Rome and Re-Rome: A Map That Puts Two Empires Side by Side
Mussolini wanted to bring back the Roman Empire. This map shows how far he got—and just how much the two empires really had in common.
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Italy
The nearest foreign nation at any point on land
The maps below show the nearest foreign country to any location on earth.
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Intentional Homicide Rate in Europe
Europe has seen a drop in the intentional homicide rate by 63% since 2002 and by 38% since 1990. Russia and Ukraine reported the highest number of intentional homicide victims per 100 000 inhabitants. The lowest number of intentional homicide victims was recorded in Norway, Italy, and Spain.
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Gastronomic maps of Italy
Italian cuisine is highly regarded and has a global reputation for its diversity, abundance of taste, flavors, and use of fresh ingredients. It has made a significant impact on culinary traditions worldwide and is loved by many. Moreover, it influenced several cuisines around the world.
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A Bird’s Eye View of Italy: The Alps-to-Africa Panorama from the 1850s
An extraordinary 19th-century panoramic illustration presents Italy from an impossible vantage point – as if viewed from high above the Alps, with the entire peninsula and Mediterranean Sea stretching toward the African continent.
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Italian Pasta Map: From North to South, Every Region Has Its Pasta Story
From Venice’s duck egg pasta to Sicily’s reed-rolled spirals, every Italian region has its own pasta story. Explore Italy’s diverse pasta traditions through our regional guide.
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Roman Empire cities mapped
At its peak, the Roman Empire had a population of about 70 million and a population density of nearly 16 people per sq km (~ 41 people per sq mi). Opposite to the European nations of medieval times, the Roman Empire had extraordinarily high urbanization rates.
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Culinary Maps of Europe: How France and Italy See the Rest of the Continent
French and Italian cuisines have shaped global culinary traditions. Discover how France and Italy perceive the rest of Europe’s food culture through these fascinating culinary maps from the Atlas of Prejudice.
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8 Ways to Divide Italy
From seismic danger zones to olive oil borders, this set of 8 maps creatively reimagines Italy’s divisions. Here’s how geography, food, faith, and humor come together to slice up the boot.
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Map of Most Valuable Italian Brands
A visual tour of Italy’s most recognizable brands reveals more than just logos; it also reveals the distinctive fusion of innovation, tradition, and style that powers some of the most adored businesses in the world.
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