Reggio Calabria, Italy

Calabria is a region in southern Italy located at the "toe of the boot of Italy." Its largest city, Reggio Calabria one of the "jewels of southern Italy" has flourished since ancient times. Facing the sea and serving as a natural harbor, Reggio was a vital hub on the commercial route linking the eastern and western Mediterranean regions. Open to the public, the ruins beneath the city provide a fascinating glimpse into the city's long and storied past with a road that can be traced back to the Roman era.

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Right there, just across the ocean, is Sicily.

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I'm in Calabria, a region in Southern Italy, forming the "toe" of the Italian Peninsula which resembles a boot.

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The largest city here is Reggio Calabria.

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Known as "the jewel of southern Italy," it has flourished since ancient times.

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Oh look, there are palm trees.

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Feels so tropical.

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Oh, I just remembered, there's place in this city that known as "the most beautiful in Italy."

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Can't wait to see it!

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Here I am at the station.

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Wow, this station is quite large!

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But it looks rather empty.

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Maybe because I am at the southernmost tip of Italy...

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Whoa! That's bright!

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The Southern Italy sun!

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Wow! Are these all commuters?

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There sure are a lot of cars.

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So curious about what kind of people I'll meet today!

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It's 8:00 AM.

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My goodness, there are no traffic lights in front of the station!

01:29

So that's how everyone crosses the street?

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Everyone seems so calm, but I think I'll be a bit careful!

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According to the guidebook, this street is...

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Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi.

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Reggio Calabria's main street - it's a traffic-free zone.

01:53

It seems to continue as far as the eye can see!

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This city doesn't seem to have a lot of tall buildings!

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Oh, there's the Italian flag.

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I think I'll check the map...

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Reggio Calabria's on the tip of the Italian Peninsula, facing Sicily over the Strait of Messina.

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Right now, I'm... about here.

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There's a castle nearby that's something of a local landmark.

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Okay, I'll check that out first.

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Uh, this way, I think.

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Another palm tree over there.

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Time to turn off the main street.

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No traffic lights here, either.

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But the people just walk right across.

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And the cars just keep coming.

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It's a bit difficult to find the right timing.

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I'm a bit hesitant.

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Huh? What's this?

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A fish market.

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Wow, these are huge!

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Who buys a whole fish that size?

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Ah, hello there.

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Morning.

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What kind of fish is this?

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- It's mahi mahi.
- Oh, mahi mahi!

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How is it usually prepared?

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We simmer it in tomato sauce.

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Or slice it and grill it
in the oven, with breadcrumbs.

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That sounds delicious!

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This city is right on the Mediterranean Sea, so... of course the seafood is delicious.

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Thank you so much!

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Have a nice day.

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Bye!

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Okay, then...

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Huh?

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What's this?

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There's water inside it...

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Ah... sorry to bother you again.

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What's this machine for?

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It's for washing mussels.

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Really, for washing mussels?

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So you put them in like that...

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It's like a washing machine, for mussels.

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Ohh, and there they are.

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See? Now they're clean.

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That's amazing!

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Thanks very much!

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No problem.

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Okay, I'm going to cross now...

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Oh, they stopped for me.

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Thank you!

05:45

I think I'm kind of getting the hang of how to walk around this city.

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The castle should be a little further on.

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Ah...?

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Is that a cooking pot?

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It's huge!

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Good morning.

06:15

Morning!

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May I ask what you're doing?

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I'm braising pork.
There's a lot of different cuts.

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Pork?

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There's a whole
pig's worth in here.

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Really?

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It's called "frittole."

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Frittole?

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Looks like a hearty meal.

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The fat was cut off
a few days ago.

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First it's finely sliced.

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And then put in the pot and heated.
It melts and looks like this.

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Then we put the pork parts in.
And simmer for 5 - 7 hours.

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Any seasoning?

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Just a little salt.
I want to highlight the pork flavor.

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Eh, it's so simple.

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Here's the tongue.

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Tongue. Got it.

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Here's some belly
and shoulder.

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Ohhh..

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- And here's the head.
- Huh?

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So, you really do use the whole thing.

07:41

Francesca!

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What do you want?

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She'll make you a panino
so you can taste it.

07:54

Ah, an Italian sandwich?

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Are you sure? Thanks!

08:01

Oh, this is a butcher shop.

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Okay, so...

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First, she cuts of the netting...

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Wow, it's falling apart.

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She's cutting it with scissors!

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The skin is mixed in with it?

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And then she puts it in a bun.

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Wow, that's a lot!

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Here you go.

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Thank you!

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It's hard to believe that it's only pork meat!

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That sandwich is quite amazing!

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Reggio is a seaside town, so it's surprising that this dish is considered typical cuisine.

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Every town has its traditions.

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The sea's 500m away,
and the mountains are only 5km away.

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Oh, I get it.

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Thank you so much!

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You're welcome.

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Nestled between the sea and mountains.

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There is a lot to be discovered in this town.

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It's 9:30 AM.

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This street's heading uphill.

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It's quiet around here.

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Ah, there's a stone wall up ahead.

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Could that be the castle?

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Oh my, it really is in the middle of town.

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Let's see.

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According to the guidebook...

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Aragonese Castle.

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The castle's name comes from the fact that it was enlarged by Ferdinand I,

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the King of Aragon, who controlled this region in the 15th Century.

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However, its foundation actually dates back to the Byzantine period, around the middle of the 6th century.

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Hmm, what was Aragon is now Spain, right?

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I wonder if I can climb up to the top?

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Ah, a path that goes around the outside!

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Oh no!

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It's closed.

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- Gianni, look!
- Look, Gianni!

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What's wrong?

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Look...

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Oh, there's a funfair next to the castle.

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But it's closed! That's too bad.

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Hmm, this looks like the entrance...

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Good morning!

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- Good morning.
- Is this the way to the top of the castle?

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Of course.
The stairs are over there.

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Great.

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How much is it to get in?

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2 Euros.

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Okay, then. One please!

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Looks like the stairs are a later addition.

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Look at this view!

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I hear a church bell.

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It must be 10 o'clock.

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Ah, the mountains are off to the left.

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And over this way, the sea!

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I can see right over to Sicily!

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I guess that's what a fort is for.

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Since the time of ancient Greece, lots of people have crossed this strait.

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There's so much history here.

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I guess I'll keep walking...

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There're a lot of cars around here too.

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And of course no traffic lights.

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Hm? Do I hear singing?

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Sounds like kids.

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Are they in there?

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Looks like a school.

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Wonder if I can stop in for a listen?

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Pardon me.

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That's an unusual instrument.

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Is that one of the teachers?

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Everyone is having a great time!

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Oh, bravo!

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Um, excuse me.

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Hello.

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Hello.

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What are you practicing?

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This is a project to preserve
Calabrian folk music.

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The children are
practicing their singing.

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Oh, folk music.

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Hello.

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May I ask what that instrument is called?

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It's a Calabrian lira.

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Oh, a traditional Calabrian instrument?

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Yes. It's local to this region.
It's related to the ancient Greek lira.

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Ancient Greece, huh.

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Do you all enjoy singing together?

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Yes!

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Wonderful!

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You seem to be very popular.

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I'm always careful
to be kind to them.

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Important!

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Okay, let's continue.

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Thanks for letting me watch!

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They are so full of energy!

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So, this is Calabria's traditional music, huh!

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How fabulous that they are having so much fun while passing on a great tradition!

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Hello, I'm Francesco Arillotta.

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I'm a historian.

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I'd like to share a little bit of Reggio's wonderful history with you all today.

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The term 'Italia' used to refer to the area around Reggio itself.

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It came from the name of the king who ruled the region: Italus.

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Eventually, it came to refer to the whole peninsula, and became the name of this country.

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This is the Piazza Italia, in the center of Reggio.

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I'll show you a secret part of town.

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Please follow me.

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What do you think?

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Impressive, right?

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These ruins under the town tell us all about Reggio's long history.

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Available for viewing by anyone, they offer visitors a wonderful archaeology testimony to Reggio.

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This road dates back to Roman times.

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Take a look at the walls alongside it.

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Going from the bottom, look at what we have.

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It is layered with stones from various periods, including Roman, Byzantine, Norman, and Angevin.

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And above them is the present-day city of Reggio.

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Illustrating the importance of Reggio was the discovery of the bronze statues.

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They are known as the "Riace Bronzes" because they were found off the coast of the small town of Riace.

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Facing the sea and forming a natural harbor,

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the city was an important hub on the commercial route between the east and the west of the Mediterranean.

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We also need to talk about the devastating earthquakes that have occasionally affected the area in the past.

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In particular, the town changed dramatically in the wake of the earthquake of 1783.

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That's when Reggio was reborn as a modern town from the medieval settlement it used to be.

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To make evacuation easier, the streets were laid out in a grid pattern.

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This also improved ventilation, and therefore public sanitation.

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It was 30 years ahead of the town planning of Manhattan, New York,

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making it the most advanced town in the world at the time.

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If you compare it with the map of the area before the earthquake,

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you can see right away how much it changed.

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In the past, Reggio was quite a maze!

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Another earthquake hit the area in 1908.

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It caused catastrophic damage.

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But Reggio was rebuilt once again, and the changes were incredible.

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That unwavering spirit and the ability to successfully deal with the challenges

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has helped shape Reggio Calabria's glorious history.

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And now, it's noon.

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Where am I...?

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I saw the mussel washing machine, and tasted the frittole at the butcher's.

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Then climbed up on top of the Aragonese Castle.

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Heard the children rehearsing traditional songs.

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Walked a bit more... and I am here.

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I'm back on the main street, Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi.

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They've put tables out in the street for lunch.

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Definitely appealing!

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Hmm?

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What is that?

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"Dog Bar."

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Ahh, water for dogs to drink.

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The people here must like dogs!

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Um, excuse me?

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Ah, sorry to bother you.

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Hello!

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I was wondering about the Dog Bar.

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Oh, that?

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That's the Dog Bar.
A bar, but for dogs.

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People eat lunch outside,

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and that's a place where dogs
can drink water.

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Nice!

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Is this your store?

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It's pretty old.
Founded in 1878.

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Eh?

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Originally we were a general store
that manufactured walking sticks.

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From the 19th Century.

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May I take a look?

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Sure, of course.

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Thanks!

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Oh, this place certainly has some history.

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Oh, my!

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It's a fan. A very old one.

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When were they made?

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This is from 1915.

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Did they make them here?

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They made them here, along with
walking sticks and umbrellas.

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Until 1908, anyway.
Then there was the earthquake.

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An earthquake?

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It totally destroyed everything.

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Back then, the shop was
in a different place.

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This place was built in 1909.

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But the furniture is
mostly from 1878.

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My family preserved it.

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An amazing story!

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So they survived the earthquake, and have been passed down from the 19th Century.

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Awesome!

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- Check this out.
- Oh, okay.

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There's another room.

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This is incredible!

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This used to be used
as a reception room.

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Are all these things from before the earthquake?

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Well, there are some
newer things mixed in.

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Some family heirlooms,
and old stock from the store.

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- This is a tricycle from 1880.
- Wow!

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They imported them
from the UK to sell.

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This wasn't sold,
and still has the wrapping on.

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It appears that a lot of things were preserved!

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Yes, it was easier than
rebuilding from scratch.

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They gathered up what they could use,
and breathed new life into them.

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Amazing!

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Thanks for showing me around.

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Take care.

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Bye!

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Bye!

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That shop is preserving the memories of life in the town.

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Hmm?

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What is that?

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It doesn't fit in...

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Ah, here's another one.

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An... Escalator?

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But it's not moving.

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Is it broken?

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I'm going to ask that guy.

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Excuse me?

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Yes?

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The escalator's not moving.

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It's on lunchbreak.

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Eh? So machines get lunchbreaks too?

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Yes! A bit unfortunate for us, eh?

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Wow, thanks!

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No problem.

26:39

The escalator's on a lunch break.

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Very interesting.

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Hey, is that the sea there behind the escalator?

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I'd like to check it out.

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Ooh, this road continues straight along the coast.

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And, of course, no traffic lights.

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Ahh, this is amazing!

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According to the guidebook, this is...

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The Arena of the Strait.

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Built on the site of a pier destroyed in the 1908 earthquake.

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The shape is modeled on an ancient Greek amphitheater.

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I can see that.

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This reveals a lot about the town's past.

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The guidebook continues, talking about this promenade by the sea: Lungomare Falcomata.

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Modeled after Nice in Southern France, said to be 'the most beautiful kilometer in Italy.'

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The sunset from here is particularly impressive.

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Wow, the most beautiful promenade in the country, huh.

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It is amazing!

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There are some impressive buildings here.

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Ah, look at the blue sea!

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And down there is a beach!

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I'm going to check it out.

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Ahh, the water is so clear!

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And look at those delightful little boats.

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Is that a fisherman?

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Hello!

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Hello.

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Are these all your boats?

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Yes. I fish in them.

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Really?

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In this sea?

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- Yes, in the strait.
- Nice.

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- Come here.
- What? Okay.

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Some of these are sold,
but this is what I catch.

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So you sell these?

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Sometimes, I give them away.

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How nice!

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Have you always fished?

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Since I was 6. Now I'm 76.

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For 70 years!

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So, you've spent your whole life by the sea.

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Ah!

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- Look at this.
- Eh?

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My grandpa, father, uncle...

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Brothers, uncle, and me.

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A fishing family.

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How old were you then?

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About 15 or 16.

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So, did your father teach you how to fish?

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This is his photo.

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He was an amazing fisherman.

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And quite a snappy dresser.

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Yep.

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You seem to have a lot of respect for him.

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But you're amazing yourself!

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I'm getting a bit rough
around the edges, though.

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Oh, really?

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Thanks for sharing with me!

31:46

No problem.

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Bye.

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Wow!

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Being able to work on Italy's most beautiful kilometer!

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Nice, really nice!

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I think I'm going to head back into town.

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Hey, I'm Matteo.

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Born and raised here in Reggio.

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I love good food - I'm studying food science at my university.

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Today, I'll show you Reggio's three most famous products.

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Let's go.

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In third place, Bergamot cocktails!

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The bergamot is a citrus fruit, famously used to add the characteristic fragrance to Earl Grey tea,

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and it's a specialty of Reggio.

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Bergamot cultivation became popular here in the 18th Century,

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mostly for the oil from the skin to use in perfume making.

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More recently, it's also become popular in food and drinks.

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Bergamot can really kick any drink up a notch.

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For example, use it in an Americano to accent the aroma, and bring that fresh taste to the forefront.

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It's the kind of taste you can only get from fresh citrus fruit grown near the sea.

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It also gives a huge boost to the variation of drinks you can make.

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Adding just a little can completely change the flavor.

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You can't get this fantastic flavor with anything else.

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Okay, number two:

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Stockfish stroncatura!

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Stockfish is a type of dried cod from Norway.

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It was brought to Calabria by the Normans, who conquered the region in the 11th Century.

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You have to reconstitute the stockfish in water for about 2 weeks before cooking it.

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It keeps for a long time, and is packed full of nutrients,

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so it was very popular with the local farmers in Reggio.

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Natives of Reggio are often called "Stockfish-eaters."

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It's a strong tie to have.

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After the 1908 earthquake, Reggio was devasted.

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Ships from Norway arrived to provide relief, handing out stockfish which saved the townspeople from starvation.

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And as a result, we grew to love eating stockfish.

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Tastes like my mother's cooking!

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The al-dente pasta really takes up the sauce.

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It's magnificent. Amazing!

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And in first place: 'nduja!

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It's like a salami sausage in paste form, made with pork, salt, and plenty of chilis.

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Warm it up a bit and then eat it.

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Perfect!

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Spicy... this is the taste of Calabria.

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Chili peppers brought over from the New World took root in Calabria,

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which has a similar climate.

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Originally, they were used to preserve food and eventually the people of Calabria grew to love the taste of them.

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Particularly impressive is Farci-Provola.

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Salami with chili is encased in cheese.

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It was created to avoid quarantine inspection by people from Calabria emigrating to America.

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That's how important spices are to people from Calabria.

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The food culture of Calabria is unique and quite different from the rest of Italy.

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This is due to influence from different cultures such as the Greeks and the Normans,

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due to contact brought about by successive rulers in the area.

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Please come and enjoy our fabulous food!

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Okay, it's 3 o'clock.

37:00

This looks like a residential area.

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According to the map...

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The guy in the old fan shop showed me some treasures,

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then I met the fisherman on the beach,

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then I walked a long way to the south of the station.

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The stadium for the local soccer team should be around here.

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I wonder what stadiums are like in a place like Italy that's famous for soccer?

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Hm?

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I think I see something over there...

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Oh, according to the guidebook, "Stadio Oreste Granillo."

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Home stadium of the local soccer team, Reggina, which was founded in 1914.

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Oh, Reggina 1914.

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Isn't that where Nakamura Shunsuke played?

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Everyone's in a hurry.

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Is the match about to kick off?

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Excuse me!

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Who's playing today?

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Reggina vs. Benevento.

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Who do you follow?

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- Reggina!
- Ah, of course.

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Think they'll win?

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Yeah.

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Got it! Thanks!

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There he goes!

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Wow, that's loud.

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The match has started, I guess.

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Must be the home crowd.

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They're very enthusiastic!

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Their voices certainly travel - it sounds as though the whole town is in the stadium.

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Is this a sports bar?

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Maybe it's quiet because the game is here.

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But look, there're people inside!

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Huh? They're watching the match on TV?

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Hi there.

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Hello!

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You're watching it on TV?

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That's right.

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Even though the stadium's across the street?

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Yeah. The cheers from the stadium
let us know early if there's a goal.

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Oh.

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How are Reggina this season?

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They've got a great president.
They'll be fine.

39:43

Definitely going to get
promoted to Serie A.

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That's great.

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Thanks!

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No problem!

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Bye.

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I guess there're lots of ways to enjoy soccer.

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Even so, the noise must be pretty intense for the people living here.

40:16

Oh, there're people watching from the balcony.

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I wonder...

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Hi there!

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What are you doing up there?

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Watching the match!
Probably going to go 3-1 up!

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I thought so!

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Do you always watch the match from up there?

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We sure do.

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- Go Reggina!
- From ages 0-30.

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I see. Thanks!

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You're welcome!

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- Bye!
- Bye!

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Well, the neighborhood people seem to be enjoying the game!

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I guess, it really is a national sport!

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It's 4:30 PM.

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I've come back to Italy's most beautiful kilometer, the Lungomare Falcomata.

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Look! The sun's setting over Sicily.

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Ah, that's such a relaxing sunset!

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Hello!

42:11

The nightlife here must be so much fun!

42:22

It's 6:00 PM.

42:25

Good evening.

42:30

It looks like everyone's finished with work.

42:34

I'm in an area that's not in the center of town.

42:37

There are not very many people here.

42:48

Oh, look a pop up street stall!

42:52

It reminds me of the old days.

43:01

What is being sold here?

43:07

Ah, another piece of unusual equipment!

43:12

Salt?

43:17

Excuse me, good evening.

43:19

Evening!

43:21

May I ask what you're roasting in there?

43:24

Calabrian roast chestnuts.

43:26

Roast chestnuts, huh.

43:32

Take a look at these chestnuts.

43:35

Nice and hot!

43:37

His exuberance is fabulous!

43:40

Check this out. Just coals.
Want to film this?

43:46

Huh? Of course.

43:48

So, you roast them over charcoal!

43:52

You touch them with your bare hands?

43:55

They must be so hot!

43:56

No, I've been doing it for years.
Can't feel a thing.

44:04

See? Look at this.

44:06

You are amazing!

44:09

Ah, that's hot!

44:11

Yes, I bet they are!

44:15

Thank you so much!

44:17

Thank you. Bye!

44:20

Bye.

44:27

Okay....

44:32

Oh my, this street is really dark.

44:40

So which way should I go?

44:49

The stores here all seem to be closed...

44:51

I guess it's time for me to head back to town.

45:02

Hm? What's going on?

45:05

There're a bunch of people over there.

45:10

Is that a shop?

45:12

Parked on the street?

45:25

Oh, it's a food truck!

45:28

Seems to be very popular!

45:33

Excuse me, may I ask what you're eating?

45:37

Fried pizza.
Italy's best street food.

45:41

- The best in town.
- Fried pizza? Really?

45:50

How do I eat this?

45:55

Do this!

45:58

That is huge!

46:00

What kind of pizza is that?

46:02

What are the toppings?

46:05

Tell him.

46:08

She's from Ukraine.

46:10

Oh, from Ukraine.

46:12

Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage.

46:19

- And tomatoes?
- No tomatoes!

46:24

Delicious.

46:27

- You like it? First time, right?
- Yeah.

46:31

Looks really delicious!

46:35

Spicy fried pizza topped with local ingredients.

46:40

They said it was the best in town.

46:47

Are you from Reggio?

46:49

Yeah.

46:51

Have you always lived here?

46:52

For about 15 years
I was living in Rome.

46:59

From 18 until my mid-thirties.

47:01

Ah, I see.

47:06

And then you returned to Reggio?

47:08

It's my hometown.
And it's beautiful.

47:13

I want to settle down here
and start a family.

47:19

I see.

47:22

So, you like it here.

47:25

Reggio is a beautiful place.

47:28

Both the sea and mountains
are easily accessible.

47:35

The weather's nice. And the sun,
the sea and the air...

47:40

It's a great place.
A fabulous place to visit!

47:43

It is!

47:46

Thanks very much.

47:47

Thank you, take care!

47:49

Bye.

47:55

He seems to be very pleased to be back in his hometown!

48:02

The main street, Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, is still bustling.

48:10

Reggio Calabria.

48:13

A town that has prospered since the time of ancient Greece.

48:17

I think I understand why throughout history people from all over the world have visited this town.

48:25

And of course, no traffic lights!

48:32

But I now know how to cross the street.

48:36

It's been a great day!