Interesting Facts about Italy Read on to learn some interesting facts about Italy while we all wait to travel again. 1. Italy Has More UNESCO World Heritage Sites Than Any Other Country If it’s history you’re seeking, you’ll certainly find it in Italy. With more than 55 heritage site...
1497 John Cabot becomes the first English explorer to visit the New World. 1534 King Henry VIII breaks with the Roman Catholic Church. 1558 Elizabeth I becomes queen. 1577 Sir Francis Drake embarks on voyage to circumnavigate the globe. 1585 Sir Walter Raleigh establishes the first English colo...