“ Today’s Italians Many Italians are naturally expressive and affectionate people. They tend to talk easily and rapidly, making descriptive gestures. They… — Marilyn Tolhurst Proud Parents Copy Share Image
“Travel in Italy has always been difficult because of the hills and mountains. The Romans of ancient Italy were great engineers, and… — Marilyn Tolhurst Hills and mountains Copy Share Image
“ North and south Italy is a nation of contrasts. Most of the industries and businesses are in the north, where people… — Marilyn Tolhurst Business Copy Share Image
“Italy has been a single, united country only since 1870. For many centuries before this, it was a collection of independent “city… — Marilyn Tolhurst Italians Copy Share Image
“ The school system Nursery School 3 to 6 years Primary School 6 to 11 years Middle School 11 to 14 years… — Marilyn Tolhurst Education Copy Share Image
“ The might of Rome Roman power was based on a well-disciplined, well-equipped army. A Roman legion was composed of 60 centuries,… — Marilyn Tolhurst Legion Copy Share Image
“ Getting together Social gatherings are popular with Italians, and it is common to invite relatives and friends for a meal, even… — Marilyn Tolhurst Friendship Copy Share Image
“Soccer is Italy’s favorite sport, and is played and watched all over the country. Each Sunday the great stadiums of Milan, Turin,… — Marilyn Tolhurst World cup Copy Share Image
“The Italians are generally sociable people. For many, a shopping expedition is traditionally a family occasion and a time to meet friends,… — Marilyn Tolhurst Adventure Copy Share Image
“Education in Italy is paid for by the state. All children must attend school between the ages of six and 14. Most… — Marilyn Tolhurst Children Copy Share Image
“After World War II, the Italians made tremendous efforts to rebuild their country’s industry and economy. During the 1950s and ‘60s, with… — Marilyn Tolhurst Economics Copy Share Image
“The family has always been a very important part of Italian life. In country areas, it is still common for grandparents, parents,… — Marilyn Tolhurst Children Copy Share Image
“ The vacation month On August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin, known as Ferragosto , is a signal… — Marilyn Tolhurst Family Copy Share Image
“ Leisure time Children in Italy enjoy similar pastimes to young people from elsewhere in Europe. There are many television channels to… — Marilyn Tolhurst Children Copy Share Image
“ A coin in the fountain The Trevi Fountain in Rome is a popular gathering place for tourists. There is a legend… — Marilyn Tolhurst Copy Share Image
“Today, the official national language is Italian. This is based on the dialect of Florence, although people from each region have their… — Marilyn Tolhurst Italian Copy Share Image
“Rome was built on seven hills in the wide plain of the Tiber River, about 16 miles from the sea. It was… — Marilyn Tolhurst Roman empire Copy Share Image
“ Roman engineering The Romans accomplished amazing feats of engineering as they built roads, bridges, and aqueducts (bridges for water conduits) across… — Marilyn Tolhurst Copy Share Image
“From the 13th century until 1737, Florence was ruled by the wealthy and powerful Medici family. The Medicis were successful in business… — Marilyn Tolhurst Art Copy Share Image
“ The Roman Calendar ROMAN MONTH: NAMED AFTER Martius: The god Mars Aprilis: The “opening” of flowers Maius: The goddess Maia Junius:… — Marilyn Tolhurst Augustus caesar Copy Share Image
“ The local market The local village or town market is often open-air, with canvas-covered stalls. The traders sell a variety of… — Marilyn Tolhurst Food Copy Share Image
“ Romulus and Remus There is a legend that the city of Rome was founded by twins called Romulus and Remus. They… — Marilyn Tolhurst Romulus Copy Share Image
“Italy’s climate is well suited to growing a variety of crops. However, in such a mountainous country, flat and fertile land is… — Marilyn Tolhurst Italy Copy Share Image
“In the year 754 BC, on the hills near the Tiber River, the Romans founded their capital city, Rome. During the 6th… — Marilyn Tolhurst Roman emperor Copy Share Image
“Europe’s earliest cookbook came from ancient Rome. In it, the writer Epicius described the recipes for dishes such as stuffed dormouse, and… — Marilyn Tolhurst Ancient rome Copy Share Image
