Bella Napoli: Italy's (Other) "Eternal City"

Description

This program will not be recorded.

The Southern Italian port city of Naples has a rich and complex history that dates to its foundation by Greek colonists in the 8th century B.C.E. Across the centuries, Naples evolved into a vibrant cultural, political and economic center of the Mediterranean world. First, it was part of Magna Gracia. Later, under successive periods of Roman, Byzantine, Norman, Angevin, and Spanish rule, it became the capital of the independent Bourbon Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1816. In 1861, Naples's incorporation into the newly unified Italian nation-state as a part of the Risorgimento initiated an era of modernization and adaptation that persists to the present day.

This six-week class will examine the history and traditions of Napoli, a city famous for its contradictions. Aimed at students and travelers alike, the course offers a virtual "grand tour" of Naples by closely examining a dozen Neapolitan monuments and historic sites that reflect milestones in the city's historical development from its origins to today. Students will also visit the city's best pizzerias, food stalls, pastry shops and cafes.

About the Osher Online Program

Osher Online programs are provided to OLLI at MSU from the Osher National Resource Center at Northwestern University. Experience shared online presentations with OLLI members from coast to coast! As part of the Osher Online program, OLLI at MSU members will enjoy national speakers and interact with fellow OLLI members nationwide.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

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