The Mafia Is Italy’s Biggest Business
The Italian mafia accounts for 7% of Italy's GDP.
Leonarda Cianciulli – Italy’s Infamous Female Serial Killer
Italian serial killer Leonarda Cianciulli was famous for turning victims into tea cakes and serving them to guests.
When Was the Fork First Used in Europe?
Ahead of other Western Europeans, Italians started using the table fork as early as the 11th century.
Which Country in EU Has the Largest Population?
With 83 million people, as of 2019, Germany has the EU's largest population.
When Did Ancient Rome Begin?
The Ancient Rome civilization began on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 8th century BC.
Nurse Kills 38 Patients for Being ‘Annoying’
A nurse in Italy was accused in 2014 of killing 38 patients because she thought they were 'annoying.'
Italy’s Restaurant Built Inside a Cave
There's a restaurant built into a grotto in Italy.
Which Country Consumes the Most Red Wine?
China surpassed France and Italy as the world's largest red wine consumer in 2014.
Giuseppe Garibaldi Was a Spaghetti Salesman
Before unifying Italy, he was a spaghetti salesman in Uruguay.