Basilicata: Authentic Italy, presentation by Karen Haid on the Discovering Italy Series

All about Basilicata, a fascinating region at the heart of Southern Italy. Author Karen Haid presents highlights of Basilicata’s magnificent natural beauty, rich culture and longstanding traditions. From the provincial capitals of Potenza and Matera to villages set in dramatic mountain landscapes and coastal beach communities, the small region surprises with its naturalistic diversity, historical depth and cultural wealth, all fit into the unassuming instep of the Italian boot. In the video, you will see precious artifacts from ancient Greece and Rome, medieval castles, impressive churches, distinctive cuisine, unique festivals, UNESCO World Heritage sites, outdoor adventure activities and the region’s welcoming people. Topics include the region's history, brigandage led by Carmine Crocco, Italian emigration, the Albanian people who settled in the Pollino Mountains, local culinary specialties such as peperoni cruschi and Aglianico del Vulture wine, and numerous towns and their offerings, including Venosa, Melfi, Castelmezzano, Pietrapertosa, Craco, Metaponto, Policoro and Maratea. Basilicata is a land that maintains an old-world charm and authenticity into the 21st century. The original Zoom presentation was hosted by the Discovering Italy Series, directed by Meri Howard. For further information, history, places to visit, experiences, stories and anecdotes about this wonderful Southern Italian region, check out Karen Haid’s book Basilicata: Authentic Italy. Details at https://karenhaid.com/basilicata-book/