Category: History

September 2, 2014
Ancients Doing Modern Things
History
Sed primum a me accipe selfie
Written by
Melanie Renzulli
May 26, 2012
Remembering the Battle of Montecassino
History, Rome
About an hour and a half south of Rome lies Montecassino, an enormous Benedictine monastery whose environs witnessed a very costly battle of World War II.
Written by
Melanie Renzulli
May 4, 2010
Five Favorite Obelisks in Rome
Art and Architecture, History, Rome
Rome is city of obelisks. Here is information on five obelisks that you’ll definitely see while visiting the Eternal City.
Written by
Melanie Renzulli
January 6, 2009
Farewell to Italian Historian Christopher Hibbert
Books, History, Italy News
Farewell to Christopher Hibbert, whose biographies of Rome and the Medici family established him as one of the foremost authorities on Italy’s history.
Written by
Melanie Renzulli