The action of the other consul in Cominius was similarly fortunate. At the first light of dawn, Carvilio led all his forces around the walls, and held the city in a vice, after having placed large reinforcements near the gates to prevent any attempt at a sortie. However, at the very moment he was giving the signal to attack, he came [...].
The clash was frightening, even if the motives were different: that is, the Romans threw themselves into the fight transported by anger, hope and enthusiasm, while the Samnites, forced as they were for the most part to face the enemy by sheer force of circumstance and religious scruple, sought rather to defend themselves than to fight. Indeed, accustomed as they were [...]
Sannitic preparations A mass conscription was proclaimed for the whole of Sannio, with the new law that any young man who failed to turn up for roll call or left without permission would become a death warrant, and immediately afterwards the order was issued to assemble near Aquilonia. (See Figures 8, 9). After it was [...]
The battle of Aquilonia and Cominius (293 B.C.) marked a turning point in history, as did the battles of Zama, Legnano, Lepanto, etc... It is enough to note that only now, having finally overcome the Samnite obstacle (Liv. 10, 44, 7-8) and reached the Adriatic Sea, could Rome extend its dominion undisturbed southwards and northwards, and form the «first Italy» [...].
The Crucifix of the Salita del Cavaliere in Fontechiari shines again! More than three hundred years ago, people in Fontechiari carried the wooden crucifix from the Church of Santa Maria in procession. According to legend, during the ascent to the village, the people of Fontechiari, who had been suffering from a severe drought for months, turned to the crucifix [...].
During the Second World War, the Comino Valley (the Gustav Line passed through here) was the rear of a war front with all the suffering that this entailed for our grandparents, but despite the suffocating control of the Nazis, there was no lack of examples of courage. Giuseppe Testa, gold medal for military valour. Giuseppe Testa: History of a Hero [...].
Exploring the ancient roots of the Comino Valley The beginnings The Comino Valley, known for its beauty and fertility, has a long history full of significant events. For example, it has seen the passage of migratory peoples, invading armies, kings, emperors and popes. In addition, the valley has witnessed memorable battles and devastating [...]
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 [...].
Vicalvi Castle: History, Architecture and the Legend of the Phantom The name Vicalvi originates from the medieval toponym “vicus albus”, white village, probably due to the local white limestone that gave the village its white colour. The village and the castle were built during the 10th century in the same place as an ancient [...].
Maria Santissima delle Rose: The Sanctuary of Roselli in Casalvieri The Sanctuary of Maria S. S. delle Rose, located in the picturesque hamlet of Roselli in Casalvieri, represents one of the most heartfelt and fascinating devotional poles in the Comino Valley. This place of silence and prayer guards a centuries-old history that interweaves faith, miracles and popular traditions rooted in [...].