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Aristocratic Families of Gela
Ancient Greece had no entitled nobility as such. Instead the aristocratic or upper class consisted of rich families who could trace their lineage back many generations, normally to a God or semi-divin… more →
Imaginary Heroes Collective
Nero d'Avola
wrote 5 months ago: Antonio Rallo, co-owner of Donnafugata (Photo ©Tom Hyland) Sicily, the lovely, rugged island at … more →
Souvenir from Gela?
wrote 7 months ago: Obverse Reverse Found at my parents’ house, this is (apparently) a reproduction of a coin from … more →
'Mafia plotted to kill mayor'-Deliberations under way in U.S. marshal's trial
wrote 8 months ago: ANSA) – Gela, April 24 – Mafia bosses in this southern Sicilian city planned to kill its … more →
Khamenei gela le aperture di Obama
wrote 9 months ago: Forse non è finita, forse neppure il solenne “niet” alle “avances” di Barack Obama pronunciato ieri … more →
Ancient Greek vessel docks for Pompey refit
wrote 11 months ago: (THE INDEPENDENT, 18.01.09) The most complete ancient Greek ship ever found has arrived at the Mary … more →
Water - A precious resource in Southern Italy
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wrote 11 months ago: What do people do when water is scarce? They spend, spend, spend… and meet lots of friendly pl … more →
Aristocratic Families of Gela
wrote 1 year ago: Ancient Greece had no entitled nobility as such. Instead the aristocratic or upper class consisted o … more →
Current Oligarchs
wrote 1 year ago: Army Ward Strategos Parmenio, head of the cult of Agonius The Arena is currently owned by a consorti … more →
The Oligarchs of Gela
wrote 1 year ago: The city of Gela is ruled by a Senate of 15 Oligarchs. Some are elected, some are appointed and some … more →
Water & Corruption
wrote 2 years ago: Watched a program on TV the other night about the water situation in Gela. As I’d just written … more →
