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Italian History

The stories behind the food, the cities, and the language — the history that shaped the Italy you'll visit.

A peaceful Italian landscape painting from the 19th century, featuring rolling hills, a small village, and distant mountains under a soft sky.
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How Italian Became Italian: Dante, Dialects, and a Young National Language

Italian is younger than you think. Explore how a nation of distinct dialects found its unifying voice, from Dante's poetry to everyday conversations.