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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... [read more]
Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... [read more] Blog: Ciao from Roma
Date: November 12th 2008
When in Rome I wake up every morning, look outside my 6th story bedroom window and see the walls of Vatican City. I walk outside down my street, walk 3 blocks, and I enter Vatican City. Being a newly confirmed Catholic, this is very cool. I can go and stroll in St. Peter’s square whenever. No big. I love Rome! I have 5 new fabulous roommates with who I share laughs, tears, and many, many ... read more
Date: November 12th 2008
When in Rome I wake up every morning, look outside my 6th story bedroom window and see the walls of Vatican City. I walk outside down my street, walk 3 blocks, and I enter Vatican City. Being a newly confirmed Catholic, this is very cool. I can go and stroll in St. Peter’s square whenever. No big. I love Rome! I have 5 new fabulous roommates with who I share laughs, tears, and many, many ... read more
