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1. Rome, Italy: The must-see sights of Rome Layered with thousands of years of history, the city of Rome is the only place on earth where you can find a church built by Michelangelo built into the ruins of an ancient Roman bath. After centuries of cultural transformations, from ancient times...
2. 10 Places to See in Europe Before You Die This Lens I made for YOU! The most interesting and beautiful places in Europe: Pictures, Tips, Itineraries and other useful and fun stuff on the BEST places in Europe to visit!
3. Ancient Roman Recipes When we think of the food of Ancient Rome, it's usually images of huge banquets which come to mind. But there was a lot more to Roman food than exotic dishes served by slaves at orgies. Lavish feasts there were, but also perfectly ordinary meals,...
4. Top 10 Vacation Destinations in Europe One moment, let me estimate. Even since you were a teenager you've always dreamed to go there. What vacation destinations in Europe are you just expiring to go visit? I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard some teenage girl talk about how they...
5. My Bucket List When you or your loved one has a close call with death, and yet miraculously is spared and given more time, you are so very thankful. It gives one a new view on living each day to the fullest, to spend time with that person, and enjoy every second of...
6. Visiting Rome? List of Rome Landmarks here! Rome is the capital of Italy as well as the largest and most populous city in the country. It is located in the central-western portion of the Italian peninsula, on the Tiber river. Rome's history as a city spans over two and a half thousand years, a...
7. Italy Posters Once the center of civilization on Earth, Italy today is still one of the most populous and visited countries in the world. Known for its beautiful country hillsides in Tuscany, ancient ruins in Sicily, preserved history of Pompei, and the unmatched...
8. Emperor Nero Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (December 15, AD 37 - June 9, 68), born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, also called Nero Claudius Caesar Germanicus, was the fifth and final Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Nero was adopted by his g...
9. Julius Caesar Julius Caesar (full name: Gaius Julius Caesar) (c. 100 - 44 BC) was a great Roman soldier and statesman. Born into an aristocratic family in ancient Rome, Caesar formed a triumvirate (three-person rule) with Pompey and Crassus in 60 BC. Caesar conduc...
10. Saint Sebastian Saint Sebastian has been depicted in numerous paintings and sculptures throughout the centuries and the world.  In the majority of them, he's depicted as nude, tied to a pole and riddled with arrows.  Why such a popular image?  Check h...
11. The Roman Colosseum The Roman Colosseum, even 2,000 years after it was built, is today one of the most recognizable of Rome's Classical buildings. Although for centuries the abandoned structure was pillaged for it's building materials, it is still considered an architec...
12. Biography Julius Caesar Gaius Julius Caesar (13 July 100 - 15 March 44 BCE). Julius Caesar, Emperor, military leader, roman statesman, general and author, famous for the conquest of Gaul (modern France and Belgium). He changed the Roman republic into a monarchy and a truly M...
13. Top 10 Best Cities in Europe Top 10 list of best cities and destinations in Europe this week, rated by backpackers. The top 10 European travel destinations offer so much for the traveler. Any one of the top 10 European travel destinations will provide a wide range of vacation o...
14. Rome, Georgia: Georgia's City of Seven Hills Named by drawing a name out of a hat, this small North Georgia town (Rome, Georgia, USA), has a history much bigger than its size. It's name could have been Pittsburg, Hamburg, Hillsboro, or Warsaw but Colonel Mitchell's name of Rome was pulled out o...
15. Italian T-Shirts and Gifts Be proud of your Italian heritage! Featured here are a collection of unique Italy t-shirts for men, women, kids and babies, for Noni, for Italian Moms, and more! Whether you're looking for a long sleeve shirt, t-shirt, or even a cooking apron, read o...
16. Ganymede Ganymede was a beautiful prince from Troy, son of king Tros of Dardania  and of Callirrho. Ganymede was known as the most beautiful of mortals, and was subsequently carried off by the gods (in the later story by Zeus himself, or by Zeus in the f...
17. Discovering Italy In this Squidoo lens you will be shown some of the great things about Italy. This web page is mainly addressed to anyone that would like to have a glance, learn some facts, and someday, visit this beautiful country! For more information check out thi...
18. Top 10 vacation destinations in Italy Italy is the home of the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites - art and monuments are everywhere around the country. It is also famous worldwide for its cuisine, its fashion, the luxury sports cars and motorcycles, as well as for its beauti...
19. Gian Lorenzo Bernini - The Great Sculptor of the Baroque Gian Lorenzo Bernini was one of the sculptural geniuses of history.  His personal life and rivalry with Boromini was as exciting and famous as his sculpture and architecture.
20. Living in Italy Some realistic resources for foreigners living in Italy, or wishing they did. Yes, there's lots of sunshine, pasta, and good red wine in Italy - but you'll need a few more things to actually build a life here. Lots of money, for starters...