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Statuettes from Pompeii. Copyright: Pompeii Archaeological Sites

Pompeii discovery of nativity-style statuettes

December 24, 2023December 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Terracotta statuettes have been discovered in the ruins of Pompeii, shedding light on pagan ritual traditions in the ancient Roman city.

Mural of Chiara Ferragni shows her wealking with her husband, carrying a pandoro, under the title Beware Pickpocket.

Mural of Chiara Ferragni depicts her as a thief

December 24, 2023December 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Ferragni loses Safilo glasses contract over misleading charity donation promises

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Paestum, where the little temple is revealing interesting new finds

Italy’s Top Archaeological Finds of 2023

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At Italy News Online, we’ve reported on a number of discoveries from ancient times. From incomparable mosaics in Rome to Pompeii’s pizza fresco, we take a look back at some of Italy’s top archaeological finds of 2023.

Nationalist government opts for Italian heads of top museums

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Ministry of Culture revealed new leadership appointments for several prominent museums last week. They included the Uffizi in Florence previously headed by German-born Eike Schmidt.

Eike Schmidt who will leav Uffizi Gaalleries and move to Capodimonte National Museum

Schmidt leaves Uffizi and heads to Capodimonte

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Uffizi Galleries director Eike Schmidt is set to bid farewell to Florence as he transitions to a new role at the helm of the Capodimonte Museum in Naples.

Unparalleled mosaic uncovered in Roman domus. © Handout / ITALIAN MINISTRY OF CULTURE/AFP

Unparalleled mosaic discovered at Ancient Roman residence

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian archaeologists have revealed a sumptuous Roman residence adjacent to the Colosseum. Within is an unparalleled mosaic adorned with shells, marble, and precious glass, according to an announcement by the culture ministry.

Bakery-prison uncovered at Pompeii. Image courtesy of Pompeii Archaeological Sites

Pompeii: Discovery of a Bakery-Prison

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists at Pompeii have unearthed a bakery-prison providing an insight into the workings and conditions for those involved in bread production.

Asinelli and Garisenda Towers in Bologan. Image by diana.grytsku on Freepik

€20million and 10 years to save Garisenda Tower in Bologna

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Work to prevent the collapse of the leaning Garisenda tower, a medieval landmark in Bologna, is anticipated to cost of €20 million. The project would also take at least 10 years according to Bologna’s mayor.