Long before it was the land of pizza and pasta, ancient legends and lost languages shaped the very ground we walk on today. Click below to uncover the fascinating history and mythical roots of Italy!
Discover the history of Venice’s iconic gondolas. Learn how flat-bottomed medieval cargo boats became Renaissance status symbols and engineering masterpieces.
Discover the surprising biblical parallel to the abduction of the Sabine Women. Explore Judges 21, the Shiloh girls, and the mechanics of the worst story in the Bible.
Think the Accademia Gallery in Florence is only about Michelangelo’s David? Step into the Hall of the Colossus to discover a 13-foot masterpiece made of mud. It captures a tragic Italian legend that has a biblical parallel.
Discover the wild 9th-century "Mission: Impossible" heist of St. Mark’s body from Egypt, immortalized in the stunning gold mosaics of Venice’s famous Basilica.
How did St. Mark become the symbol of Venice? Read the fascinating story of three legends: the destiny, the heist, and the lost relics. These "origin stories" fueled the claims of medieval Venice.
Join us as we explore the historic Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, Italy. Discover the rich history of the Franciscan order and book your spot on our next Italian adventure in May 2027!
Discover the "volcanic rush" of authentic Sicilian arancini! Learn about this iconic street food and join our upcoming tour to Italy (May 28 – June 6, 2026) . . .
What did fast food look like in AD 79? Explore the "thermopolium," the ancient Roman cook-shops of Pompeii that served hot stews, garum, and street food to the masses . . .
Discover the Kneeling Atlas sculpture from Pompeii’s "Little Theater" (Odeon). Join our 2026 Italy tour to walk the ash-preserved streets of the Roman Empire.
