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Freedmen Tombs Of Rome: Eurysaces The Baker
Rome’s illustrious history of aristocracy and slavery has emphasized the differences in standards of living among its population. However, death has also acted as a social leveler. To commemorate the death and celebrate life, tombs of the dead built by the living have been used as markers of the most important narratives and accomplishments in a person’s life. Aristocrats often had elaborate funerals and tombs to mark their final resting place. However, this is not to say that lower-class members of society did not have access to meaningful ways of commemorating death too. The freedmen and freedwomen (collectively called the...
What Are Italian People Like? (Good and Bad)
Italy may have grown into a melting pot of different lifestyles and cultures, but several traits remain a common identity package unifying most Italians across the cities, towns, and villages of the country. What Are Italians Like In Real Life? - Find Out What It Really Means to Be an Italian. Italian people are Friendly as ever Respect the elderly highly Family-oriented Well-dressed with fashion codes in place Are not very punctual Are not the most optimistic Italians are friendly as ever Credits: Gorodvo.ru One of the most lauded traits of Italians would be their amiable dispositions; not only towards...
What Are Prisons Like In Italy? (With Photos)
Behind the UNESCO sites and steep history of Italy lies the shady, illicit workings of the mafias, who have been miraculously operating since the 19th Century. When caught, they end up behind bars among the approximately 55,600 prisoners in the country. If you have ever wondered about life in an Italian prison cell, you have come to the right place. San Vittore Prison in Milan, Italy (Credits: Roberto Cavaliere) Food In Italy Prison Per day, each adult inmate and each minor inmate receive 3 meals and 4 meals respectively. The menus typically include freshly harvested fruits such as cherries and...
How did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel?
Nestled in the heart of Vatican City lies one of Italy’s most cherished landmarks - the Sistine Chapel. Its interior walls and ceiling are resplendent in frescoes designed by numerous Italian Renaissance masters. One of these masters is none other than Michelangelo who is arguably one of the greatest artists of all time. How did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel? Michelangelo and his team adopted the mezzo-fresco technique to paint the ceiling, using 3 layers of plasters before spreading sand lime over the wall and then applying a kaleidoscope of colors while the wall was damp. His frescoes in the...
WiFi in Italy (With Table)
Despite Italy being one of the most visited countries worldwide every year, its telecommunication connectivity might not have quite caught up yet. According to InterNations which is an information and networking site for people living abroad, Italy has ranked around 57th out of 68 countries around the world in terms of the ease of accessing high-speed internet such as WiFi. As these pocket WIFi companies can close at any time, it is important to only book one as near to your trip s possible to prevent wasting the time and money finding another. It is important to buy from a...