Pecorino Romano which should not be confused for genuine pecorino Romano which is an Italian product recognized and protected by the laws of the European Community. Unlike the Italian cheese, American Romano is milder and uses cow's milk instead of sheep's milk. Pecorino Romano Pecorino Romano () is a hard, salty Italian cheese, often used for grating, made out of sheep's milk (the Italian word "pecora", from which the name derives, means sheep). Pecorino Romano was a staple in the diet for the legionaries of ancient Rome. Today, it is still made according to the original recipe and is one of Italy's
Battle of San Romano of heavy cavalry fights. It was decided by the intervention of a second cavalry corps commanded by Micheletto Attendolo. The battle was depicted in three large paintings by the Italian Renaissance artist, Paolo Uccello: "The Battle of San Romano". Today the three panels are separated and located in galleries in London, Paris, and Florence: Battle of San Romano The Battle of San Romano was fought on June 1, 1432, some 30 miles outside Florence, between the troops of Florence, commanded by Niccolò da Tolentino, and Siena, under Francesco Piccinino. The outcome is generally considered favourable to the Florentines, but in