The earliest, most famous, and most strategically important road of the Roman Republic.
A cruise ship that ran aground and sunk in shallow waters off the coast of Giglio Island in 2012.
The 313 decree from Emperor Constantine that Christians within the Roman Empire should be treated benevolently.
The compact which officially decided the sovereign status of Vatican City, a lingering issue since the unification of Italy.
A term for the elected leader of one of Renaissance-era Italy's 'crowned republics,' most notably Venice.
A structure just outside the Roman Forum dedicated to Rome's victory over the rebellion in Judaea.
The 'charcoal makers' - early nineteenth century networks of clandestine revolutionary societies.
An event, perhaps mythological, in the early history of Rome in which the inhabitants of the all-male city kidnapped wives from a neighboring tribe.
The 'Voluntary Militia for National Security' - Mussolini's paramilitary wing which used violence and intimidation tactics against opponents of fascism.
A short lived Nazi puppet state created in the aftermath of the German occupation of Italy.
A famous Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo, showcasing the body of Jesus upon Mary's lap after the crucifixion.
The voluntary army led by Garibaldi which sailed against the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1860.
The period, lasting through much of the 1970s and 1980s, in which Italy was in the grip of political turmoil and extremism.
An ancient civilization on the Italian peninsula, existing from approximately 900 to 27 BC.
The diplomatic emergency that took place in the 1930s over Italy's policy of increasing aggression towards Ethiopia.
The 1915 secret treaty which wooed Italy away from the Triple Alliance and joined it to the Triple Entente.
Leaders of mercenary companies and (later) foreign armies during the Middle Ages.
A river in Northern Italy, famously crossed by Julius Caesar as he brought his armies to Rome.
A military alliance formed during the 12th century with the intention of countering the Holy Roman Empire.
The period of time, dating approximately 200 years, in which the Roman Empire had comparative stability and achieved its greatest territorial extent.
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