The year 800 AD witnessed a historic and pivotal moment in European history as Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, was crowned Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day. This event marked the revival of imperial authority in Western Europe and had profound implications for the political, religious, and cultural landscape of the continent.
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Terracotta statuettes have been discovered in the ruins of Pompeii, shedding light on pagan ritual traditions in the ancient Roman city.
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A mural of Chiara Ferragni appeared in Padua targeting the top Italian fashion influencer and businesswoman. Showing her and her rapper husband Fedez, it says Beware Pickpocket.
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Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni wished all Italians a serene festive period in her Christmas message. She also thanked those working on festive days and said the government is doing its bit in difficult times.
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A nativity scene at a church featuring two mothers of the Baby Jesus, instead of the traditional Mary and Joseph figurines, has ignited controversy among conservative Catholics and politicians in Italy.
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On Friday, the Senate granted approval to the government’s 2024 budget bill, with 109 votes in favour, 72 against, and two abstentions.
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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni expressed her condolences yesterday over the Prague shooting at Charles University. No Italians were among the dead or injured.
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Ferragni’s woes continue as another ‘charitable’ case is uncovered, and one of her licensing agreements is suspended. Italian eyewear maker Safilo said on Thursday it was ending a licensing agreement with top fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni.
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The Italian government is aiming to address schools that eliminate Christian nativity scenes in an effort to showcase greater religious diversity. A proposed law, introduced on Wednesday, aims to safeguard the nation’s “cultural roots” by endorsing “traditional” Christmas and Easter celebrations.
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Google released their 2023 popular searches yesterday (20th December) and in the main categories, Italy was surprisingly absent. Just how popular was Italy in the global Google searches 2023?
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