Other
Oral History Digital Collection
First-person narratives of northeastern Ohioans who have participated in, or closely observed events which have significantly affected both the state and nation.
Other
Journal of Historic Review: Italian Fascism: An Interpretation
This well-researched essay focuses on the history of fascism in Italy as well as on the ideology.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Italian City States of the Renaissance
History Questions: Italian City-States Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Other
Italians in Canada
This site gives an overview of the history of Italian immigration to Canada accompanied by historical photographs, letters and news clippings. One section is devoted to the life of Fortunato "Lucky" Rao, an Italian labour leader with the...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Renaissance for Kids: Italian City States
Kids learn about the Italian City-States of the European Renaissance including Florence, Milan, Venice, Rome, and Naples.
Boise State University
European History: The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy
This site contains indexed material on Jacob Burckhardt's "The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy." His work is considered the apex of cultural history about the Renaissance period and should provide valuable information for the...
Other
Media History Digital Library: Global Cinema Collection (1904 1957)
A large collection of original publications from other countries that focus on the film industry.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Columbia River Basin Ethnic History Project
A collection of primary documents dealing with the ethnic groups found in the Columbia River Basin.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Italy
Offers a country profile and travel guide to beautiful Italy, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Documents of Italian Unification
This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, contains excerpts from some of the original documents formalizing Italian Unification.
Other
The Italian Unification
A history of the Italian unification and its chief architect Count Camillo di Cavor. This site includes a timeline of events.
Institute and Museum of the History of Science
Institute and Museum of History of Science: Museo Galileo
This site can be viewed in either English or Italian. Many links can take the viewer to more information on the museum.
Other
The History of Italy
This site provides a detailed history of the Italians and their role in European history.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Dante Alighieri
History of the life and work of intellect, Dante Alighieri, a famous poet who wrote in Italian vernacular and made poetry accessible to more than just the elite classes during the late Medieval period. Includes links to resources for...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Johannes Gutenberg
History for Kids features the history of Johannes Guttenberg a German goldsmith, printer and publisher who is best known for developing a Movable Type for printing. Includes worksheets, activities and quizzes.
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College: The Tripoli Question
Brief, but informative historical background on the events and influences that lead to the Italian invasion of Tripoli in 1911.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Italian Renaissance
A description of life in Florence, Italy during the Renaissance, the emergence of humanist thought, and of how the Renaissance got its start in Italy. The Lorenzo de Medici's important role as a patron of the arts in Florence is...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Maiolica: History, Function, and Production
The presence of tin in a glaze makes the glaze less likely to run or blur when the painted ceramic piece is heated in a kiln. Artists took advantage of this quality and used tin glazes for making pottery with finely detailed, painted...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Eritrea: History
Read about how Eritrea finally became independent from Ethiopia after years of annexation. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
A&E Television
History.com: 9 Lucky New Year's Food Traditions
Champagne, noise makers and confetti are all New Year's Eve staples. But, in some parts of the country and the world, so are black-eyed peas, lentils, grapes and pickled herring. Hailing from the Low Country of South Carolina to Japanese...
Other
Roma: History and Civilization of the Eternal City
Brief articles about the legends, history, culture, and monuments of Ancient Rome. Written in English by Italian students, so spelling and grammar are not perfect. Good information and pictures.
Digital History
Digital History: World War I on the Home Front
Read about the extent of anti-German and anti-Italian sentiment in the United States, sentiment against American citizens, in World War I. See how German culture was suppressed throughout the country.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Jewish History Sourcebook: Expulsion From Spain
This site from the Fordham University gives a detailed and accurate picture of the expulsion and its immediate consequences for Spanish Jewry. It was written in Hebrew by an Italian Jew in April or May, 1495.
Other
The Italian Futurist Book
A fairly detailed history of futurism with several long quotes from Marinetti's writings.