About the Author:
Gregory Nickles is an oft-published author of non-fiction children's texts. His works include a variety of titles about animals, science, U.S. history, and countries of the world. A graduate of Fine Arts, his interests extend to creative works including theater and music.
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Italy's rich culture Italy has one of the richest cultures in the world. The history, arts, customs, and beliefs of its people stretch back to ancient times. Since before the Roman Empire, which ruled Italy 2,000 years ago, powerful leaders have encouraged painters, sculptors, musicians, poets, and other artists to create masterpieces. For about 1,600 years, Italy has also been home to one of the world's major religions, Roman Catholicism.
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