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Italy
The Italian Republic is a South European neighbor of Switzerland. This ancient peninsula is the location of a record 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Typical contributors seek answers to questions about Italy's reputation for excellence in antiques, architecture, art, education, fashion, food, literature, sports, and tourist activities and sites.
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Did Italy control the spice trade with the Arabs?
Arabs & Venetians
The Spice Trade was a two-part endeavor. Arab merchants went to the Indian subcontinent or sailed to Indonesia to buy spices from local merchants and brought them to the Levantine ports like Jaffa, Tyre, Sidon, and Byblos. Or, they would be brought to the major Turkish cities like Istanbul and Bodrum. At all of these port cities, Venetian merchants would purchase the spices from the Arab merchants and redisperse them in Venice to various European States. As the Venetians were the most effective shipbuilders in the Mediterranean, they prevented the rise of any European attempting to cut into the trade. (Venice is now part of Italy, but it was independent until the 1800s.)
Greek men wore a chiton, or belted tunic, that extended to the knees. Greek people wore togas because they needed clothes. I mean, wouldn't you want clothes? They also wore them because they were light.
What were the initial results of the French invasion of the Italian peninsula?
For one thing the capture of Sicily in the sumer of 1943. On July 25, 1943, King Victor Emmanuel III summoned El Duce to his palace, striped him of power, and had him arrested.
Johann Gutenberg was the person instrumental in spreading the ideas of the Renaissance beyond Italy. He introduced printing to Europe.
What is the absolute and relative location of rome?
what is the relative and absolute location of rome
What was this animal in Italy - looked like a giant rat?
Probably some species of opossum. But if you were near a wharf, it may have been a well-fed wharf rat. They can get a body the size of a football.
i remember reading somewhere that after the move to America the Italians were not so happy with the Irish. They also "hate" Russia.
How many miles from florence to rome?
The distance between Rome, Italy and Florence, Italy is 173 miles. The city of Florence is to the north of Rome.
What is the capitol of sardinia?
Cagliari is the capital. But technically, Rome is because it is part of Italy.
What is the driving time from Rome to Tuscany?
It usually takes two hours to reach Tuscany from Rome, though the actual time may be longer if you need to get to the northern provinces or to remote villages.
the region of Milan is Lombardi so anyone that needs this answer knows
Where can you find information on the invasion of Italy by the Allies?
Just a point of history. The Allies invaded the Italian island of Sicily, first, before they moved onto the Italian main land. This was in August 1943. The invasion of Sicily was on 10 July 1943. By August 17, 1943, the island had been taken by Gen Patton's 7th Army and Gen Montgomery's 8th Army. Sicily and Corsica are part of the country of Italy. The British invaded the "toe" of Italy on 3 September 1943 and the US 5th Army landed at Salerno on 9 September. Reference books that you should read for these subjects: +US Army History series: ++"Sicily and the Surrender of Italy"- Lt.-Col. Albert N. Garland & Howard McGaw Smyth & Martin Blumenson. ++"Salerno to Cassino" - by Martin Blumenson. Other Books: "Salerno" - by Hugh Pond. "Salerno: A Military Fiasco" - by Eric Morris. "Salerno 1943: Operation Avalanche" - by Angelo Pesce. Printed in Italy(Italian text but loads of photos with Italian/English captions). "The Texas Army; A History of the 36th Division in the Italian Campaign" - by Robert L. Wagner. Link to the Center for Military History on Salerno-Naples-Rome campaign. http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/brochures/naples/72-17.htm
How do they know the population of Pompeii?
They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.
They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.
They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.
They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.
They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.
They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.
They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.
They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.
They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.
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Is Italy the best team in the world?
Italy's not the best soccer team but it is the third best soccer team in the world
What islands are in the Mediterranean belong to Italy?
Sardinia, Sicilia, Pantelleria, Ischia, Capri, Lipari, Stromboli, Elba etc.
