War and Peace: Exploring the Golden Age of Rome in ‘PAX’
How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Now, you can think about it even more thanks to Tom Holland’s new book PAX: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age.
How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Now, you can think about it even more thanks to Tom Holland’s new book PAX: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age.
A coffee table book about the Vatican that drips with luxury and power.
Books always make great gifts. Here are the best ones to give and gift for the Italy lover in 2021. Cookbooks, history, and more!
From ancient Latin script to modern fonts, Italy has contributed greatly to the history of the written word. Visit these places to learn more.
Italy has acquired Umberto Eco’s 30,000+ volume library of ancient and modern books. Learn more about the late author’s vast collection.
Many of the conventions that we accept as “normal” today were originally invented in Venice. A new book takes us on a journey through Venetian thought and innovation.
“Your Renaissance” by Maura Garau mines the lives, loves, and art of the Renaissance to help you live your best life.
‘La Tragedia: An Italian Immigrant’s Quest for Justice’ by Elissa DeNunzio is based on a true story. Read an excerpt.
A list of Italy-based books to give and get in 2020. Add these travelogues, cookbooks, and novels to your shopping cart.
There are few artists in history who inspire intrigue quite like Caravaggio. Here’s where to find his works in Rome.
‘Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe’ is a comprehensive look at the history of Ravenna during its golden age.
The English version of Elena Ferrante’s latest novel The Lying Life of Adults is finally coming out on September 1. It’s available now for pre-order from both Amazon and Bookshop. Released in Italy in November 2019, the English version of La Vita Bugiarda Degli Adulti was originally set to come out in June of this…
Learn more about the Roman artist who lovingly chronicled the quarantine in watercolors.
Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.
What to get the Italy lover who has everything? A coffee table book about Italy! Browse this list for ideas.
Learn more about Sardinia’s Femmina Accabadora, a witch-like figure who is also known as the Lady of the Good Death.
Leonardo da Vinci created many paintings, sketches, and engineering projects in his lifetime. Here’s where to find them in Italy.