Aragonese Castle of Baiae: A Jewel of the Mediterranean BY T. Fizza Perched atop a 51-meter promontory in the charming hamlet of Baia, the Aragonese Castle of Baiae reigns supreme over the breathtaking coastal landscape of Naples, Italy. Its location is nothing short of awe-inspiring. On one side, a dramatic cliff of volcanic rock plunges […]
Threads of the Sea 7. The Phlegraean Fields Between Myth and Literature
West of Naples, the Phlegraean Fields evoke ancient memories: lands shaped by fire and fury, where earthquakes shook the ground and volcanic ash darkened the sky. Yet, from this violence emerged a fertile soil that drew Greeks across the Mediterranean in search of new homes in this spectacular and bountiful territory. A landscape of gods […]
Noi non siamo Napoletani: Michelangelo Iossa’s new book chronicles the one hundred “non-Neapolitans” who made Naples great
“NOI NON SIAMO NAPOLETANI “ Michelangelo Iossa’s new book chronicles the one hundred “non-Neapolitans” who made Naples great. Journalist and writer Michelangelo Iossa‘s twentieth book, published by MEA Publisher, is available in bookstores from July 20th. Preface by Renzo Arbore. A surprising journey into the identity of a city that has always belonged to those […]
Threads of the Sea: 5. Naples Cradle of the Fire
In our previous article, we traced how Naples held fast to its Greek soul, transforming into a Greco-Samnite city-state led by a remarkably diverse ruling class—all while keeping its commercial lifeline to Athens alive and thriving. Time marches on. Wars rage. Technology advances. Yet walk through Naples today and you’ll find history refuses to fade. […]
Bagnoli: The Wounded Shore in the Phlegraean Area
Pollution, failed promises, and new exploitation beneath the guise of progress in Naples’ forgotten coast . By A.D.A. Bagnoli, a neighborhood in Naples’ tenth district, was once envisioned as a seaside resort but instead became an industrial hub, bringing pollution and illness to its residents. The ILVA steelworks opened in 1911, followed by Eternit, Cementir, […]
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 […]