Giulia Franceschini
The ancient Roman city of Pompeii was famously destroyed in AD 79 by the sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Within moments, the town was buried under at least six meters of volcanic ash and pumice, capturing in chilling detail the …
Recently, I stumbled upon an interesting article online about the wisdom of Italian proverbs. Needless to say, the ones from Naples stood out as particularly colorful and direct, just like the city itself and just like its people. Their blend …
Enigmatic Norchia is an archaeological site nestled within Italy’s leafy landscapes near Vetralla, in Lazio. This historical treasure trove is hidden away by Monte Romano’s military polygon and captures the spirit of ancient civilizations through a remarkable Etruscan necropolis and …
We all know that Italy is one of the world’s top tourist destinations, with iconic cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence attract millions of visitors each year. However, this popularity comes at a cost: as we had the opportunity to discuss in more than one …
Art history is a compulsory school subject in Italy, at least if you attend a liceo, and while most Italians probably don’t remember much about it, one thing probably stuck in their minds: in Piazza Armerina there is a Roman …
If you have been to Italy, you know it: there are some street names you’re bound to find everywhere, from the largest of cities to the tiniest village. Just like you find a Market Square or Shop Street everywhere in …
Matera is known for its stone-carved architecture and unique cultural heritage, but this isn’t why the town has made the front pages of Italian newspapers in recent times. After its stint as the European Capital of Culture in 2019, Matera …
Pasta alla Papalina is a quintessential Roman dish, full of tradition and with very aristocratic origins. Though not as universally known as some of its more popular Roman cousins, like carbonara or cacio e pepe, pasta alla Papalina has a …
Everyone loves Italian food, but as it turns out, pronouncing the names of some of its most iconic dishes is not as easy as enjoying them. The topic piqued the interest of the people at Preply, a popular online language …
In an era dominated by GPS and digital navigation, it’s difficult to imagine a world where long-distance travel was possible without modern maps. Yet, the Romans, masters of engineering and logistics, managed to build and maintain a sprawling empire spanning …
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