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The New City

August 29th 2008
The city of Naples’ name comes from the ancient Greek name, Neopolitana, or “New City”. This new city is about 3000 years old. Chelsea and I have spent 2 wonderful days with Rosario Palumbo, and his wife Rosa. Rosario is the cousin of my Grandma Evie’s brother’s wife, Ersilia. He and his wife are wonderful hosts and tour guides and have made the last 2 days for Chelsea and I very fun ... read more
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Italian Flag 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
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