The region of Basilicata is one of the least explored places in Italy, and that is exactly why it is full of undiscovered treasures and natural beauty. From the rich soil of Rionero in Vulture, which produces renowned olive oil and Aglianico red wine to the ruins of the 11th century Castle of Melfi to the stunning beauty of the seaside coast of Maratea, Basilicata is home to countless sources of beauty. Nicola Tricarico (right) with church pastor Writer and scholar, Nicola Tricarico, is from the neighboring region of Puglia. Born and raised in the beautiful seaside town of Manfredonia, Tricarico is an aficionado of Italian art and culture. In the early 1970's when he was working on his college thesis about art history, he made a huge discovery. While doing research at an ancient church in Basilicata, La chiesa di San Donato in the town of Ripacandida, in the provence of Potenza, he was literally touching and poking about the walls when he realized something was un...
100+ YEARS OF THE GREAT ITALIAN MOVIEMAKERS