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Nel periodo regio Roma passa da villaggio sul Tevere a città organizzata, governata da re che consolidano istituzioni, religione e assetto urbano. Con la fine della monarchia nasce la repubblica, fond...

Concorso Storia Storia antica

Dec 17, 2025

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Dopo la preistoria e prima dell’affermazione di Roma, la penisola italiana conosce una fase storica complessa e frammentata. Si sviluppano civiltà diverse, tra cui Etruschi, Latini, Umbri, Sanniti e G...

Concorso Storia Storia antica

Dec 16, 2025

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

La preistoria è il periodo più lungo della storia umana, che va dalla comparsa dei primi ominidi all’invenzione della scrittura. Si divide in paleolitico, neolitico ed età dei metalli. In questo arco ...

Concorso Preistoria Storia

Dec 16, 2025

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Italian Resistance: When a People Said Enough

Discover the story of the Italian Resistance, the event that shaped modern Italy, telling a tale of struggle, courage, and sacrifice. Now, more than ever, it's essential to remember. A Nation Against ...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Oct 29, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

"World War II: How Humanity Decided to Push the Limits

Discover World War II, a conflict that involved the whole world, radically changing nations, cultures, and human destinies. We analyze its causes, key events, and devastating consequences. Why Did We ...

Anno III Storia Storia contemporanea

Oct 22, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Between Two Wars and Lots of Madness

Between the end of World War I and the start of World War II, the world was like a pressure cooker. No peace, just tension. Spoiler: it didn’t end well. Peace or battlefield? Ah, the period between th...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Oct 15, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

World War I: The Family Argument That Got Out of Hand

When a gunshot in Sarajevo unleashed four years of chaos, trenches, and questionable decisions. World War I like you've never heard it before. From tea in Sarajevo to war: how it all started Imagine t...

Storia Storia contemporanea

Oct 8, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Where Poets Rest… and Maybe Get Bored: The Protestant Cemetery in Rome

The Protestant Cemetery in Rome is where poets, artists, and free spirits come to rest (and perhaps yawn) for eternity. One of the quietest places in Rome, where even silence seems to have something t...

Luoghi da visitare Roma Storia

Oct 2, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Europe on the Edge: Power and Chaos in the 20th Century

Find out how Europe, in the 20th century, tried to maintain a precarious balance between warring powers, fragile alliances, and a few surprises. It was a high-wire act, and surprisingly, no one fell o...

Storia Storia contemporanea

Oct 1, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

he Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella: A Pyramid for Nobles Who Wanted It All

Cecilia Metella doesn’t just have a tomb; she has a mausoleum that screams "I’m important." Discover why this funeral monument in Rome is worth visiting. Dove si trova Where it is located A tomb that’...

Luoghi da visitare Roma Storia

Sep 25, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Imperialism: Stealing Land Without Feeling Guilty

The imperialism of the 20th century tells how a few nations decided to take everything they could. Discover who won, who lost, and who overdid it with their slice of the cake. Empires on Sale: How to ...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Sep 24, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Class Struggles: The War Is On!

The 20th century was the stage for an epic battle: the poor against the rich. Don’t expect heroes, just people tired of being exploited. Workers vs Everyonei Let’s be honest, the 20th century didn’t s...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Sep 17, 2024

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