Convents and monasteries have been offering shelter to pilgrims and travellers and people seeking a retreat from the world for centuries. And it’s still happening today. In Italy, and throughout ...

Examining a 700-year-old fresco depicting an Islamic tent in an Italian church, the research describes how Christian soldiers seized these tents from Islamic enemies on the battlefield as the ...

When Jake Kutina spent the fall semester of his junior year in college studying abroad in Italy and then in Athens, he developed a love for traveling and wanted to return to Italy. At the end of ...

Italy's frescoes provide unique insights into cultural, religious, and intellectual history, showcasing the nation's artistic ...