italy

Vanguard News travels to southern Italy to investigate how Europe’s growing appetite for cocaine is funding the growth of West African crime syndicates and fueling a turf war with Italy’s mafia. (21 min)

This episode explores the writings of Seneca, tutor and later advisor to Roman emperor Nero, especially his philosophy to overcome anger. (23 min)

The first episode examines the first half of Leonardo’s life, from his birth near Florence to his famous paintings and inventions in the great cities of the Italian Renaissance. (51 min, 6 segments)

The second half of Leonardo Da Vinci’s life, art, science and inventions. (51 min, 6 segments)

Anthony Bourdain and the No Reservation crew goes to Sicily. Season 1, Episode 6. (43 min, 5 segments)

Amanda Palmer and crew spend 48 hours in Naples and get a nice slice of life in the troubled city. (23 min)

The history and evolution of the U.S. mafia and its Sicilian roots. (52:10 min, 5 segments)

Consistently great engineering feats were the cornerstone to the foundation of Roman culture and civilization. Peter Weller hosts. (85 min, 9 segments)