A CHEF'S GUIDE TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF PIZZA Pay a visit to Naples, in southern Italy, and you’ll find a magical city that seems to love Maradona and pizza above all else. In the latest episode of Munchies series Chef’s Night Out, we joined an array of legendary local pizza-makers—or pizzaioli, as they’re known collectively—to fill up on delicious Neapolitan slices and seafood. We Went on a Boozy Night Out with the Best Pizza Chefs in Naples | Vice

IN SEARCH OF A BETTER LIFE Two Neapolitan children decide to embark on a journey to New York, escaping from postwar poverty in Italy. In the movie actor Pierfrancesco Favino plays the role of the chief officer of the ship on which the children, Carmine and Celestina, secretly board in the port of Naples, becoming illegal passengers. Their goal is to reach the U.S., where they dream of reuniting with Celestina’s sister. Gabriele Salvatores Presents “Napoli – New York“: A Story of Childhood Dreams and Migration | Global Networker

A GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND The hills of Irpinia have a fantastic climate and good weather almost all year round: sunny and breezy especially in the evenings. Here Cavalier Pepe Estate farms 70 hectares of vineyards, twelve hectares of olive groves and hazelnut groves. A cozy cellar, a panoramic restaurant and accommodation all surrounded by nature; this is a complete destination of cultural tourism, respectful of its heritage and the landscape. “World’s Best Vineyards 2024”, Tenuta Cavalier Pepe is the best Italian winery | winenewsit

CAMPANIA IS 'TERRA FELIX', KNOWN FOR ITS FERTILE SOIL, IN WHICH PLANT BIODIVERSITY FLOURISHES Greek and Phoenician settlements in Campania were among the main gateways for many oriental grape varieties before they spread to various other parts of continental Europe. The best wines of antiquity had their home in Campania. It is said that the ancient Romans, and especially emperors, had a particular fondness for Campania wines. Campania’s Wine Legacy: A Deep Dive into Regional Varietals | Sommelier India

CALIFORNIAN TWENTYSOMETHING WENT TO LIVING OUT A EUROPEAN DREAM Here's how she met her Italian husband. “It was love at first sight. And then we went for three days to the dreamiest Amalfi Coast.” After Amalfi, Marco persuaded Ambika to extend her trip and spend a few more days with him in Naples. For the next few days, Marco and Ambika were inseparable. She fell in ‘love at first sight’ with an Italian stranger. Within days they were talking about marriage | CNN

THE TIMELESSNESS OF CITY FOLK TALES BY A PSYCHIATRIST Neapolitans use a particular verb when it comes to winning elections: sagliere, which literally means "to rise". And in truth, local elections have little to do with politics in Naples: They're basically an opportunity to get a job — but not just any job, rather, it's an opportunity for social ascent. It is a life-changing opportunity. The Neapolitan Subtleties Of Electoral Victory | Worldcrunch

THE HUB OF ITALY'S HIDDEN-GEM VENUE IN THE CAMPANIA REGION IS THE SAMNIUM About an hour north of Benevento, the village of Cusano Mutri has sat at the foot of the Matese Mountains since the Middle Ages. "Cusano Mutri is a little hidden town that's famous for their porcini mushrooms, they have a monthlong festival." Cusano Mutri is also great for hiking and horseback riding. An Italian travel expert shares the best hidden-gem destinations in Italy to visit in the offseason | Business Insider

THE SPAGHETTI—BILITIES IN 'SEARCHING FOR ITALY' ARE ENDLESS There were so many incredible dishes on the show that inspired my online search for recipes to replicate, and until I can make it to Italy myself, the one recipe that I immediately made was the Spaghetti alla Nerano. It’s the same dish that Stanley Tucci learns to make from a chef on the Amalfi Coast at Lo Scoglio, and oh. my. gosh. y’all. I am already counting the days until I can visit Italy myself. I Miss Travel, So I Found Italy on a Plate Inspired by Spaghetti alla Nerano | Camille Styles

NAPLES SURPRISED ME! The National Archaeological Museum in Naples surprised me in two ways. The collection is splendid, first of all. And it’s a modern, happening place programmed with enough events to fill a nearly 300-page, well-done annual report. Everything in the museum, display-wise, is well done. Interpretation is minimal, which is fine. Italians believe in sheer beauty and aesthetics. “When in doubt, look it up” is their pedagogy. A Pompeiian Cult, Caravaggio’s Seven Works of Mercy, and Bronzes Galore in Naples | National Review

A SANCTUARY FOR THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA VISITORS Here, we enjoyed a pre-dinner Hugo Spritz while taking in the breathtaking view of palm trees from the panoramic terrace. A stay at Hotel Terme Tritone Resort & Spa offers access to its wellness centre, and for the full experience, we suggest indulging in its sulphurous pools, Turkish baths and saunas to rejuvenate body and soul. Inside 'The Green Island' - the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle | Daily Express

'EVERYTHING YOU SEE I OWE TO SPAGHETTI' The diva will be present for the launch of the Academy Museum and Cinecittà‘s Sophia Loren: La Diva di Napoli screening series. Playing at the museum through November, she and Ponti will attend the Nov. 7 opening night screening of Two Women in 4K, followed by The Life Ahead on Nov. 8. Read on to see what Sophia Loren had to say about her most iconic roles, making movies with her family and her favorite Oscars memories. Sophia Loren Hopes “Never To Retire” As Academy Museum & Cinecittà Pay Tribute With ‘La Diva di Napoli’ Screening Series | Deadline

FOR SOME WEALTHY TRAVELERS, FALL IS THE NEW SUMMER Italy's Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel stays open for most of the year. Some seasonal resorts have been extending their operating months to accommodate the growing number of late-season visitors. Occupancy levels along the region have seen a "significant shift" in recent years, increasing in the traditional offseason months of May, June, September, and October. Italy's Amalfi Coast has seen a late-season boost | Business Insider

ON A STUDY TRIP TO THE BAY OF NAPLES The trip involved visits to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius and the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.  First-hand experience of many of the artefacts and buildings they have studied for GCSE Classical Civilisation. Pompeii never ceases to amaze and the experience was all the more powerful as students began their visit with the ‘Garden of the Fugitives’. In the Shadow of Vesuvius: Year 11 Students Explore Ancient Roman Sites in the Bay of Naples | Godolphin & Latymer School

A WEDDING SET AGAINST THE HOTEL'S ICONIC TERRACOTTA FACADE "During the wedding weekend and so we wanted to give our guests a quintessential Ischia experience before officially kicking-off the festivities." The ceremony itself was held on Terazza Vittoria, the hotel’s private terrace overlooking the sea. “We love the signature pink umbrellas at the Mezzatorre and tried to incorporate them where we could.” The Bride Wore Brandon Maxwell to Marry Under Pink Umbrellas at the Mezzatorre Hotel in Ischia | Vogue

AN IDEAL BASE TO DESTINATIONS LIKE THE AMALFI COAST, CAPRI, OR THE ISCHIA ISLANDS The debut of Naples' first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, which is et to open in the spring of 2025. This 112-room property, is within walking distance of key popular Neapolitan attractions and the renowned Ruins of Pompeii. Guests will have access to a gym, an all-day dining restaurant, and a rooftop bar. Centrally located, the hotel provides a range of versatile meeting rooms. DoubleTree by Hilton Naples Oriente | Hospitality Net

HYPERPINIAN, BEYOND IRPINIA DOCGs AND AGLIANICO DENOMINATIONS Aglianico, an ancient grape, is hugely varied in its expression; dominates all serious wine discussion. Thick-skinned and capable of long ageing, it’s southern Italy’s leading red variety and deserves its place on the country’s fine wine scene. Although a number of denominations permit its use, three have elevated Aglianico to DOCG status and celebrate its viticultural authority: Aglianico del Vulture Superiore; Taurasi; and Aglianico del Taburno. Exploring the Aglianico triangle | Decanter

AGLIANICO PRODUCES WILDLY DIFFERENT WINES Considering the escalating prices across the globe for high-quality wines of longevity, a savvy collector can fill their cellar with Aglianico and Aglianico blends at a fraction of the price. Beyond the renowned Irpinia DOCGs, readers will find a treasure trove of fantastic, progressively styled wines that bend the rules. These are instead labeled as IGT Campania and Irpinia Aglianico. Luigi Tecce, who abandoned the Taurasi DOCG and began labeling his wines as Campania Aglianico. Breaking the Mold: Campania’s Push to Reinvent Itself | Vinous

A WINE THAT TENDS TO BE VERY RICH IN ACIDITY AND TANNIN Guastaferro’s work with Aglianico has really driven the estate ascent. Even though the estate itself is fairly young, its pre-existing Aglianico vines are not. Most of them are between 100 and 150 years old and are un-grafted (i.e. pre Phylloxera), planted on clay and calcareous soils with volcanic elements. The resulting grapes are ultra concentrated and produce very powerful and ripe wines but at the same time with precision and balance. 2017 Guastaferro “Memini” Aglianico, Irpinia | Musings on the Vine

ITALY IS AN ORCHESTRA OF INTERSECTING IDEAS Photographer Stefan Giftthaler began to reflect how often kinds of artwork, shown so far outside the context for which they were originally created but so integrated into the contemporary Italian landscape, become pop-culture symbols. You can find them reproduced in a calendar at a restaurant [a mural at a restaurant in Palinuro], or on a petrol pump” – where the effect can be fluid or disruptive, earnest or ironic. The sublime kitsch of tourist Italy | Financial Times

HARVEST OF THE ANNURCA IN CAMPANIA As the local fruit, the Annurca apple, reaches maturation in October, the community starts to celebrate. In the medieval village of Valle di Maddaloni, this means it's time for the annual Annurca Apple Festival. You can taste culinary dishes made specially with a local product, which represents the pride of producers and the whole city. Annurca Apple Festival | World Heritage Journeys

OCTOBER 2024

THE LONG HISTORY
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10012024 A religious complex located on the limestone massif of Montevergine, among the Appennine mountains, in Irpinia. The Montevergine Sanctuary, soon became the most important religious center in the area, with many other monasteries rising under its dependency. A funicular was built, a new church was inaugurated; other additions include a library, an 18th-century pharmacy, a crypt, and a museum. Montevergine Sanctuary | Atlas Obscura

10022024 Furore Grand Hotel stands as a testament to refined hospitality, offering the perfect retreat with a fusion of Mediterranean elegance, unmatched wellness, and bespoke experiential design. A destination spa Petramare Spa, inspired by the properties of the Olive tree and the Michelin-starred restaurant, complete the property. Furore Grand Hotel: 50 shades of white redefining the Amalfi Coast | TravelDailyNews
10032024 The project began in 1996, a collaboration between the Pompeii’s archaeological authority and the Mastroberardino winery. The Villa dei Misteri [Rosso Pompeiano IGT, Mastroberardino, Atripalda, Campania] 2011 vintage was produced from a blend of 40 per cent Aglianico, 40 per cent Piedirosso and 20 per cent Sciascinoso, and it is this blend that more or less continued until the project ceased in 2021. A wine that would be truly ‘the taste of history’. Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines | Marc Millon
10042024 In 1946, Italian dog fanciers held their first postwar dog show at the Castel dell’Ovo, a seaside fortress on the Gulf of Naples. Eight “catch dogs,” were exhibited there. Between them "Guaglione" evoked for a journalist the ancient Molosser, staring at him “from this height of centuries past.” This “blue, mighty” dog became the first registered Neapolitan Mastiff and the breed’s first Italian champion, and served as the model for the inaugural breed standard. Neapolitan Mastiff History: From Italian War Dogs to Devoted Protectors | The American Kennel Club
10052024 Neapolitan choose Pozzuoli as a relaxed residential area or head here to buy freshly caught fish, for sun-drenched morning strolls along the lovely seafront, Sunday lunches, or bustling nights out. The geometric intersection of alleys just behind the dock once lined with fishermen’s houses today is a lively area packed with restaurants and bars. Neighborhoods to Visit: Pozzuoli, Naples | Culinary Backstreets
10062024 BlueCycle will be in Naples for the second time, participating at an innovative design fair created to support promote and celebrate a new generation of designers. Determined to promote the new circular economy, BlueCycle reuses marine plastic waste to create new, high-quality recycled material, suitable for industrial reprocessing. Announcing BlueCycle | edit.napoli
10072024 It’s the Amalfi coast, but not as you know it. Around the headland from Amalfi town, Atrani’s wedge of pastel buildings is a legacy of its past as a suburb of Amalfi doges. There’s just one catch: since Netflix’s Ripley series was filmed here, bookings have risen 93% — so go soon. Italy | National Geographic Traveller
10082024 Deep in the heart of the Neapolitan hurly-burly stands the Grand Hotel Europa. There are good reasons for the affordability of this 89-room place: it’s in a fairly tatty quarter and occupies a handsome 19th-century building. The Grand Hotel Europa is located deep in the heart of Naples, 350m from the city’s main station. We’ve found a week in Italy’s most lively city — for £439 | The Times
10092024 With a cliffside location overlooking the Bay of Naples, the Fiorentini family has owned and operated the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria since 1834. The intimate, 31-room property is housed in three historic villas surrounded by lush gardens in the heart of Sorrento. Sophia Loren Slept Here: 13 Luxury Hotels With Star Power | Forbes
10102024 You name it. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has earned many nicknames since moving to Italy, as his adoring public's way of expressing the impact he's had in Naples. The footballer spoke to FIFA about his dreams of taking Georgia to the world stage, Napoli to European acclaim, working under Antonio Conte, becoming a father and more. Kvaratskhelia: Georgia can turn World Cup dream into reality | FIFA
10112024 The Centro Direzionale station will feature an organic piazza and laminated wood, drawing inspiration from both grand historic train stations and the natural vaults of forests. The station is not just a transportation hub but a place that integrates elements of art, architecture, and archaeology, in line with the “triple A” motto that defines the Naples metro project. In Naples’ Kenzo Tange district, the metro station is designed by EMBT | Domus
10122024 As with many cities with a proud gastronomic heritage, it’s often difficult to find great non-traditional food in Naples. If you are after something a little different, however, Sustanza is an excellent option. Located in the Galleria Principe di Napoli, the space has an elegant dining room with a historic feel, while the food is contrastingly contemporary. The best restaurants in Naples: 10 delicious spots to bookmark | Condè Nast Traveller
10132024 Irpinia may just be one of the most beautiful places in Italy you may have never heard of. And now, an Italian-Australian woman has set out to ensure the heritage of this DOC appellation northeast of Avellino in Campania, is preserved forever. Irpinia may not be on the radar of even seasoned travellers to Italy, Italo-Australians, and even Italian-born people. Watch: Journey to Irpinia, Italy – With David Whitehill | Signature Luxury Travel & Style 
10142024 If you think about it, Campania is one of the few – perhaps the only Italian wine region – where white and red wines are thought of on equal terms of extremely high quality. The Wines of Irpinia - Contemporary Excellence from an Ancient Territory | Wine Scholar Guild 
10152024 As in other areas of Italy, the farm to table concept is nothing new in Irpinia. We had our lunch at Nonna Pina, a country house in the town of Bagnoli Irpino. It consisted of products grown just below the terrace where we dined. The rest of the meal, including the salami, cheeses, wine, truffles and wheat for the pasta, originated within a kilometer of our table. Irpinia in Campania – Italy’s Next Hot Spot? | Never Stop Traveling
10162024 Every plane is full, every restaurant is full, every hotel is full,” said travel advisor Jaclyn Sienna India. “So how do you navigate getting people into restaurants, hotels and yachts and experiences that are sort of already booked up?” She knows more about getting people into restaurants than most — for 16 years, she has run Sienna Charles, a concierge and travel planning service for the ultra-wealthy. The most exclusive Amalfi Coast restaurant reservations, according to hospitality experts | Quartz
10172024 Santolo De Luca’s expressive research: the subtle and penetrating irony, the formal attention to detail, the exclusive creation of volume and three-dimensionality, the intense light and the decisive colorism. The artist, consistent and unique in his expressive method, on this exhibition places us in front of his personal and seductive pictorial conceptualism. Galleria Andrea Ingenito Contemporary Art, Naples. October 24th – December 14th, 2024. Santolo De Luca : “Settimo: Non Rubare”| Napulinatamente
10182024 Its cultivation has been attested to since at least the 4th–5th century B.C.. The first certain evidence of specialized hazelnut cultivation in Italy was found in some contracts between settlers and owners dating back to the late Middle Ages (800–900 A.D.), in which hazelnut groves in Campania are widely spoken of. In particular, the territory within the province of Avellino is the oldest and most important hazelnut cultivation area in Italy. Hazelnut Cultivation in the Campania Region | MDPI
10192024 The oil is extracted from Sorrento lemon peel through an innovative steam process in collaboration with the University of Bologna and later combined with Extra Virgin olive oil and seawater. The skincare brand Luce di Sorrento was founded in 2020 by Giovanna Adelizzi, whose family has cultivated Sorrento lemons since 1923. “The secret of beauty lies in nature” – Luce di Sorrento sets sights on global travel retail | The Moodie Davitt Report
10202024 The series was filmed at several popular locations around Naples. The Chiaia Riviera, a popular neighborhood known for its centuries-old villas. Other filming locations include the boutiques of Via Calabritto and the nearby Piazza dei Martiri. Additionally, the hamlet of Miseno in Bacoli is featured in the Netflix series. The coastal town of Sorrento also makes an appearance in the series. Where was Deceitful Love filmed? All filming locations explored | Sportskeeda
10212024 When it comes to epic storytelling and grand cinematic experiences, Ridley Scott is a name that often comes to mind. Fresh off his work on “Gladiator 2,” the legendary director is now turning his attention to the small screen with an ambitious new project: a disaster series about the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii. Pompeii: Ridley Scott Is Preparing a Disaster Series About the Volcanic Eruption with Amazon | The Journal
10222024 There are some grape varieties that, like Cary Grant and Catherine Deneuve, exude class. Aglianico, is one of these. In Taurasi, producers are allowed to add up to 15% of grapes other than Aglianico, and throughout Campania there is a tradition of blending Aglianico with other local grapes such as the rather fresher and more aromatic local Piedirosso, or the Primitivo of Puglia to make earlier-maturing, more obviously fruity wines. In praise of Aglianico | Jancis Robinson
10232024 Between the 18th and 19th century the grape - the red colour of the stalk that appears when the grapes reach ripeness - spread around the area. Aglianico – Piedirosso is a uniquely Italian blend of the two key red wine grapes of Campania in southern Italy. They are used to great effect individually here. Aglianico - Piedirosso - Red Wine Grape Blend | Wine-Searcher
10242024 Set in 1950 and progressing to the present day, the movie Parthenope takes its name from its protagonist, who, in turn, is given the name as a tribute not to the myth of the Greek siren, but to the strip of land between Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields that stands on the horizon at the moment of her birth. Paolo Sorrentino creates a cinema where you "lose yourself all over" | nss
10252024 A small house with sensual artwork is the latest discovery in the ancient city. Besides the fresco of Phaedra and Hippolytus, who spurned her love, other mythological scenes adorning the vividly coloured walls of the house include a sexual encounter between a satyr and a nymph, and gods who the site said may have been Venus and Adonis. Ancient Pompeii site uncovers tiny house with exquisite frescoes | Reuters
10262024 Pompeii and the 2,000 unlucky souls who had stayed behind the eruption were buried, leaving their bodies encased in volcanic debris. As the bodies decomposed, they left hollow spaces. Centuries later, archaeologists detected these spaces and gently filled them with plaster, creating molds that chillingly capture their anguished last moments. Rick Steves’ Europe: Reflecting on ruin at Vesuvius and Pompeii | The Epoch Times
10272024 Sarah Thompson founded a company called Luxama Travel which guides visitors around the coastline. “I always encourage my clients to respect local customs, limit plastic usage and avoid overcrowding sensitive areas by exploring off-peak,” she says. Supporting local businesses and preserving the natural beauty through sustainable practices is key. The Amalfi Coast Is Set To Be Even Busier In 2025. Here Are An Expert’s Top Tips | Forbes
10282024 "And we went down towards Naples to Caserta to do the scenes that happened in the big stairwells going down and the big corridors. And that was a beautiful location. That was like a day away from Rome. That was an overnight for us to shoot two days there. We started there. So that was interesting and fun to start there." ‘Conclave’ Couldn’t Film at the Sistine Chapel, So the Production Team Built a Replica in 10 Weeks | Variety
10292024 Paestum was founded by the Greeks in about 600BC and has three spectacular temples among other buildings. In the museum the real gem is the Tomb of the Diver: five painted panels from a tomb, one of which depicts a youth diving from a great height into a river or the sea. Some regard it as a symbol of the dive into the unknown that death represents; others believe it may be a yet more complex allegory. My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun | The Guardian

10302024 Near the town of Pozzuoli the remains of an ancient temple built some 2,000 years ago have been found submerged beneath the Tyrrhenian Sea. According to the study the temple is believed to be the handiwork of the Nabataean civilization—Arian nomads who are known for carving elaborate structures out of rose-colored rock. Most notably, they settled in and constructed Petra’s Treasury in Jordan, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. A 2,000-Year-Old Temple With Ties to ‘Indiana Jones’ Was Just Discovered Off Italy’s Coast | Robb Report

10312024 "A bridge between the past and the future, a tradition also in terms of breeding, which is the key to planting the vines of the future”, stresses Antonio Capaldo, owner of Feudi di San Gregorio in Irpinia, “pergola-trained, 3-meter, nearly 180-year-old vines that represent not only an extraordinary genetic heritage that we replant in new vineyards, but also forms of cultivation that were quantitative rather than qualitative, and that are interesting today in terms of countering climate change. Growing interest in wines from old vines, an expression of the ultimate connection with terroir | winenewsit

NOW AND ALWAYS RESILIENCE! "A bridge between the past and the future, a tradition also in terms of breeding, which is the key to planting the vines of the future”, stresses Antonio Capaldo, owner of Feudi di San Gregorio in Irpinia, “pergola-trained, 3-meter, nearly 180-year-old vines that represent not only an extraordinary genetic heritage that we replant in new vineyards, but also forms of cultivation that were quantitative rather than qualitative, and that are interesting today in terms of countering climate change. Growing interest in wines from old vines, an expression of the ultimate connection with terroir | winenewsit

A REAL-LIFE 'INDIANA-JONES' DISCOVERY Near the town of Pozzuoli the remains of an ancient temple built some 2,000 years ago have been found submerged beneath the Tyrrhenian Sea. According to the study the temple is believed to be the handiwork of the Nabataean civilization—Arian nomads who are known for carving elaborate structures out of rose-colored rock. Most notably, they settled in and constructed Petra’s Treasury in Jordan, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. A 2,000-Year-Old Temple With Ties to ‘Indiana Jones’ Was Just Discovered Off Italy’s Coast | Robb Report

MY JOURNEY TO THE SUN Paestum was founded by the Greeks in about 600BC and has three spectacular temples among other buildings. In the museum the real gem is the Tomb of the Diver: five painted panels from a tomb, one of which depicts a youth diving from a great height into a river or the sea. Some regard it as a symbol of the dive into the unknown that death represents; others believe it may be a yet more complex allegory. My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun | The Guardian

A MISTERY-THRILLER FILM DIRECTED BY EDWARD BERGER "And we went down towards Naples to Caserta to do the scenes that happened in the big stairwells going down and the big corridors. And that was a beautiful location. That was like a day away from Rome. That was an overnight for us to shoot two days there. We started there. So that was interesting and fun to start there." ‘Conclave’ Couldn’t Film at the Sistine Chapel, So the Production Team Built a Replica in 10 Weeks | Variety

"PURCHASE LOCALLY AND GIVE OUT 'GRAZIE' LIKE CANDY." Sarah Thompson founded a company called Luxama Travel which guides visitors around the coastline. “I always encourage my clients to respect local customs, limit plastic usage and avoid overcrowding sensitive areas by exploring off-peak,” she says. Supporting local businesses and preserving the natural beauty through sustainable practices is key. The Amalfi Coast Is Set To Be Even Busier In 2025. Here Are An Expert’s Top Tips | Forbes

MEMORIALIZED BY CASTS OF CAVITIES THEIR BODIES LEFT IN THE ASHFALL Pompeii and the 2,000 unlucky souls who had stayed behind the eruption were buried, leaving their bodies encased in volcanic debris. As the bodies decomposed, they left hollow spaces. Centuries later, archaeologists detected these spaces and gently filled them with plaster, creating molds that chillingly capture their anguished last moments. Rick Steves’ Europe: Reflecting on ruin at Vesuvius and Pompeii | The Epoch Times

EROTIC FRESCOS SHED LIGHT ON POMPEII'S SAUCY SECRETS A small house with sensual artwork is the latest discovery in the ancient city. Besides the fresco of Phaedra and Hippolytus, who spurned her love, other mythological scenes adorning the vividly coloured walls of the house include a sexual encounter between a satyr and a nymph, and gods who the site said may have been Venus and Adonis. Ancient Pompeii site uncovers tiny house with exquisite frescoes | Reuters

 'PARTHENOPE' IS BORN IN NAPLES AND GROWS INTO A CONVENTIONALLY BEATIFUL YOUNG WOMAN Set in 1950 and progressing to the present day, the movie Parthenope takes its name from its protagonist, who, in turn, is given the name as a tribute not to the myth of the Greek siren, but to the strip of land between Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields that stands on the horizon at the moment of her birth. Paolo Sorrentino creates a cinema where you "lose yourself all over" | nss

THE PIEDIROSSO IS A RED GRAPE VARIETY OF A VERY ANCIENT ORIGINS NATIVE OF CAMPANIA Between the 18th and 19th century the grape - the red colour of the stalk that appears when the grapes reach ripeness - spread around the area. Aglianico – Piedirosso is a uniquely Italian blend of the two key red wine grapes of Campania in southern Italy. They are used to great effect individually here. Aglianico - Piedirosso - Red Wine Grape Blend | Wine-Searcher

SUADENS ROSSO: AN EXPERIENCE THAT CELEBRATES THE RICHNESS OF IRPINIA There are some grape varieties that, like Cary Grant and Catherine Deneuve, exude class. Aglianico, is one of these. In Taurasi, producers are allowed to add up to 15% of grapes other than Aglianico, and throughout Campania there is a tradition of blending Aglianico with other local grapes such as the rather fresher and more aromatic local Piedirosso, or the Primitivo of Puglia to make earlier-maturing, more obviously fruity wines. In praise of Aglianico | Jancis Robinson

NEXT BIG PROJECT AFTER  "GLADIATOR 2" When it comes to epic storytelling and grand cinematic experiences, Ridley Scott is a name that often comes to mind. Fresh off his work on “Gladiator 2,” the legendary director is now turning his attention to the small screen with an ambitious new project: a disaster series about the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii. Pompeii: Ridley Scott Is Preparing a Disaster Series About the Volcanic Eruption with Amazon | The Journal

THIS STRETCH OF THE ITALIAN COASTLINE BRINGS 5 MLN ANNUAL VISITORS The series was filmed at several popular locations around Naples. The Chiaia Riviera, a popular neighborhood known for its centuries-old villas. Other filming locations include the boutiques of Via Calabritto and the nearby Piazza dei Martiri. Additionally, the hamlet of Miseno in Bacoli is featured in the Netflix series. The coastal town of Sorrento also makes an appearance in the series. Where was Deceitful Love filmed? All filming locations explored | Sportskeeda