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The silkworm was introduced towards the year 1000. Sericulture in Italy would have spread thanks to the Arabs in Sicily…

History The Medieval village of Pantano, in Sicily, is located on a hill 220 meters above sea level, on a…

History From the sixteenth century on, Italian goldsmiths, were inspired by the creation of jewels to antiquities. The creation of jewels…

History “Restoration is the methodological moment of recognition of the work of art, both in its physical composition and in…

History A branch of mineralogy, gemology is the scientific study of gems, or rather, precious stones such as amethyst, ruby,…

History Mosaic is a fascinating decorative art form originating in Asia Minor and Mesopotamia. But it was during the Greco-Roman…

History Embroidery has an ancient history, most likely originating in China and the Near East, before making its way West.…

History Botanical painting was born from the need to easily identify and harvest plants for medicinal purposes. Dating back to…

History The history of Venetian masks in Italy is as colourful as the masks themselves. The word mask, derived from…

History The term "wine" originates from the Sanskrit word “venas” meaning “to love”. For centuries, Italians have had an on-going…

History Countries, like people, are characterized and distinguished by their traditions, culture and food. Cooking is an art form that…

History Weaving is a basketry technique with prehistoric origins. Though primitive in its origins, today age-old basketry techniques are still…