Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University: World War I Document Archive: The Triple Alliance
This site from Brigham Young University provides the first eight articles from the original agreement of 1882 between Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Germany.
Other
The World of Dante: Map Images
Interactive map images from Dante's "Inferno." With reproduced maps of Italy from the time of Dante's life (1300s).
United Nations
Unesco: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica
This World Heritage website features ancient Syracuse and the Necropolis of Pantalica, located in Italy. The Necropolis has over 5000 tombs from the 13th to 7th centuries BC, and ancient Syracuse encompasses Ortygia, which was founded by...
Other
International Gramsci Society: Timeline of Life of Gramsci
A very detailed timeline documenting the life of the famous 20th century Marxist thinker who lived in Italy and was imprisoned by Mussolini and died in prison.
Other
Net History: International Internet Histories
Many International countries are challenging the belief that the Internet was born in the USA. This thorough list of links pulls together ongoing research, publications and articles supporting the theory that Internet was collaboratively...
Read Works
Read Works: The Sinking City
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about an idea that might keep the city of Venice, Italy from sinking. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
A&E Television
History.com: History: Italian Renaissance
An account of the Renaissance as it was expressed in Italy, with links to videos on the subject aired on History, the cable television channel.
Other
Usc: The Life of Giuseppe Garibaldi
An online exhibit on Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian liberator and hero-figure of nineteenth-century liberal nationalism, and on the Risorgimento, the 1860 reunification of Italy.
W. W. Norton
W.w. Norton & Company: Map of the Unification of Italy (1850S to the 1870s)
Map showing Italian unification. Illustrated key indicates when territory was acquired.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: The Allies Post Caporetto Support of Italy
This is an excerpt from the book Touring the Italian Front 1917-1919 by Francis Mackay (also known as Battleground Europe). It describes the ground and operations covered by the British, French and US Expeditionary Forces deployed from...
Other
Travel Italy: Francis of Assisi (C. 1181 1226)
A short description of Francis' adult life is presented.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: The Supremacy of Rome in Italy
One of Rome's strengths was the way it governed the peoples it conquered. Find out the difference between the Romans, the Latins, and the Italians in terms of rights of citizenship.
Other
Rome, Galleria Borghese: Italian Sculpture
Eleven images of the sculpture located in the Galleria Borghese in Italy are displayed here for your viewing. Text is in Italian, however the images are wonderful.
Other
Their Circular Life
Travel to five different locations in Italy and, through time-lapse photography, get a feel for what it would be like at that spot over a 24-hour period.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman empire.net: Pictorial Tour of Roman Empire
This is a list of ancient sites in Italy, and throughout the Roman Empire. Click on the links to see pictures, excavation details, and brief descriptions.
Institute and Museum of the History of Science
Museo Galileo Institute and Museum of the History of Science
The Museum of the History of Science in Florence, Italy showcases it's exhibits and artifacts for the public.
BBC
Bbc: History: The 'D Day Dodgers'
Professor Richard Holmes examines the 'D-Day Dodgers', a group of Allied servicemen who fought in Italy during the Second World War, and asks whether our obsession with Normandy has distorted history.
Read Works
Read Works: Architecture: The Duomo
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the architecture of the Duomo cathedral in Florence, Italy. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Giuseppe Mazzini
The Modern History Sourcebook provides the text by Giuseppe Mazzini on Nationality in 1852.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: The City of Rome
At this site from the Roman Empire, The Forum is explained, from its early beginnings to the later days of the Republic. This site colorfully describes the people, shops, markets, and the "Subura."
BBC
Bbc Language: Italian
This site offers a 24-lesson online course in basic Italian, a guide to essential phrases, a section on Italian for business, and travel and news features.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Italians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Italians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Documents Relevant to the Axis Powers Alliance
Ibiblio.org offers links to three documents signed by Germany, Japan, and Italy during World War II.
eLanguage
E Language: Italian Culture
A short pictorial introduction to Italy, with explanatory notes that describe Italian cultural landmarks, traditions, and works of art.
Other popular searches
- Famous Scientists From Italy
- Volunteering Italy
- Unification of Italy
- Christmas in Italy
- Map of Italy
- Renaissance Italy
- Lesson Plans for Italy
- Lesson Plans on Italy
- Ancient Italy
- Blank Map of Italy
- Art About Italy
- Italy Fascism