History Archives - Life Beyond the Room

An empty painting contour on the wall, the sweet aroma of fresh coffee, and a smiling Italian man were the...

When I sat down to write this article, I certainly wanted to acknowledge the world health crisis we are all...

Pompeii was established in the 7th century B.C. in the lands of the Samnite society. The Samnite were ancient people...

The small town of Arquà Petrarca, in the province of Padova, made it on the list of the Borghi più...

Trevi Fountain if the biggest fountain in Rome; however, it is sometimes hard to find as it is hidden between...

The story of Paolo and Francesca is more than just a legend; their tragic love story still fascinates many people...

The night of San Lorenzo is one of the most anticipated events of the whole summer, with the Perseids meteor...

By Francesca Marelli Stresa, the ancient Strixia, overlooks the Borromeo Gulf, the widest and liveliest point of the Verbano area....

A few months ago, talking to one of my university colleagues, I discovered something cool about one of the most...

In Bobbio, a quaint village in the province of Piacenza, there is a bridge, dating back to Roman times, that crosses...

Bella domanda! Great question!There are many saints with the name Valentino and while we know that they were all martyrs,...

What is now St. Peter Basilica and St. Peter Square used to be the famous Circo di Nerone (Nero’s Circus)...