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 […]
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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. […]
‘Humanist’: Sabine Weiss’ Gorgeous Photos of Everyday Life From the 1940s to 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteSabine Weiss (1924 – 2021) was a Swiss-French photographer active in the French humanist photography movement, along with […]
30 Gorgeous Old Pictures Capture Italy in Winter From the 1930s to 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteItaly is a magical place at any time of the year, but when you think of it, you […]
Lush Kodachrome Slides of Italy in 1958 Taken By a Tourist
This post was originally published on this siteThese Kodachrome slides were taken by M (‘Meredith’) Frank Rush (1924 – 2013) and Renee Carol Rush (1927 […]
30 Vibrant Kodachrome Photos of Italy in 1954
This post was originally published on this siteThese gorgeous pictures were taken by Julia Vanderveer Rees (1896 — 1997) during her trip to Italy in […]
From Europe to North Africa: Lush Kodachrome Slides Taken on a Tour of Duty in the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThese slides appear to have been taken by a US Army nurse who seems to have been attached […]
Amazing Photographs of David Bowie at a RCA Studio in Rome, 1977
This post was originally published on this siteIn the beginning of October 1977, David Bowie arrived in Rome to promote his new album. It was […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capture Everyday Life in Sicily in the Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteSicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 20 regions of Italy. The […]
Sophia Loren Photographed by David Seymour at Her Home in Rome, Italy, 1955
This post was originally published on this siteDavid Seymour’s unobtrusive manner, sense of humor and ability to listen, helped in the creation of portraits that […]
18 Rare and Fascinating Historical Photos of Pasta Production From the 1920s to 1950s
This post was originally published on this sitePasta is an integral part of Italy’s food history. Wherever Italians immigrated they have brought their pasta along, […]