Prehistory |
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Fossil records prove the existence of paleolithic population in San Pietro a Maida. In 6th century BC were the first settlements near Sibari
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1600-800 BC |
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According to greek historians there were settlements of the Italics and other tribes
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18th century BC |
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Colonisation of southern italy and Sicily by greek settlers. Founding of the Magna Graecia |
5th century BC |
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All Calabrian locations were under greek influence |
2nd century BC |
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After the second Punic War southern Italy is Latin |
6th - 11th century |
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Calabria belongs to the Byzantine Empire. Monks and academics from Asia, Northafrica, and Siciliy christianize southern Italy. The basilian monks found a couple of monasteries. In the 9th century Arabs menace and depredate coastal towns in Calabria.
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1053 |
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The Normans conquer Calabria. They bring a feudal system that is controlled by government |
| 15th - 18th century |
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The Aragons take over control in southern Italy and Sicily. Arebesh, Christs from Albania are persecuted by the Turks and settle in Calabria. |
| 19th century - 1860 |
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In 1806 Napoleons brother in law Joachim Murat becomes the King of Naples. Misery leads to emigrations to America. The wish for freedom leads to national uprising |
1861 |
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Agreement in Italy. The industrialization progresses in northern Italy, but the south remains a ghetto |
1880-1920 |
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One third of Calabrias population emigrates to America |
1919 |
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Mussolini founds fight alliances and marches into Rome in 1922 |
1929 |
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Due to the Lateran Treaties the Vatican was officially founded |
1940 |
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Italy helps Germany in WWII |
1949 |
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After WWII proclaims republic in a plebiscite. The emigration of Calabrians continues. Traditions and culture almost die |
1970 |
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The capital is now Catanzaro instead of Reggio. Due to this Reggio degenerates and the cooperation between politicians and the Mafia grows |
1991 |
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The direct election of the mayor promotes autonomy. |
