Program 316: Inside Italy's Deep South; Pirates of the Carolinas
Release Date: 02-16-2013
Description
Rick examines Sicily and what the "heel, toe and instep" of the boot of Italy has to offer the adventurous traveler. In addition, we'll explore pirate history and lore along the Carolina coast, where legendary sea scoundrels made their mark during colonial times.
Guests
- Alfio Di Mauro and Tommaso Pante, tour guides based in Sicily
- Terrance Zepke, author of "Pirates of the Carolinas" (Pineapple Press)
Related Links
- Tommaso Pante's website
- Peg Rhodes writes in the Prescott, Arizona Daily Courier about an Italian culinary lesson she learned while on one of Alfio DiMauro's tours in Italy
- Wikipedia discusses the Magna Grecia history and sites of far southern Italy and Sicily
- Terrance Zepke's website and blog includes a section about the Pirates of the Carolinas
Program Extras
Pgm 316 extra - Alfio DiMauro and Tommaso Pante explain Sicily's Mafia heritage, and tell Rick why organized crime has lost public support on the island in recent years. (runs 3:25)