Ancient Italy Research Paper

With a history of gladiatorial contest and public spectacles, Italy, also known as the Italian Republic is famous for its early history of the Roman Empire and the many battles fought in a colosseum that still stands today. Till this day, the concrete and sand edifice prevails as a tourist attraction for everyone to see. Thus, the Ancient Romans are known for sculpting history through their Roman principles all throughout Italy. On top of the Roman Empire, Italy grew to be the birthplace of the Renaissance where culturally it was the time period of painting, poetry, and architecture. Famous artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo were part of the Renaissance. In relation, this grew to be a cultural bridge between the middle ages and present-day history spreading all throughout Europe establishing the early stages of modern age.

Locating in southern Europe, the boot-shaped peninsula and the multitude of islands along its coast stretch over 4,700 miles long. To gain an idea on how much coast line that actually is, California only has 840 miles in comparison. Mountain ranges such as the Alps conquer the northern country of Italy as it peaks around

4810 meters on Mount Blanc which also stands as the highest point in all of Europe extending over eight Alpine countries. Austria, France, Germany, Etc. Italy is composed of over 40% of mountainous territory containing volcanoes such as Mount Vesuvius which is still considered active today. Highly vegetated, high elevation, and high amounts of land use create Italy and its customs.
With an astounding 61 million people living in Italy, the main language of Italy is Italian with German, French, and English spoken in some areas throughout the country.

Out of all the 61 million people, 87.8% of the population grew to be Roman Catholic labeling Italy a Christian country. Sadly, only a third of that percentage considers themselves as “active” believers. On that note, Italians celebrate most Christian holidays such as Christmas and Easter. Other holidays that are Italian exclusive; Pasquetta which celebrates the beginning of springtime involving family picnics that typically happen on the following Monday after Easter; Another holiday that is celebrated by Italy is Saints Day which is commemorated on November 1st where Italians typically decorate the graves of deceased relatives with

flowers.
Italy composes itself as a Democratic Republic country changing over from a Parliamentary Republic in 1946 when the Monarchy was abolished by popular referendum and constituent assembly. Similar to the big brother of the United States, the United States government has limits within the constitution.
Italy itself is defined culturally in the arts, family, architecture, music, and food. As for its customs and traditions, family life is extremely important and contains a lot of value within the Italian culture. Frequent family gatherings are a must and children are anchored into loving everyone in the family till they reach adulthood incorporating their future family into the larger network. When there’s a family gathering, there’s also a meal. Italian cuisines are filled with vegetables, pastas, wine, cheese, and so on. In fact, every family gathering is centered around the lasagna and the closest relative.
Like in the United States of America we have culture, which is dealing with customs and traditions. We adore our customs and traditions and if humiliated we take it seriously. If we expect respect to our culture, so do other countries as well. Culture is completely different everywhere you go and if deployed into a country you don’t know. At least have the common decency to respect their way of life. If there is a shrine, Colosseum, or even the leaning tower of Pisa you treat it like you would the Statue of Liberty. If there are social interactions that are nothing like back home, you learn it, and treat the people with courtesy. In the end, the world has many different languages and cultures, but understand that we are all human meaning anatomically we are all the same inside and out.