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Ancient Greece
Necropolis in Naples Reveals the Enduring Influence of Ancient Greece
A spectacular Greek necropolis complex in Sanita, near Naples, opened to the public just a few years ago, allowing visitors to see the breathtaking tombs carved into the volcanic tufa rock by the ancient Greeks who colonized the area.
Just...
Archaeology
Roman Villa Associated With Pliny the Elder Discovered in Naples
Researchers in Naples have discovered an ancient Roman villa on the seafront, thought to be the place where Pliny the Elder watched Mount Vesuvius erupt.
Archaeological assistance sought during an urban regeneration project in the vicinity of Punta Sarparella in...
Ancient Greece
Why Was Italy Called Great Greece (Magna Graecia)?
To the ancient Greeks, their land was not just confined to Greece and the nearby islands as we know it today. Aside from Asia Minor, which had many Greek cities, a large portion of Italy was also their land....
Ancient Greece
How the Ancient Greeks Founded Naples in Italy
The Greeks have a long and fascinating history in some of the most famous cities of Italy. One example is Naples, which is Italy's third-largest city. The ancient Greeks founded this city well over 2000 years ago, and their...
Culture
Greek Language Day Celebrated in Naples, Italy
The Italian city of Naples commemorated International Greek Language Day with events to highlight the timeless contribution of Greek to world history.
After a two-year lull due to the pandemic, philhellenes, academics and members of the Greek Italian community at...
Europe
Popular Italian Holiday Resort Bans Walking Around in Bikinis
The Italian holiday resort of Sorrento, near Naples, has banned bikinis and bare torsos with fines of up to 500 euros ($507) handed out to those who fail to comply with the new rules.
The ban forbids people in bikinis...
Europe
Naples Joins Celebration of International Greek Language Day
International Greek Language Day which is celebrated on Wednesday (February 9) will have the wider support of the Greeks of Italy
Europe
Naples, Cyprus Participate in Greek War of Independence Exhibition
The Greek War of Independence is celebrated in three parallel exhibitions with the collaboration of Cyprus and Naples, Italy
Culture
Hundreds of Students Celebrate Greek Language and Culture in Italy
Hundreds of students from Italy and Greece participated in the five-day-long celebration of the Greek language which took place in Naples this week.
Prominent lecturers and historians explained how the Greek language developed, shaped and expressed the majority of scientific...
Europe
International Greek Language Day to be Celebrated in Italy
The Greek community of Naples and Campania in Italy is organizing a week-long celebration of the Greek language to honor International Greek Language Day on February 9.
The event is the brainchild Jannis Korinthios, a former lecturer of Greek Studies...