An image of Milan Kundera.

An image of Milan Kundera.

King Milan I of Serbia

Duomo di Milano, Northwest view

This extensive resource documents the life of Constantine. Article is written from a Christian perspective. It goes into depth about the freedom he gave to Christians, and the effects of the Edict of Milan.

This site from the Britannica Encyclopedia provides very brief but factual information on the peace of Lodi between Venice and Milan in 1454. Includes a link to a related person.

An image of "St Charles Cares for the Plague Victims of Milan", created by Jacob Jordaens in 1655 (Oil on canvas).

An image of "Valentine of Milan Mourning her Husband, the Duke of Orleans", created by Fleury-Francois Richard in 1802 (Oil on canvas, 55 x 43 cm).

An image of "High Day in the Trivulzio Hospice in Milan", created by Angelo Morbelli in 1892 (Oil on canvas, 78 x 122 cm).

An image of "St Augustine Departing for Milan (scene 7, south wall)", created by Benozzo Gozzoli from 1464-65 (Fresco, 220 x 230 cm).

An image of "Arrival of St Augustine in Milan (scene 8, north wall)", created by Benozzo Gozzoli from 1464-65 (Fresco, 220 x 230 cm).

An image of "Emperor Theodosius Forbidden by St Ambrose To Enter Milan Cathedral", created by Sir Anthony Van Dyck from 1619-20 (Oil on canvas, 149 x 113 cm).

This site contains information on two important religious edicts given by Roman emperors relating to Christianity and its role as a persecuted religion in ancient Rome.

An image of "Nymph of Fontainebleau", created by Pierre Milan from 1545-54 (Engraving, 305 x 510 mm).

Article on America during the "Age of Napoleon" provides details on Jefferson foreign affairs, the Impressment Controversy, Berlin and Milan Decrees, and the Chesapeake Affair of 1807.

An extensive biography of Leonardo da Vinci with sections on his life in Florence and Milan as well as his art and inventions. Be sure to click on the "Works" button to view fabulous digital images. Many paintings contain commentary.

Review these two maps of Italy during the Renaissance from the Perry Castaneda Collection. Zoom in to see the details of a map of the Milanese under the Visconti and one of the Republic of Florence.

Born near the town of Vinci in 1452, Leonardo trained in the Florentine workshop of Andrea Verrocchio (1435-88). His first masterpiece was the unfinished Adoration of the Magi (1481, Uffizi, Florence). In 1481-2 he traveled to Milan to...

Leonardo da Vinci, famous Renaissance painter and inventor, is the subject of a special collection of resources maintained by the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, Italy. Includes a gallery of his work, his biography,...

This resource provides information about the famous American inventor, Thomas Edison. Find out about his childhood, some of his famous inventions, and even some of his mistakes.

What is there for kids to do in Italy? Explore the geography and fun things to do while traveling in Western Europe.

A detailed timeline on the early history of the religion from the time of Julius Caesar (44 B.C.E.) to 327 C.E. and the death of Constantine.

Kids learn about the Italian City-States of the European Renaissance including Florence, Milan, Venice, Rome, and Naples.

The Web Gallery of Art gives a brief history of the Visconti Family.