At the beginning of the first millennium of the ancient era, roughly towards the end of the Bronze Age and the beginning of the Iron Age, there is no longer any trace of the ancient lords, notably the Pelasgians, who had dominated Central Italy in previous centuries. Perhaps some had returned to their homeland, perhaps others reunited with their ancient and equally mysterious cousins, [...].
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MAGICA VALLE DI COMINOStoria minima (for use in primary school)The age of myths and heroes (II) From the oldest sources we know that in the early stages of history, after that very long period called prehistory that lasted 2.5 million years, more evolved peoples from the eastern Mediterranean basin made their way to central Italy.
The beginnings The pleasant and fertile Comino Valley has seen a lot throughout its long history: from the passage of migratory peoples, invading armies, kings, emperors and popes, to memorable battles, devastating natural phenomena such as earthquakes and floods, and not lacking a good dose of other calamities, such as the [...]
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The Villages of the Comino Valley
The Valle di Comino is rich in villages, large and small, scattered throughout its territory. The largest ones are currently the capitals of the relevant municipalities. But each village has other small hamlets, sometimes perched on mountain ridges and surrounded by forests or on small hillsides, rich in olive trees or vines, or in the [...]
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The Comino Valley, a mysterious valley
It is a land where history is intertwined with mysteries, myths and legends. Even its name is shrouded in mystery. In the opinion of many, it derives from Cominio, the city destroyed in 293 B.C. together with Aquilonia, in the last desperate and bloody battle fought by the Samnites against the growing power of [...].
A forgotten story from the Second World War: the Atinati rescued in Assisi Today we take advantage of this date, 10 June (in 1940 Italy entered the war), to tell you a story (as far as we know, very few people know it) of a group of people from Atina rescued at the end of the Second World War in Assisi. The [...]
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The Bishops of Atina
Today, 16 February 2020, a wonderful walk, ascending from the “Madonnella” and following the green route traced and marked on the map of St. Stephen's Hill, created by the Naturally Atina Network.
Julia, granddaughter of Senzia, of the Senzi Saturnini family of Atina. The only daughter of Emperor Augustus, she went down in history for her “licentious customs”, but also for being in some ways the first “feminist” because she was rebellious and non-conformist. The Origins and the Political Marriage between Octavian and Scribonia She was born from the marriage, celebrated in 40 BC, [...].
Atina, Collina di S. Stefano Yellow Route - Medieval Village The junction point between the red route (Madonnella) and the yellow route is at the top of the first level of the hill (550 mlm), where an entrance gate to the pre-Roman city was probably located, along the circuit of the cyclopean walls.
