DOCSLIB.ORG

Southern Italy & Sicily

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Southern Italy & Sicily Penn Alumni Travel presents SOUTHERN ITALY & SICILY With Apulia & the Amalfi Coast April 27-May 11, 2015 15 days from $5,587 total price from New York ($4,895 air & land inclusive plus $692 airline taxes and departure fees) This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited, six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award. An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumni & Friends of the University of Pennsylvania Featuring Professor Thomas Max Safley Tour membership limited to 24 alumni and friends of the University of Pennsylvania SOUTHERN ITALY & SICILY With Apulia & the Amalfi Coast 15 days from $5,587 total price from New York ($4,895 air & land inclusive plus $692 airline taxes and departure fees) elight in a special exploration of Italy’s southern climes, from striking Sicily and D the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where a vivid history, unique architecture, distinctive traditions, and bountiful plains join the sun and sea in creating a prized (and crowd-free) region. Add Italian hospi- tality, outstanding cuisine, and notable lodgings for la dolce vita, small-group style. Day 1: Depart U.S. for Taormina (Catania), ITALY Adriatic Sea Sicily Naples Matera Day 2: Arrive Taormina We arrive today in Sorrento Catania on Italy’s autonomous island of Sicily then Lecce transfer by motorcoach to Taormina and our Mediterranean Sea boutique hotel overlooking the Ionian Sea. Tonight we gather for a welcome dinner at the hotel. D Catania/ Map Legend Day 3: Taormina Highlights of our morning Taormina Destination walking tour of this delightful medieval town include Motorcoach the spectacular ancient Greek theater dating Entry/Departure to the 3rd century bce, the popular 13th-century cathedral, and grand Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. Avg. High (°F) Apr May This afternoon is at leisure; perhaps to relax by Taormina 64 72 the hotel pool; visit a lovely Taormina beach; or Lecce 66 75 stroll along Corso Umberto, lined with shops and Amalfi Coast 64 72 restaurants. With lunch and dinner on our own today, perhaps a culinary adventure is in order … and thanks to Sicily’s strategic Mediterranean Your Small Group Tour Highlights location that lured many invaders, Sicilian food incorporates Italian, Arabic, and African influ- Sicily’s intriguing cultural and historic heritage … ences into a singular, and delicious, cuisine. B “Valley of the Temples,” Agrigento ... Mt. Etna excursion … Lunch at a working Sicilian farmhouse … Day 4: Taormina/Agrigento On today’s Two Apulia UNESCO sites: Cave dwellings of Matera excursion we visit the “Valley of the Temples,” and Alberobello’s medieval white-washed buildings the architectural zone of Agrigento, whose Doric … Neapolitan cooking demonstration and dinner … temples and sanctuaries date to Greek rule in th Lecce, the “Florence of the South” … Fascinating, the 5 century bce. Known in its heyday as the uncrowded Apulia region … Stunning Amalfi Coast “most beautiful city of mortals,” Agrigento’s … Tour of ancient ruins at Pompeii (UNESCO site) … highlight is the stunning, well-preserved Temple Day trip to isle of Capri … Unique, well-located small- of Concordia (c. 430 bce). A visit to the museum group style hotels … Pleasing mix of touring and time here lends context to our explorations. Late this at leisure afternoon we return to our hotel, where we dine tonight. B,L,D Day Itinerary Hotel Rating 1 Depart U.S. for Taormina (Catania) Day 5: Taormina/Mount Etna This morning’s 2-5 Taormina Villa Angela Sup. First Class tour ventures to Europe’s largest active volcano. Locanda di The ancients believed Mt. Etna to be the forge of 6-7 Matera First Class San Martino Vulcan, god of fire; today, modern-day Sicilians 8-10 Lecce Patria Palace Hotel Sup. First Class have a very personal relationship with the vol- 11-14 Sorrento Hotel Antiche Mura First Class cano, which frequently erupts but is seldom 15 Depart Naples for U.S. destructive. Centuries of lava flows have resulted Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry in a rich, fertile landscape where citrus groves and standard reference. vineyards thrive. Mid-day we enjoy a small group Cover photo: Mt. Etna presides over Taormina’s ancient Greek theatre. On Day 14 we enjoy one of the world’s greatest drives along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. highlight: lunch at a family-run working farm Day 9: Lecce We discover the “Florence of the amidst acres of lemon and kiwi. After returning South” on this morning’s tour, so named for the to our hotel mid-afternoon, the remainder of the unique decorative style for which Lecce is known: day is at leisure. B,L barocco leccese, the ornate and intricate sandstone carvings of cherubs and monsters, fruits and flow- Day 6: Taormina/Matera We leave Sicily ers that adorn local buildings from top to bottom. today for the mainland region of Basilicata, a day- We see Palazzo Vescovile (c. 1632), the exuberantly long transfer that includes a ferry ride from Sicily decorated church of Santa Croce, and the duomo to Calabria. Late this afternoon we reach Matera, with its lovely piazza. This afternoon is at leisure; whose historic troglodyte churches and dwellings tonight we enjoy dinner together. B,D (Sassi) have been designated a UNESCO site and where our hotel is a renovated cave dwelling in Day 10: Lecce/Otranto Today’s excursion the city’s historic district. B,D takes us to the beautiful walled town of Otranto, overlooking the Adriatic. On a walking tour here Day 7: Matera Today we explore this city we see the imposing 15th-century Aragonese castle of art and folklore, with its unique ancient with its traditional moat, and the Romanesque urban structure still intact. Home to more than cathedral whose impressive wall-to-wall mosaic 100 rock churches, Matera resembles ancient floor was created in 1166. We continue on to a Jerusalem and has been used by international film local winery for a tasting and lunch then return directors as a stand-in for the holy city. Following to Lecce midafternoon. Dinner tonight is on a guided walking tour, the remainder of the day is our own. B,L at leisure to explore independently before dinner tonight at a local restaurant. B,D Day 8: Matera/Alberobello/Ostuni/Lecce Post-Tour Extension Departing Matera this morning, we stop in Alberobello, whose 400 or so trulli – whitewashed May 11-14, 2015 conical houses with grey-stone roofs – rank as a ROME — ON YOUR OWN UNESCO World Heritage site. We take a walk- ing tour along the pristine cobblestone alleys, 4 days/3 nights for $845 total price stepping inside an artisan’s workshop or trullo Single Supplement: $345 tipico, a recreation of an inhabited home. After Explore the Eternal City at your leisure. lunch at a local restaurant, we continue on to Ostuni, the “white town” known as an archi- Your Tour Price Includes tectural gem for its tightly packed whitewashed • Air transportation Naples/Rome inclusive of homes high on a hill above the Mediterranean. airline taxes and departure fees We reach Lecce, capital of Apulia’s southern • 3 nights’ accommodations at Empire Palace Lecci province, in time for dinner together at our Hotel (Superior First Class) hotel. B,L,D • 3 meals: 3 breakfasts • Transfers to/from airport “... FOR SICILY Faculty Lecturer IS THE CLUE Thomas Max Safley is TO EVERYTHING.” Professor of Early Modern European History. He – GOETHE received his Ph.D. in 1980 from the University of Wisconsin. A specialist in the Day 11: Lecce/Sorrento This morning we depart economic and social history by coach for Sorrento, overlooking the Bay of of early modern Europe, he Naples. En route we stop for a traditional trattoria has published extensively on the history of marriage and the family, of poverty and charity, lunch in the small town of Polignano a Mare. Dinner and of labor and business. At the University of tonight is on our own in lively seaside Sorrento. B,L Pennsylvania, Professor Safley regularly teaches the introductory survey of European history and Day 12: Sorrento/Pompeii Today we visit the advanced lecture courses on the Reformation, evocative UNESCO site of Pompeii for a guided the Baroque, pre-industrial economic history, tour of the city frozen in time by the eruption of and the early modern period. He also offers Mt. Vesuvius in 79 ce (the city was accidentally a broad array of undergraduate and graduate rediscovered in 1749). Late this afternoon we seminars. gather for a hands-on Neapolitan cuisine cooking lesson, followed by dinner to savor the fruits of our labors. B,D Day 13: is at leisure; tonight we bid “arrivederci” to Italy Sorrento/Capri and our fellow travelers at a farewell dinner. B,D Today we travel by hydrofoil to Day 15: Depart for U.S. This morning we the storied Isle transfer to Naples airport, where we connect with of Capri, a popu- our return flight to the U.S. B lar resort since Roman times. We explore cozy Capri town; Tour Departs: April 27, 2015 visit the ter- raced Gardens Prices include international airfare and all taxes, of Augustus with surcharges, and fees. stunning views New York $5,587 of the azure sea; Boston, Philadelphia $5,787 then enjoy free Temple of Concordia, Agrigento Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, time for lunch Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, $5,887 and to explore on our own before we return to Orlando, Tampa, Washington, DC Sorrento early afternoon. The remainder of the Dallas, Denver, Houston, day is at leisure. B Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Phoenix, $5,987 Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle Day 14: Sorrento/AmalfiC oast We embark Land Only (transfers not included) $4,395 this morning on a breathtaking drive along the Please call if your city is not listed.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • BAU Otranto 2014 2014 Marked the 11Th Year of the BAU Otranto June Residency
    the bau institute www.bauinstitute.org BAU Otranto 2014 2014 marked the 11th year of the BAU Otranto June residency. 14 Residents in visual arts, writing and performance enjoyed uninterrupted time for the creation of new work in the historic city of Otranto in Puglia, Italy. Artist Residents were free to make their own schedule of studio practice balanced with group dinners and outings that they enjoyed together. They lived in independent apartments in the heart of the walled town on the Adriatic Sea. This unique setting enabled undisturbed creativity, while still offering interaction with the local community of Otranto and the neighboring towns. Writers generally worked at home in apartments with sea views. Visual artists used the Aragonese Castle of Otranto as their studio. “Otranto gives me a feeling of simplicity and of calm blue space. Time does not so much slow down there as expand. Somehow, without feeling pressure or stress, I am able to get stunning amounts of creative work done while fully immersing myself in the landscape, the amazing food, and the energy of my fellow writers, artists and friends. It’s a bit of a miracle. “ During my first residency, in 2009, I essentially wrote my first published novel. And during my most recent residency, in 2014, I was able to conceive and lay the groundwork for my next book. It was a project that seemed very complicated before I arrived in Otranto. But once I came and fell into the rhythm of the magical place, my work revealed itself to be simple and direct.” “ I could not be more grateful
    [Show full text]
  • Undiscovered Southern Italy: Puglia, Calabria, Lecce & Reggio
    12 Days – 10 Nights $4,995 From BOS In DBL occupancy Springfield Museums presents: Undiscovered Southern Italy: Puglia, Calabria, Lecce & Reggio Travel Dates: April 24 to May 5, 2019 12 Days, 10 Nights accommodation, sightseeing, meals and airfare from Boston (BOS) Escape to Southern Italy for a treasure trove of art, ancient and prehistoric sites, cuisine and nature. Enchanting landscapes surround historic towns where Romanesque and Baroque cathedrals and monuments frame beautiful town squares in the shadows of majestic castles and noble palaces. This tour is enhanced by the rich, natural beauty of the rugged mountains and stunning coastline. Museum School at the Springfield Museums 21 Edward Street, Springfield, Ma. 01103 Contact: Jeanne Fontaine [email protected] PH: 413 314 6482 Day 1 - April 24, 2019: Depart US for Italy Depart the US on evening flight to Italy. (Dinner-in flight) (Breakfast-in flight) Day 2 - April 25, 2019: Arrive Reggio Calabria. Welcome to the southern part of the beautiful Italian peninsula. After collecting our bags and clearing customs, we’ll meet our Italian guide who will escort us throughout our trip. We will check-in to our centrally located Hotel in Reggio Calabria. The city owns what it fondly describes as "the most beautiful mile in Italy," a panoramic promenade along the shoreline that affords a marvelous view of the sea and the shoreline of Sicily some four miles across the straits. This coastal region flanked by highlands and rugged mountains, boasts a bounty of local food products thanks to its unique geography. After check in, enjoy free time to relax before our orientation tour of the city.
    [Show full text]
  • The Otranto-Valona Cable and the Origins of Submarine Telegraphy in Italy
    Advances in Historical Studies, 2017, 6, 18-39 http://www.scirp.org/journal/ahs ISSN Online: 2327-0446 ISSN Print: 2327-0438 The Otranto-Valona Cable and the Origins of Submarine Telegraphy in Italy Roberto Mantovani Department of Pure and Applied Sciences (DiSPeA), Physics Laboratory: Urbino Museum of Science and Technology, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, Italy How to cite this paper: Mantovani, R. Abstract (2017). The Otranto-Valona Cable and the Origins of Submarine Telegraphy in Italy. This work is born out of the accidental finding, in a repository of the ancient Advances in Historical Studies, 6, 18-39. “Oliveriana Library” in the city of Pesaro (Italy), of a small mahogany box https://doi.org/10.4236/ahs.2017.61002 containing three specimens of a submarine telegraph cable built for the Italian Received: December 22, 2016 government by the Henley Company of London. This cable was used to con- Accepted: March 18, 2017 nect, by means of the telegraph, in 1864, the Ports of Otranto and Avlona (to- Published: March 21, 2017 day Valona, Albania). As a scientific relic, the Oliveriana memento perfectly fits in the scene of that rich chapter of the history of long distance electrical Copyright © 2017 by author and Scientific Research Publishing Inc. communications known as submarine telegraphy. It is known that, thanks to This work is licensed under the Creative the English, the issue of submarine electric communication had an impressive Commons Attribution International development in Europe from the second half of the nineteenth century on. License (CC BY 4.0). Less known is the fact that, in this emerging technology field, Italy before uni- http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ fication was able to carve out a non-negligible role for itself, although primar- Open Access ily political.
    [Show full text]
  • John Carter's Visualisation of the Castle of Otranto Peter N. Lindfield 10 Old Harbour
    Heraldic and Architectural Imagination: John Carter’s Visualisation of The Castle of Otranto Peter N. Lindfield 10 Old Harbour Square Stirling FK8 1RB [email protected] Abstract Horace Walpole (1717–97) is well known for two important Gothic projects realised in mid eighteenth-century Britain: his villa, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham (1750–80); and The Castle of Otranto (1764), a Gothic novel. These two manifestations of Walpole’s ‘Gothic imagination’ are frequently linked in critical literature on the Gothic Revival and medievalism more broadly; the relationship between Strawberry Hill, Otranto and manuscript illustrations visualising Otranto’s narrative has, on the other hand, received far less attention. This article brings together a number of important and hitherto overlooked sources that help address this imbalance. In particular, it examines two large-scale watercolours by John Carter (1748–1817) that narrate some of Otranto’s pivotal scenes, allowing critically overlooked subtleties in their iconographies to emerge. The work establishes how Carter’s pre-existing interests — in particular, in Gothic architectural forms and heraldry — are harnessed to govern his representations of Otranto. These paintings, together with Carter’s other illustrations, demonstrate Walpole’s authorship of Otranto, expressed through codes hidden in plain sight. Unlike the frequently touted link between Strawberry Hill and Otranto in secondary criticism, Carter’s illustrations, the argument reveals, does not explicitly make this connection. John Carter and the Visualisation of The Castle of Otranto Horace Walpole’s novel, The Castle of Otranto: A Story, published on Christmas Eve 1764, is typically presented as the first ‘Gothic novel’.1 It was not until the second edition of Otranto (1765), however, that the work acquired the subtitle A Gothic Story: only then was it explicitly framed as a piece of ‘Gothic’ fiction.
    [Show full text]
  • HTL-Civilization & Writing TG
    Civilization and Writing CL949-1CV CLEARVUE/eav THE MOST COMPLETE SOURCE FOR CURRICULUM-ORIENTED A-V MATERIALS History through Literature Civilization and Writing Program #CL949-1CV Running Time—???? Table of Contents Summary . .3 Intended Audience . 4 Presenting the Program . 4 Learning Objectives . 4 History in the Program . 5 Literature in the Program . 5 Key Words and Concepts . 6 Pre-Viewing Suggestions . 7 Discussion: Linking Parts of the Series . 7 Discussion: Introducing the Program and Its Key Words and Concepts . 7 Post-Viewing Suggestions . 8 Content Questions: History . 8 H.O.T. Topics: History . 8 Content Questions: Literature . 9 H.O.T. Topics: Literature . 9 Discussion: Linking Parts of the Series . 11 In-Depth Research . 12 Extra History Study . 12 Extra Literature Study . 12 Chronologies: Class Discussion and Extra Study . 13 Chronology of History Chart: Ancient Civilizations . 14 Chronology of Literature Chart: Ancient Civilizations . 15 Cross-Curricular Explorations . 16 Transcript . 16 Consultants for the Series . 23 Credits . .23 Intended for students in junior high school and above. This program is closed captioned. © CLEARVUE/eav (1-800-253-2788) TEACHER’S GUIDE Summary Civilization and Writing is part of a 12-video History ken traditions, including sacred epics such as the through Literature series that examines the Vedas and philosophical traditions such as the Book connections between historical events and the literary of Changes. The program also briefly describes the figures and works of each era. Other titles in the series Olmecs and other early civilizations of the Americas. are listed on the back of this Teacher’s Guide. Then the program examines several “crossroads civi- The opening scene of Civilization and Writing is a lizations” that arose because of long-distance trade tale from oral tradition that was first written down between other highly organized societies.
    [Show full text]
  • A Walk in Coastal Puglia
    A Walk in Coastal Puglia 8 Days A Walk in Coastal Puglia Situated strategically on the spur and heel of Italy's boot, Puglia has been crossroads of cultures for millennia, creating a unique blend of Eastern and Western art, architecture, food, and lifestyle. On this magical eight-day hiking adventure, explore the Salentina Peninsula's ancient port cities and breathtaking nature, from otherworldly grottos and canyons to sun-kissed meadows and sandy beaches. Hike to Alberobello, known for its UNESCO-listed limestone dwellings (trulli), and visit the spectaular cities of Brindisi, Ostuni, and Lecce. With fresh, local farm-to-table fare wherever you go, you can savor truly everything Puglia has to offer on this fascinating new adventure. Details Testimonials Arrive: Brindisi, Italy “Great experience every time with some of the most knowledgeable guides in their fields. We always Depart: Brindisi, Italy come home with wonderful memories of the people we meet and things we see.” Duration: 8 Days Bob J. Group Size: 6-16 Guests “Traveling with MT Sobek is like gaining a new Minimum Age: 18 Years Old set of close friends that have shared an incredible experience together.” Activity Level: Mark N. REASON #01 REASON #02 REASON #03 This weeklong adventure MT Sobek has been operating Savor local delicacies and perfectly blends active hiking with hiking in adventures in Italy for farm-to-table fare and relax in cultural immersion in stunning over 40 years and works with the style elegant hotels by the sea. Puglia — the new Tuscany! best local guides in the business. ACTIVITIES LODGING CLIMATE Moderate hiking between 4 A classic 19th-century hotel in Puglia boasts a warm, coastal to 7 miles miles per day with Brindisi is followed by boutique Mediterranean climate, with marginal elevation gain and retreats including the luxurious dry summers.
    [Show full text]
  • Iver Nestos. According to Greek Mythology, the Foundation of the City
    (Avdira). A city in Thrace (northern Greece); situated on Cape ra (a corruption of the medieval Polystylon), eleven miles northeast of iver Nestos.According to Greek mythology, the foundation of the city went to Heracles,whose eighth labor was the capture of the man-eatinghorses iomedes,king of the neighboringBistonians. However, the first attempt to Abdera, accordingto Herodotus,was made in the seventhcentury nc by ists from Clazomenae(Klazumen) in Ionia led by Tynisias,but they were n backby the Thracians.In 545nc the peopleof anotherIonian city, Teos rk), frnding Persiandomination intolerable,placed settlers on the site (in- ing the poet Anacreon)and reconstructedthe town. It controlled an exten- 2pgs-6s6veredwith vineyards and fertile,' accordingto Pindar. An ear of in is shownon its fine coins.However, the Abderanswere constantly at pains protect their territory from Thracian incursions.Nevertheless, their city was a centerfor trading with the Thracian (Odrysian)rulers of the hinterland, d provided a harbor for the commerce of upper Thrace in general. \\'hen the Persians came to Thrace in 5131512they took control of Abdera, did so once againtn 492.In 480 it was one of the halting placesselected Xerxesas he marchedthe Persianarmy along the northern shoresof the Ae- n toward Greece. As a member of the first Athenian Alliance (Delian ue) establishedafter the end of the PersianWars, it contributed (from 454 a sum of betweenten and fifteen talents,indicating its position as the third- hestcity in the League.ln 431,at the beginningof the PeloponnesianWar inst Sparta, tltook the lead in an endeavor to enroll Thrace (under the Odry- ruler Sitalces)and Macedoniain the Athenian cause.Although'Abderite' becamea synonym for stupidity, Abdera producedtwo fifth-century think- of outstandingdistinction, Democritusand Protagoras.
    [Show full text]
  • Interstate Alliances of the Fourth-Century BCE Greek World: a Socio-Cultural Perspective
    City University of New York (CUNY) CUNY Academic Works All Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects 9-2016 Interstate Alliances of the Fourth-Century BCE Greek World: A Socio-Cultural Perspective Nicholas D. Cross The Graduate Center, City University of New York How does access to this work benefit ou?y Let us know! More information about this work at: https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/1479 Discover additional works at: https://academicworks.cuny.edu This work is made publicly available by the City University of New York (CUNY). Contact: [email protected] INTERSTATE ALLIANCES IN THE FOURTH-CENTURY BCE GREEK WORLD: A SOCIO-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE by Nicholas D. Cross A dissertation submitted to the Graduate Faculty in History in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, The City University of New York 2016 © 2016 Nicholas D. Cross All Rights Reserved ii Interstate Alliances in the Fourth-Century BCE Greek World: A Socio-Cultural Perspective by Nicholas D. Cross This manuscript has been read and accepted for the Graduate Faculty in History in satisfaction of the dissertation requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. ______________ __________________________________________ Date Jennifer Roberts Chair of Examining Committee ______________ __________________________________________ Date Helena Rosenblatt Executive Officer Supervisory Committee Joel Allen Liv Yarrow THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK iii ABSTRACT Interstate Alliances of the Fourth-Century BCE Greek World: A Socio-Cultural Perspective by Nicholas D. Cross Adviser: Professor Jennifer Roberts This dissertation offers a reassessment of interstate alliances (συµµαχία) in the fourth-century BCE Greek world from a socio-cultural perspective.
    [Show full text]
  • Alexander the Great's Flying Machine: an Iconographic
    doi: 10.2143/AWE.14.0.3108199 AWE 14 (2015) 313-322 ALEXANDER THE GREAT’S FLYING MACHINE: AN ICONOGRAPHIC STUDY JOHN BOARDMAN Abstract The iconography for Alexander’s flying machine, as described in the Alexander Romance, spread throughout Christian Europe. The notion and the elements of the iconography can, however, be traced in early Mesopotamia, Syria/Palestine, Roman and notably Sasanian art. Oxford’s Alfred Jewel may also be a candidate. In common with many leaders of men, emperors or generals, Alexander the Great attracted a number of stories about his life and works which are purely fictional, many of them wholly fantastic. In the case of Alexander it was a matter of extending his life and exploits beyond the completion of his Eastern expedition, in which he destroyed the Persian empire and stood at the gates of India, and his death in Babylon shortly thereafter, in 323 BC. He had wanted to go on east but his troops had had more than enough of marching and fighting, and he had to turn back. However, imaginative authors gave him an extension of life and experiences in the East, in the course of which he was able to visit its many imaginary crea- tures (for example skiapods – men with one large foot which they used to shade their heads – a notion inspired by yoga positions), giant birds that could lift a camel (a golden eagle can lift a calf), and other oriental wonders, which continued to be the source for stories popular from antiquity (Ctesias in the 5th century BC)1 through the Middle Ages in Europe and the East – the world of Sir John de Mandeville, Sindbad the Sailor, Marco Polo and others.
    [Show full text]
  • From the Walls of Troy to the Canals of Venice Landmarks of Mediterranean Civilizations
    FROM THE WALLS OF TROY TO THE CANALS OF VENICE Landmarks of Mediterranean Civilizations Private-Style Cruising Aboard the 50-Suite Corinthian September 12 – 23, 2013 Dear Traveler, From mythic prehistoric sites to magnificent Greek and Roman monuments, the Mediterranean features layer upon layer of history and culture set beautifully upon azure waters. Centuries of history imbue these shores, from ancient structures that remain remarkably intact to beautiful seaside walled towns that have retained their original character and architecture. And it was in these storied shores that our Western tradition was born. After the summer crowds have thinned, join us on a singularly unique cruise that is anchored between two historic cities of the sea, Istanbul and Venice. Each day you will revel in new vistas, historic and natural. Our voyage begins in Turkey—from the splendors of Istanbul to the walls of Troy and the magnificent monuments of Ephesus. Leaving the Anatolian coast, we journey to Crete, Zeus’s birthplace and home to the Labyrinth of the Minotaur at the remarkable palace of King Minos at Knossos. From here, Corinthian voyages to Syracuse in Sicily, one of the most important classical city-states, described by Cicero as the most beautiful of all Greek cities. Onward we travel to Otranto—once a Byzantine stronghold—on into the Adriatic, discovering back-to-back UNESCO World Heritage site ports in Montenegro and Croatia, and ending our journey in Venice, one of the world’s most remarkable cities. As our guides to the ancient cultures and empires we will encounter, we are privileged to have with us two renowned experts.
    [Show full text]
  • Persistence of Phlebotomine Leishmania Vectors in Urban Sites Of
    Lisi et al. Parasites & Vectors 2014, 7:560 http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/7/1/560 RESEARCH Open Access Persistence of phlebotomine Leishmania vectors in urban sites of Catania (Sicily, Italy) Oscar Lisi1, Vera D’Urso1, Valerio Vaccalluzzo1, Gioia Bongiorno2, Cristina Khoury2, Francesco Severini2, Trentina Di Muccio2, Marina Gramiccia2, Luigi Gradoni2* and Michele Maroli2 Abstract Background: Pioneering research on “Mediterranean Kala-Azar” carried out by Adler and Theodor early in the past century (~1930s) had identified Catania city (Sicily) as a major focus of the disease nowadays known as zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (VL). Despite the fact that disease in both humans and dogs has continued to be highly prevalent in the Catania province up to the present times, research on Leishmania vectors in this urban focus dates back to that distant period. This study aimed to evaluate the persistence and current composition of the sand fly fauna in urban environments of Catania in recent years, 2006 and 2013. Methods: In 2006 fifty-one suitable collecting sites were identified within 44 sub-units of a grid drawn to include the urban Catania area. In 2013 the survey was restricted to four of the most productive and representative sites resulting from the 2006 survey. In both periods 3 collections per month were performed using standard sticky traps set for 3 days in wall holes/cavities along public roads, from the end of April through December. Results: 43/51 sites (84.3%) were found positive for sand flies. The 2006 collections accounted for a total of 4341 specimens including six species. Among competent Leishmania vector species, P.
    [Show full text]
  • Contents Humanities Notes
    Humanities Notes Humanities Seminar Notes - this draft dated 24 May 2021 - more recent drafts will be found online Contents 1 2007 11 1.1 October . 11 1.1.1 Thucydides (2007-10-01 12:29) ........................ 11 1.1.2 Aristotle’s Politics (2007-10-16 14:36) ..................... 11 1.2 November . 12 1.2.1 Polybius (2007-11-03 09:23) .......................... 12 1.2.2 Cicero and Natural Rights (2007-11-05 14:30) . 12 1.2.3 Pliny and Trajan (2007-11-20 16:30) ...................... 12 1.2.4 Variety is the Spice of Life! (2007-11-21 14:27) . 12 1.2.5 Marcus - or Not (2007-11-25 06:18) ...................... 13 1.2.6 Semitic? (2007-11-26 20:29) .......................... 13 1.2.7 The Empire’s Last Chance (2007-11-26 20:45) . 14 1.3 December . 15 1.3.1 The Effect of the Crusades on European Civilization (2007-12-04 12:21) 15 1.3.2 The Plague (2007-12-04 14:25) ......................... 15 2 2008 17 2.1 January . 17 2.1.1 The Greatest Goth (2008-01-06 19:39) .................... 17 2.1.2 Just Justinian (2008-01-06 19:59) ........................ 17 2.2 February . 18 2.2.1 How Faith Contributes to Society (2008-02-05 09:46) . 18 2.3 March . 18 2.3.1 Adam Smith - Then and Now (2008-03-03 20:04) . 18 2.3.2 William Blake and the Doors (2008-03-27 08:50) . 19 2.3.3 It Must Be True - I Saw It On The History Channel! (2008-03-27 09:33) .
    [Show full text]