com, 2013) As an Italian native speaker, coming particularly from a sub-region of Apulia called Salento, I will focus my essay on the analysis of the dialect spoken in this area: the Salentino dialect. Firstly, I will provide some information about the history of Salento and its dialect. Secondly, I will consider some linguistic features regarding, amongst others, the difference with the other dialects spoken in Apulia and the lexicon deriving from ancient dominations. Finally, I will analyse the current
Amatus and William’s accounts concentrate on Robert Guiscard’s actions on mainland Italy and use only a few verses to talk about events in Sicily. While Amatus barely speaks of Count Roger, he was an eye witness to events unlike Malaterra. William of Apulia was a member of the court of Roger Borsa, heir to Robert Guiscard. During the Norman Conquest and as seen throughout history, Sicily was of vital strategic importance as a control point for sea routes in the Mediterranean Sea. Great generals from
Hannibal of Carthage Hannibal of Carthage: "The Father of Strategy" Through out history there have been many great military leaders, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Generals Washington, Grant and Charles Lewis Puller. The one however that sticks out the most is General Hannibal of Carthage. Often called the "Father of Strategy" his march over the Alps is one of the most famous attacks in military history. Hannibal beat the Roman Army time and time again before in suicide in 183 BC. Hannibal was
St. Francis of Assisi was considered to be a magnificent man. He had a very appealing way of life that people now know and talk about everyday. When learning many new items and discoveries about St. Francis, I accomplished better knowledge about him. This paper will describe the life of St. Francis in depth talking about his early life, his imprisonment and turning towards God, and his works and teachings. St. Francis was born in Assisi, Italy 1181. At the time of his birth, he was established as
sense since the country does not have a sea or desert. A careful analysis would show that, in the context, Bohemia is a territory under the command of Ottokar II that borders Adriatic coastal region. Alternatively, it could be a name that was given to Apulia in Asia Minor. Theoretically, Shakespeare tries to bring the dramatic performance of the desert and coastal region areas in the play that is
Historical Fashion Research By: Shaneeza Baksh Ancient Rome Influences – Ancient Rome clothing was mostly togas, tunics, brooches, breeches and the stola. In many ways the romans influenced fashion with the clothing they wore. One way would be their clothing and how it shows economic and political status. Poorer romans dealt with the clothing they had but if you were a wealthier man you could buy wigs for baldness or if you were a woman you could make them out of hair from the slaves. You were known
other groups of people that succumbed to the plague. Later in his letter, Mussi speaks about the results of the plague when it hit Western Europe, stating, “it was found that more than 70 percent of the people had died…The rest of Italy, Sicily, and Apulia and the neighboring regions…have been virtually emptied of inhabitants.” In another account, an unnamed resident of Britain summed up the plague by stating that, “…the plague killed indiscriminately, striking at rich and poor alike.” Countless
pan-Italian Mafia in North America. Today, the American Mafia cooperates in various criminal activities with the Sicilian Mafia and other Italian organized crime groups, such as the Camorra in Naples, 'Ndrangheta in Calabria, and Sacra Corona Unita in Apulia. The most important unit of the American Mafia is that of a "family", as the various criminal organizations that make up the Mafia are known. Despite the name of "family" to describe the various units, they are not familial
the same, though the names are different, both sets of Gods reside on Mount Olympus. Western historians talk about Magna Grecia, a period beginning in the 8th Century BC in which the Greeks colonized what is now known as modern day Sicily, Calabria, Apulia, and Salento. This could account for some of the similarities. However, we need only look to the pages of Rome’s own mythology for further insight into the Greek influences on
Italy, around 340-330BC. It was also found at Canosa before the year 1878. According to the MET museum “This pot was created by a group of BM F 308, the specific artist is unknown. However, the potter and art was produced in Greek, South Italy, and Apulia.” The story on the pottery explains the abduction of Persephone by Hades whom is surrounded by Gods on the pottery. The story explains the myth of the abduction of Persephone which was situated
are noticeably more angry at women and more motivated by a desire to dominate and control them, they are more impulsive, and Contemporary documents say that after a conquest, the Mongol soldiers looted, pillaged and raped. According to Rogerius of Apulia, a monk who survived the Mongol invasion of Hungary, the Mongol warriors "found pleasure" in humiliating local women. The systematic rape of as many as 80,000 women by the Japanese soldiers during the six weeks of the Nanking Massacre is an example
The Pechenegs started to make incursions just as the Seljuk Turks are trying to invade Armenia and the Normans are conquering the provinces of Apulia and Calabria” . The reason that this is so important to mention is that the Byzantine Empire spanned large of expanses of land. As the eleventh century progresses we see that Byzantium starts to lose more and more land until the Empire has lost Antioch
There are many factors that go into what makes a culture unique to its country. One of those factors would be the different kind of foods that they make. Every country around the world brings their own unique taste. They also have a signature meal that they served, but not a lot of people know what those meals may be. Therefore, having a little background knowledge on a few countries may help people see how different they can be. There is many countries that have their own unique way of doing things
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God
Hannibal was a Punic Carthaginian military commander, reputed to be one of the greatest in history and even a better tactician. Hannibal lived in a time of great friction in the Mediterranean where the Roman Republic dominated Macedon, Syracuse and the Seleucid Empire. He was a notable member of the Barca family, a noble family well known for being staunch antagonists of the Roman Republic. His father Hamilcar was a leading commander in the First Punic War, his brother-in-laws were Hasdrubal the
Although the procedure was completed clandestinely, cities like Bologna, Lecce, and Norcia became centers for the surgery where the surgeons were further called to other capitals in Europe. The surgery was said to be quick and painless; one description of the operation comes from a French work published 1707, later translated into English in 1717 titled Eunuchism Displayed, under the pseudonym of Charles d’Ancillon: During the eighteenth century as many as 4000 boys were castrated in Italy to preserve
St Francis of Assisi St. Francis of Assisi has been known throughout the world as a lover of nature. In fact, many artistic portrayals of the Saint show him in lavish natural settings, but it was not until 1979 that Pope John Paul II declared Francis the Patron Saint of the Environment. It wasn't until late into St. Francis' life that he was truly able to find a connection with god, who he referred to as the creator, in all aspects of life. "Long before the environment became an issue, Francis
Francis of Assisi was a poor man who astounded and inspired the Church by taking the gospel literally—not in a narrow fundamentalist sense, but by actually following all that Jesus said and did, joyfully, without limit and without a mite of self-importance. Francis was famous for his love of all creation. He called for simplicity of life, poverty, and humility before God. He worked to care for the poor. Thousands were drawn to his sincerity, piety, and joy. In all his actions, Francis sought to follow
In the darkest hour of the Roman Republic, an army was led against all odds to reign supreme on the Italian peninsula. Led through sheer military genius, the Carthaginian Army laid waste to everything the might of Rome could muster. For years on end, Italy was the stage for the greatest military orchestra the world had yet seen, conducted by a master of strategy and warfare. Hannibal, son of Hamilcar Barca, laid siege to the very idea of Rome’s military prowess. Despite absolute dominance of the