You've Never Seen The Alps Like This Before

You've Never Seen The Alps Like This Before (PHOTOS) http://zite.to/18sf6PM

Medieval Jokes

Medieval Jokes. Courtesy of Poggio Bracciolini - http://zite.to/17sIPNw - A surprisingly modern reading

Milanese Risotto Recipe

Milanese Risotto Recipe - Grace Parisi | Food & Wine http://zite.to/18sd5TV

Ancient Romans' Color-Changing Goblet Was Feat of Nanotechnology

Ancient Romans' Color-Changing Goblet Was Feat of Nanotechnology http://zite.to/1dv2Qq1 - beautiful photos

Archaeologists discover subterranean slave world under Roman emperors villa

Archaeologists discover subterranean slave world under Roman emperors villa http://zite.to/194mW4h - nice video and picture

National Flags Created From the Foods Each Country Is Commonly Associated With

National Flags Created From the Foods Each Country Is Commonly Associated With http://zite.to/17qidca

August 30 526: King Theodoric the Great dies of dysentery at Ravenna

August 30 526: King Theodoric the Great dies of dysentery at Ravenna; his daughter Amalasuntha takes power as regent.

Recipe: Pasta all’Amatriciana

Pasta all’Amatriciana: Tomato, Italian Bacon, and Pecorino http://zite.to/15lTGSy via @zite

Conserving and Protecting Mosaics in the Mediterranean: The MOSAIKON Initiative

Conserving and Protecting Mosaics in the Mediterranean: The MOSAIKON Initiative http://zite.to/1fkg6t0

Mini volcano pops up in Rome

Mini volcano pops up in Rome http://zite.to/12MUoLN

Wine Tasting in the Italian Language

Wine Tasting in the Italian Language http://zite.to/1cbt7FH

Tortellini, The Dumpling Inspired By Venus’ Navel

Tortellini, The Dumpling Inspired By Venus’ Navel http://zite.to/14CxEzf

Italian company Piacenti to restore Church of the Nativity

Italian company Piacenti to restore Church of the Nativity http://zite.to/19M1wdm

2005: 'Rome' Rises on HBO

2005: 'Rome' Rises on HBO http://zite.to/14CwV12

Did the Romans invent nanotechnology?

Did the Romans invent nanotechnology? The secret of the color-changing Lycurgus cup http://zite.to/19JlHbO - A must read

Plan of the City of Rome

Plan of the City of Rome. Part 5 with the Baths of Caracalla, the Santa Sabina and Part of the Tiber http://zite.to/12GNHLk

August 27 410: The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days

it's happened on August 27 410: The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days.

St. Peter's Basilica and the Tiber River in Rome

St. Peter's Basilica and the Tiber River in Rome http://zite.to/13RZARa - Beautiful #photo

Recipe: Melanzane a funghetto

Melanzane a funghetto ("Mushroom-Style" Eggplant) http://zite.to/13RZfhr #recipe

August 26 1498: Michelangelo is commissioned to carve the Pietà

it's happened on August 26 1498: Michelangelo is commissioned to carve the Pietà.

Google now lets you edit Maps for Italy, San Marino and the Vatican

Google now lets you edit Maps for Italy, San Marino and the Vatican http://zite.to/13BPaFg

60 anniversary of iconic 'Roman Holiday' film

60 anniversary of iconic 'Roman Holiday' film http://zite.to/1deof5Q

Easy Appetizer: Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Easy Appetizer: Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus http://zite.to/1denLwz

Renovated Farmhouse in Northern Italy

Renovated Farmhouse in Northern Italy http://zite.to/1denFov

August 25 1609: Galileo Galilei demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers

it's happened on August 25 1609: Galileo Galilei demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers.

Untitled

Fulvio Bressan, The Man Behind the Wine http://zite.to/153vt3t - would you drink great wine produced by a racist man?

Make Your Own Ricotta

Cheese Whiz! Make Your Own Ricotta. Yes, It's That Easy. http://zite.to/1daVhER

August 24 455: The Vandals begin to plunder Rome

August 24 455: The Vandals, led by king Genseric, begin to plunder Rome.

August 24 410: The Visigoths under king Alaric I begin to pillage Rome

it's happened on August 24 410: The Visigoths under king Alaric I begin to pillage Rome.

August 24 79: Mount Vesuvius erupts.

August 24 79: Mount Vesuvius erupts. The cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae are buried in volcanic ash

Puccini and His Tower

The Year of Italian Culture and Language: Puccini and His Tower http://zite.to/16SZRE6

Chianti: Still Tuscany's Flagship Wine?

Wine Review Online - Chianti: Still Tuscany's Flagship Wine? http://zite.to/12uGcXO

Archaeologists Uncover Lost Roman Outpost

Archaeologists Uncover Lost Roman Outpost http://zite.to/13VqYsd

Italian researchers to make red wine using ancient Roman techniques

Italian researchers to make red wine using ancient Roman techniques http://zite.to/12uFDNv

August 23 79: Mount Vesuvius begins stirring

it's happened on August 23 79: Mount Vesuvius begins stirring, on the feast day of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. Pompei closes to its end.

17 Of The Oldest Man-Made Structures still in use On Earth

17 Of The Oldest Man-Made Structures still in use On Earth http://zite.to/15c2QoO - Not surprisingly many are Romans...

August 22 476: Odoacer is named Rex italiae by his troops

it's happened on August 22 476: Odoacer is named Rex italiae by his troops. Western Roman Empire ends.

A Rare Discovery of a Mark Antony and Cleopatra Bronze Coin

The Lovers’ Coin: A Rare Discovery of a Mark Antony and Cleopatra Bronze Coin http://zite.to/182GjIR

How schools worked in ancient Rome

How schools worked in ancient Rome http://zite.to/16KmbzF

Hadrian’s villa tunnels explored as cavers drop down into hidden city

Hadrian’s villa tunnels explored as cavers drop down into hidden city http://zite.to/182FiAu

Forgotten women of early Christianity

Forgotten women of early Christianity http://zite.to/1cUNYRA - w/ beautiful pic of a byzantine mosaic in Ravenna

On August 19th Romans celebrated Vinalia Rustica

On August 19th Romans celebrated Vinalia Rustica and opened casks sealed the previous Fall http://zite.to/1cUl6Zs

Rome’s Start to Architectural Hubris

Rome’s Start to Architectural Hubris http://zite.to/17Zy407

Venetian Canals To Feature On Street View Via Google Gondola

Venetian Canals To Feature On Street View Via Google Gondola http://zite.to/13Lgn31

Affordable Palazzos in Italy

Affordable Palazzos in Italy http://zite.to/1dl6EHO

Crazy Shipwreck Find: 2K-Year-Old Roman Food?

Crazy Shipwreck Find: 2K-Year-Old Roman Food? http://zite.to/13Lg48z

Blue grand canal and basilica - Venice

Blue grand canal and basilica - Venice, #Italy http://zite.to/13LfPKG #photo

Little Italy facing big challenges

Little Italy facing big challenges http://zite.to/19BFI7D - Italy is not only in Italy

Was born on August 18 1750: Antonio Salieri, Italian composer

Was born on August 18 1750: Antonio Salieri, Italian composer (d. 1825) - Read his real story http://t.co/KHbxKbPpwf

Cargo Of Roman Wreck Found In Sicily

Cargo Of Roman Wreck Found In Sicily http://zite.to/1bFU9Vq

The Sweetness of Doing Nothing in the Italian Language

The Sweetness of Doing Nothing in the Italian Language http://zite.to/16VFdRZ

Map of Italian Wine Regions

Map of Italian Wine Regions http://zite.to/1ePDyhJ

Subway Stations With Amazing Art: Naples, Italy

Subway Stations With Amazing Art: Naples, Italy http://zite.to/13oS684

Dome New Mural In Chieri, Italy

Dome New Mural In Chieri, Italy http://zite.to/1aaAVJA

Did Emperor From 'Gladiator' Fight In Personal Colosseum?

Did Emperor From 'Gladiator' Fight In Personal Colosseum? http://zite.to/1aaAOhi

Sicily, The International Island

Sicily, The International Island http://zite.to/1bC5uFS

The 'Smallest House in Italy' Is Architecturally Stunning

The 'Smallest House in Italy' Is Architecturally Stunning http://zite.to/1aazTgI #photogallery

Bird's Eye View of Verona, Italy

Bird's Eye View of Verona, Italy http://zite.to/14NlKlH

Baked Zucchini Flowers with a Creamy Ricotta Filling

Baked Zucchini Flowers with a Creamy Ricotta Filling http://zite.to/14NkO0P #recipe

Roman Toilet Habits

Roman Toilet Habits http://zite.to/1cAsk4H

What's The Difference Between Ice Cream And Gelato?

What's The Difference Between Ice Cream And Gelato? http://zite.to/14a5NTk

Italian Pasta Salad

What's for dinner tonight? {Italian Pasta Salad} http://zite.to/16KdrG0 - Always a great idea during Summer

Damòs, Cadore, Italy

Damòs, Cadore, Italy http://zite.to/1cAnKn9 #photo

Pompey built the first permanent Roman stone theater

Aug 11: in ancient Rome, in 55 B.C., Pompey built the first permanent Roman stone theater. http://zite.to/1eG4bWa

When Spaghetti Hangs Around With Eggs. In Rome.

When Spaghetti Hangs Around With Eggs. In Rome. http://zite.to/1eG3ZGB #recipe

Rome mayor plans to remove Colosseum road built by Mussolini

Rome mayor plans to remove Colosseum road built by Mussolini http://zite.to/1eG3KuX

August 12 30 BC: Cleopatra VII Philopator commits suicide

August 12 30 BC: Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last ruler of the Egyptian Ptolemaic dynasty, commits suicide

Linguine with Baby Arugula and Fresh Herbs

Linguine with Baby Arugula and Fresh Herbs http://zite.to/17hhY2N - replace generic parmesan cheese with parmigiano-reggiano

Potato Pizza

Potato Pizza http://zite.to/1cXHa2V #recipe

Trumpeters And Troubadours: New And Old Music From Italy

Trumpeters And Troubadours: New And Old Music From Italy http://zite.to/13RWAT9 - Many clips

Via Appia Board Game Video Review

Via Appia Board Game Video Review http://zite.to/15q5D9u

Drought unearths Roman discoveries

Drought unearths Roman discoveries http://zite.to/13qidWZ - interesting aerial photos

Marine archaeology find could yield clues to ancient Roman trading

Marine archaeology find could yield clues to ancient Roman trading http://zite.to/13W96NN

The Orpheus Mosaic at Bristol's Museum and Art Gallery

Return from the Underworld: The Orpheus Mosaic at Bristol's Museum and Art Gallery http://zite.to/13W8TKy

Was born on August 10 1810: Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour.

Was born on August 10 1810: Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour. He was the pivotal figure of the movement toward Italian unification.

Praise of Rome in 1 Maccabees

Praise of Rome in 1 Maccabees http://zite.to/1ewK1xN

August 9 1483: Opening of the Sistine Chapel in Rome

it's happened on August 9 1483: Opening of the Sistine Chapel in Rome with the celebration of a Mass.

August 9 1173: Construction of the campanile of the cathedral of Pisa

August 9 1173: Construction of the campanile of the cathedral of Pisa (now known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa) begins; it will take 200 yrs

August 9 48 BC: Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus

August 9 48 BC: Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus – Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus and Pompey flees to Egypt

Making the Works of Roman Physician Galen Available in the Twenty-First Century

A Sense of Humour: Making the Works of Roman Physician Galen Available in the Twenty-First Century http://zite.to/13IqNnJ

Nicola’s Rome

I Heart My City: Nicola’s Rome http://zite.to/13Iqw45 - beautiful pics

Italian Easy: Farro Salad with Lentils, Beans and Oven Roasted Vegetables

Italian Easy: Farro Salad with Lentils, Beans and Oven Roasted Vegetables http://zite.to/13Iqidd

Archaeologists Excavate Ancient Roman Capital in Macedonia

Archaeologists Excavate Ancient Roman Capital in Macedonia http://zite.to/16y4CRz

American tourist snaps Italian statue’s finger off

Look but don’t touch! American tourist snaps Italian statue’s finger off http://zite.to/1cuhwnG

St. Sixtus II and Companions (Martyrs)

St. Sixtus II and Companions (Martyrs) http://zite.to/19MZuME

August 7 461: Roman Emperor Majorian is beheaded

August 7 461: Roman Emperor Majorian is beheaded near river Iria in north-west Italy following his deposition by magister militum Ricimer

Dutch Company Makes Lamps Like Parmesan Cheese

Dutch Company Makes Lamps Like Parmesan Cheese http://zite.to/15DDamJ

Roman Temples for Egyptian Gods

Rome in Egypt: Roman Temples for Egyptian Gods http://zite.to/15DCQEB

"Pompeii from the British Museum" Brings Ancient Roman History to Life in Exclusive Cinema Event

"Pompeii from the British Museum" Brings Ancient Roman History to Life in Exclusive Cinema Event http://zite.to/15DCxJO

The Romans Also Linked Safety and Health

The Romans Also Linked Safety and Health http://zite.to/15DC4Y7

Recipe: Pasta e ceci

Pasta e ceci http://zite.to/15DAB47 #recipe

The Gladiator Mosaic at Nennig, Germany

The Gladiator Mosaic at Nennig, Germany http://zite.to/1cqjghN

Bruschetta

Bruschetta http://zite.to/18XVOEK - The real Italian #recipe

August 5 1068: Italo-Normans begin a nearly-three-year siege of Bari

it's happened on August 5 1068: Byzantine–Norman wars: Italo-Normans begin a nearly-three-year siege of Bari.

Venice Canals, Italy Globe Wallpapers

Venice Canals, Italy Globe Wallpapers http://zite.to/13EGYOS - Plenty of beautiful wallpapers of Italy

Panoramic view from Castel S. Angelo in Rome

Panoramic view from Castel S. Angelo in #Rome http://t.co/ffeTUJf7Dl

Panoramic photo of Tiberina Island on Tiber in Rome

Panoramic #photo of Tiberina Island on Tiber in #Rome http://t.co/XN3dUuEZAc

The Best Small Towns in Southern Italy and Sicily, in Photos

The Best Small Towns in Southern Italy and Sicily, in Photos http://zite.to/16P4Lhp

Rome’s declaration of war on Carthage in 218 B.C.

Rome’s declaration of war on Carthage in 218 B.C. http://zite.to/14pNiQE

Nicknames in the Italian Language

Nicknames in the Italian Language http://zite.to/144l3Ek

Ancient temple dating back to Kings' age discovered in central Rome

Ancient temple dating back to Kings' age discovered in central Rome http://zite.to/144kkTs

Islamic Isle of Sicily - A history of Islam in Italy

Islamic Isle of Sicily - A history of Islam in Italy http://zite.to/18TrFK6

Olive Oil – The Life Blood of Italy

Olive Oil – The Life Blood of Italy http://zite.to/13xriNy - beautiful photogallery

Italy’s demographic shifts underlie political attacks on Cecile Kyenge

Italy’s demographic shifts underlie political attacks on Cecile Kyenge http://zite.to/18Trkao

Road Through Roman History Creates Colossal Headache

Road Through Roman History Creates Colossal Headache http://zite.to/15xbv4x

Lusciously Easy Lemon Risotto Recipe with Green Peas

Lusciously Easy Lemon Risotto Recipe with Green Peas http://zite.to/18TqOt5

August 1 902: Taormina, the last Byzantine stronghold in Sicily, is captured by the Aghlabids army

August 1 902: Taormina, the last Byzantine stronghold in Sicily, is captured by the Aghlabids army.