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...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Marco Polo
A brief account of the voyages and travels undertaken by Marco Polo who was one of the first Europeans to travel from Italy across Asia to China.
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Villa Cicogna Mozzoni: A Renaissance Jewel
Learn about the renaissance villa on Lake Maggiore and Italian national monument site, the Villa Cicogna Mozzoni, in the main web-page for the villa. Full of historical information, maps, and photos.
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Geology.com: Ireland Map Ireland Satellite Image
Check out this great satellite image of Italy from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: San Marino
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the tiny South European nation of San Marino including basic facts and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Northern Italy Illustrating Bonaparte's First Campaign, April 1796 to April 1797
"All through this Italian campaign Bonaparte acted as if he were the head of the state, not its servant.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Rome, 1921
A plan of Rome in 1921 showing Pincian Hill (1), Hadrian's Tomb (2), Saint Peter's (3), Vatican (4), Pantheon (5), Quirinal (Royal Palace) (6), Baths of Diocletian (7), Railway Terminal (8), Column of Trajan (9), Capitol (10), Forum...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Plan of Syracuse, 200 50 b.c.
A plan of the Greek colony of Syrakousa (Syracuse) on the eastern coast of the island of Sikelia (Sicily) in what was a portion of the Magna Graecia region in circa 200 to 50 BC.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Plan of Ancient Rome, 753 Bc to Ad 663
A plan of Ancient Rome, as published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.
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Map of Italy and Sicily.
Illustrated dictionary entry over Etruria, Italy. Describes the location of the city, minerals found, and the inhabitants of the area. Provides a brief description of the history behind the famous Italian city.
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Map 40: Southern Approaches to Europe
HIghlights the military strategy of the United States during World War II in fighting Germany and Italy.
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Map 41: Northern Europe
HIghlights the military strategy of the United States during World War II in fighting Germany and Italy.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Pizza Restaurant: Why Must We Save Electricity?
Clara is on holiday in Italy and is finding out about electricity. Join her to learn about saving electricity.
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Etc: Rome & Carthage End of the Second Punic War, 218 201 Bc
A map of Rome and Carthage during the Second Punic War (218-201 BC). This map is color-coded to show the extent of the Roman Empire in yellow and the Carthaginian territory in pink. At this time, the Roman Empire was primarily restricted...
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Etc: Plan of San Ambrogio, 1000 1200
This is a plan of the church of San Ambrogio, Italy. This is an example of Italian Lombard Romanesque architecture. This church represents the "earliest [example] of the solution of the great problem which was exercising the minds of the...
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Etc: Plan of St Mark's, Venice, Ad 929 1063
This is a plan of the St Mark's, in Venice, Italy. Erected AD 929 to 1063. This is an example of Italian Byzantine Romanesque architecture. This church was created in order to "reproduce in some way the leading features of the church of...
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Etc: Plan of San Michele, Pavia, 1000 1200
This is a plan of the San Michele, Pavia, Italy. This is an example of Italian Lombard Romanesque architecture. This church represents the "earliest [example] of the solution of the great problem which was exercising the minds of the...
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Etc: Plan of San Vitale, Ravenna, Ad 539 547
This is a plan of the San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. It was built from 539 to 547 AD. This is an example of Early Christian architecture. The scale is in feet.
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Etc: Plan of the Campanile De Pisa, 1068 1509
This is the plan of the Campanile and Cathedral in Pisa, Italy. This is an example of Italian Central Romanesque architecture. Furthermore it is an example of a Pisan Church. The Campanile, or Leaning Tower was erected from 1174 to 1350....
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Etc: Rome and Carthage on the Eve of and During the First Punic War, 264 241 Bc
A map of Rome and Carthage during the First Punic War (264-241 BC). This map is color-coded to show the extent of the Roman Empire in yellow and the Carthaginian territory in pink. At the beginning of the war, the Roman Empire covered...
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Etc: Rome and the Samnites, 343 290 Bc
Map of the vicinity of Rome showing the area claimed by the Samnites and the Greek city south of Rome: Capua.
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Etc: Syracuse at the Time of the Siege, 415 413 Bc
A map of the Greek city-state of Syracuse at the time of the siege by Athens during the Peloponnesian War (415-413 B.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: The Herculaneum Women and the Origins of Archaeology
Website for the 2007 exhibit The Herculaneum Women and the Origins of Archaeology at the Getty Museum. Describes how the discovery of three marble statues in Italy in the 1700s led to centuries of archaeological exploration in the area....
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Vatican Museums
This is a gem of a site. Each of the Vatican Museums is listed and explored in detail. There is an abundance of general and specific information here.