Watching soccer matches from a belltower?

Siena: you can watch soccer matches from the belltower http://twitpic.com/25fqej

Artemisia Gentileschi

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1656), outstanding paintress against all odds in a male-only world: http://bit.ly/aSzwAP

Figs and Popes don't mix very well

Benedict XVI faces many menaces . A pope with such name better not to underestimate figs too: they killed Benedict XI - http://bit.ly/dn31d1

Have a look at Friuli-Venezia-Giulia

A different tour in Italy? Have a look at Friuli-Venezia-Giulia. I love its mountains... and food! http://bit.ly/98lwQG

Ever wondered where the doctors were when the Roman Empire died?

Ever wondered where the doctors were when the Roman Empire died? Read the answer in this educational essay: http://bit.ly/9LJ9eQ

Valentinian III: when power hunger makes you blind

When power hunger makes you blind: Emperor Valentinian III (419-55) killed the very own man who was keeping him alive: http://bit.ly/cbkLm7

MAXXI, Rome's Most Innovative Art Museum

RT @catalonia: MAXXI, Rome's Most Innovative Art Museum - http://www.whattoseeinrome.com/the-maxxi-museum-rome/ http://ff.im/n4ipB