Italians Value Spirituality, Altruism, Family and Love, According to Latest Study http://zite.to/HPN7nS
Monday, November 11, 2013
Saturday, November 09, 2013
Leonardos Vitruvian Man gets rare public viewing in Venice
Leonardos Vitruvian Man gets rare public viewing in Venice http://zite.to/16OXssK
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. http://zite.to/1frjJ2c
Friday, November 08, 2013
Non Agitare: Roman Ruins HD Is Your Guide To The Empire
Non Agitare: Roman Ruins HD Is Your Guide To The Empire http://zite.to/1cIqgrM
Farinata: The Delicious Italian Chickpea Bread
Farinata: The Delicious Italian Chickpea Bread http://zite.to/17bXiJ3
Thursday, November 07, 2013
Mantegna doublesided drawing hits the block in Italy
Mantegna doublesided drawing hits the block in Italy http://zite.to/1aGSIZz
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014
The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014 http://zite.to/1ekbEi8
The $4M Lamborghini That's Not for Sale
The $4M Lamborghini That's Not for Sale: Video http://zite.to/1dNfnlL
Watch episode one of the Ryse Son of Rome live action series
Watch episode one of the Ryse Son of Rome live action series http://zite.to/1ekaTFW
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Olive Picking Season in Italy
Olive Picking Season in Italy | Joys, Worries, and Conversation http://zite.to/HHjwMr
Pietro Longhi, Venetian Painter
Would you like to see daily life scenes from Venice in XIII century? Pietro Longhi, Venetian painteren.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietro_Lo…
Sunday, November 03, 2013
A Romantic Weekend at Castello Chiola in Abruzzo
A Romantic Weekend at Castello Chiola in Abruzzo http://zite.to/17F7QEf
November 3 1493: Christopher Columbus first sights the island of Dominica
it's happened on November 3 1493: Christopher Columbus first sights the island of Dominica in the Caribbean Sea.
Saturday, November 02, 2013
Was born on November 2 1893: Battista Farina
Was born on November 2 1893: Battista Farina, Italian businessman, founded the Pininfarina Company (d. 1966)
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Archaeologists to investigate network of Roman ports
Archaeologists to investigate network of Roman ports http://zite.to/16KjsBV
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Vatican restorers: Art preservation a great responsibility
Vatican restorers: Art preservation a great responsibility http://zite.to/16HYeoh
Limoncello in Amalfi: when life hands you lemons...
Limoncello in Amalfi: when life hands you lemons... http://zite.to/17sSeUg
Medieval Castle Turned Into Authentic Hotel in Italy
Medieval Castle Turned Into Authentic Hotel in Italy http://zite.to/16HXG1U
Hi-tech aqueduct explorers map Rome's 'final frontier'
Hi-tech aqueduct explorers map Rome's 'final frontier' http://zite.to/16HXlw8
October 29 312: Constantine the Great enters Rome after his victory at the Milvian Bridge
October 29 312: Constantine the Great enters Rome after his victory at the Milvian Bridge
Monday, October 28, 2013
The Italian Giant Bibles
The Italian Giant Bibles, Lay Patronage, and Professional Workmanship http://zite.to/17rhZ7p
Gems of Impressionism from the National Gallery of Art in Washington travel to Rome
Gems of Impressionism from the National Gallery of Art in Washington travel to Rome http://zite.to/16FL1we
October 28 312: Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine I defeats Maxentius,
it's happened on October 28 312: Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine I defeats Maxentius, becoming the sole Roman emperor.
October 28 97: Emperor Nerva is forced by the Praetorian Guard to adopt general Marcus Ulpius Trajanus as his heir and successor
October 28 97: Emperor Nerva is forced by the Praetorian Guard to adopt general Marcus Ulpius Trajanus as his heir and successor
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Mount Etna Eruption 2013
Mount Etna Eruption 2013: Europe's Most Active Volcano Spews Lava In Italy http://zite.to/1av0hk5 #photo
A "Total Rome!" 1/6 scale Roman Legionary 12-inch action figure
A "Total Rome!" 1/6 scale Roman Legionary 12-inch action figure http://zite.to/17lsN9q - lots of info about Roman legionaries here
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Has History Got Roman Emperor Tiberius All Wrong?
Has History Got Roman Emperor Tiberius All Wrong? http://zite.to/18VdP7S
October 26 1860: Meeting of Teano.
October 26 1860: Meeting of Teano. Giuseppe Garibaldi, conqueror of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies, gives it to King Victor Emmanuel II
Friday, October 25, 2013
Cicero’s Web: How Social Media Was Born in Ancient Rome
Cicero’s Web: How Social Media Was Born in Ancient Rome http://zite.to/1ihGhlM
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Oops! Etruscan warrior prince was actually a warrior princess
Oops! Etruscan warrior prince was actually a warrior princess http://zite.to/1cJAh4I
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Venice Isn’t the Only Island in the Venetian Lagoon
Venice Isn’t the Only Island in the Venetian Lagoon http://zite.to/16JmcD1
Monday, October 14, 2013
Great View of Mount Etna
Great View of Mount Etna (Volcano) in Taormina Sicily, Italy http://zite.to/16YPYpG #photo
October 14 222: Pope Callixtus I is killed by a mob in Rome's Trastevere
October 14 222: Pope Callixtus I is killed by a mob in Rome's Trastevere after a 5-year reign
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Itinerary for a tour of Molise
Travel in Italy; Itinerary for a tour of Molise http://zite.to/1eicKID
Making the most of Italy’s Puglia in winter
Making the most of Italy’s Puglia in winter http://zite.to/1eicmtp
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Tourist hordes threaten Verona's Juliet statue and Roman amphitheatre
Tourist hordes threaten Verona's Juliet statue and Roman amphitheatre http://zite.to/165DeYh
Italian Cookies with Orange, Rosemary and Polenta
Italian Cookies with Orange, Rosemary and Polenta http://zite.to/1bkFxdM #recipe
October 12 1492: Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in The Bahama
October 12 1492: Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in The Bahamas. The explorer believes he has reached India.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Vatican to field its first ever cricket team
Howzat! Vatican to field its first ever cricket team http://zite.to/19Ev3Z9
A Year of Italian Language and Culture: Dante’s Infern
A Year of Italian Language and Culture: Dante’s Inferno http://zite.to/19EuQVP
The Power and Emotion in Women’s Correspondence in Fifteenth-Century Italy
You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me: The Power and Emotion in Women’s Correspondence in Fifteenth-Century Italy http://zite.to/1adzYLz
Cyclist Gino Bartali honored by Holocaust museum
Cyclist Gino Bartali honored by Holocaust museum http://zite.to/163Wdmb
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Was born on October 10 1813: Giuseppe Verdi, Italian composer
Was born on October 10 1813: Giuseppe Verdi, Italian composer (d. 1901)
Tuesday, October 08, 2013
Verdi the revolutionary? Let's separate fact from fiction
Verdi the revolutionary? Let's separate fact from fiction http://zite.to/1a6DHui
Sunday, October 06, 2013
Beautiful sites of Rome that won’t cost one euro
Beautiful sites of Rome that won’t cost one euro http://zite.to/1a2yHqB
Was born on October 6 1552: Matteo Ricci, Italian missionary in China
Was born on October 6 1552: Matteo Ricci, Italian missionary in China
October 6 1600: Jacopo Peri's Euridice, the earliest surviving opera, premieres in Florence
October 6 1600: Jacopo Peri's Euridice, the earliest surviving opera, premieres in Florence, signifying the beginning of the Baroque age
Saturday, October 05, 2013
Posca, the mistery wonder-drink in ancient Rome
Posca, the mistery wonder-drink in ancient Rome http://zite.to/15bFW19
October 5 1582: the day that did not exist in Italy
Oct 5 1582: Because of the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain
Friday, October 04, 2013
How the Byzantines dealt with Werewolves
How the Byzantines dealt with Werewolves http://zite.to/1dYFRk3
Thursday, October 03, 2013
Codex Seraphinianus: A new edition of the strangest book in the world
Codex Seraphinianus: A new edition of the strangest book in the world http://zite.to/18RPnSC
October 3 52 BC: Vercingetorix surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar
October 3 52 BC: Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of Alesia
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Was born on October 2 1538: Charles Borromeo, Italian archbishop and saint
Was born on October 2 1538: Charles Borromeo, Italian archbishop and saint (d. 1584)
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
10,000 Temple of Mithras discoveries draw comparisons with Pompeii in Roman London
10,000 Temple of Mithras discoveries draw comparisons with Pompeii in Roman London http://zite.to/1bobCFp #photogallery
Blacks in Ancient Roman Art: Priests of the Isis Cult
Blacks in Ancient Roman Art: Priests of the Isis Cult http://zite.to/1bobpCg
Was born on October 1 86 BC: Sallust, Roman historian
Was born on October 1 86 BC: Sallust, Roman historian (d. 34 BC)
Sunday, September 29, 2013
10 Incorrect Ancient Greek And Roman Theories About The Body
10 Incorrect Ancient Greek And Roman Theories About The Body - Listverse http://zite.to/15oZHEB
September 29 61 BC: Pompey the Great celebrates his third triumph
September 29 61 BC: Pompey the Great celebrates his third triumph for victories over the pirates on his 45th birthday
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Hiker Finds Over $300,000 Worth Of Buried Treasure In The Alps
Hiker Finds Over $300,000 Worth Of Buried Treasure In The Alps http://zite.to/19HZB8t
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Saying and Speaking in the Italian Language
Saying and Speaking in the Italian Language http://zite.to/16W7CYo
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Skeleton of Ancient Prince Reveals Estruscan Life
Skeleton of Ancient Prince Reveals Estruscan Life http://zite.to/18gUwFF
Was born on September 21 1051: Bertha of Savoy
Was born on September 21 1051: Bertha of Savoy (d. 1087)... Henry IV was not alone in the snow at Canossa en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertha_of…
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Strolling through Modena, Italy and along its Iconic Places
Strolling through Modena, Italy and along its Iconic Places http://zite.to/1faem8u #video
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Painting by Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli shown at Israel Museum
Painting by Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli shown at Israel Museum after near delay http://zite.to/16dK78I
Fettered Apes in the Middle Ages in Liguria
Preventing ‘Monkey Business’. Fettered Apes in the Middle Ages http://zite.to/1aS4YqN
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
The Crisis of the 3rd century A.D. in the Roman Empire
The Crisis of the 3rd century A.D. in the Roman Empire: a modern myth? http://zite.to/183kkEW
How To Be Pleasantly, Culturally Confused in Bolzano, Italy
How To Be Pleasantly, Culturally Confused in Bolzano, Italy http://zite.to/16A0n8q
Was born on September 17 1688: Maria Luisa of Savoy
Was born on September 17 1688: Maria Luisa of Savoy (d. 1714)
Monday, September 16, 2013
Rare contemporary images of Colosseum on ancient coins
Rare contemporary images of Colosseum on ancient coins http://zite.to/19WkQ7d
Looking back at the Paradise Gates in Florence
Looking back at the Paradise Gates in Florence http://zite.to/17ZHw7d
Was born on September 16 16: Julia Drusilla
Was born on September 16 16: Julia Drusilla, supposed lover of his brother Caligula
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Who Wore it Better? Theodora or Arnegundis?
Who Wore it Better? Theodora or Arnegundis? http://zite.to/18hVwoG - Look at the beautiful Ravenna from a different angle
Spectacular photo of Piazza del Popolo in Rome
Rome http://zite.to/192UNKh - Spectacular photo of Piazza del Popolo
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Economic crisis hits Italian diet, but revamps old traditions
Economic crisis hits Italian diet, but revamps old traditions http://zite.to/16rY1s7
Was born on September 14 1543: Claudio Acquaviva
Was born on September 14 1543: Claudio Acquaviva, Italian priest, 5th Superior General of the Society of Jesus (d. 1615)
September 14 81: Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire
it's happened on September 14 81: Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
The Tour de Mont Blanc Diaries
The Tour de Mont Blanc Diaries Day 1 & 2 – Courmayeur to Chapieux and over the pass into France http://zite.to/1ek8Jqy
Dionysius of Halicarnassus' Roman Antiquities
Dionysius of Halicarnassus' Roman Antiquities (14 vols.) http://zite.to/17smzAV
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Vintage Mondays: Leftover Pasta Frittata
Vintage Mondays: Leftover Pasta Frittata http://zite.to/1eb9eTu
10 Italian food sins to stop committing right now
Ketchup on pasta? 10 Italian food sins to stop committing right now http://zite.to/16htUDI
Colorful Buildings on the Italian Island of Burano
Colorful Buildings on the Italian Island of Burano http://zite.to/17UG01V #photo
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
How Third-Century China Saw Rome
How Third-Century China Saw Rome, a Land Ruled by “Minor Kings” http://zite.to/17pMaqy
The Glorious Vegetables of Italy
Cook the Book: 'The Glorious Vegetables of Italy' http://zite.to/17L735E
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
Christianity and Roman Society: A Good Read
Christianity and Roman Society: A Good Read | Centre for the Study of Christian Origins http://zite.to/1bT1lQD
September 3 590: Consecration of Pope Gregory I
it's happened on September 3 590: Consecration of Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great).
September 3 301: San Marino is founded
September 3 301: San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded.
Monday, September 02, 2013
Café Picture
Café Picture -- Italy Photo -- National Geographic http://zite.to/15rSgNt -Beautiful!
Sunday, September 01, 2013
Fresh figs are late summer's greatest pleasure
Fresh figs are late summer's greatest pleasure; here are 7 terrific recipes http://zite.to/16ZfNSJ
Saturday, August 31, 2013
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
Friday, August 30, 2013
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.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
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
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
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
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
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.
Monday, August 26, 2013
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 PietÃ
it's happened on August 26 1498: Michelangelo is commissioned to carve the Pietà .
Sunday, August 25, 2013
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
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.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
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
Friday, August 23, 2013
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.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
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.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
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
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
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
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
Monday, August 19, 2013
Venetian Canals To Feature On Street View Via Google Gondola
Venetian Canals To Feature On Street View Via Google Gondola http://zite.to/13Lgn31
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
Sunday, August 18, 2013
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
Saturday, August 17, 2013
The Sweetness of Doing Nothing in the Italian Language
The Sweetness of Doing Nothing in the Italian Language http://zite.to/16VFdRZ
Friday, August 16, 2013
Subway Stations With Amazing Art: Naples, Italy
Subway Stations With Amazing Art: Naples, Italy http://zite.to/13oS684
Did Emperor From 'Gladiator' Fight In Personal Colosseum?
Did Emperor From 'Gladiator' Fight In Personal Colosseum? http://zite.to/1aaAOhi
The 'Smallest House in Italy' Is Architecturally Stunning
The 'Smallest House in Italy' Is Architecturally Stunning http://zite.to/1aazTgI #photogallery
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Baked Zucchini Flowers with a Creamy Ricotta Filling
Baked Zucchini Flowers with a Creamy Ricotta Filling http://zite.to/14NkO0P #recipe
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
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
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
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
Monday, August 12, 2013
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
Trumpeters And Troubadours: New And Old Music From Italy
Trumpeters And Troubadours: New And Old Music From Italy http://zite.to/13RWAT9 - Many clips
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
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.
Friday, August 09, 2013
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
Thursday, August 08, 2013
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
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
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
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
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
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
Monday, August 05, 2013
The Gladiator Mosaic at Nennig, Germany
The Gladiator Mosaic at Nennig, Germany http://zite.to/1cqjghN
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.
Sunday, August 04, 2013
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
Saturday, August 03, 2013
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
Friday, August 02, 2013
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
Thursday, August 01, 2013
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.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Giorgio Vasari, the first Art Historian
Giorgio Vasari, the first Art Historian http://zite.to/13yee9K
Hiking through the Dolomites Alta Via 1
Hiking through the Dolomites Alta Via 1 http://zite.to/1bIG90x #photogallery
St. Mark's Square, Venice
St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) Venice, Italy http://zite.to/13ydEJ0 #photo
July 31 1498: Christopher Columbus discovers Trinidad
July 31 1498: On his third voyage to the Western Hemisphere, Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to discover Trinidad
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Tiny town of Liqian moves to capitalise on legend it is descended from lost Roman legion
Tiny town of Liqian moves to capitalise on legend it is descended from lost Roman legion http://zite.to/15sItCQ
July 30 1502: Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja
July 30 1502: Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off the coast of Honduras during his fourth voyage.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Vendemmia: A Documentary About Sustainable Tourism in The Cinque Terre
Vendemmia: A Documentary About Sustainable Tourism in The Cinque Terre http://zite.to/13kdUfD
Friday, July 26, 2013
Amalfi Italy Coast City
Amalfi Italy Coast City | Travel & World High Resolutions http://zite.to/16gY2MX - A nice wallpaper pic
Six Designers Who Are Shaping the Future of Italian Fashion
Viva l’Italia: Six Designers Who Are Shaping the Future of Italian Fashion http://zite.to/1dYLM6O
New video for Total War: Rome II showcases campaign mode
New video for Total War: Rome II showcases campaign mode http://zite.to/16gWu5J
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Medieval area of Roman Imperial Forum uncovered
Medieval area of Roman Imperial Forum uncovered http://zite.to/1bPSC1I
Ancient Roman sculpture makes a stop in Kansas City
Ancient Roman sculpture makes a stop in Kansas City http://zite.to/1bPShMs
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
“The Hall of Dragons and Dolphins” Unearthed in Italy
“The Hall of Dragons and Dolphins” Unearthed in Italy http://zite.to/14EmJpV
Italian vermouth Martini marks 150 years
Italian vermouth Martini marks 150 years http://zite.to/13cdFmF
The Academy of Ancient Music reminds us of Handel's early career in Rome
The Academy of Ancient Music reminds us of Handel's early career in Rome http://zite.to/142ACPq
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Ravioli With Burrata, Brought Home From Rome
Ravioli With Burrata, Brought Home From Rome http://zite.to/16Wp3EC
the Maxxi Museum Strives to Make a Splash
Italy’s Artistic Upstart, the Maxxi Museum, Strives to Make a Splash http://zite.to/140vWK1
Friday, July 19, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Fendi to Move Rome Headquarters in 2015
Fendi to Move Rome Headquarters in 2015 http://zite.to/1bqHEQ3
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Sarli Couture show & retrospective at Alta Roma
Sarli Couture show & retrospective at Alta Roma. Photos & text by Glenn Belverio http://zite.to/16Iy6sA
St. Regis Rome Introduces E-Butler Service
St. Regis Rome Introduces E-Butler Service http://zite.to/13ish77
Photographer Spotlight on Italy Wedding Photographer Cinzia Bruschini
Photographer Spotlight on Italy Wedding Photographer Cinzia Bruschini http://zite.to/16Ix0gz
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Slide Show: Italian Beach Life, Past and Present
Slide Show: Italian Beach Life, Past and Present http://zite.to/1dAnvn6
Was born on July 16 1486: Andrea del Sarto
Was born on July 16 1486: Andrea del Sarto, Italian painter - more famous than Michelangelo at his times http://t.co/FmZcM0YDjx
Monday, July 15, 2013
Enjoy the Simple Life with Rome’s Best Brunch Offerings
Enjoy the Simple Life with Rome’s Best Brunch Offerings http://zite.to/14SOubN
Friday, July 12, 2013
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Spacewalk: First for Luca Parmitano and for Italy too
Spacewalk: First for Luca Parmitano and for Italy too http://zite.to/12jak5e - breathtaking photogallery
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Roman fingerprints found in 2,000-year-old cream
Roman fingerprints found in 2,000-year-old cream http://zite.to/11xw569
Site of 6th Roman Legion found in Israel
Site of 6th Roman Legion found in Israel http://zite.to/16lxbOD
Monday, July 08, 2013
The Remarkable Views from San Marino,
The Remarkable Views from San Marino, The Most Serene Rebuplic http://zite.to/12PcUP1 #photogallery
Sunday, July 07, 2013
Home in Sicily for the price of a season ticket
Home in Sicily for the price of a season ticket http://zite.to/1a25y0V
Michelangelo Sonnets; Hippolyte et Aricie – review
Michelangelo Sonnets; Hippolyte et Aricie – review http://zite.to/13CiSZX
Friday, July 05, 2013
The Girandola in Rome
The Girandola http://zite.to/18A5GqF - Spectacular fireworks in Rome over Castel S. Angelo since 1500. Video.
Thursday, July 04, 2013
Archaeologists find ancient stone head which could be Roman Geordie god
Archaeologists find ancient stone head which could be Roman Geordie god http://zite.to/12nsylQ
Salonina Matidia, the woman behind Trajan's throne
Was born on July 4 68: Salonina Matidia, the woman behind Trajan's throne http://t.co/DCZqFpbJnv
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Michelangelo’s prisoner graffiti
Michelangelo’s prisoner graffiti http://zite.to/12zEJ22 - Most interesting reading
Emperor Valentinian III begins his reign over the Western Roman Empire
July 2 437: Emperor Valentinian III, begins his reign over the Western Roman Empire. His mother Galla Placidia ends her regency... in theory
Monday, July 01, 2013
Reasons Ancient Rome Was a Pervert’s Paradise
Reasons Ancient Rome Was a Pervert’s Paradise http://zite.to/1284Tor - Don't like the writing style, but lots of historical info
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Italian police recover Etruscan treasures
Italian police recover Etruscan treasures http://zite.to/1amRB0n
Friday, June 28, 2013
Visiting Rome: Sights to Book in Advance
Visiting Rome: Sights to Book in Advance http://zite.to/15Mh4td
Summer Salad: Spinach, Strawberries and Mozzarella
Summer Salad: Spinach, Strawberries and Mozzarella http://zite.to/110sgX0
Was born on June 28 1867: Luigi Pirandello
Was born on June 28 1867: Luigi Pirandello, Italian writer, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1936) http://t.co/hKpraD5ogn
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Ancient Roman Road Discovered In Jerusalem
Ancient Roman Road Discovered In Jerusalem http://zite.to/14awIAm
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
An unforgettable Venetian experience in July
An unforgettable Venetian experience in July http://zite.to/1aL4UpQ
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Was born on June 23 47 BC: Caesarion
Was born on June 23 47 BC: Caesarion, Egyptian son of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra http://t.co/WsAcuuFXhJ
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Can you guess what the Summer Solstice...
Can you guess what the Summer Solstice, a Gnomon, Mr. Toscanelli and Florence, Italy have in common? http://zite.to/19ddSOD
Friday, June 21, 2013
Foodie's Guide to Rome's Jewish Quarter
Foodie's Guide to Rome's Jewish Quarter http://zite.to/15pQ5mW
Thursday, June 20, 2013
1800-Year-Old Chedworth Roman Villa Wins 2013 RIBA Architecture Award
1800-Year-Old Chedworth Roman Villa Wins 2013 RIBA Architecture Award http://zite.to/16iHBAd
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Inside The Argentario Resort Golf & Spa
Design & Luxury in Coastal Tuscany: Inside The Argentario Resort Golf & Spa http://zite.to/11kKf8J
Ottaviano Petrucci, Italian Renaissance music printer
Was born on June 18 1466: Ottaviano Petrucci, Italian Renaissance music printer http://t.co/Bn44HoNoTu
Monday, June 17, 2013
The Education of Demea in Terence’s Adelphi
The Education of Demea in Terence’s Adelphi http://zite.to/14FfPyK
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Scientists Have Found the Ancient Secret of Indestructible Concrete
Scientists Have Found the Ancient Secret of Indestructible Concrete http://zite.to/18LyaOS
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Rome's Guilty Pleasure: Walking the EUR
Rome's Guilty Pleasure: Walking the EUR, Built for Mussolini's World's Fair That Never Was http://zite.to/199MhKs
Maryport Roman temples excavation starts onsite
Maryport Roman temples excavation starts onsite http://zite.to/199NvW8
Friday, June 14, 2013
Quick and Easy Macaroni and Bean Bake Recipe
Quick and Easy Macaroni and Bean Bake Recipe http://zite.to/13G5UYG
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Florence’s Powerful Medici Family Suffered from Rickets
Florence’s Powerful Medici Family Suffered from Rickets Because of Too Much Time Spent Indoors http://zite.to/11I1aBH
Edict of Milan by Constantine the Great
June 13 313: The Edict of Milan by Constantine the Great and co-emperor Valerius Licinius grants religious freedom through Roman Empire
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Spaghettini with Arugula, Pancetta, Herbs & Eggs
Spaghettini with Arugula, Pancetta, Herbs & Eggs http://zite.to/13yE28C #recipe
Monday, June 10, 2013
Explaining the maritime freight charges in Diocletian’s Price Edict
Explaining the maritime freight charges in Diocletian’s Price Edict http://zite.to/14rw828
Sunday, June 09, 2013
CNN Ranks Italian Beach Second Best In World
CNN Ranks Italian Beach Second Best In World http://zite.to/15KCNUf
The Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide today in 68 AD
June 9 68: The Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, after quoting Homer's Iliad
Duccio's Maestà Altarpiece unveiled in the Siena Cathedral today in 1311
June 9 1311: Duccio's Maestà Altarpiece, a seminal artwork of the early Italian Renaissance, is unveiled in the Siena Cathedral
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Giovanni Domenico Cassini, Italian scientist and astronomer
Was born on June 8 1625: Giovanni Domenico Cassini, Italian scientist and astronomer (d. 1712) http://t.co/QjvCxtZwVF
Friday, June 07, 2013
The Memoirist Tim Parks
Italy's Most Faithful Foreign Lover: The Memoirist Tim Parks http://zite.to/11opC7L
Shock of the View: Seeing and Scene at the Venice Biennale
Shock of the View: Seeing and Scene at the Venice Biennale http://zite.to/Zxdynh
Troops of the Republic of Venice capture Udine
June 7 1420: Troops of the Republic of Venice capture Udine, ending the independence of the Patriarchal State of Friuli.
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Experiencing the magnificent Relais Santa Croce in Florence
Experiencing the magnificent Relais Santa Croce in Florence http://zite.to/121eVND
A Magic Carpet Ride in a Venetian Palazzo
A Magic Carpet Ride in a Venetian Palazzo http://zite.to/121ey5A
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Roman seawater concrete holds the secret to cutting carbon emissions
Roman seawater concrete holds the secret to cutting carbon emissions http://zite.to/15zIeoE
Elena Cornaro Piscopia was the first woman to receive a Doctor of Philosopy degree
Was born on June 5 1646: Elena Cornaro Piscopia was the first woman to receive a Doctor of Philosopy degree http://t.co/pN57KPx9qN
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Photo of the grape pressing platform found in Lattes
Photo of the grape pressing platform found in Lattes and dating back to 5th century BC http://zite.to/11AZs0s
Archaeologists find evidence French winemaking had roots in Italy
Archaeologists find evidence French winemaking had roots in Italy http://zite.to/15BmklJ
Sunday, June 02, 2013
June 2 455: Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks
it's happened on June 2 455: Sack of Rome: Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Summertime Eating, Pantelleria-Style
Summertime Eating, Pantelleria-Style http://zite.to/15qzSj9 #recipe
Hiking Italy's Dolomites is challenging and beautiful
Hiking Italy's Dolomites is challenging and beautiful http://zite.to/1aKix65
Between Mozia and Lilibeo, Landscapes and Monuments of Sicily
Between Mozia and Lilibeo, Landscapes and Monuments of Sicily http://zite.to/15qz0ex
Thursday, May 30, 2013
World's oldest complete Torah believed found in Italy
World's oldest complete Torah believed found in Italy http://zite.to/10JyBQY
5 highlights from a tour of the Prosecco region
5 highlights from a tour of the Prosecco region http://zite.to/119232U
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
UNESCO World Heritage Site #250: Villa Adriana
UNESCO World Heritage Site #250: Villa Adriana (Tivoli) - http://zite.to/1329z2s
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Isabella d'Este, Marquise of Mantua
Was born on May 18 1474: Isabella d'Este, Marquise of Mantua (d. 1539) - one of the leading women of Renaissance
Friday, May 17, 2013
10 Facial Reconstructions of Famous Historical Figures
10 Facial Reconstructions of Famous Historical Figures http://zite.to/10TYzFX - Including Dante and Santa Klaus (who rests in Bari, Italy)
Don’t Know How To Pick Fruits And Vegetables? Follow The Italian Lady
Don’t Know How To Pick Fruits And Vegetables? Follow The Italian Lady http://zite.to/19CuR7V
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Maria Gaetana Agnesi, mathematician
Was born on May 16 1718: Maria Gaetana Agnesi, mathematician - 1st woman to be appointed professor at a university
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Famous Roman 'Tomb' May Have Actually Been A Temple
Famous Roman 'Tomb' May Have Actually Been A Temple http://zite.to/14g0aUK
11 Patron Saints of Food, Drink, and Those Who Make Them
11 Patron Saints of Food, Drink, and Those Who Make Them http://zite.to/12qbhdQ
The Grand Canal in Venice from Palazzo Flangini to Campo San Marcuola
The Grand Canal in Venice from Palazzo Flangini to Campo San Marcuola, Canaletto http://zite.to/101U1Ms - Nice educational video
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Dan Brown's Inferno: Florence hopes for a tourism miracle
Dan Brown's Inferno: Florence hopes for a tourism miracle http://zite.to/10A3arS
May 12 1926: The Italian-built airship Norge becomes the first vessel to fly over the North Pole.
it's happened on May 12 1926: The Italian-built airship Norge becomes the first vessel to fly over the North Pole.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Astounding Photos of the World's Leaning Towers
Astounding Photos of the World's Leaning Towers http://zite.to/10gQrNO
Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna
UNESCO World Heritage Site #242: Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna - http://zite.to/10MrN3D
May 11 330: Byzantium is renamed Nova Roma during a dedication ceremony
May 11 330: Byzantium is renamed Nova Roma during a dedication ceremony, but it is more popularly referred to as Constantinople.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Moles recover artifacts from Roman Fort
Moles recover artifacts from Roman Fort http://zite.to/178jM1m
Study Fashion Communication in Tuscany at IED Florence
Study Fashion Communication in Tuscany at IED Florence http://zite.to/178jdEW
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Emperor Honorius signs an edict providing tax relief
May 8 413: Emperor Honorius signs an edict providing tax relief for the Italian provinces who are plundered by the Visigoths.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
California Vintner Discovers Ancient Roman Wine Exporter
California Vintner Discovers Ancient Roman Wine Exporter http://zite.to/128quzW
Early Images of American Indians Found in a Vatican Fresco
Early Images of American Indians Found in a Vatican Fresco http://zite.to/12MdAoY
Monday, May 06, 2013
Bressan Mastri Vinai, Friuli Isonzo, Italy
Bressan Mastri Vinai, Friuli Isonzo, Italy: Current Releases http://zite.to/12aPgyp
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Giuseppe Garibaldi sets sail from Genoa
May 5 1860: Giuseppe Garibaldi sets sail from Genoa, leading the expedition of the Thousand to conquer the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
Saturday, May 04, 2013
Roman cemetery – under another car park in Leicester
Roman cemetery – under another car park in Leicester http://zite.to/15fmLp8
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Was born on May 4 1655: Bartolomeo Cristofori, Italian musical instrument maker, inventor of the piano (d. 1731) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartolomeo_Cristofori
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May 4 1256: The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery by Pope Alexander IV
Friday, May 03, 2013
Sculpture of ancient Rome: The shock of the old
Sculpture of ancient Rome: The shock of the old http://zite.to/10vsFtg
12 alternative Italian destinations
Beyond Rome and Florence: 12 alternative Italian destinations http://zite.to/12uXS1q
Italy's Collio wine route: top 10 guide
Italy's Collio wine route: top 10 guide http://zite.to/1111fCZ
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Discovering Castelmagno
Discovering Castelmagno: One of My Most Memorable Trips http://zite.to/131KiWR
Italian Easy: Herb Ricotta Gnocchi With Quick Tomato Sauce
Italian Easy: Herb Ricotta Gnocchi With Quick Tomato Sauce http://zite.to/17yg3I2
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor
it's happened on May 1 305: Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor - not something that you would see easily today in Italy
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
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Angela Hartnett's Emilia-Romagna: classic dishes, and a festival of porcini
Angela Hartnett's Emilia-Romagna: classic dishes, and a festival of porcini http://zite.to/Yo0jVL
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Hidden Italy: three city break gems to discover
Hidden Italy: three city break gems to discover http://zite.to/X3fcvF
Friday, March 29, 2013
Metropolitan Museum of Art Mounts Exhibit Of Italian Instruments
Metropolitan Museum of Art Mounts Exhibit Of Italian Instruments http://zite.to/10noKQU
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Off-Beaten Italy: The Beautiful Roman Ruins of Sepino
Off-Beaten Italy: The Beautiful Roman Ruins of Sepino http://zite.to/13zAaaM
Photograph of the week: Undersea blessing at Villasimius, Sardinia
Photograph of the week: Undersea blessing at Villasimius, Sardinia http://zite.to/YVgdCD - Spectacular picture
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