Monthly Archives: January 2009

The new semester has begun, with 20 ICCS students making their own Sicilian expedition:On Athens' Sicilian expedition, try this strange musical link that I was recently sent……. Continue reading →

Stesichorus, the greatest native Sicilian poet until Theocritus, is claimed by many west Greek cities. Himera on the north coast, claims to be his birthplace, but so does Matauria in Italy, and even Pallantium in Arcadia (according to the Suda)…. Continue reading →

For new students wondering where they will be later this month, you might watch Coldplay's video for Violet Hill — it was filmed not only on Mt Etna, but also in the palazzo where the study center is located. View… Continue reading →