Splendors of Sicily
Episode 11 · 2013-10-19
- Documentary
Episode overview
From the summit of Mount Etna to the sea depths of the Aegadian Islands: Alberto Angela explores Sicily's treasures. A journey through the island's myths and history, from Homeric legends to the various Greek, Roman, and Arab rulers who left behind splendid archaeological traces, such as the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the many Greek theaters, including the magnificent Segesta, and the mosaics of Piazza Armerina. Equally fundamental are the legacies still evident today in the daily life, cuisine, agriculture, and many traditions and dialects of the land. With Alberto Angela, we explore daily life in Roman times through the stories of the mosaics at the Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina: one of the most impressive testimonies of Roman civilization.
121 minutes
Season 13 episodes
1. Australia - The Continent of Challenges2013-04-13
2. The Mountains of Fire2013-04-20
3. Versailles - A Day in the Life of a King2013-04-27
4. Roma Amor - Passion in Ancient Rome2013-05-04
5. The Senses of Life2013-05-11
6. The Cycles of Life2013-05-18
7. The Treasures of the Egyptian Museum of Turin (Second Version)2013-05-25
8. India of Wonders (Second Version)2013-06-01
9. Francesco of Assisi - The Surprises of His Life and His Time2013-10-05
10. The Wonders of the Sky2013-10-12
11. Splendors of Sicily2013-10-19
12. The Tower of Babel2013-10-26
13. The Sistine Chapel and Its Secrets2013-11-02
14. Venice - A Journey Through the Treasures of the Grand Canal (Second Version)2013-11-09
15. The Secret Story of Trajan's Column (Second Version)2013-11-16
16. An Unusual Journey into the Human Body (Second Version)2013-11-23
17. Pearl Harbor. A Minute-by-Minute History2013-11-30
