Sicily's First Settlers!

On this episode of You, Me & Sicily we explore some of Sicily first inhabitants and settlers. The indigenous people of Sicily were calle Sicels, Sicans and Elymians. The Phoenicians were also here before the Greeks came in 734 BC to Giardini Naxos. They quickly made their way south to and founded the important city of Siracusa.The Carthaginians mostly settled in the Western part. The Romans came next. We speak to historian and Sicilian language professor Gaetano Cipolla about Sicily's first occupants and what they brought to the island.
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[SnazzySnezz]

Thanks, Eszter, for such a great insight! Although I know plenty about Sicily and its culture.

[teresadrozd]

Thank you so much! Breathtaking history and amazing professor

[OstasHs]

Very enlightening presentation of beautiful Sicily! Just an observation, near the end the lady speaker meant to say "Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire", but referred to it as "Western".

[leonoranorman]

Professors Cipolla was my professor at St John University! I was blessed to have him and he increased my love for my beloved Sicily from where my famiglia comes . Thank you

[MrJruta]

As an American of Sicilian descent (Pozzallo) this is amazing information.

I was fortunate enough to be able to visit my grandfathers home where he grew up, It was an incredible experience. Thank you.

[darrenlesueur]

well everyone has an opinion about who lived on this island but one thing is for sure this was a strategic islands and many groups of people wanted it and live here at one time or another.

[louisdimauro]

This episode is clearly spectacular and my favorite to date!!! Being 100% Sicilian, but born in the USA, it has always intrigued me to better understand the foundation of my Sicilian heritage!!! Viva Sicilia!!! Thank you Ester and Alfred for this!!! Auguri!!!🇮🇹🇮🇹

[janetjd]

Informative and effective summary of Sicily's early history. It is under-appreciated as a 'pivot point' in European history. A proud heritage indeed.

[Nailamouhoub]

As arab sicily is by far one of the most beautiful place in this plant earth 🫠
Peace from algerai ❤️🎉

[nicolehernandez]

Thank you. I loved this. My paternal Grandparents were born in Sicily and migrated to USA. Can't wait to watch & learn more about my heritage. ❤

[manitheman]

Alfred...please more historical professors or scholars....thank you

[nellamessina]

Thankyou Alfred for your informative youtube videos of Sicily with your friend.

I am Sicilan background, as my parents (deceased) came out to Australia in early 1950s. I have been watching your videos last few weeks and love seeing the sights and street food.

This video was intersting as it shows the Greek influence and colonisation from Greece. I went with my parents to Sicily as an 11 year old in 1981 for 2 and a1/2 months. My parents are from the Catania provence. My dad is from Muscali and mum is from Trepundi, like part of Giarre, along the coast. I met relatives and remember going to Taormina, Messina, Zaffarana, Mt Etna, Siragusa and many places, I had a beautiful time and have fond memories including going to a wedding of my Cousin (dad's nephew) who is a garibieneri and he is the head one in Taormina.

I am fortunate my surname is Messina (Nella Messina). My parents names were Leonardo and Rosa Messina. My mother passed away on 21-10-2010. My Mum's maiden name is Zappala, so I wonder if we are related Alfred? I am proud of my Sicilan heritage and love your videos.
I am an artist, card designer and fashion illustrater, I love the mosaics, in video, and would love to see more art, ceramics and fashion if you can show in other videos as I would love to understand and learn about the art culture also.

Keep up the great work, and to help preserve our Sicilan heritage and cultural background no matter where we live around the world.

Ciao and God bless you both.

Cheers from,
Nella Messina, from Victoria, Australia🙋😃😘

[jimtaggert]

I have been to Sicilia many times. You should discuss my favorite aspect, which is the women! Animals that live on islands always evolve into pygmy versions of the original species. Men in Sicily suffer the same effect. Therefore any normal man can have his pick of women in Sicilia, because they never experience full size manhood. Even tall men in Sicilia are 'small'

[mariabedda]

I’m binge watching your videos as I cook. This video is so important and full of our amazing heritage history! ❤️

[lydiadinoto]

Loved your show today! It was very informative and fun to watch!! Thank you! 🥰

[damianscardamaglia]

This is a wonderful tour through history. This explains my Greek heritage in my dna lol .Thank you !!

[sherrycatanese]

Love the way you fleshed out the history of this beautiful country. We just visiting October and are excited to return one day!

[craigandbethdamanti]

Enjoyed your recitation of the poem at the end. Merry Christmas!

[lisalovelylpa]

This is a very nice video, I read about a lot of things in my life, never Sicily, even though my great grandpa was born and died in Sicily.

[ইসলামীকটিভিবিডি]

I am watching from Bangladesh, I like your videos very much, Sicily is my favorite country.