During the early decades of the 1st century BC, interest in the Parthenopean area experienced a revival. According to several historians, the Cumaeans—encouraged by Hiero of Syracuse, who had gained control over the Tyrrhenian Sea—were prompted to establish a new settlement that would assume the political and economic roles once held by Parthenope. From this […]
Threads of The Sea: 2. Napoli:The Birth of a World
In the splendid setting of the Mediterranean, where sea and sky merge in shades of blue and gold, Napoli emerged: a city born of fire and shaped by history, a bridge between ancient civilizations and the modern world. The enigmatic character of Napoli reflects centuries of social and moral tension, where questions of justice and […]
Threads of The Sea: 1.The Mediterranean Basin
Close your eyes. Imagine a world without the familiar comforts of cities, without the written word to record our thoughts and deeds. Can you feel the vastness of time stretching back to an era when humanity’s story was just beginning to be etched onto the landscape? Before we speak about our cultural heritage, it’s crucial […]