# Italy
Today in History: Mussolini is Executed (1945)
On April 28, 1945, former Dictator Benito Mussolini was executed by Italian Communists near the Switzerland border. Mussolini was a…
This Inept Italian General Killed More of his Own Men Than his Enemies
When history is filled with military leaders who inspire awe, the only word that can describe Italian General Luigi Cadarna…
Today in History: Rome is Founded (753 BCE)
According to tradition, and stories passed down, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, two young boys who were raised…
Secrets From the Past: 9 Mysterious Ancient Ruins We Still Know Almost Nothing About
Much of what we know about ancient cultures today comes from the pictures and written documents left behind. In some…
A Terrorist Plot in Ancient Rome: Uncovering the Catiline Conspiracy
If a terrorist is defined as someone who uses violence and intimidation as a means of pursuing political aims, the…
The Monuments Men: The 8 Greatest Pieces of Art Saved During World War II
Popularized by Hollywood in recent years the Monuments Men consisted of scholars from around the world who sought to join…
Popes Behaving Badly: 8 Dreadful Papal Scandals From the Middle Ages
The position of Pope is considered to be the holiest in the Catholic faith. Few positions are held to higher…
This Man Was the Most Decorated American Soldier of World War II
At 19, Audie Leon Murphy held off a company of German soldiers for an entire hour, by himself. He followed…
4 Reasons Why Third Century Rome Was in Crisis – And How it Was Fixed
The Third Century crisis in the Roman Empire lasted from 235-284 AD and was a period of utter chaos. During…
10 Facts About the Battle That Turned the Tide of World War I
The Battle of Dobro Polje is largely forgotten in the great context of World War I, but it is a…