An Anthology of Italian History & Culture
Academic Material
Term Papers
Embark on a multi-part journey through the history of Amalfi, or the lives of significant leaders such as Pope Julius II.
Term Papers
Embark on a multi-part journey through the history of Amalfi, or the lives of significant leaders such as Pope Julius II.
Term Papers
Italy’s Provinces, Cities, and Places of History
Photographic Tours
Photo Tours
Browse beautiful imagery for great locations including: Island of Capri, Capri’s Blue Grotto, and the Port to the Piazzetta of Capri.
Mountains
Mount Etna the 2001 Eruption, Day and Night Mount Vesuvius and Naples Panorama
Photo Tours
Photo Tours
If you are interested in Montecassino: The Abbey, Pompeii: The Forgotten City, Positano and spectacular Amalfi Coast pictures, Vatican Museums or Venice, the historic city on the sea, we have it all!
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...
read moreNaples, 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...
read moreMt. 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...
read moreAbbey 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...
read morePort 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,...
read moreBlue 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...
read moreIsland 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....
read moreMt. 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...
read moreMt. 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...
read moreMt. Etna – Photo Journal of the Eruptions of 2001
Mt. Etna is a truly massive volcano with a height of 10,910 (and growing) feet covering approximately 460 square miles. It is almost constantly in a state of eruption. However, in the summer of 2001 the activity ratcheted up a notch adding nearly 300 feet to the...
read moreThe 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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