Earlier this week I posted a painting done by Frederick Marriott of Taranto Italy. I had not heard of Taranto, so I checked it out. Turns out it is located on the Southern coast of Italy. It was first populated by Greek exiles, who were men born out of wedlock. Apparently the Greeks turned a blind eye to unmarried women having sons for a period of time, as the Spartans needed soldiers, and didn't really care if they were legitimate or not. Eventually these poor lads were deemed unsuitable for Spartan society, and were banished to the Southern Italian coast. Ungrateful brutes!! Taranto was then born.
I think I am going to need to make at least two more trips to Italy. I really want to spend time in both the Northern and Southern regions. I can dream can't I?
I think I am going to need to make at least two more trips to Italy. I really want to spend time in both the Northern and Southern regions. I can dream can't I?
Gorgeous shot by Paolo Margari.
Stunning shot titled Childhood Games by Luca Napoli taken in Taranto.
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