The Battle of the Oaken Bucket (Revisited)
Yes, we already touched on the infamous wooden bucket theft between Bologna and Modena, but here’s the twist — Bologna tried again. A century later, rumors spread that Modena’s soldiers were drinking wine from the same bucket. Bologna threatened revenge, again.
Although no second war broke out, this near-repeat caused major troop movements and political threats. It was a case study in how unresolved petty disputes can echo through generations. It turns out Italians take their buckets (and their beverages) very seriously.
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