Italy - People, Places, and History
This section contains articles and informational passages related to Italy, including biographies, historical narratives, landmark descriptions, and more.
Landmarks of Italy - World Landmarks Series
Description: This page includes information and images or videos on the landmarks of Italy. It is part of our World Landmarks Series.
Rome, Italy - World Cities Series
Description: This page contains a history and description of Rome. It is part of our world cities series.
Marco Polo and the Silk Road
Description: This page tells all about the life and times of Marco Polo
The Travels of Marco Polo - II Milione
Description: The articles II Milione, the transcribed observations of Marco Polo while in China.
John Cabot Biography
Description: This is a full biography of Italian explorer John Cabot.
Leonardo da Vinci Biography - Math Pioneers Series
Description: This page tells all about the life and discoveries of Leonardo da Vinci. It is part of our math pioneers series.
Christopher Columbus Biography
Description: Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sailed for Spain and is credited with opening the Americas to European exploration in 1492. Although he believed he had reached Asia, he actually landed in the Caribbean, beginning centuries of contact and colonization.
The History and Importance of the Silk Road
Description: The articles discusses the history of the Silk Road, the importance of silk, and the cultural and religious exchanges that occurred along its path.
Michelangelo- Artists Series
Description: This is a complete biography of Michelangelo.
Sistine Chapel - World Landmarks Coloring
Description: This is a coloring page for The Sistine Chapel,
Fountain of Trevi - World Landmarks Coloring
Description: This is a Fountain of Trevi coloring page.
The Genius of Michelangelo - TED talk on Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel
Description: This is a TED video with Elizabeth Lev on the genius of Michelangelo and his incredible work on the Sistine Chapel. It is a YouTube embedded video that is about 18 minutes in length.
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