Magna Graecia

Magna Graecia (Greater Greece) was the name given by the Romans to the coastal areas of Southern Italy, extensively populated by Greek settlers. The settlers who began arriving in the 8th century BC brought with them their Hellenic civilization which left a lasting imprint such as in the culture of ancient Rome. They also…

The Kingdom of Two Sicilies

Independent States The Kingdom of Two Sicilies, now known as Southern Italy, was the largest and most populous state of the Italian peninsula. The name Kingdom of the Two Sicilies came about for the reasons explained below. For the last one thousand years, Southern Italy was ruled by…