Besidiae is an online encyclopedia dedicated to Bisignano, presenting itself as a growing resource about the city and its history, culture, and community life. The site currently lists 625 entries and invites people with an interest in Bisignano to volunteer and help expand its collection. Its aim is to bring together information about the town’s past and present in one accessible place, with contributions from people who have different knowledge and experience.

Visitors can browse an index or consult the site’s contents to explore topics such as the history of Besidiae, Giovan Battista Pacichelli, and Frate Umile da Bisignano. Other subjects include local churches and palaces, the bishops of the Diocese of Bisignano, the town’s coat of arms, local sayings, and bibliography and websites related to Bisignano. Besidiae is an evolving reference project rather than a finished publication: its entries are updated over time, and community participation is encouraged to make the encyclopedia more complete and useful to anyone seeking information about the city.