Essays

12. A visit to Francavilla

A summer of travel begins with a return to the documents archive.

Jun 29 •

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Into the 17th century

The kingdom of Naples as it enters the 1600s.

Jun 1 •

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10. DESPERATELY SEEKING LAURA

1. A description of the documents that fueled the story. 2. An historical fiction based on real people and the documents they left behind.

May 4 •

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9. The Spanish governance of the Kingdom of Naples in the 1500s.

And the effects it had on Francavilla Fontana in Terra d'Otranto at the outer reaches of the kingdom.

Mar 30 •

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8. 1526 – SETTLING DOWN IN FRANCAVILLA

By the third generation, it looks like they are here to stay.

Mar 2 •

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7. 1492: It's not all about Columbus

Troubled times in the kingdom of Naples as the Argentina family settles in Salento.

Feb 2 •

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6. THE ARGENTINAS OF FRANCAVILLA

An introduction to this year's work: the main characters in 2025.

Dec 29, 2024 •

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5. FRANCAVILLA FONTANA – How did it all begin?

History and legend are braided in one thread.

Dec 1, 2024 •

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4. BEFORE THE FOUNDING OF FRANCAVILLA

Land of buried civilizations

Nov 3, 2024 •

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3. Giovambattista De Arcentino: Go East young man!

The Argentinas before Francavilla

Sep 29, 2024 •

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2. Does a Five Hundred Year Old Archive Matter?

Sep 1, 2024 •

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Aug 1, 2024 •

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