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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... [read more]
Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... [read more] Blog: 3rd Weekend trip: Part 1
Date: July 3rd 2008
(June 14) This trip was an overnighter, so we covered a lot of areas. Ultimate destination was Agrigento (where the Valley of the Temples is). Our first stop was an archaeological site, Morgantina. They actually excavate on Saturdays, so we got to meet the director and see them at work...least to say, that actually made me very sad and upset as they were doing things that I came there to learn...y ... read more
Date: July 3rd 2008
(June 14) This trip was an overnighter, so we covered a lot of areas. Ultimate destination was Agrigento (where the Valley of the Temples is). Our first stop was an archaeological site, Morgantina. They actually excavate on Saturdays, so we got to meet the director and see them at work...least to say, that actually made me very sad and upset as they were doing things that I came there to learn...y ... read more
