Sicilia: A History for the Children of the Diaspora and Anyone Else Who Likes a Good Story
Joe CapuanaThis is a storytelling podcast that brings the history of Sicilia to life for families around the world.
Created especially for the children and grandchildren of Sicilian migrants, this podcast explores the island their ancestors left behind — from ancient thinkers like Archimedes in Siracusa, to Arab gardens, Norman rulers, village traditions, and the great waves of migration.
Each episode is sho... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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Today we meet Dionysius I of Siracusa—a man who rose amid chaos in Sicilia, as Carthage advanced and cities fell. Through ambition, strategy, and a flair for drama in Siracusa, he reshaped the island—though not always in ways you’d expect.
During the Peloponnesian War, Athens turned its attention to Sicilia, drawn by opportunity and fear of Sparta. What began as a bold, confident expedition toward Siracusa would test assumptions—and reveal just how unpredictable the island could be.
In Siracusa, theatre was life. Carved into stone in the 5th century BC, it united community, politics, and storytelling. Works by Aeschylus still echo there today. In Sicilia, theatre was never escape—it was understanding life together.
Among the Greek cities of Sicilia, Siracusa rose above the rest. Hear how after a decisive victory over Carthage, the city became a powerful force in the Mediterranean, leaving a legacy still visible today in the heart of Ortigia.
When you think of Sicilia, you think of food. This episode takes a break from the chronological journey through the island’s history and heads straight to the kitchen. We’re diving into one of Sicilia’s simplest and most beloved dishes: pasta ca mudd... more
The Greeks arrived in Sicilia and made the island their own. They transformed it, creating a foundation that would shape its culture, cities, and identity for centuries to come.
Before the Greeks set foot in Sicilia, other cultures had already made the island their home. Find out who they were.
A podcast dedicated to those who left their beloved Sicilia — not because they wanted to, but because they felt they had to. For the children of the diaspora, this is your invitation to understand the journeys, the sacrifices, and the hopes that shap... more
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