About Maria-Anita Ronchini
Italian researcher and writer Maria Anita holds an MA in History with a focus in Jewish Studies from LMU Munich and a BA in History from the University of Bologna.
Education
MA History
Ludwig-Maximilian-Universität Munich (LMU)
BA History
University of Bologna
Areas of Expertise
About Maria-Anita Ronchini
Italian researcher and writer Maria Anita holds an MA in History with a focus in Jewish Studies from LMU Munich and a BA in History from the University of Bologna.
Education
MA History
Ludwig-Maximilian-Universität Munich (LMU)
BA History
University of Bologna
Areas of Expertise
7 Medieval Abbeys That Became Cultural and Economic Hubs
Founded to find austerity and simplicity, many abbeys turned into influential power centers in the Middle Ages. Here are 7 of them.
The 9 Most Famous Missing Tombs in Ancient History
Archaeologists continue to search for the final resting places of legendary figures. Track the ongoing hunts for the lost tombs of history.
The Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa: What Happened to Vincenzo Peruggia?
On August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa disappeared from the Louvre. This is the story of its unlikely thief, Vincenzo Peruggia.
How Dante & the Tuscan Vernacular Gave Birth to the Italian Language
Dante’s decision to write his 14th-century "The Divine Comedy" in Florentine vernacular, not in Latin, shaped the Italian language spoken by 60 million people today.
Anne Frank’s Quotes: A Voice of Hope in the Darkest Times
Written in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands, Anne Frank’s diary is the most famous account of the Holocaust. Here are some of Anne Frank’s most moving quotes.
Sacco & Vanzetti: One of the Most Famous Trials of the 20th Century
The Sacco & Vanzetti case (1920-1927), the world-famous trial of two Italian-born anarchists, divided America and exposed injustice in the country’s justice system.
12 Stops on Aeneas’ Route That Bring Rome’s Beginnings to Life
Virgil’s Aeneid, written at the time of Emperor Augustus, is both an epic poem and a travel itinerary. Follow Aeneas in his journey from Troy to the shores of Italy.
How the Hanseatic League Built a Medieval Trade Empire
In the 13th century, groups of German traders and towns formed a trading confederation known as the Hanse (Hanseatic League). It would rule European trade for the next 300 years.
12 Medieval Castles in Italy You Can Explore Today
From Castel Sant’Angelo to Castel del Monte, discover the medieval castles across Italy that marked the peninsula's feudal history.
9 Tower of London Prisoners Who Still Haunt British History
Located on the north bank of the Thames, the Tower of London gained notoriety as a prison where kings and queens locked their enemies. Here are 9 (in)famous Tower of London prisoners.
The Life, Death, and Legacy of the Opera Legend That Was Maria Callas
This is the story of Maria Callas, the legendary operatic soprano who wowed worldwide audiences in the 20th century.
Why Did Kristallnacht Happen?
Why did Kristallnacht happen? The nationwide anti-Semitic violence that erupted in November 1938 was the culmination of the Nazi regime's racial policy against Jews.