WHY NAPLES WANTED TO CELEBRATE MARADONA Naples, Italy - In tribute to Diego Armando  Maradona, Napoli unveiled a new statue of him at their stadium. The statue shows Maradona with a golden left foot, immortalizing the Napoli legend who led the team to multiple major trophies. Napoli unveil new Diego Maradona statue with golden left foot | ESPN

MATCHING PIZZA FRITTA WITH A-S-P-R-I-N-I-O The easiest pizza to pair with wine, fried Neapolitan pizza comes in different styles, ranging from Montanara (with tomato sauce and Parmigiano) to calzone (stuffed with meat and provola cheese). All you need is a refreshing, high-acid wine: locals recommend Asprinio di Aversa, a white wine from an historical district in northern Campania. Authentic Italian pizza and wine pairings | Decanter

YOUR NEXT LESSON: T-A-U-R-A-S-I Irpinia, Italy - In those hills, the hills where we find Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo, we find one of the most age-worthy grapes in the world, Aglianico in an area called Taurasi. And in the DOCG of Taurasi, I talk a lot about the purest expression of a variety, this here in Taurasi is the purest expression, it is thought, of the Aglianico variety. These wines are massive, big, bold, beautiful, absolutely stunning, just powerhouses of wine that are also at the same time kind of elegant and rustic. Wine 101: Italy Region Deep Dive: Campania|VinePair

ITALY SEEKS UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE STATUS FOR APPIAN WAY The bid is part of Italy’s drive to promote slow and sustainable tourism. The Via Appia was built by Emperor Trajan to extend an existing Roman road that ran from Benevento to Brindisi. An ambitious project to restore the hidden parts and reconnect the historical road. Italy's Ancient Super Highway Proposed For UNESCO World Heritage Status | Forbes

UNITE THE TWO BAYS. NO DOUBT! There's something of Gianbattista Vico's theory about the circularity of history in San Francisco and Naples' relationship, specifically between the Teatro di San Carlo of Naples and the San Francisco Opera. Their history connects them almost like two communicating vases: San Francisco Opera was founded in 1923 by Neapolitan emigre Gaetano Merola. Featured Stories - Online Almanac | The Italifornian

A PROVOCATIVE POSTER TO LAUNCH DATE GLOBALLY Netflix “Lying Life" directed by Edoardo De Angelis, stars Valeria Golino in the role of Neapolitan aunt of the story’s young protagonist. The Elena Ferrante book depicts Giovanna’s transition from childhood to adolescence during the 1990s in a Naples that is actually two kindred cities that fear and loathe one another: the upper crust Naples of the high-quarters, and the Naples of its more vulgar and exciting low quarters. Elena Ferrante‘s ‘The Lying Life of Adults’ Gets Netflix Streaming Date, Provocative Poster Art Revealed – Global Bulletin | Variety

TODAY THERE ARE 6 MAIN WINERIES ON THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA - ISKIAH FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS With a wine making culture stretching back thousands of years to the Greek era, in Roman times the island was known as Aenaria – the land of wines. Ischia is only 10km by 7 km, yet the mineral rich volcanic soils together with an idyllic climate make an ideal environment for growing wine grapes, with no winter frosts and a gentle sea breeze which keeps pests and diseases to a minimum. Beautiful Ischia – the land of wines | SussexWorld

NAPOLI ATTACK AND DEFEND WITH 11 PLAYERS Arrigo Sacchi is fascinated by Napoli’s playing style and compares them to Liverpool, even if the Reds are going through tough times and had a first-hand experience of Napoli’s form in their 4-0 loss at the Stadio Maradona in Naples, last month. “They always play vertically; horizontal passes are quite rare. In other words, a striker always moves towards the playmaker, opening the space for late runs. Sacchi explains why Napoli look like the old  Liverpool | Football Italia

EVEN IN THE DEPTHS OF JANUARY YOU CAN BREAKFAST ON A BALCONY QUITE HAPPILY The peak season is over and one of Italy’s most touristy destinations is practically empty of visitors. It’s an unexpected delight. I’ve decided to ditch the high season for good. Why? Because travelling at this time means that you get to experience the Amalfi coast just as the locals live it. Why the Amalfi coast is at its best in winter | Travel | The Times

HOW IS CARUSO POSITIONED? WHAT ARE THE USPs? Caruso is positioned among the most luxury hotels on the Amalfi Coast and wants to become the top of its compset, the most desirable place to stay on the destination. People travel to finally celebrate life, to discover new culture and traditions, to create memories from experience that can treasure forever. The new concept of luxury is the time spent to enrich themselves with a new joy. In conversation with Alfonso Pacifico, General Manager, Caruso – a Belmond Hotel (Exclusive Interview) | CPP-LUXURY.COM

INCREDIBLY, THE CITY HAD MORE THAN 160 EATERIES AT THE TIME OF THE ERUPTION In Pompeii's urban core, the team has discovered a remarkably preserved roadside tavern -- evidence of a thriving street-food scene. A fast-food restaurant of its time, with jars of wine, known as amphorae, leaning against the counter as if they've just arrived by cart from the vineyards of the villas beyond the city walls. Last Days of Pompeii|PBS

PAESTUM, ITALY - "YOUNG PEOPLE WERE [SEEN AS] THE HOPE OF SOCIETY... IN THE UNIVERSE OF ANCIENT GREECE" At the end of 2021, Tonio Hölscher, 82, published a slender book titled The Swimmer of Paestum, in which he disassociates the fresco from symbolism. Rather, he proposes that the image simply depicts a real scene: a young man jumping into water. “It’s a book that is partly academic, but also designed for a wide audience, with attention to the emotion that paintings can arouse.” Has the mystery behind the fresco in the Tomb of the Diver been solved? | El Pais

"MAN, THIS IS REALLY REFLECTIVE OF WHAT INSTAGRAM TRAVEL IS" A lot of travel guides call Positano “the jewel of the Amalfi coast.” So basically what it looks like is, all these little houses that are in, like, pastel colors are stacked against the cliffside, and there’s a little bay, and it’s very, like, crystal blue waters every day. There are about 12,000 people there. But it’s only built for about 4,000. Is traveling to Instagram-famous vacation spots ever worth the money? | Marketplace

'NOUVELLE CAPRESE' BY CHEF DENNY IMBROISI FOR MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA DOP AFIDOP will be present at the Parisian exhibition dedicated to food - the fair 15 – 19 October 2022 - with five Consortia that are ambassadors of Made in Italy: Asiago, Grana Padano, Gorgonzola, Mozzarella di Bufala Campana and Taleggio. A five-day event of meetings with French operators and professionals, but also of opportunities for promotion and visibility for certified Italian cheeses. AFIDOP and the Consortia present at Sial in Paris | AFIDOP

 "AND NOW LA COCUMELLA, IT'S HOSTING ME." It's the oldest hotel on the Sorrento peninsula and a stay at the Grand Hotel Cocumella is like stepping back in time to a world of old school hospitality and charm. Born from a 16th-century monastery and now adjoining the old chapel, over the course of its 200-year history this hotel has hosted Goethe, Mary Shelley, Hans Christian Andersen and Sigmund Freud as part of their "grand tour". Grand Hotel Cocumella review, Sorrento, Italy: The Sorrento hotel living up to its 'grand' name | Traveller

MINORI, RAVELLO AND ATRANI SET OF THE SEQUEL "EQUALIZER 3" The action movie produced by Sony Pictures starring Denzel Washington, have begun on the Amalfi Coast. For a few days, bars, restaurants and shops in the Atrani square have been closed to allow the scenographers to adapt the setting to the wishes of director Antoine Fuqua. Other scenes will be shot on the hill of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Bando from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view. The Amalfi Coast set of the film ‘The Equalizer 3’ with Denzel Washington | Spark Chronicles

ATP 250 WORLD TENNIS IN NAPLES The event in Naples is played on the outdoor hard courts of Tennis Club Napoli. Italy's third largest city is where the ATP 250 tennis tournament will be played 17-23 October. The total prize money at the Tennis Napoli Cup for 2022 is $612,000, with the champion taking home ~15% of that figure with $93,090 in prize money. Tennis Napoli Cup, Naples Prize Money 2022 | peRFect Tennis

THE FESTIVAL-LAB MALAZÈ IS BACK Fifteen days, four thematic areas (Taste, Myths and Stories, Archeology, Nature and Landscape). An event that spreads throughout the Phlegraean Fields where numerous associations and businesses in the area are involved. A workshop dedicated to slow food, Walking Tour of Pozzuoli, wine tastings of the Campi Flegrei DOC wines, oil workshops, reserved for Phlegraean restaurateurs, and much more. Malazè is Back! | andiamotrips

SCAMPIA, HERE THE NEW UNIVERSITY The rector of the Federico II University of Naples, Matteo Lorito, explains how this is a very important signal: “The name of Scampia will be linked to Federico II." The Faculty of Health Professions - ten clinics: nutrition, diabetology, psychology, diagnostics and others - took 15 years before the project conceived was completed. Naples, the new universities transform the periphery | Italiani.it

"UNA MELANNURCA AL GIORNO" From October 28th to 30th 2022, the Medieval village of Valle di Maddaloni, is livened up by the 28th edition of the Annurca apple Festival. Food stands, exhibits, shows, music and kids entertainment, visitors can enjoy culinary specialties made with “Annurca apple“, so called “the Lady of Apples” because of its taste. Annurca apple Feast – Valle di Maddaloni | ItalybyEvents

THE FRESHLY RESTORED DIDACTIC GARDEN WITHIN THE ROYAL FACTORY OF CAPODIMONTE Made in Edit presents Hybrida: born from the collaboration between the Istituto Caselli Real Fabbrica di Capodimonte and Patricia Urquiola, the new collection features handcrafted porcelain artworks that tell a story of alchemy and nature. The stylistic elements of the past give way to creatures in transformation, inhabitants of a dimension where the plant, animal and mineral worlds mingle. Patricia Urquiola X Made in Edit | Artemest

WHAT DOES RETHINKING EDUCATION MEAN FOR YOU? The Education Department participates in the first edition of EDI Global Forum for Education and Integration, which takes place in Naples from 11 to 14 October 2022. The Morra Greco Foundation acts as a hub and is developing an international research center. So, the participation of over 150 art professionals and experts in education is an opportunity to confront, debate and strengthen relations between the various museums and cultural institutions from all over the world. EDI Global Forum for Education and Integration | Fondazione Morra Greco

HAND MADE GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA, FRESH PRODUCTS FROM VEGETABLE GARDEN AND MEDITERRANEAN SCENTS These are the Gnocchi prepared with flour, eggs, potatoes and seasoned with fiordilatte, tomato, oil and Neapolitan basil, the same ones that contribute to making Sorrento a real “paradise de la gourmandise” in the world, to have inspired the SorrentoGnocchiDay event. With a tribute of memory reserved for the forerunners of gnocchi: the Ndunderi, a dish born in the third century AD. Sorrento Gnocchi day is back, from 3 to 7 October – Campania | Italy 24 News

I LOVE YOU ISCHIA 🇮🇹 DAY AND NIGHT! ☀️♥️😊 Heather Graham looked incredible as she enjoyed a sun-soaked getaway to Italy on Sunday. The Austin Powers actress, 52, flaunted her incredible figure in a string bikini as she posed up a storm on the island of Ischia. Placing her hands on her hips, she showed off her taut midriff against a stunning backdrop of the gulf. Heather Graham, 52, flaunts her incredible figure in a bikini as she enjoys a holiday to Italy | Daily Mail

"CILENTO IS PACKED WITH HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL DESTINATIONS, WILDLY UNTAMED NATURE AND GORGEOUS BEACHES" Danielle Oteri - writer, art historian, leader of custom itineraries and group tours - is a native New Yorker but grew up with a strong Italian heritage. Many stories her grandma shared with her about her native Cilento and hometown, Capaccio Paestum, where Danielle grew up. A Secret Coastal Gem South Of Rome | Flavor Of Italy

"I WANT TO PAY FOR A TICKET!" SKY ITALIA'S OVEREXCITED COMMENTATOR SHOUTED AT THE CRUYFF ARENA Luciano Spalletti was never going to gloat. Napoli were 6-1 up then. One show of force after another. Napoli’s new normal. The Football Naples team at the top of their Champions League group with three wins out of three, and at the top of  Serie A. ‘Maradona would have been proud’ – Rampant Napoli changing minds about Spalletti | The Athletic

HRH THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL: "EVERY YEAR, WE WENT ON HOLIDAY TO THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA, JUST OFF NAPLES." Beloved by our new Queen Consort, Camilla – who spent many a summer as a child holidaying on the island of Ischia – Italy is known the world over for its majestic coastlines, Renaissance art and its impeccable examples of Roman architecture. The friendliest countries in Europe: 2022 Readers' Choice Awards | Condé Nast Traveller UK

THE STORYTELLING: NEOREALISTIC INTERPRETATION OF A NEAPOLITAN DISTRICT Isaia presents Fall/Winter 22-23: a collection inspired by the bustling quarter of Rione Sanità, a vibrant stage steeped in rich Neapolitan history. The made-to-measure sartorial excellence of the Neapolitan brand is showcased through a series of tailor-made shots. Dentsu Creative Italy consolidates Isaia’s custom-made digital strategy | Roastbtrief

THERE IS A PATH THAT BECOME ONE WITH THE WRITER WHO SET THEIR WORK THERE A landscape suspended, as on the Amalfi Coast, between the green chestnut trees and the blue of the sea in the distance. This is what happens in Ravello, where the inauguration of the “Digital Grand Tour” celebrates the dedication to E. M. Forster of the path that crosses the valley of Fontana Carosa, where The Story of a Panic was conceived. Ravello 1902. Quando E. M. Forster incontrò il dio Pan a Fontana Carosa | Il Quotidiano della Costiera

AN ITALIAN RITUAL THAT YOU ENJOY TO THE FULLEST IN POSITANO Aldo’s Cocktail Bar and Seafood Grill, a sunset aperitivo. Ocean Bar offers live music. Il Tridente Restaurant and Cocktail Bar. Faro Bar has a mind-blowing view. And finally, Franco’s Bar, a contemporary al fresco bar. Europe’s Dreamiest Getaway Is Even Better in the Fall | Thrillist

THE TINTORE GRAPE IN PREPHILLOXERA VALLEY In the small village of Tramonti the dark grape gets harvested and cared for. Here in the famous terraces of the Amalfi Coast near the sea, the vines grow. When you pour a glass of Tintore, the wine is a rich, dark purple shade that offers an in-depth and delicious taste to the ones drinking it. Thanks to the 2020 vintage, Tintore was officially given the Denominazione di Origine Controllata "Costa d'Amalfi". The old taste of Tramonti | Authentic Amalfi Coast

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THE FOREVER GREEN ISOLA

09012022 1. Ischia, Italy - Nestled in the gulf of Naples about an hour away from the mainland, this charming volcanic island takes first place because of its charming villages, pristine beaches, and welcoming locals. It’s also well-known for its hot springs, which are easily accessible by either taxi or public transport. Ranked: The Top 25 Islands to Visit in 2022 | Visual Capitalist
09022022 In strict Catholic Italy, she was a child of shame: the illegitimate daughter of aspiring actress. "Whenever I walked down the streets of Pozzuoli, the boys would turn around and whistle after me.” “She’s impossible to photograph,” Sophia Loren heard the cameraman gripe. “’Her face is too short, her mouth is too big, and her nose is too long.’ Bellissima: Sophia Loren’s Love-Filled Life | Vanity Fair
09032022 "When I arrived in Naples I knew the collection and the museum, but I didn’t know anything about the the large park of 380 acres. I was surprised to discover that I was in charge of the largest cultural site in the country with 17 buildings that had no cultural occupation. I wrote a masterplan with four missions related to patrimony and heritage." Sylvain Bellenger | Alain Elkann Interviews
09042022 If you’re traveling from the north to the south, your next village is in the Campania region. Quaint and tucked below the feet of Mount Partenio, Summonte is a must-see town for any traveler exploring the country. 10 Underrated Italian Villages to Add to Your Travel Bucket List | Architectural Digest
09052022 The archaeological evidence suggests that the eruption took place later in AD 79. Carbonised pomegranates – a fruit that ripens in the autumn – have been found in both Pompeii and at Oplontis, just outside the city, and there is also evidence of grape pressing taking place, an activity that also occurred later in the year. Your essential guide to Pompeii | BBC History Revealed Magazine - October 2022
09062022 Ipogeo dei Cristallini was built by the Ancient Greeks between the late fourth and third centuries BC, back when Naples was a Greek city known as Neapolis. It's an ancient network of burial chambers located deep in the bowels of the city in the neighborhood of Sanità. Rare survivals that show how the early inhabitants of Naples lived (and died). Done Pompeii? Try Naples' newest ancient attraction when it opens this summer | Lonely Planet
09072022 At a press conference, Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo says the squad should not fear Liverpool and want to show they belong in the Champions League. “It’s been two years that we’ve been waiting to be involved in this competition again so I think it’s an important moment for the team and me and the fans." Di Lorenzo: 'Napoli should not fear Liverpool' | Football Italia
09082022 40 appointments including reviews, festivals, theatrical visits, meetings and tastings that will involve 12 places of Campania culture. Campania by Night 2022, sites and museums open at night | Italy 24 News
09092022 And it is precisely in territories such as Cilento, starting from integral ecological regeneration laboratories such as the Paideia Campus in Pollica, that the generative power of beauty can be experienced by measuring daily, and in every relationship. A constant experimentation that this year involved the poet and paesologist, Franco Arminio in a special performance at the Velia Archaeological Park. Mediterranean humanism. Territory, participation, and care. | Medium
09102022 “This guide encompasses many different styles of pizza, even if, obviously, the Neapolitan style, both classic and contemporary, is the most popular,” the guide’s curators said in a statement. “We are immensely satisfied because this journey around the world to capture the current pizza panorama was particularly rewarding.” Here Are the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, According to a New Ranking | Robb Report
09112022 Playbill Travel guests arrived in Sorrento, Italy for a wonderful day of site seeing, excursions, and entertainment aboard Silversea’s Silver Dawn. Guests had the option of enjoying tours in ancient Pompeii, the Isle of Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. Back aboard, Broadway’s best and brightest stars delighted us. Inside Day 1 of Playbill’s Broadway on the Mediterranean | Playbill
09122022 Elettrify has chosen connected e-bike company Vaimoo as a partner for its debut in the bike-sharing market with the service initially being deployed in the touristic venues of the Amalfi Coast. Italian micromobility provider brings e-bikes to Amalfi | SmartCitiesWorld
09132022 Vespas reign supreme in the narrow streets of the city's old quarter. Ease into a Neapolitan day with coffee at one of the city's most-loved historic cafes. Morning views of the sprawling elegance of Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples' largest public square. [to be continued] Italian adventures: Top spots to see on a whistlestop trip to Naples | NZ Herald
09142022 Are you ready to dive nearby the Faraglioni? No matter where you are. Discover and taste the true Gin of Capri in your city. Milan is Caprisius. Rome is Caprisius. Naples is Caprisius. Al via la nuova campagna di Officina Mirabilis per Gin Caprisius | Horeca News
09152022 Brigitte Bardot arrives on the island of Capri to join the crew of Le Mépris directed by Jean-Luc Godard, with Michel Piccoli, Fritz Lang, Jack Palance and Giorgia Moll. Many paparazzi pursue her with telephoto lenses which continuously shoot photos, creating inevitable tensions… Paparazzi | Festival de Cannes
09162022 “When we coupled our love of the beach with Ron’s Italian family roots, the Amalfi Coast was the perfect choice. Our vision for the wedding week, and especially the wedding day, was to not overdo it and play off of the natural elements of the Amalfi Coast,” Gwendolyn says. A Multi-Day Autumnal Wedding on the Amalfi Coast | Brides
09172022 The greatest friends. I’ve known Alfonso and Livia forever. It’s always a joy to return to Don Alfonso. Incredible food, unbelievable hospitality. Maurizio chose a thrilling unknown white wine. Livia served us the most amazing white peaches from Punta Campanella for breakfast the next morning. How lucky are we? Faith Willinger | Don Alfonso 1890
09182022 Where Amalfi is known for lemons, the town of Vietri sul Mare produces the folksy ceramics you’ll see all along the coast. Among the artisans is Mirkò Guida, who uses the local red clay and traditional glazes to produce Picasso-like artworks painted on vases, lamps and tiles. Coast of miracles: uncovering the secrets of Amalfi | National Geographic
09192022 Maradona always maintained that Matthaus was the toughest player he had ever faced. Such was his respect for his German counterpart that he wanted the Napoli hierarchy to bring him to Italy. The day Matthaus ignored a bag full of cash & why he wouldn't sell his Maradona shirt for £7m | Goal
09202022 "I had been to Ischia the previous year, and that trip had solidified the notion of having it be the setting of my second novel, One Italian Summer. Long overshadowed by its busier, showier neighbour Capri, Ischia offers a low-key, emphatically Italian alternative off the coast of Naples." Attending Catherine Mangan best friend’s destination wedding in Ischia, and what happens when the unexpected happens. A book that had begun on Valentia Island was finished on the island of Ischia | The Irish Times
09212922 Wine is one of the great attractions of Ischia especially in September when the smell of must invades the streets and admire the beauty of vineyards. The excellent product, the history, the heroic terraced cultivation and the acute techniques of wine making have earned the wine of Ischia the recognition of DOC WINE ( Controlled Denomination of Origin) since 1966. Go for Wineries Ischia event 2022 | Romantica Resort & Spa
09222022 The soul of which Naples? “The Serpent Coiled in Naples” takes on some of the largest questions that come with searching for this stupendous city’s soul: Has paganism survived Christianity in subtle or not so subtle ways? Do people think differently about death when living in immediate reach of a large volcano? What does their music tell us? (Wasn’t melody invented in Naples?) A Search for the Soul of Naples | The New Yorker
09232022 Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro will manage a football club in Europe for the first time after he was named head coach of Serie B team Benevento. The Benevento Calcio, who were relegated from Serie A in the 2020-21 season and are 13th in the second tier, announced the 49-year-old's appointment via Twitter on Wednesday. Cannavaro named head coach of Italian second-tier club Benevento | Reuters
09242022 Maria Giovanna Paone created a garden, developing the same patterns of the collection on brightly colored pillows and ceramics from Vietri, not far from Kiton’s Neapolitan headquarters. Kiton’s luxury quota was not toned down as these pieces could easily help create the right atmosphere whether in Capri, Monte Carlo or the Hamptons. Kiton RTW Spring 2023 | WWD
09252022 According to CNN, Alison Roman will embark “on a journey to learn about some of her favorite ingredients – where they come from, how to cook them, and why we should and must love eating them as much as she does,” sharing recipes and journeying to New York and the Amalfi Coast. (Here’s hoping for a Stanley Tucci’s Searching for Italy x Alison Roman collab.) Alison Roman's '(More Than) A Cooking Show' Is Heading To CNN | NYLON
09262022 Cruise lines that sail the region all year include Viking, MSC Cruises, Costa, Celestyal and Norwegian Cruise Line. But while you might be able to cruise the Mediterranean in winter, your choice of ports is somewhat limited. Most of the winter offerings cruise the western ports of Italy, plus France, and westward to Barcelona. Spring and early summer bring more ships and more port choices. The best time to cruise the Mediterranean | The Points Guy
09272022 Giacomo Raspadori, who scored the winner against England on Friday, poked the ball home to give Italy the lead in the 27th minute. "We needed these matches to restore enthusiasm, even if the World Cup remains an open wound and we can not go back," said Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Italy defeats Hungary to clinch place in Nations League finals | theScore.com
09282022 The most representative Parthenopean dessert is better known all over the world as the Sfogliatella “Santa Rosa” and delights everybody with its crunchiness. Nowadays Conca dei Marini, the village near Amalfi where the convent was located, hosts a street food festival as a tribute to the queen of pastries. The Santa Rosa "sfogliatella": a history of popes and nun | Travel Amalfi Coast
09292022 "Ciao Italia - Great tp be in Naples." Thank you to sculptor Jago for inviting me to his incredible studio. Inspired by artists of the past, he uses technology to create masterpieces for generations to come. Tim Cook twitta da Napoli: «Bello essere qui» | macitynet.it
09302022 The Plinian eruption of Mount Vesuvius around 4,000 years ago left a remarkably intact glimpse into a village life in the Campania region of Southern Italy. The village of Afragola - near present-day Naples - was excavated over an area of 5,000 square meters, making it among the most extensively investigated sites of the Early Bronze Age in Italy, with a large group of archaeologists who meticulously carried out the sampling. Detailing a disastrous autumn day in ancient Italy | Phys.org