Video - The Crazy History of Italy

Did you know that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was actually a huge mistake? Built on soft ground, the tower began tilting even before it was completed in 1372. In Venice, people used to wear masks not just for Carnival, but to conceal their identity during illicit activities. Speaking of Venice, Casanova, the famous lover, once escaped from prison using a metal spike he found in his cell. During the Renaissance, Italian doctors believed that wearing a dead man's clothes could cure the plague. And let's not forget the Colosseum – it was sometimes flooded to stage mock sea battles. Ever thought Rome had a navy? Now you do! What’s your favorite crazy Italian fact? Let us know in the comments! Follow for more videos