Italy's history went way back in time. In 336, December 25, was the Italians first celebration of Jesus' birth. In 553, the old empire of Rome was reunited by Justinian, the Byzantine emperor. Later, in 774, Charlemagne defeated the Lombards, people who were originally from northern Europe but then invaded Italy. Much later, in 1911, Italy defeated the Ottoman Empire. Then, Italy abolished the monarchy and established a republic in 1946.
Italy is an interesting country, and has many facts some of us didn't know. A few are, pizza was "invented" in Naples around the 1860's. Almost 20% of Italy's population is over 65 years of age. An average Italian family has 1.27 children in it. Today's modern Italian language originated in the region of Tuscany. Italy is the fourth most visited country in the world! Over 75% of Italy is mountainous and hilly. Last, Napoleon, an emperor, actually declared himself emperor.