“ The Saint of Assisi Francesco di Pietro di Bernardone of Assisi, better known as Francis, wanted to be a soldier. But in the year 1205, he had a vision telling him that God had other plans for him. He… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
“ Leaving Italy Italians have been involved with North America from the time of Christopher Columbus. In the years when Italy was trying to… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
“ The Sporting Arena Rome’s Colosseum, which opened in A.D. 80, was built specifically for sporting competitions. About fifty thousand spectators sat on terraced… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
“ The Renaissance After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe began a period that is called the Middle Ages, or the medieval period.… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
“Italy is in southern Europe, on the northern side of the Mediterranean Sea. Within its borders are a glorious array of landscapes. In the… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
“ Rome: Did You Know This? Rome is often called the Eternal City. The spirits of ancient civilizations live on in monuments and ruins… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
“ Glorious Food Italians are known the world over for their food. Each region of Italy enjoys its own kind of cooing. For example,… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
“ The Saint of Assisi Francesco di Pietro di Bernardone of Assisi, better known as Francis, wanted to be a soldier. But in the… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
“With Italy made, we must now make the Italians.” That’s what one Italian political leader said after the unification of Italy. A century and… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
“ Tourism Tourism is the largest segment of the Italian economy. Millions of Italians work in the tourist industry. They work in hotels and… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
“ Education Children in Italy must go to school from age six until age fourteen. Primary school goes through age eleven, when children move… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
“ Celebrations Christmas is Italy’s biggest holiday. Stores decorate in gold, silver, red, and white. At home, many people celebrate Christmas Eve with a… — Jean F. Blashfield Copy Share Image
