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  • Answers to Open Questions XXX

    October 7, 2026 · 36 min

    From the weird shading in Masaccio's "Expulsion of Adam and Eve,", to whether Michelangelo's "David" is left or right handed, to how to find out about upcoming exhibitions dedicated to Italian Renaissance art, to my opinion about the…

  • Sicily - The Ancient Theater of Taormina

    September 30, 2026 · 19 min

    Originally built in the 3rd century BCE, the ancient Greek theater of Taormina is the second largest Greek theater in Sicily after Siracusa. Constructed against the natural slope of Mt. Taurus, the structure can accommodate up to10,000…

  • Sicily - Taormina - "The Pearl of the Mediterranean"

    September 23, 2026 · 20 min

    Often called the "Pearl of the Mediterranean," Taormina, Italy is set on Mt. Taurus and surrounded by endless magnificent views of both sea and mountains, offering Mediterranean beauty everywhere you look. Taormina is also home to the…

  • Sicily - Neapolis Archeological Park of Siracusa

    September 16, 2026 · 21 min

    The archeological park of Siracusa, Sicily is in one of the five ancient districts of Siracusa known as the Neapolis - "the new city." Its two major ancient monuments are a massive ancient Greek theater from the 5th century BCE carved…

  • Sicily - Siracusa and Ortygia

    September 9, 2026 · 22 min

    Ortygia is a small island forming the historical center of the Sicilian city of Siracusa. While already inhabited by native Sicels in ancient times, Siracusa became an ancient superpower after Greek colonists settled there in the 8th…

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  • Sicily - The Mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale

    September 2, 2026 · 23 min

    Covering nearly 3,500m2 of floor surface, the mosaic decoration of the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, Sicily, are almost unique not only in their scale, but also in their extraordinary state of preservation. The two most…

  • Sicily - Villa Romana del Casale

    August 26, 2026 · 21 min

    Located in the very heart of Sicily in a town called Piazza Armerina, the Villa Romana del Casale is an archeological site containing the remains of an ancient Roman "Latifundium," or agricultural estate.  The massive building is…

  • Sicily - The Charming Town of Erice

    August 19, 2026 · 18 min

    Situated about 750m above sea level in the northwestern part of Sicily, Erice is one of the most charming of Sicilian towns. Characterized by narrow, medieval streets flanked by churches and palaces, Erice is simply a delight to stroll…

  • Sicily - The Archeological Park of Selinunte

    August 12, 2026 · 21 min

    Selinunte is home to one of the most important archaeological sites from the Greek period in Italy. Located on the west coast of Sicily, it was the most westerly of ancient Greek colonies and one of the most important. Its ancient public…

  • Sicily - Segesta

    August 5, 2026 · 19 min

    Located about an hour west of Palermo in Sicily, Segesta is home to a magnificent Greek-style, Doric order temple built in the 5th century BCE. Perched high up on a hill, offering breathtaking views of the nearby Gulf of Castellammare, the…

  • Answers to Open Questions XXIX

    July 29, 2026 · 28 min

    From how I go about recording my podcasts, to great Italian Renaissance art in England, to where to stay in Sicily, to the similarities between Michelangelo's unfinished "Entombment" and Pontormo's "Capponi Altarpiece," to Parmigianino's…

  • Sicily - The Valley of the Temples

    July 22, 2026 · 23 min

    The Valley of the temples in Agrigento, Sicily, is an archeological area containing the remains of seven ancient Greek temples, in varying states of conservation. Located along a ridge with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea in…

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About the show

This podcast will explore the development of the art, architecture, culture and history in Italy, from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Listeners will develop an understanding of Italy's role in the development of Western civilization and an ability to appreciate and understand works of art in their historical context.