Rome in 1976 Through Beautiful Vintage Photos
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1970s, the streets of Rome were a blend of the old and the new. Cobblestone streets […]
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Wonderful Snowfall in Rome, 1985
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1985 when a snowfall blocked the city starting from the day of January 6 when the Romans […]
Historical Photos of the Caproni Ca.60, Italy’s Failed Floating Triplane
This post was originally published on this siteThe Caproni Ca.60 Transaereo, often referred to as the Noviplano (nine-wing) or Capronissimo, was the prototype of a […]
Photos of Andy Warhol With His Boyfriend Jed Johnson and Friends in Rome, 1973
This post was originally published on this siteJed Johnson was an artist and interior designer, and he became romantically involved with Warhol in the late […]
35 Amazing Photochromes of Venice in the 1890s
This post was originally published on this siteVenice in the 1890s was a fascinating blend of artistic vibrancy and social change. The city, renowned for […]
Italian Coffee Served in Style at the Caffè Florian in Venice During “Acqua Alta” in 1963
This post was originally published on this siteCaffè Florian is a coffee house situated in the Procuratie Nuove of Piazza San Marco, Venice. It was […]
Claude Monet and His Second Wife Alice Hoschedé Monet in St. Mark’s Square, Venice, October 1908
This post was originally published on this siteClaude Monet first discovered Venice in 1908 when he was 68 years old. The two months Monet spent […]
Audrey Hepburn Modeling Different Italian Cars, 1961
This post was originally published on this siteAudrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer photographed by Pierluigi Praturlon modeling different cars at the Piazza Guglielmo Marconi in […]
Louis Armstrong and Lucille Brown on a Vespa in Front of the Ancient Colosseum in Rome, 1949
This post was originally published on this siteA timeless Jazz classic! During Louis Armstrong’s 1949 visit to Rome, a famous and iconic moment was captured […]
The “Medici Riccardi Horse Head” Displayed at Exhibits in Florence, Italy in 1953
This post was originally published on this siteThe equine bronze protome known as the Medici Riccardi horse head in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale of Florence […]
The 16th Century Optical Illusion of Florence Cathedral’s Marble Tiles on Flat Floor
This post was originally published on this siteThis floor is entirely flat. The remarkable 16th-century optical illusion of Florence Cathedral’s marble tiles. When seen from […]
Italy in the Mid-1950s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteItaly in the 1950s experienced rapid recovery and transformation post-World War II. The nation transitioned from a monarchy […]
25 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photographs From the Making of “The Way of the Dragon” (1972)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Way of the Dragon (originally released in the United States as Return of the Dragon) is a […]
January 13, 1915: The Worst Earthquake in Italian History Kills 30,000
This post was originally published on this siteOn January 13, 1915, Avezzano earthquake, one of the biggest in the Italian, history shook the Marsica area […]
Italy in the 1970s Through Wonderful Photos
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough the 1970s in Italy was marked by violence, it was also a time of great social and […]
Sensualità: A Gallery of 50 Wonderful Vintage Italian Pin-Up Postcards From the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this sitePin-up art refers to such mediums as paintings, drawings, and illustrations that feature women—glamour girls, models, and actresses. […]
Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk by Leonardo da Vinci, ca. 1510
This post was originally published on this siteThe drawing is estimated to have been drawn c. 1510, possibly as a self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci. In […]
30 Wonderful Color Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in Italy From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this site Paul Almasy (1906–2003) was a pioneer of photojournalism. For more than six decades he traveled the world […]
Rome in 1985 Through Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteRome is the capital city of Italy. It is also the capital of the Lazio region, the centre […]
The Discovery of the Riace Warriors in August 1972
This post was originally published on this siteThe Riace Warriors are two full-size Greek bronze statues of naked bearded warriors, cast about 460–450 BC that […]
An Italian Art Historian Has Claimed to Have Identified the Bridge in the Background of the Mona Lisa
This post was originally published on this siteItalian art historian Silvano Vinceti has claimed to have identified the bridge in the background of the Mona […]
40 Beautiful Photos Capture Venice in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteVenice is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region. It is built on […]
Ingrid Bergman and Her Daughter Isabella Rossellini in Rome, 1962
This post was originally published on this site“Mamma was the daughter of a photographer and there was lot of her private material that had never […]
Kirk Douglas Signing for the Paintress Novella Parigini and the Actress Lilly Greco in Venice, 1953
This post was originally published on this siteAmerican actor Kirk Douglas, wearing a swimming suit and a necklace chainlet, portrayed while signing on the thigh […]
James Hetfield of Metallica Performing in Turin, Italy, 1991
This post was originally published on this siteJames Hetfield, singer and guitarist of the American heavy metal band Metallica, performing live in Turin, Italy, 1991. […]