Weird History
Weirdest Foods From Ancient Rome
The people of ancient Rome may have lived thousands of years ago, but their diets were anything but old-fashioned. In fact, they chowed down on many foods we would shudder to even consider consuming today. The rich and famous, ranging...
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Italian Vocabulary: How to Order Coffee
Italians are very particular about their coffee.
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The History of Pasta and Types of Pasta in Italy
Ooh, pasta! It's so delicious, am I right? Ravioli, penne, you name it. But where does this dish come from? What kinds of pasta do Italians eat? Let's dig in!
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How to Blend in With Italians When in Italy
It's time! You've been studying Italian for so long! You are ready to finally take that epic Italy vacation! But how will you blend in with the locals once you're there? You don't want to stick out like a sore thumb, do you? Here are...
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The Carnival of Venice: A Feast for the Senses
Carnival is the last chance to indulge before Lent for observant Christians. Festivities usually include food, drink, and creative costumes and masks. Learn what makes the Carnival celebrations of Venice, Italy unique.
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Italian Vocabulary: Gelato Just Means Ice Cream!
What is Italian ice cream like?
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Globe northern emisphere rotation stop motion video.
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Trulli houses in Aiberobello a tratitional dry stone hut with conical roof, Puglia, Southern Italy, Europe
Trulli houses in Aiberobello a tratitional dry stone hut with conical roof, Puglia, Southern Italy, Europe
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Inside the Colosseum
A zoom out to a wide angle shot from inside the Colosseum of Ancient Rome. 16 seconds. Rome, Italy.
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Colosseum Rome Timelapse
A timelapse video looking up at the Colosseum in Ancient Rome. 10 seconds. Rome, Italy.
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WS AERIAL ZI TD Shot of sports stadium in city / Piedmont, France
WS AERIAL ZI TD Shot of sports stadium in city / Piedmont, France
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WS Foro Romano surrounded by ruins of several important ancient government buildings / Rome, Latium, Italy
WS Foro Romano surrounded by ruins of several important ancient government buildings / Rome, Latium, Italy
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WS Shot of Leaning Tower of Pisa / Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
WS Shot of Leaning Tower of Pisa / Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
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in the morning a young boy touches the hand of a fresh pasta to dry put them to ensure a high quality
in the morning a young boy touches the hand of a fresh pasta to dry put them to ensure a high quality
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Inside the Colosseum
A zoom out to an unusual view of inside the Colosseum of Ancient Rome. 11 seconds. Rome, Italy.
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Inside the Colosseum
A zoom out over the ruins of what would have been the floor level of the Colosseum of Rome. 15 seconds. Rome, Italy.