Italian history

A nostalgic look at the old country with a collection of more than 20 vintage photos of Italy from the 1920s through the 1970s.

Florence is one of Italy's most popular cities, and it's very deserving of the status. This beautiful place is steeped in history, mainly Renaissance history,

Let us take you back in time to relive what was happening in the world almost 100 years ago with our complete timeline of 1922 events.

20 Incredible Landmarks in Italy. Make a wish at this landmark in Rome, and you’re sure to return one day. #italytravel #italian #history #rome #colosseum

I have been researching my Italian Roots for over 10 years. Let me give you my tips, links and research ideas with the Best Italian Geneology Blog.

Visitors feed flocks of pigeons in Venice, Italy National Geographic | March 1940

Another hero of the French Resistance during World War II and decorated for saving the lives of U.S. soldiers shot down behind enemy lines was Micheline Blum-Picard. Only eighteen-years-old when she first became involved in the Resistance, Blum-Picard started by carrying messages taped to her back and then progressed to photographing inside factories damaged by bombing raids By D-Day, however, she was carrying a rifle, a pistol, and a hand grenade wherever she went.

Italian map old school style vintage retro design engraved vector illustration sketch. Download a free preview or high-quality Adobe Illustrator (ai), EPS, PDF vectors and high-res JPEG and PNG images.

It was on this day in 1935 that the Second Italo-Abyssinian War began when Italian forces under General Emilio De Bono invaded the Abyssinian empire. Contrary to what you have probably heard, it was not a war that the Kingdom of Italy started, although, without doubt, Mussolini was ready to pounce at any chance to avenge the defeat of Adowa and to retaliate for the slights of the Abyssinian government against Italy. It started as a result of a dispute in which there was a clash over an…

Whether it's the rich history, the friendly people or the delicious cuisine, Italy is a popular tourist destination. Check out these 5 reasons as to why you should have Italy at the top of your list.