Ancient Art: Rome: See photos and read descriptions of different works of art from the Roman Empire.CIA World Factbook: Italy: Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.Italian Painting of the 15th Century: See Renaissance works from Siena, Florence, and Venice, from the National Gallery of Art.Italy on the Grand Tour: Check out this series of exhibitions from the Getty Museum showcasing the art and culture of Italy in the 18th Century.Student-led Field Trip to Venice: Describes a visit by 8th graders. Read about the city's history, artwork, and buildings.Thinkquest: Italy: Tells about Italy and its culture. Provides information on various cities as well as a section on the Vatican and its art treasures.Tour of Italy -The Arco Felice: Learn about this ancient arch that was built by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.Tour of Italy for the Financially Challenged: Photographic tour of Italy and home to Palimpsest: An Anthology of Italian History and Culture, which covers historical Italian people, places, and events.WebChron: History of Rome: Timeline and pages of facts about the history, people, events, and development of Rome, including the Byzantine and Roman Empires.