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The Gianicolo The Janiculum Hill (Gianicolo) is one my favorite spots in all of Rome, Italy Rising above Trastevere, south of the Vatican, is a long ridge paralleling the Tiber called the Gianicolo (Janiculum), which is famously not one of the Seven Hills of Rome. There are a few sights…
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Throughout Rome's history, anyone aspiring to power needed a legend to lend legitimacy to their rule. And you can find the relics of one story at the Lupercal - a cave discovered by the first Roman emperor Augustus beneath his home at The Palatine. Here, the she-wolf nursed the twin…
The History of Tiramisu or is it....... The "Secret" History of Tiramisu A dessert passionately loved by Italians and those who just love Italian food, this espresso-soaked dish has a murky history. Few things seem more quintessentially Italian than the luscious dessert known as tiramisu. The delicate mixture of cocoa,…
Italian culture traditions and customs. Surviving Roman daily life and Italian culture in Italy: Italy is really many different nations in one and has in fact been a unified nation for a shorter period than most "New World" colonies. These articles provide interesting insight into Italian culture traditions and customs...…
And we arrived to put out 2,765 candles. For the "Christmas in Rome", Saturday, April 21th, the city offers and save festivities from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 programs ranging from institutional and official celebrations. For the birthday itself, at 20.30 in the 21 Via dei Fori Imperiali at the Markets…
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Roman Culture and the Aeneid 753 BC: Traditional date for the founding of Rome (just before Greek colonies). ca. 500 BC: Expulsion of Kings from Rome. 509-264 BC: Early Roman Republic. 264-134 BC: Middle Republic; wars of conquest; senatorial government. 134-27 BC: Late Republic; breakdown of republican government. 27 BC-AD…
Trastevere: The Heart of Rome By Martha Miller While Rome entices with its extraordinary monuments, Trastevere, one of its many distinct neighborhoods, captures the traveler's heart. Trastevere, which translates to "across the Tiber River", was once considered the outskirts of Rome. Allowed to develop its own flavor and now…
Angels and Demons Top Sites in Rome and the Vatican Where to See Places Featured in the Book and Movie Angels and Demons By Martha Bakerjian, About.com Guide See More About: angels and demons rome attractions vatican city saint peters basilica rome movies Angels and Demons, the movie based on…
Man Knowledge: The Basics of Art-The Renaissance by Brett & Kate McKay on July 16, 2010 · 20 comments in Manly Knowledge We live in a world that’s highly technical and specialized. When a man goes to college these days, he spends his time learning the skills that will…
