tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67354346556771152542024-03-14T02:38:21.272-07:00Inquiry in Italy 2017Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-35321002176493684712017-01-21T16:04:00.002-08:002017-01-21T20:30:57.826-08:00Arrivederci Italy!<div class="m_-5397948296234253663p1" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
<span style="color: white;">Sadly, today was our last day in Italy. <span class="m_-5397948296234253663Apple-converted-space">We spent our final day exploring Venice, specifically the San Marco Basilica and the Doge's Palace. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">The basilica is in the San Marco Piazza near the Adriatic sea. It was originally covered in brick until it burned down in the 9th century. As time passed, the building continually underwent changes as different imperial influences blended into its architecture and style. Beginning in the 12th century, Venice became a major trading port and naval power mostly due to its mutualistic relationship with the Byzantine empire in the East. The rich republic eventually grew more powerful than the Byzantine empire which led to their conquest of Constantinople in 1205. During the time of the crusades, people in the West used Venice as a taxi to the Middle East. When they came back, it was required for them to present a gift to Saint Mark. In this way, pillars, marble, and mosaics were added to the space over time. The large chandeliers displayed the Byzantine's influence, the cross shaped domes were a popular Greek model, and the stone window grilles match an Arab design. </span></div>
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<span class="m_-5397948296234253663s1" style="color: white;">Until 1807, the San Marco basilica was a private chapel for the Doge's Palace. The Palace was founded in the 9th century. The Palace's halls were difficult to navigate. (It was a maze inside the Venice Maze!) We saw a grand council chamber, the council of ten room, a prison cell, another prison cell and another one...(I am pretty sure we were walking in circles at this point). In each room, excluding the prison cells of course, the walls and ceilings were covered in beautiful paintings. Many of them depicted battle scenes to carry the theme of victory throughout the palace. Like the basilica, we found many different architecture and design styles at the Palace, including the gothic pointed arches and the Roman pink marble.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span class="m_-5397948296234253663s1">Once we finally found our way out, some of the group rode a water taxi to Murano. The island of Murano is well known for glass making. We curiously watched a master glass maker demonstrate the blowing technique and the molding technique. The glass, which started as a powder, turned into a moldable substance after 8 hours in 1207 degree temperatures. The master collected some glass on the end of a hollow iron rod. Then, he alternated between blowing through the rod and using tools to manipulate the glass. In the molding technique, he only used his tools. He quickly worked on the piece for about 2 minutes before the glass became to cold to mold, so he placed it back into the oven to reheat. </span>It was captivating to watch him stretch, bend, mold and connect pieces of glass together. We were BLOWN away by the result, a unicorn and a vase!<span class="m_-5397948296234253663Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="m_-5397948296234253663s1" style="color: white;">Afterwards, we wandered around 17 show rooms with large and magnificent glass pieces costing anywhere from 20 to 50,000 euros! We continued to walk around the rest of the island; everyone had some free time to get their gift shopping done and enjoy one last scoop of gelato!<span class="m_-5397948296234253663Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="m_-5397948296234253663s1" style="color: white;">As our train quickly approaches Milan, the fact that we are leaving Italy <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_104187625" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tomorrow</span></span> becomes more of a reality. I know I can speak for everyone when I say this course has been an experience of a lifetime.<span class="m_-5397948296234253663Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="m_-5397948296234253663s1" style="color: white;">Wish us safe travels! We are looking forward to sleep and free water!<span class="m_-5397948296234253663Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="m_-5397948296234253663s1" style="color: white;">Ciao,<span class="m_-5397948296234253663Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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S-T spots a gladiator</div>
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V for Victory at a triumphal arch.</div>
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We rock the temple of the Vestial Virgins</div>
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Garibaldi is an imposing figure on the Janiculum,</div>
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whom we've grown to love.</div>
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Michela introduces us to the Roman Jewish Quarter </div>
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We like her a lot.</div>
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Guess who's under the hat.</div>
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I spot Bailee and Mara in the vast transept of St. Peter's</div>
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We are welcomed to the Royal Palace of Naples</div>
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This makes Erin's head duplicate itself.</div>
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one like this at the Naples Duomo</div>
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Lousia and Kylee ponder...</div>
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<br />Mike Carignanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04662748067066915414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-86538682779798618712017-01-20T15:26:00.002-08:002017-01-20T15:27:25.352-08:00Our Last Day In VenICE<div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">
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The names on the structure were below the word "presente" which mimics the soldiers performing roll call, highlighting how the soldiers listed went above and beyond their duty. Adding the names made the monument more powerful and emotional by adding a personal touch and allowing visitors a possible personal connection to the monument. This made us all consider how each name listed was made equal and gave the monument a sense of unity. We also speculated that each name listed gave Italians a sense of pride that the people before them had sacrificed for their nation. </div>
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Those of us who went to the ghetto got to take a tour of the five synagogues that are in the three different parts of the ghetto. We saw the differences between the Ashkenazi and the Sephardic synagogues and also learned the history of the ghetto itself. The word "ghetto" comes from the Venetian word "getto" which means foundry, as the first ghetto was placed on the site of a former foundry in Venice. However, the original Jews could not pronounce "getto" correctly, and instead said "ghetto". The two Sephardic synagogues were a lot larger and more extravagant than the Ashkenazi ones, as the Sephardic Jews were wealthier and were willing to pay more in order to have marble in their synagogue, which was outlawed by the Church. It was really interesting to see the differences between the two different sects of Judaism. In addition to the different decor, all of the synagogues had separate areas for the women, as these were Orthodox synagogues, where men and women do not sit side by side. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11020000239931937479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-36151045206722472092017-01-18T14:45:00.000-08:002017-01-18T14:45:01.190-08:00Our Unshaken Day at the Vatican Today we spent our second day in Rome exploring the Vatican, over and under (literally)! Although our day remained unshaken, parts of Rome were hit by multiple earthquakes, ranking up to 5.9 magnitudes, around 10:30 am, ending around 2 pm. We were fortunate to be unaffected and hope the rest of Rome shared our luck. Beginning our day by catching the bus, we first traveled to the mausoleum of Hadrian, a Roman emperor, before going into the city-state of Vatican City. Also known as Castel Sant'Angelo, the mausoleum of the ancient emperor once served as a fortress of defense, repurposed by the popes, and today it is more of a castle. Supposedly, there is a secret passageway within this structure that leads to underneath St. Peter's Square--unfortunately, we were not granted access. We took the stairs up to the top of the Mausoleum and were offered an amazing view of Rome. After some free time to explore for ourselves, we met back up and headed straight for the main event: the Vatican City.<br />
Arriving in the middle of St. Peter's Square was breathtaking. The colonnade that surrounds it shows 140 saints all facing the obelisk, or the vertical structure in the center. From a historical standpoint, we learned that there was once a circus held in this very square, not the kind that we are familiar with, but a horse race. Many architects, over time, came in to assist with the construction and design; one being the famous Michelangelo who created the dome structure. The shape and architecture of the square is very important to the welcoming aspect to pilgrims and visitors worldwide. The shape conveys open arms, almost beckoning brothers and sisters to come forth and symbolizes that they are indeed, home. The space's structure is more important than one may think in the way it gives off a friendly and welcoming presence. St. Peter's Basilica holds around 60,000 people and is one of the largest churches in the world. After congregating in the square to discuss the logistics of the day, we were set free to explore on our own and get a feel for this marvel.<br />
Inside, there were various important relics of Christianity, such as the towel that Jesus wiped his sweaty brow on and the tombs of multiple popes. We also got to see Michelangelo's pieta, a famous statue of Mary holding Jesus after he is taken down from the cross. The ceiling was breathtaking and many of us touched the foot of the statue of Peter, a symbol of reaching the final destination or the end of your pilgrimage. Although it was crowded with people from different nations all around, you could somehow feel the presence of a uniting force under the sunshine and domed ceiling today in the basilica.<br />
After a quick lunch break, we headed towards the Vatican necropolis. This is an ancient cemetery that lies underneath the vatican. It is only accessible by an exclusive tour that we were lucky enough to take part in. Necropolis literally translates to city of death, or cemetery. This sector underground was buried by Emperor Constantine I when he wished to construct a basilica. While underground, we were able to view multiple family tombs and ancient Roman roads. We ducked through carved out doorways and braved the artificial humidity they create to help preserve the site. One of the biggest controversies surrounding this part of the Vatican is the argument over the location of St. Peter's bones. Peter was, according to tradition, buried here originally, however his casket was destroyed and his bones were moved at a later time. According to our tour guide, he was reburied here, however there is no way of knowing the truth that lies behind this theory. As our professor Lynn taught us, faith is a great thing and powerful enough to put belief in something even when there is no evidential proof. It is what holds this theory so firmly and keeps the tradition (and tours) alive and convincing.<br />
Today was an incredible day that not even an earthquake could interrupt. We are glad that we made it to and from these holy sites unscathed and are ready for our departure to Venezia, bright and early, tomorrow!<br />
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<br />Mara Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13060105658909192586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-6145648527002970302017-01-17T13:51:00.000-08:002017-01-17T13:51:43.714-08:00Just Rome-ing AroundWe started out the day by taking a bus and then walking to the Janiculum Hill. We saw multiple monuments, including one of Garibaldi and one of his wife, Anita. Anita taught Garibaldi how to fight and gave him his first Red Shirt. On this hill, Anita and Garibaldi fought in a siege against the papacy. Garibaldi lost the siege, but they brokered a treaty in which Garibaldi was forced to leave Rome. In the late 1890s, Italy was trying to invent itself, so the country commemorated Garibaldi through the monument as a gesture of appreciation for him fighting for the Italian people. This statue shows the curated connection between Ancient Rome and modern-day Rome through the use of the image of Romulus and Remus. In 1920, the papacy decided that they didn't like the statue to Garibaldi and asked Mussolini, ruler at the time, to take it down. However, he said no and chose to also build a statue to his wife, Anita. We discussed how the baby in Anita's arms represents Italy and her carrying Italy through the war. Both of these statues illustrate what Garibaldi and Anita did for Italy and how Italy wants us to view their history. In addition, the hill provided amazing views of the city!<br />
Later, we went to Santa Maria. It was built during the 3rd century and is one of the oldest churches in Rome. The main rebuild in the 13th century was under Pope Innocent II because the anti-pope, who insulted Roger II of Sicily, was buried there and he wanted to erase all memories of him. The portico of the church has become a site of Early Christian sarcophagi that were taken from catacombs. The mosaic in the church depicts a betrothal scene in which Mary represents the church. Jesus is sitting next to Mary and holding a book that says to come and sit on his throne. In this way, the mosaic was like a love story between the church and Christ.<br />
We had the amazing opportunity of walking through the most ancient Jewish community with our guide and former resident, Micaela. The pope, who created laws to control the Jews, gave them this land because it was prone to flooding. Early Christians believed that the only way for Jews to save themselves was to convert to Christianity, which is also why there are churches on every corner of the ghetto. Few people converted and there was distrust between the Jews and the Christians. The area was extremely crowded - 9000 people were squeezed into two blocks of land. Micaela walked us through the history of Jews in Rome, including personal stories from members of the community and her family. The Jewish quarter was so fascinating and we are so thankful Micaela shared her experiences and knowledge with us.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12437623507878505312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-90248144694824715232017-01-17T03:12:00.001-08:002017-01-17T03:12:14.605-08:00Garabaldi!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYR58SAQSeg1OFwkk6rUKobbDxwiRekqRN8zV74SXwvTfMr5B646egmBC29uDm9a9HKlP_28qKt6kDhqVjxz0bkPZZqZX9hyphenhyphen_mwO2QVSl47kdvhqXW_9G2rZgKGRPwV-XoqI8cDaZt5E/s640/blogger-image--1466291745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYR58SAQSeg1OFwkk6rUKobbDxwiRekqRN8zV74SXwvTfMr5B646egmBC29uDm9a9HKlP_28qKt6kDhqVjxz0bkPZZqZX9hyphenhyphen_mwO2QVSl47kdvhqXW_9G2rZgKGRPwV-XoqI8cDaZt5E/s640/blogger-image--1466291745.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAai_6wPlz9GIZMwtevqFlt0gD5I6sIydSHzxq9DSulBQoZv9iR1lVl0GCtrWf6qERHjL5wm-7yzYAAf6cgyKyqqZT1q1pJ8km0HCE5nSW6qsHFkUvmI-i0WIIPfsFw8or3h69GjrvVao/s640/blogger-image--453393525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAai_6wPlz9GIZMwtevqFlt0gD5I6sIydSHzxq9DSulBQoZv9iR1lVl0GCtrWf6qERHjL5wm-7yzYAAf6cgyKyqqZT1q1pJ8km0HCE5nSW6qsHFkUvmI-i0WIIPfsFw8or3h69GjrvVao/s640/blogger-image--453393525.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-40373677536359103222017-01-16T09:34:00.000-08:002017-01-16T09:34:24.064-08:00When in Rome...Although our trip to Rome started later than planned because of bus delays, it turned out to be an eventful day once it got going. After our three hour bus ride, we arrived at the hotel in Rome. After we checked in, we began our tour of the capital of the world.<br />
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The first stop was the Colosseum, a Flavian amphitheater capable of holding up to 55,000 people, which was built between 72 - 80 CE by the Flavian Dynasty next to Nero's Palace as a testament to his greed. The reason why this amphitheater has remained in such good condition is because of its multitude of arches which signify triumph and help keep the building sturdy. The Colosseum had many functions including entertainment as a part of the patron-client system, political value, and creating a sense of community. Additionally, the games were a way for politicians to gain votes and get public recognition. The games were also a demonstration of Rome's ability to conquer others. Perhaps most importantly, the Colosseum served as a means by which social hierarchies were established. For example, royalties and Vestal Virgins had the privilege of sitting in the bottom seats while those lower down on the social class had seats near the top.<br />
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In regard to the games held in the Colosseum, the first half of the day was typically reserved for animals fighting other animals with the occasional gladiator on animal fight. The middle part of the day incorporated the audience by having drawings for door prizes, songs, shows, and executions. The afternoon was reserved for gladiator battles and was the part of the day that everyone looked forward to. Gladiators tended to be outcasts or slaves and were forced to fight for their freedom. Gladiator battles taught moral values by demonstrating the nobility of death and the gladiators lack of fear of death. Although everyone loved to watch the fights, the emperors sometimes limited the amount of gladiator paris to avoid being ostentatious and demonstrating a lack of virtue.<br />
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Next we walked through the Arch of Titus to enter the ancient Roman forum. The forum was originally swamp land, but it was drained by the Etruscans in the 7th century BC with the intent of using the space as a market place. This atypical forum boasts of two basilicas along with the House of Vestal Virgins, which is an ancient religious cult central to the identity of Rome as a republic and an empire. Girls were brought into the cult as early as the age of 12, upon which they were seen as women. Members of the cult could supposedly feel when Rome was threatened, which is why they were viewed as so important. These women remained priestesses for thirty years, during which they were required to retain their virginity upon threat of being buried alive. Next to the House of Vestal Virgins was a temple to the goddess Vesta, who symbolized the hearth and the home. The Romans viewed the home and family values as central to the foundation of the empire.<br />
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Next Lynn showed us one of her favorite spots, the cloaca maximum. (Fun fact, cloaca means bird poop hole.) This was not only used for a sewage, but also to divert the water of the marsh land into the Tiber River. Romans valued water systems because they saw them as a way to control nature, so they outlined the cloaca maximum with marble in order to show its importance. <br />
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We wrapped up our tour of the forum by observing the Temple of Concord and Temple of Saturn, which are the two oldest temples in the forum. We also took a look at the curia, which was built in 44 BCE and served as one of three center buildings in Rome along with the Senate building. Since then, the curia has undergone several renovations and has been kept as a church. Inside of the curia there is an image of Emperor Tiberius forgiving people who have to pay off their debts.<br />
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Our last stop of the day was the monument to King Victor Emanuel, also known as the Victorian and the "altar of the nation". Started in the 1890's and finished in the 1920's, this massive monument was designed to give Italians a sense of unity. Complete with a 50 ton statue of King Emanuel riding his horse to meet Garibaldi to get the key to the city, the monument also includes four statues of women on top of the building which are meant to depict the four different regions of the Italian state. There is a fountain located on each side of the monument which symbolizes the two seas that surround Italy, the Mediterranean and the Adriatic.<br />
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visited the ancient preserved city of Pompeii. When Mount Vesuvius erupted, Pompeii
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where homes once stood and families once lived. Pompeii originated as a port
city, with close trade relations with many lucrative civilizations, such as the
Greeks, Phoenicians, and Romans. The city attracted wealthy tourists even then,
and much like the city of Naples we are staying in now, Pompeii was a very
large, urban area. The population ranged between 11,000 and 12,000, but somewhat
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The city was founded by the Oscans but in the 5<sup>th</sup>
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relationship with Rome and ultimately revolted against Rome in the year 80 BCE,
and after their failure became a part of the Roman Empire. From that point on,
there was a period of “Romanization” in Pompeii, which is evident in the forum
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In 62 CE, an earthquake rocked the city, prompting
renovations that were never finished because, in 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted
and stopped the developing city in its tracks. Over many years since its
discovery, patrons have attempted to renovate the city without using proper
tools and processes, and after years of this kind of mismanagement and misallocation
of funding, the ruins fell into a state of disrepair in the early 21<sup>st</sup>
century. A recent surge in funding from UNESCO has stimulated proper
restoration of the ruins. Today we saw many projects that were still
developing, and it looks like the city is on its way to recapturing some of its
former glory. The city was remarkably intact, and walking through the streets
left us with an undeniable nostalgia and eerie sense that the city was still
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First, we saw the Temple of Apollo, which was built in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
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of the temple would have been the standard for weights and measures, alongside
a smaller altar used for grain and incense sacrifices for the gods. In the
center, the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">cella</i> could still be identified,
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the Temple of Jupiter, an important feature of religious life in the city. Also
within the forum was a statue to commemorate Eumachia, the patron of the Guild
of the Fullers, which would have been similar to a worker’s union for artisans
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Another feature within the forum was the Acanthus, which was
an ornate sort of door frame that showed different scenes from nature all tied
together with images of leaves. This was a standard motif in Augustan era art
and was a way for the people of Pompeii to show their allegiance to and love for
the Emperor Augustus (today, we would just put an “I <3 Augustus” bumper
sticker on the back of our cars). <o:p></o:p></div>
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We also visited many smaller homes and the marketplace,
which served as the center of city activity and featured common styles of
frescoes on the walls that could also be seen in large urban homes. Historians have
decided that Pompeii had three dominant styles of art with three different
purposes: to replicate different types of architecture, to create visual illusions,
and to decorate homes and public areas. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Beyond the necropolis at the edge of the city, we entered
the more suburban section of Pompeii and toured the “Villa dei Misteri”, whose
owner is debated, but is speculated to have been a freed slave. The room that
gives this Villa its name is the triclinium, which is believed to have been the
private dining room of the family. The wall features a large fresco,
immaculately preserved and depicting the initiation process into the cult of
Dionysus. The cult of Dionysus was considered a “mystery religion” because it cannot
be understood until you are formally initiated into it. Mystery religions were criticized
for being primarily associated with women, as well as for their foreign and
secretive nature. There were many mystery religions during this time, one of
which was an early form of Christianity. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Our final stop was one of an estimated 30 city brothels,
which was treated slightly differently in Pompeii’s society than it would be
now, as prostitution was a taxed, legitimized form of work, often performed by
slaves or other poor citizens. Men were nearly expected to visit the brothel,
though not excessively, but the stigma around the prostitutes themselves still
remained. Many of the erotic frescoes we saw in yesterday’s museum were found
in these brothels. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After touring this ancient city in rainy, cold weather, we
were eager to return to the warmth of our hotel rooms, but were
side(train)tracked (ha, PUNpeii) when our train did not arrive and we were
forced to wait in freezing rain and wind for another train to safely deliver us
through the metro system, back to Via Toledo. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Even though the weather was miserably cold (and Mike had no
sympathy for us (and Erin cried a little)), touring these ancient ruins warmed
our hearts and minds with knowledge.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Peace, love, and Pompeii, <o:p></o:p></div>
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Mary and Erin <o:p></o:p></div>
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P.S. Tomorrow, we will finally be able to appropriately use the
phrase “when in Rome” on our Instagram captions! </div>
Erin Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00630375926092337406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-22483847232698272822017-01-14T11:18:00.000-08:002017-01-14T11:18:03.032-08:00Marble, Mosaics, and Metros<div class="MsoNormal">
With nearly a week left, our excursion into the mainland of
Italy began. Naples is a distinctly different metropolitan area from Syracuse
and the rest of Sicily; however, it has its own merits. Over the course of the
day, we were able to see the local castle, the Palazzo Royale, the Duomo of
Naples, and explore the National Museum of Archaeology. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Both the military purposes of the castle and the ornate
decoration of the palace, among other attributes, helped us compare and
contrast the two buildings to better understand their respective roles within
the community of Naples. We followed their creation and how their succession of
leaders are communicated through the design and purpose. Displayed within the
palace was an elaborate nativity scene comprised of detailed figurines. Today,
Naples is famous for similarly designed figurines. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Our first ride on the metro went smoothly, and we made our
way to the Duomo. Once a temple to a Greek deity (Athena??), it was later converted
into a breathtaking example of a Baroque-style cathedral dedicated to Saint
Gennaro. We were able to see one of the earliest European baptisteries (created
in the 5<sup>th</sup> century) and noted its symbolic depictions of Biblical
figures and its proximity to the street, which may have been designed to increase
the access to conversion for those in the area. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After a two-hour window of lunch/shopping/free time, we
reconvened at the National Archaeological Museum. Although we are visiting the
site of Pompeii tomorrow, many of the artifacts and marble sculptures from the
city were collected in the 1600s and eventually fell to the ownership of
Charles III until they went to the museum. One of the most complex Pompeiian
mosaics is hypothesized to be modelled off a Hellenic painting of Alexander the
Great’s battle with Darius of Persia, and with over a million tiny tiles, the
product certainly succeeded in captivating the scene’s intricacies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another of the museum’s interesting exhibits was once known
as the “Secret Room” as a nod to the exhibit’s shadowed past and previous exclusion
from the public sector. With a collection of phallic and erotic images,
sculptures, and objects, the social climate of the time period in which it was
discovered was strongly opposed to public understanding of the realities that
permeated ancient life. <o:p></o:p></div>
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One of the last wings of the museum we explored together was
a collection of marble sculptures, once owned by the Farnese family and
previously adorning the public baths of Greece. These sculptures featured
certain figures and stories from Greek mythology, and our art history students
helped explain the contexts of the statue of Hercules, the sculpture of the myth
of Dirce, and the anatomically proportionate Doriforus man. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After an hour of personal exploration at the museum, we
boarded the metro and returned to the area adjacent to our hotel for the
evening. We’re looking forward to Pompeii and to the remainder of the course! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Ciao! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03476714804457427759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-60775750058026451762017-01-13T09:12:00.001-08:002017-01-13T09:57:30.684-08:00Neopolitans... Long Live Italy!<p dir="ltr">(Title quoted from the speech Giuseppe Garibaldi gave on September 7th on his first entry to Naples after capturing the capital city)<br>
This morning we woke up to another sunrise over the Mediterranean. We packed, ate breakfast, and said goodbye to our oceanside hotel and Siracusa, which had given us so much during our stay. We ate lunch at the airport, our last opportunity for Sicilian delicacies like arancini. We also talked to a nice woman on the plane who told us that Turkey had some excellent sites for what we were studying. At this point ma'am, we're well aware. The flight to Naples was short, though very bumpy. But we've finally made it to mainland Italy!<br>
Naples is a far bigger and busier city than any we saw in Sicily. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies and spent many of its modern formative years under Spanish rule, later becoming the site where Garibaldi's volunteer army joined with the Piedmontese army from the north of Italy during the campaign for Unification in 1860. Once we got to the hotel, we had the rest of the evening off, for catching up on coursework, shopping, and what-have-you. Since today was mostly dedicated to travelling and recovering from the full-tilt we've been tackling this course at up until this point, there aren't a whole lot of events to talk about in this post. So it's probably time to reflect on our time in Sicily.<br>
Sicily was very kind to us during our time there. We may not have had the sunny warm weather of previous years, but driving through mountains and arriving at gorgeous oceanside views was better than I think any of us were prepared for. The confluence of cultures from all of its previous rulers still shapes modern Sicily, and it certainly shaped how we saw it, whether through a religious, historic, or modern lens. As you explored the cities, you couldn't help but notice how many streets were named after previous rulers of those areas, and as you watched the highway signs go by while travelling, you noted that many of the town names are based off of Arabic <u>words</u>- many that start with the prefix 'calta' used to have arabic castles in them (from the arabic word aal-ah). Sicily served as an excellent starting place for our course, with its independence and calmer cities helping acclimate many of us to being in Italy. It will be very interesting to see how things change as we move closer to the center of power for both the ancient Roman Empire and the modern Italian state: Rome. For now, I'm excited to see what Naples and mainland Italy have in store for us.<br>
Ciao!</p>
<p dir="ltr">-Avery</p>
Avery Hunthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12406557507245889818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-56787142407790235212017-01-13T09:02:00.001-08:002017-01-13T09:57:35.103-08:00Two days of pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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which makes Alex wants a notebook that get be used while wet.</div>
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Alyssa watches the aqueduct try to deal with this rain. </div>
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<<i>GASP!</i>> They're going to murder Amanda!</div>
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which amuses Mary.</div>
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Facemeld</div>
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Thank goodness, Amanda is alright.</div>
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Bailee is smitten with Roman mosaics</div>
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in fact we all are.</div>
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Junie thinks I can't see her behind the bottles.</div>
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The agritourismo luncheon has arrived.</div>
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This glass is more than half-full...of levity.</div>
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Full bellies make for happy people.</div>
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Bailee just told Mara to shut up and looks pleased with herself.</div>
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That's just adorable.</div>
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We enjoy hanging out in the lobby in Syracuse</div>
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Is Erin sad again?</div>
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Lynn explains the complex functions of Greek theater.</div>
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Who is that strange figure on the hill?</div>
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Avery is in their element.</div>
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Bailee and Mara scamper around the theater.</div>
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Kylee likes it too.</div>
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Amanda likes to press wildflowers.</div>
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This morning we woke to beautiful
crashing waves right outside our hotel! We began our day by strolling through the
oldest of the five sections of Syracuse, Ortygia, making important stops along
the way. At the temple dedicated to Apollo, we noted the Doric-style pillars
(simple and straight aesthetic) and the variety of types of bricks evident in
the structure. The inconsistency in materials as well as the misplaced alter
(it was moved to touch the side of the steps while usually it is situated a
distance in front) indicated that this space had been repurposed by regimes
after Carthage and the Greeks. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We took a moment to discuss the key
points in the history of Syracuse which followed the regimes of Gelon from
Carthage, Heiro, and Heiro the second (surprisingly not blood related). After a
siege by the Athenians in the 3<sup>rd</sup> century CE, Syracuse became a
Roman naval base which ultimately led to a golden age. Arts, poetry, and math
(with the help of Archimedes, the super smart math science guy who invented the
catapult and a fancy volume formula) thrived as the city expanded. When
Syracuse later turned against Rome in the 2<sup>nd</sup> Punic War, the city
was devastated, producing many the ruins we saw today. We passed the city’s
park, which used to be a Roman forum, and before that a Greek marketplace. The
sheer distance from the forum to the theater, two main hubs of Roman life,
indicated the large size of the ancient city.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our visit to the archaeological park
gave us the chance to see further elements of this complicated history left
behind. Our time in the park was guided by a multitude of kitties, including one
tabby from the theater who was extra friendly. Feline friends were literally
everywhere, from shop windowsills to sunny spots on the steps and benches. We
started with a 3<sup>rd</sup> century CE temple dedicated to Hiero the second,
a political leader of Syracuse. Seeing a religious temple dedicated to a human
figure caused us to think about the blurry lines between a patron god and a political
patron. We then moseyed our way to the picturesque Greek theater. The 67 rows,
originally separated into 9 sections named after Greek gods, made a horseshoe
half-ring that faced the sea (theoretically for better acoustics). We discussed
the development of Greek tragedies and comedies as well as the role of the
shows in the lives of the people. Shows, which had both social, religious, and
political function, would shape the values learned by its audience, giving a
lot of prestige and power to the playwrights. Next to the theater was the giant
cave shaped like a goat ear that the people carved out because they thought it
would look cool and please the god Dionysus. JUST KIDDING. The giant crevice
was actually a quarry the Syracusans used to retrieve their unique marble,
found nowhere else in the world. Once we convinced everyone that the flying
creatures in the cave were pigeons and not bats, we entered inside to find the
chisel marks left from the excavation of marble. The area is currently used as
a prison; yet another example of converted space throughout time. We ended our
time in the park at a Roman amphitheater, which featured a full circle of
seating around a stage that had all the goodies from trap doors to channels underneath.
We learned that shows here were often elaborate and used to gain the favor of
the people. On our way out we made time to explore the trinkets for sale; I
myself was super excited to finally buy some postcards!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our next stop was the church of St.
Lucia, the duomo, of Syracuse. The church itself was a confluence of culture,
featuring both Norman style pillars and a baroque style front area. There were
also modern components, such as the display of the gifts that the people left
for St. Lucia, many of which were figurines or valuables in the shape of eyes (St.
Lucia is known for her eyes being poked out during her prosecution). Even
before the structure was a church, the building was a temple dedicated to
Athena, further demonstrating the repurposing of space. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After some free time for exploring
and lunch (and gelato of course), we walked to the guidecca, the section that
Jews were confined to, to see the oldest known mikvah in Europe! It was
originally chiseled out in the 1<sup>st</sup> century. This was so cool. Like
beyond cool. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Quick overview: A mikvah is a place
where Jews, both males and females would separately go for spiritual or ritual
cleansing. Typical uses for females would be before marriage, after childbirth,
and after every menstruation period. In the Orthodox tradition (which was all
that existed at that point because other movements hadn’t come about yet), a
woman was considered “impure” during her period (in this sense impure does not
retain a negative connotation), and then could become pure again by immersing
in the bath of natural flowing spring water. Other instances of impurity that
could require a mikvah would be after dealing with death. Men would use the
mikvahs whenever they wanted, usually before weekly Shabbos prayer and before
marriage. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After the Spanish Inquisition, Jews
were forced to leave or convert, so this mikvah was hidden away in hopes it
would not be desecrated. This place was hidden for CENTURIES, and was only
discovered 28 years ago when the modern building above made a well for water
that went through the mikvah. It was excavated and has been used in recent
months. It is just SO amazing that something could be so perfectly hidden and
preserved for so long and then stumbled upon by accident. <o:p></o:p></div>
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When we followed the steps down
into the subterranean mikvah to find five personal pools with steps, two of
which were separate private mikvahs. Due to unexpected circumstances the entire
floor was flooded a couple inches. This was actually the best mishap ever, as
it gave us the most unique experience I could ever ask for. We were able to
take our shoes off and explore the space wading in the same water that flows
through the baths themselves, the same water source that Jews thousands of
years ago, and still today, immersed themselves in. As soon as you entered the
space, wiggling your toes in the shallow water and pressing your heels into the
rough stone floor, you felt that you were crossing a boundary into sacred
space. Even some of my fellow peers, regardless of whether they were Jewish, spoke
to me of this internal feeling in some form or another. Sadly leaving the
mikvah, I thought of the twinkling droplets of water that had condensed on the
low ceiling of the private baths, creating a sparkling scene similar to a
crystalized cave or a starry night. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The rest of the day we explored the
beautiful city of Syracuse, the last we will see of Sicily! Many people (including
myself) took the opportunity to shop, take pictures down on the rocky coast
speckled with sea glass (also me), and visit the gorgeous nearby castle looking
structures near the water (unfortunately not me, though it gives me a reason to
come back!). It will be hard to say goodbye to beautiful Sicily tomorrow
morning, but there is so much more in store for us as we make our way to
Naples. And I can’t wait! <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Today we arrived in Piazza Armerina to see the beautiful Villa del Casale. The air a foggy mist, it wasn't long before a friendly doggo emerged. This doggo was not ordinary and was obviously used to the like of tourists, and soon many a pet was given. After the brief encounter, the cohort got to work investigating what was left of what was once an incredible Roman "domus," or home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The story of the Villa begins in 1st century, when the Roman empire began in 27 BCE. The building itself was built in the early 4th century. A fascinating maze of mosaics and marble, the Villa serves as an ode to the Greek life, a nod at the luxury and excess that oozed from the civilization. Historians believe that an important family or even an emperor may have owned the home, perhaps due to the tiled depiction of Hercules in the dining room; a godly comparison to a ruler. This villa in particular is the best preserved and contains the most mosaics in the Roman world. Located on a road between Agrigento and Catania, the villa is at the optimal place to serve as a pit stop for weary travelers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We entered through the back of the home, past the bath rooms. In ancient Rome, bathing was no simple hygienic process. It was a social event, even public at times, including everything from conversation-oriented latrines to rubbing and dressing rooms. Guests would often be invited to bathe before dinner. The bathing rooms used the most innovative forms of technology for that time, with an aqueduct located near the house and a hypocaust system that warmed the floor with steam. This manipulation of natural resources is evidence of the Romans’ ability to control nature, a feat in any period of time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The architecture of the villa can be condensed into two parts: pars urbana and pars rustica. The latter addresses the agricultural side of the working villa, whereas the former is composed of the leisure and entertainment. The Atrium, or peristyle, is a courtyard or garden of sorts located in the middle of the villa with an open roof. The focal point is a fountain, which serves as further evidence of the Roman specialization in water. This use of space defines the landscape’s role in a villa as a complimentary piece to the luxurious architecture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The halls that line the atrium are tiled, depicting different beasts. The Great Hall was also tiled with several different animals, and one room is tiled in a hunting scene. The mosaics often serve as clues to the family that may have resided in the villa. A private entrance depicts a wife with children. More often than not, an extended part of the family as well as slaves would have lived in the gargantuan residence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The most prominent part of today would have to be the social status that lived within the walls of the villa. We learned that despite all conquests, wars and politics, ancient Romans were still just as aware of their social output in history as we are today. Exploring the villa and interpreting its architecture may beg the question: what are we leaving the future to find, and what will they think? A masterpiece of grandiosity and splendor, the villa stands as evidence of a self-conscious lifestyle, perhaps most blatantly lived. What will the discovery of every mall, gas station and modern artwork leave future generations to believe of us, and is it what we want?</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>After leaving the villa, we stopped in Piazza Armerina for a traditional Italian lunch of several interesting appetizers, sausage and pork chops, potatoes and salad. The food was good, but the company may have been better. We rode on the bus for another few hours until our rainy arrival in Syracuse. As I type this, I can hear the ocean roaring from my window, and I’m pretty sure I heard it tell me to go eat dinner. Here’s to many more safe and exciting explorations to come!</span></div>
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Stunning view of the Sea of Africa from the Hera temple</div>
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<br />Mike Carignanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04662748067066915414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-69656688451001924502017-01-10T14:57:00.002-08:002017-01-12T13:23:17.676-08:00"Eat like you're going to die tomorrow, build temples like you're going to live forever"<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-kerning: none;">Today we visited the “Valle Dei Templei” in Agrigento! Since we arrived at the hotel yesterday and admired the amazing view of the temples from the gardens we were really excited to go visit them up close. The temples where built between two rivers and high in the mountains so that they could be seen and admired from far away. The original name of the city was Akragas and it houses the temples dedicated to Hera, Concordia, Heracles and Zeus as well as the Temple of Castor and Polluck and the early Christian catacombs carved out of the city wall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The first temple we visited was the Temple of <i>Hera</i> or <i>Juno</i> from 5th century BC. It was built using the local sandstone by Carthaginian slaves and covered with white plaster to make it look like it was made out of marble, resembling those found in Greece. The plaster was painted to create colorful, garish frescos to call for the attention of the people. It is very interesting to see how the Greeks found beauty in symmetry, building this typical Doric temple with 6 columns on the front and back and 13 along the sides. What most people don't realize most of the times is that right in front of the temple was…. the altar!! Woohoo! As Lynn explained, the altar is of great importance because that was the the actual citizens of the polis interacted with the gods, performing their sacrifices “barbecuing” by killing animals and offering the fat and bones to the gods through the fire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">As we continued to walk around the valley we saw the city walls, carved from the mountain by the colons to defend themselves from the locals. Years went by and after a plague of Malaria infested the city to became a Necropolis, turning the nine gate wall into the city in multiple catacombs once again carved from the stone where bodies where buried and sealed to prevent the spread of the disease after the abandonment of the city. The catacombs had uncovered arches above them the showed early Christian motifs like the fish, form 6th century BC.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The Temple of Concordia is one of the best preserved Greek temples of the world. Its name originates from a Latin inscription found near it the reads ‘the harmony of the people of Agrigento’. The alterations made at the 4th century AD, when it was turned into a Christian basilica probably helped the 34 columns to stay in place, showing us the beauty of the original temple after it was restored to its Classical form in 1748. As the Greeks built each temple, they learned from their mistakes and made improvements, resulting in a perfected version of earlier temples.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The Temple of Hercules has only eight columns still standing, put back in place in 1924, as a result of an initiative of the English captain Alexander Hardcastle. At last, the Temple of Olympian Zeus has only some fragments of ruins standing. Yet it has been concluded by the remains of the ruins that this was the biggest and most unique of them all. Although the disastrous conditions of the temple have made it very difficult to study, many have made assumptions and from the bits and pieces found in excavations, drawn some conclusions. The temple had an interior wall, creating vast interior spaces. Also the appearance of the ‘Atlantes’, gigantic human figures that ‘held’ the ceiling are thought to represent people from other ethnicities shown as defeated and oppressed by the people of Akragas. The front of the temple has an uneven number of columns which made it impossible to have the door in the middle, building instead two doors, one on each side. The odd choice of using the uneven number 7 and then 14 pillars down the aisles probably resulted from the Pythagorean theory of numbers, although this is not certain, making us wonder maybe someone arrived to the city and introduced this revolutionary ideas? </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">At last, at the very end of the Temple Valley is a reconstruction of the Temple of Castor and Pollock, which was reconstructed using the parts of different temples found around the valley. Ironically, this ‘fake’ temple is now represented in most postcards and souvenirs and its image is probably known better than that of the other temples; but as our tour guide said “That’s life!”. The temples where more than I ever imagined and there is still a lot to interpret and uncover meanwhile I just keep blown away by the number of cultures and people that left their mark on this island, and can’t wait to see what tomorrow has for us!</span></div>
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<br />Mike Carignanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04662748067066915414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-51845273018247535572017-01-09T16:34:00.000-08:002017-01-09T16:34:03.614-08:00Cefalu and Monreale. Not Istanbul...where we wanted to take you. As our Elon classmates were getting ready for bed, we were waking up to make our way from Palermo to Monreale. On our way there we spoke of cloisters and Benedictine monks, which reminded me of the time 7 year old me snuck into the cloister at the St. Louis Abbey (Hi Munkle Joe!). Needless to say I was very excited for our first stop of the day.<br />
In Monreale we started by visiting the cathedral which was built to honor the Virgin Mary, which was a part of the traditional patron-client system in exsistence during the time. Much like the first chapel we visited, the cathedral was covered in golden mosaics from wall to ceiling depicting images of the new and old testaments. It got really interesting when we obsered the fromt of the church and noted thst the first row of angels and Madonna with child was accompanied by greek writing and the second row of saints had enscriptions in Latin. The writing together above the alter really showed a cross roads between the greek and roman churches, a confluence. On the lower half of the walls and floor i noted the continuing presence of the large green and red marble circles, a characterstic of Byzantium and found in sacred places all over Istanbul, including the Hagia Sophia (where we would be if not here, as Mike always says.)<br />
Then we moved on to the cloister, I promise I didn't sneak into this one, which is an outdoor reading, study, and relaxatiom area for the monks. Just like in our reading, we were able to see why the space was seen as somewhat of a "monstrosity;" the tops of the colums were decorated with images of humanoids, zodiac symbols, exotic predators mauling prey, acrobats, mermaids and worst of all... jugglers. The space was actually quite beatiful and we all ran from column to column to observe the figures that graced the top amidst the many carved vines and leaves.<br />
From here we drove on to Cefalu, a quaint sea side town with a very interestimg duomo. The duomo at Cefalu showed three different time period influences: the Normen, the Baroque, and the modern. The building began in the time of Norman king Roger II who was building it as a funerary duomo for him and his two wives, but he died young befire the duomo was completed. You could see it was a funerary duomo because the latin bible enscription above the alter held words of mercy and forgiveness and the mosaic of Jesus was wearing blue outer robes to symbolize his humanity and gold inner robes to sybolize his connection to god, his holiness. The nature of the duomo was also visible through the fact that the Madonna mosaic was praying instead of holding the baby Jesus. The baroque period could be seen in the sculptures, reliefs, and paintings found just in front of the mosaics and the stained glass windows were created by modern artists.<br />
After our duomo excursion 5 of us (The Fearless Five) hiked all the way to the top of the mountain above Cefalu. We saw ramparts, ruins of an old castle, and ruins of the Greek temple of Diana. Not to mention the amazing views of Cefalu and the Mediterranean Sea. <br />
Then we drove to Agrigento where we wil spend the day tomorrow exploring Greek temples! On the way here we passed many mountains and fields covered in snow...as a Florida native I was wishing to stop the bus and make my first snowman...the northerners did not see why i was so excited. Maybe tomorrow will bring snow for my first snowman!<br />
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Buonanotte!<br />
-Sarah Hope Dolce<br />
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Sarah Hope Dolcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17750767244591674255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-8009289805152155592017-01-09T05:35:00.001-08:002017-01-09T05:35:41.207-08:00A couple pics from Lynn<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXoalywbPtyiB8apKiSInXYhBt5T1lms2sCwDGrYQiGD6wuf7zDYgC0Po7M_HBtYKr-63luvwBgQQdW7GRMoxunPftLDXbM1KMdQkTxT8i5zq9VSjDNI6t7MJBI8SNqWARr94uQ6DSgH8/s640/blogger-image-462083755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXoalywbPtyiB8apKiSInXYhBt5T1lms2sCwDGrYQiGD6wuf7zDYgC0Po7M_HBtYKr-63luvwBgQQdW7GRMoxunPftLDXbM1KMdQkTxT8i5zq9VSjDNI6t7MJBI8SNqWARr94uQ6DSgH8/s640/blogger-image-462083755.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirHfvERpqxGS0hdX0ZiF3gcaGbOKcx9bogxtGZJNMFOFgcJfeerEMjHwaI2AYFBUZgSdidzZZ8jfd_2nquJEh9ss0-AiGlYTsQKCfkDMHOm-7o6wzN66bYq_i4zoemtZCj0hEe-Wz-Khg/s640/blogger-image--1394465116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirHfvERpqxGS0hdX0ZiF3gcaGbOKcx9bogxtGZJNMFOFgcJfeerEMjHwaI2AYFBUZgSdidzZZ8jfd_2nquJEh9ss0-AiGlYTsQKCfkDMHOm-7o6wzN66bYq_i4zoemtZCj0hEe-Wz-Khg/s640/blogger-image--1394465116.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVu-5RaFp223aSuivFd2MRa1yb6huDb5LvJMWczCthbWsz-oneeAQzRQrEh3pE8hSZ8WYnrT4uRrLOHJ4ZgYL7QE3sVumSqfh4wgwaMl7L7QMpkvJ_7SgJ0ed0bZ6qg-zd4qHA1ziJhOI/s640/blogger-image--1611076140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVu-5RaFp223aSuivFd2MRa1yb6huDb5LvJMWczCthbWsz-oneeAQzRQrEh3pE8hSZ8WYnrT4uRrLOHJ4ZgYL7QE3sVumSqfh4wgwaMl7L7QMpkvJ_7SgJ0ed0bZ6qg-zd4qHA1ziJhOI/s640/blogger-image--1611076140.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-50209276708050213232017-01-08T15:08:00.001-08:002017-01-08T15:08:43.902-08:00MarSALTa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">
Our trip to Marsala began and ended
with a two-hour bus drive through scenic mountains, beaches, vineyards,
farmland, and goats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before we arrived
to the archaeological museum, we reached the westernmost tip of the Sicilian
island.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We then got off the bus and
explored the outdoor attractions of the archaeological museum because the
indoor museum was closed for restoration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Therefore, we couldn’t see the Punic Ship which is the earliest warship
discovered in the archaeological record.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, we were still able to see a lot of interesting excavated sites.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We first encountered something called
a decumanus which was the equivalent of a main street in the Roman period.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a few feet below the modern ground
surface due to sediment layering over time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The decumanus was constructed from marble and in the past it had shops
on either side of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of the Roman
cities that we will visit were most likely built on top of decumanuses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Our next
stop was at the ruins of a Roman bath inside of a villa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were mosaics throughout the structure that
depicted images of exotic animals such as tigers and geometric patterns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were terra cotta pipes and water
channels built around a water pond within the villa to carry the water to baths.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Inside
of the bathrooms, there were small pillars on the ground that, in ancient times,
supported a floor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The gap between the
ground and the floor was pumped with hot air from a furnace to create a heated
floor called a hypocaust.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This bath in a
private villa is a sign of prestige and the owner likely allowed guests and his
clients (as part of the ancient Roman patron-client system where wealthy
patrons supported clients politically, socially, and economically and in exchange
the clients acted as social capital for the patron) to use the various rooms.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The next area
we explored was an underground church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We walked down into a cave where there was a small opening centered on a
baptistery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Toward the back of the cave
was a sculpture of Jesus and on the floor, was worn mosaic tiles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The underground area was originally a sibyl
cave where fortunes were told and advice was given.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the Roman conquest, however, the cave
was converted into a Christian church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We briefly
went into a church in downtown Marsala where a service was being held.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It gave us a sense of the community and how
sacred spaces are a part of everyday Italian culture.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Throughout
our exploration of Marsala, it seemed as though Garibaldi could be seen every
time we turned our heads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marsala was
the city where Garibaldi first landed with his ship of a thousand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The people of Marsala were welcoming of him
and he soon took over with help from the nobility and volunteers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His presence can still be felt there today
with sculptures and stores named after him.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Our last
stop (and maybe the most exciting of the day) were the salt flats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Salt has an important legacy in ancient Rome
because Romans used a lot of salt in their diets especially to make fish sauce
called gurem which they put on almost all foods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, they thought salt had medicinal
value and would use it in religious ceremonies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Soldiers were even paid a portion of their salary in salt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, the term “salary” is derived from
salt and the phrase “worth your salt” comes from this practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, with widespread use of salt,
whoever controlled the salt mines controlled the people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The government used salt as social capital to
maintain control of its citizenry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
salt flats that we saw, powered by windmills, were laid out in grid patterns
with piles of salt scattered throughout the flats.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Marsala is
a beautiful city filled with rich history and amazing landscapes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today concludes our stay in Palermo and
tomorrow we will be travelling to Agrigento.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Can’t wait for what is to come!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Mike Carignanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04662748067066915414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-88875397782177889672017-01-07T15:04:00.001-08:002017-01-08T08:47:43.342-08:00Zodiacs, Peacocks, and the Fountain of Shame Today was our first full day in Palermo. We made it! Viva italia ! Our breakfast of cream and chocolate filled croissants were the perfect way to cure our jet lag. Today we went to the Palazzo Della Ziza, the Palazzo dei Normanni, San Giovanni degli Eremiti, the Palermo Cathedral (the duomo), and the Fontana Pretoria. It was a day filled with the history of Palermo, focusing on the Byzantine, Arab, and Norman influences . And as the title of this posts suggests, there were also zodiacs, peacocks, and a fountain of shame.<br />
Our first stop, the Ziza Palace, was built by a Norman ruler, William the First. The palace was a marvel of ancient architecture. There were ventilation shafts on either side, built to channel cool air around the palace during the inferno that is a Sicilian summer.( I found this a bit hard to believe as I braced the cold in my five pairs of socks watching the snow spiral down on our tour guide. ) We saw multiple bowls, one of which was decorated with a combination of ornate Arabic script and symbols of the zodiac. In the center of the palace there was a channel for running water, another method to keep the palace cool. Surrounding it were beautiful mosaics depicting archers and peacocks. Unfortunately one of the best pieces of art, a tomb stone with writings in Greek, Hebrew, Latin and Arabic, is currently on loan in Spain. Next was the Palazzo dei Normani which includes the Palatine chapel.<br />
Gold, gold, gold. The chapel was breathtaking. The floor to ceiling were covered in golden mosaics. They depicted bible stories, Jesus, and a countless number of saints. It was a remarkable feeling to be standing on mosaic covered floors that were over 800 years old. This chapel had been built by the Normans to help the Pope spread Christianity in Sicily. To sum up this experience someone asked me because I love art history, "Alyssa are you going to cry yet? Because if you don't I will."<br />
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Inside the Palazzo dei Normani were more fabulous things, including a Hercules room, the East Asia room and several mosaics imitating those we saw in Ziza with archers and peacocks. Here I learned that peacocks are symbols for immortal life. Next we visited San Giovanni degli Eremiti.</div>
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The church had very few remaining <span style="background-color: yellow;">frescoes</span>. Those that were left depicted Saint John and the black Madonna. From our previous experiences we could imagine what the interior had looked like covered in beautiful <span style="background-color: yellow;">frescoes</span>. The cloister was the most picturesque spot, as many of our Instagram pictures of the day will prove.</div>
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In the duomo, the Palermo Cathedral, we saw the signs of the zodiac yet again. This time they were laid out on the marble floor with a bronze line crossing through them. A small hole on the ceiling projects a ray of sunlight on the line, marking the day of the year. It was a fantastic zodiac sundial. There was so much more in the cathedral, but if I continue describing it we'll be here all year.</div>
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Finally we ended our day at the " Fountain of Shame." The Fontana Pretoria was given this name by the nuns who thought the fountain was outrageous because of its many nude statues of Roman gods and goddesses. Sadly the statue of my favorite goddess, Diana, was missing her head. All in all it was an extraordinary day. Sorry for the long post, if you couldn't tell I've been majorly geeking out over seeing all these works of art history in person. Buonanotte!</div>
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Alyssa Caffreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292672612886219840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735434655677115254.post-67351043611551305662017-01-06T10:52:00.001-08:002017-01-06T10:52:17.525-08:00Palermo!<div><br></div>Our first group meal.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjynPdIjxg8k_ZIXotGldmMkWvoXzrz7kUDt2k1cCFl8j2GrTU0wYNVOyW3PG3sHG65bBlp7eMi72GeSDYMBj46QvZG5lDoh_dAgZiAEKcC8k8UR58zac2xhBSaSJyZGpG8sQc1k3CcFY/s640/blogger-image-790453301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjynPdIjxg8k_ZIXotGldmMkWvoXzrz7kUDt2k1cCFl8j2GrTU0wYNVOyW3PG3sHG65bBlp7eMi72GeSDYMBj46QvZG5lDoh_dAgZiAEKcC8k8UR58zac2xhBSaSJyZGpG8sQc1k3CcFY/s640/blogger-image-790453301.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5OEh4K862wkOef0h5z5OuGjuvdSjLGHn2_UIZcR6_qw8CTw1ZH4mmf0RcrFpjdVeUBAbZkQgCepf-lyKGbvXaloI6dByAzvrfM29npAQgTXWb6GAN8vqr1-BfG42F3ww8e7bZZr1dKU0/s640/blogger-image--1768979149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5OEh4K862wkOef0h5z5OuGjuvdSjLGHn2_UIZcR6_qw8CTw1ZH4mmf0RcrFpjdVeUBAbZkQgCepf-lyKGbvXaloI6dByAzvrfM29npAQgTXWb6GAN8vqr1-BfG42F3ww8e7bZZr1dKU0/s640/blogger-image--1768979149.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2HSB38tzZ7OoaQ4s0fAALSwYqO6hga_PAtWhvB2C5YICeb7dAOuwLn0SocRZ-KsXGrDF4dh3eqPDsXxjLGqQavbUI8uv-ddmk2T-LUdRjhhMNpMPmW9mRa7Vbofmx85ZtHMz-Ls81YM/s640/blogger-image--1000311876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2HSB38tzZ7OoaQ4s0fAALSwYqO6hga_PAtWhvB2C5YICeb7dAOuwLn0SocRZ-KsXGrDF4dh3eqPDsXxjLGqQavbUI8uv-ddmk2T-LUdRjhhMNpMPmW9mRa7Vbofmx85ZtHMz-Ls81YM/s640/blogger-image--1000311876.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0