Abruzzo Italiansrus.com
These resources give an excellent account of the history of the Abruzzi region form the historic pre-Roman age to the modern age.

Ancient Rome Italiansrus.com
Learn more about one of the most powerful civilizations in history.

Art & History of Florence
Your guide to the art and history of Florence From the beginning to the present day.

Calabria Italiansrus.com
This includes historical moments of Calabria, the Kingdom of Two Sicilies and other information on the history of this region.

Campania Italiansrus.com
The Phlegraean Fields, Samnite Wars and Pompei are just some of the historical events that have taken place in this region.

COORTE Italian Military History Journal
A unique, scholarly publication dedicated to over 2500 years of Italian military history.

The Etruscans
Join Larth the Etruscan as he takes on a journey through this ancient civilization. This is a great and imaginative site.

Explorers Italiansrus.com
Italians have navigated the world for centuries discovering new territories throughout their many journeys.

Fascism
An introduction to Mussolini and his Fascist dictatorship.

History of Italy
A brief history of Italy, which also includes some very nice photos.

History of Italy
This gives a brief description of each period in Italy's history from early times to postwar era.

History of Italy
Philip Greenspun put together a time line of events, which dated back to 1200 B.C.

The Italian Flag Italiansrus.com
Find out when Italy adopted the green, white and red design and what each color of the flag represents? Do you know what they represent?

Italian National Anthem Italiansrus.com
The lyrics to Il Canto degli Italiani (The Song of the Italians) was written by Goffredo Mameli in 1847. Shortly thereafter is was set to music by Michele Novaro. This became a popular hymn during the Risorgimento.

La Lizzatura
Kyle Phillips, Guide to Italian Cuisine, had an opportunity to take part in the reenactment of the lizzatura, which is the old way of bringing blocks of Carrara marble down from the quarries high in the Apuans.

Italians in the Gold Rush and Beyond
A wonderful look at the many Italians who experienced the Gold Rush in North America.

Mario Pazzaglia, An Uncensored Look at History
The story of World War II through the eyes of an Italian Commandant.

Medieval Times Italiansrus.com
Learn more about this period in Italian and World history.

Prehistoric Italy
The history of Italy from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.

Renaissance Italiansrus.com
Learn more about the "rebirth" and why it is probably the greatest period in Italy's history.

The Republic
It was the end of World War II and the beginning of a new Italian Republic.

Risorgimento Italiansrus.com
This was an important period in Italian history because it is when Italy became a unified country.

Sardinia Italiansrus.com
This history of this island has been influenced by the Arabs, Byzantines, Carthaginians, Phoenicians and Romans..

Sicily Italiansrus.com
The Sicilian Vespers, the Last Queen of Sicily and the Jews in Sicily are just a few articles you can read on the history of this region.

Torrione Castle
A historical introduction to the Torrione Castle.

Tuscany Italiansrus.com
Uncover the history of Tuscany and its role in the shaping of the Renaissance.

World War II Italiansrus.com
These resources will help you learn more about Italy's involvement in the War.

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