Italy – Post-WWII, Renaissance, Culture
Birth of the Italian republic When World War II ended in Europe in May 1945, all the anti-Fascist…
Italy – Spanish Rule, Renaissance, Cuisine
Spain thus established complete hegemony over all the Italian states except Venice, which alone maintained its independence. Several…
Italy – Population, Migration, Aging
Throughout the centuries, Italy’s population curve has undergone many changes, often in parallel development with population trends in…
Ancient Rome – The empire in the 2nd century
The century and three-quarters after Augustus’ death brought no fundamental changes to the principate, although so long a…
Ancient Rome – Middle Republic, Transformation, Italy
The Greek historian Polybius admired Rome’s balanced constitution, discipline, and strict religious observance as the bases of the…
Italy – Farming, Crops, Livestock
Like other branches of the Italian economy, agriculture has been characterized historically by a series of inequalities, both…
Italy – Cuisine, Culture, Traditions
Since World War II, Italian society has profoundly changed, with a significant impact on daily life. One of…