Read about the important events in the life of Italian Explorer, Marco Polo.

This article, published by Scientific American (September 18, 2002), focuses on new findings which show what Tyrolean Iceman, found in the Italian Alps, ate for his last meal.

A profile of Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.

Celebrating Christmas in Italy! Here's the lowdown on how Italians celebrate Christmas from decorations to special food.

History of the life and work of intellect, Dante Alighieri, a famous poet who wrote in Italian vernacular and made poetry accessible to more than just the elite classes during the late Medieval period. Includes links to resources for...

A brief biography of Ottorino Respighi (1870-1936 CE), Italian musician/composer studied violin, viola, and composition. He became a professor of composition in Rome after many years of playing with the Opera Orchestra in St. Petersburg,...

An encyclopedia article on Italian poet Francisco Redi. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

This presentation provides a biography of Giorgione, an Italian painter who invigorated the Venetian school of painting.

This website provides a brief composite of Italian artist Michelangelo 1475-1564. The site mentions various work of art; Pieta, David, and the Sistine Chapel. Site also offers links to other painters.

7 full-color images from Italian Renaissance artists. Three of the works are from Giorgione. Click on each to find a short explanation and analysis.

6 colorful images from Titian during the Italian Renaissance. Click on each image to find a brief description and analysis. Also has one image from Paris Bordone.

Map showing Italian unification. Illustrated key indicates when territory was acquired.

This page has a brief bibliography of the Italian architect Giuseppe Mengoni.

This page has a brief bibliography of the Italian architect Bartolomeo Michlozzo.

Find out about the life of an explorer in this brief biography regarding an Italian voyager and merchant, Marco Polo.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Giorgio de Chirico, Italian artist and founder of the Metaphysical art movement.

Biographical summary of the life and career of Italian expressionist painter Amedeo Modigliani known for his portraits.

Biographical summary of the life and career of Domenico Ghirlandaio, 15th-century Italian Renaissance painter.

Biographical summary of the life and career of painter Umberto Boccioni, the leading artist of Italian Futurism.

Biographical account highlights the life and career of Italian Renaissance painter Giorgio Giorgione.

Short biographical sketch of Antonio Vivaldi, Italian composer, and priest.

This site can be viewed in either English or Italian. Many links can take the viewer to more information on the museum.

A history of the Italian unification and its chief architect Count Camillo di Cavor.

A history of the Italian unification and its chief architect Count Camillo di Cavor.