An Anthology of Italian History & Culture

Academic Material

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Term Papers

Embark on a multi-part journey through the history of Amalfi, or the lives of significant leaders such as Pope Julius II.

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Term Papers

Embark on a multi-part journey through the history of Amalfi, or the lives of significant leaders such as Pope Julius II.

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Italy’s Provinces, Cities, and Places of History

Photographic Tours

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Photo Tours

Browse beautiful imagery for great locations including: Island of Capri, Capri’s Blue Grotto, and the Port to the Piazzetta of Capri.

Legacy Material

History of Pisa 

The history of Pisa began 180 years before Christ on the banks of the Arno River, approximately ten miles inland from the Tyrrhenian Sea. Known as Pisae, a Roman colony, the settlement displayed some Ligurian and Etruscan influence. Through 800 AD, the Pisans were...

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Naples, Italy Collection Video Tourist

Italy Collection Video Tourist I love YouTube! These videos show some of the incredible sites and curiosities that you would find on arrival in Naples. These videos are nice, but to truly experience the flavor of Napoli, one must visit. You have not lived until you...

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Mt. Vesuvius

Mt. Vesuvius is one of the worlds most studied volcanoes. It has an altitude of 1281 meters and covers an area of about 480 sq. km. The most noteworthy event in Vesuvius' history occurred in 79 AD. That is the year that Vesuvius brought an end to the cities of Pompeii...

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Abbey of Montecassino

About 50 km south of Rome is the city of Cassino. On the mountain overlooking the city stands the Abbey of Montecassino which symbolizes the endurance and resilience of the Christian faith. This abbey is of special importance because it has been destroyed and rebuilt...

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Port to The Piazzetta of Capri

Man, this place is expensive! But, before I go much further with that thought, I have to say that it is an exceptionally beautiful place that draws the beautiful people from all around the globe.  The shopping in the city of Capri is unparalleled from Gucci to Prada,...

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Blue Grotto of Capri

The Blue Waters of Capri The blue grotto is  a must see for any visitor to Capri. However, keep in mind that everyone knows this and that they, most likely, will already be there.  This has two important ramifications. First, a visit to the Blue Grotto will set you...

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Island of Capri

I loved my trip to this sparkling gem of a Mediterranean island and I know that you will love it too.  I hope that the information and pictures on this (and the seven pages linked-in) will help you better understand what to expect as you tour the island of Capri....

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Mt. Etna – 2001 Lava at Night

These night images of molten lava from Mt. Etna during the eruption of 2001 were taken from a turn-out half way up the volcano near Monte Vetore. The red glow was beautiful and we were close enough to feel the radiant heat from mother nature's pyrotechnic show.   It...

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Mt. Etna – Daytime View of the 2001 Eruption

There have been more than 200 known eruptions of Mt. Etna recorded in the geological strata since 6000BC. This makes Mt. Etna one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Even so, Etna is not a killer volcano.  Since man started recording events some 3500 years ago...

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The Eclectic History of Sicily

The Early History of Sicily The history of Sicily is infused with thousands of years of different cultures asserting control over the island. From the Sicans to the Greeks, the Romans to the Italians, Sicily is abundant with a massively broad spectrum of historical...

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Palermo

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