Eudoxia
April 27 395: Emperor Arcadius marries Aelia Eudoxia. She becomes one of the most powerful women of Late Antiquity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aelia_Eudoxia
Friday, April 26, 2013
Useful tips to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum by train
Useful tips to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum by train http://zite.to/10h22rM
Stefano de Luigi's Photographs of Venice
Slide Show: Stefano de Luigi's Photographs of Venice http://zite.to/14UZsAG
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Rare bronze rams from the First Punic War discovered
Rare bronze rams from the First Punic War discovered http://zite.to/ZMN7Wy
Italy’s Frecce Tricolori: Italian Daredevils Of The Skies
Italy’s Frecce Tricolori: Italian Daredevils Of The Skies http://zite.to/Zlwl5d
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The birth of Rome celebrated across the city
The birth of Rome celebrated across the city http://zite.to/ZkoeGZ - beautiful #photogallery of historical re-enactments
Biking in Italy and the Italian Language
Biking in Italy and the Italian Language http://zite.to/ZknoKm
Monday, April 22, 2013
Feeling like a Hollywood A-lister on Italy's spectacular 'movie- set' islands
Feeling like a Hollywood A-lister on Italy's spectacular 'movie- set' islands http://zite.to/13pZrzU
Friday, April 19, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
To The Top of Il Vittoriano in Rome
A Perfect Day in Rome – To The Top of Il Vittoriano http://zite.to/11jFkAC
Panorama of the Cinque Terre Trail in Italy
Panorama of the Cinque Terre Trail in Italy http://zite.to/10jB61K #photo
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Giovanni da Verrazzano reaches New York harbor
it's happened on April 17 1524: Giovanni da Verrazzano reaches New York harbor.
The Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola in Rome
A Perfect Day in Rome – The Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola http://zite.to/15eB5wX
Italy Leases Abandoned Castles to Luxury Hoteliers for Cash
Italy Leases Abandoned Castles to Luxury Hoteliers for Cash http://zite.to/11bQqdD
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Italian American Museum in NYC Seeks New Chance to Save the Past
Italian American Museum in NYC Seeks New Chance to Save the Past http://zite.to/Zn6gSH
When it Comes to Rosé, Italy Gives France a Run for the Money
When it Comes to Rosé, Italy Gives France a Run for the Money http://zite.to/Zu8vk5
Monday, April 15, 2013
Digital invasions to promote Italian culture
Digital invasions to promote Italian culture http://zite.to/ZViH4a
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Michelangelo’s Cleopatra: profane and profaner
Michelangelo’s Cleopatra: profane and profaner http://zite.to/126FGOW
Vitellius defeats Emperor Otho in the Battle of Bedriacum
April 14 69: Vitellius, commander of the Rhine armies, defeats Emperor Otho in the Battle of Bedriacum and seizes the throne.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Roman Fresco Found Beneath Nineteenth-Century Painting
Roman Fresco Found Beneath Nineteenth-Century Painting http://zite.to/YxxRlg
You don't have to go to the British Museum – Rome leads to all roads
You don't have to go to the British Museum – Rome leads to all roads http://zite.to/Yjk51f
Like Lake Como and Garda? Try the Lazio Lakes.
Alternative Italy, pt 5: Like Lake Como and Garda? Try the Lazio Lakes. http://zite.to/10WW03s
Friday, April 12, 2013
Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire
it's happened on April 12 467: Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthemius
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Septimius Severus, Roman Emperor
Was born on April 11 145: Septimius Severus, Roman Emperor (d. 211)
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Italy's Shift to Muliplex Facilities Claims Historic Rome Cinema
Italy's Shift to Muliplex Facilities Claims Historic Rome Cinema http://zite.to/16LXMqo
An Italian Beef, Cabbage & Potato Casserole
Socca (An Italian Beef, Cabbage & Potato Casserole) http://zite.to/10RfSlH
Archaeologists find 10,000 objects from Roman London
Archaeologists find 10,000 objects from Roman London http://zite.to/Ybkd2R
Did he inspire Shelley's Frankenstein?
Was born on April 10 1762: Giovanni Aldini, Italian physicist (d. 1834) - Did he inspire Shelley's Frankenstein?
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
VinItaly 2013, Day One: Impressions and Highlights
VinItaly 2013, Day One: Impressions and Highlights http://zite.to/17o9rNj
Monday, April 08, 2013
Sunday, April 07, 2013
First draft of the Corpus Juris Civilis is issued
April 7 529: First draft of the Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian
Mount Vesuvius erupts and devastates Naples.
it's happened on April 7 1906: Mount Vesuvius erupts and devastates Naples.
A free night in the Tuscan hills in a villa designed by Michelangel
A free night in the Tuscan hills in a villa designed by Michelangelo for the Machiavelli family http://zite.to/10rz77Y
Stay in a converted tobacco factory in Tuscany
Travel tips: stay in a converted tobacco factory in Tuscany, or try camping the old fashioned way http://zite.to/XwOpKE
Saturday, April 06, 2013
The poet Petrarch first sees his idealized love, Laura
it's happened on April 6 1327: The poet Petrarch first sees his idealized love, Laura, in the church of Saint Clare in Avignon.
Tuscany's Gate of Heaven opens its doors
Tuscany's Gate of Heaven opens its doors http://zite.to/14UhO3T
Benetton launches megastore on Venice's Grand Canal
Benetton launches megastore on Venice's Grand Canal http://zite.to/14UhwtS
Friday, April 05, 2013
Rome and Parthia: Power Politics and Diplomacy Across Cultural Frontiers
Rome and Parthia: Power Politics and Diplomacy Across Cultural Frontiers http://zite.to/10hoBAf
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Caracalla, Roman emperor
Was born on April 4 188: Caracalla, Roman emperor (d. 217) http://t.co/1x2xiTaiq2
Getting to Know Vatican City and the Pope
Infographic: Getting to Know Vatican City and the Pope http://zite.to/ZB5m0D
Italy's Nadia Santini named world's best female chef
Italy's Nadia Santini named world's best female chef http://zite.to/ZB5ddy
Baked Pasta With Sausage, Mushrooms, and Mascarpone
Everyday Italian: Baked Pasta With Sausage, Mushrooms, and Mascarpone http://zite.to/YwzYVz
Reasons why your next holiday should be in Puglia
Reasons why your next holiday should be in Puglia http://zite.to/11pqdZK
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Italy Leads The U.S. -- In Equity Crowdfunding
Italy Leads The U.S. -- In Equity Crowdfunding http://zite.to/Z7FLg2
Italy’s Hidden Treasures: Indie Exploration in the Alps
Italy’s Hidden Treasures: Indie Exploration in the Alps http://zite.to/10oaOrb
Processione dei Serpari: a guide to Italy’s snake festival
Processione dei Serpari: a guide to Italy’s snake festival http://zite.to/Z7EO7q
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Pluto's 'Gate to Hell' uncovered in Turkey by Italian archeologists
Pluto's 'Gate to Hell' uncovered in Turkey by Italian archeologists http://zite.to/YOw9uh
A Florentine Banker and a Lending Transaction in 16th Century Florence
Lodovico Capponi: A Florentine Banker and a Lending Transaction in 16th Century Florence http://zite.to/Z5iwTO
Was born on April 2 1618: Francesco Maria Grimaldi.
Was born on April 2 1618: Francesco Maria Grimaldi, Italian physicist. He coined the word "diffraction" of light. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesco_Maria_Grimaldi
Monday, April 01, 2013
it's happened on April 1 457: Majorian is acclaimed emperor by the Roman army.
it's happened on April 1 457: Majorian is acclaimed emperor by the Roman army.
Scientists’ Tests Suggest Turin Shroud Dates To Time Of Jesus’ Death
Scientists’ Tests Suggest Turin Shroud Dates To Time Of Jesus’ Death http://zite.to/YXysOB
The Arch of Titus Digital Restoration Project
The Arch of Titus Digital Restoration Project http://zite.to/YVoBTH