Class III C-D-E Primary School of Rionero in Vulture
This is an adventure story that tells the events of two children so curious that one day they decide to embark on a long journey‌
Start at Rionero and headed to the Paleolithic site of Atella.
Suddenly the weather begins to spin and the two children are back in time millions of years ago.
Etwin and Ning turn around and see a group of large animals.
Behind them some hunters with big stones in hand. They begin to throw stones on an elephant. The elephant moves away from the group and staggered falls into the lake. Now exhausted sinking in the mud.
Men with spears pierce the stone causing his death. Then cut up the animal and carry it in their caves.
What are you doing?
I'm wiping the skin of hunted animals to create clothes. But he chips away at the rocks for hunting
Etwin and Ning continue on their journey. They forward through a dense forest until arriving in the lake basin of Venosa. Meet some men sitting busy working.
Continuing their journey Etwin and Ning arrive near Metaponto. On the sea there are Greek vessels calling on the coast.
Etwin and Ning enter the city. Seeing a man approaches them
You find yourselves in the agora, the center of the city. In this place we gather to discuss community problems and decide the laws. Look down there, there is also a rich market. Here are the traders from Greece to sell its products
See Ning, near the agora there is also the sanctuary of Apollo Licio and temples of Athena, Hera and Aphrodite
Etwin and Ning continue their journey through time and find themselves in the Roman colony of Venusia. They are in 38 BC. Walking can see houses, a spa and a large amphitheater.
Meet the great Latin poet Horace.
How do you not know me? I am the poet and writer Horace. Who are you?
Dum loquimur fugerit invida aetas: carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero
Hailed Horace Etwin and Ning turn away from Venosa
They are now in the ship that leads to salvation Glauco and Elena. Around there are other ships intent to flee. It 's the 79 AD
Vesuvius exploded covering of ash and lapilli the surrounding area.
What's going on?
A cloud fell from the sky and pursues us on earth like a torrent. Suddenly became night. I heard the cries and screams of many people.
Looking to Pompeii Etwin and Ning see the city now destroyed.
Resumed their journey eTwinning and Ning are found in a large Roman amphitheater: the Colosseum.
Just then, the crowd is cheering. A slave is fighting a big lion. The lion struggles but the slave wins.
Shortly after two gladiators in the arena appear: Priscus and Settimus. Challenge each other to the death. At the end Priscus manages to ground Settimus. Priscus is the winner
It has been really strong that slave who fought the lion!
Yeah, managed to defeat the big lion thanks to his cunning and intelligence.
Walking through the streets of Rome Etwin and Ning see the Capitoline she-wolf
You know Ning, the she-wolf is the symbol of the Romans? The sign of their strength and determination?
You are right, boys
The wolf refers to an old legend about the origin of Rome. According to the myth, the vestal virgin Rhea Silvia was raped by the god Mars and gave birth to twins, Romulus and Remus. The grandfather of the twins, Numitor, was driven from the throne of Alba Longa by his brother Amulio..
To prevent the grandchildren, now adults, could claim the throne usurped, Amulio ordered that them to be thrown into the Tiber in a basket. This basket ran aground on the river at the foot of a hill, where the twins were found by a she-wolf who took care of them. Grown up Romulus founded Rome
Look there, Nero. The most despotic ruler that Rome had!!!
Now Etwin and Ning found themselves inside the Domus Aurea, built by the Emperor Nero after the 64 AD
Many say so. I have made my life an art‌ After the fire, however, we needed to find a culprit. So I decided to blame the Christians‌ were becoming annoying! They did not want to admit that I was a God!!!
The two children come to Nero and begin to talk to him
It 's true that you gave the order to set fire to Rome in 64 AD?
Leaving the Domus Aurea, Etwin and Ning go in the Roman Forum. Meet some people and stop listening to their speeches This is the mall, religious and political center of the city of Rome
A long time ago in this place took place a so tough battle between Sabines and Romans, so that Romulus invoked the help of Jupiter. This battle ended with the union of the two peoples and the recognition of the supremacy of Rome. Shortly after it was built the Temple of Vesta and the Regia. Since then, the various emperors who succeeded had built other monuments and temples.
Immediately after, eTwinning and Ning found near the Pantheon.
What is this great building?
What, did not you recognize him? It’s the Pantheon, the temple dedicated to the gods of Olympus. It was built by the Emperor Hadrian between 118 and 128 AD
Thanks to our army and the skill of our leaders we were able to conquer a vast territory and form a great empire
After visiting Rome, Etwin and Ning make their way to other destinations but after a sudden encounter Roman soldiers.
How is it organized your army?
Each legion is divided into centuries, formed by 100 men and each placed under the command of a centurion. Our army is divided into legions, formed by 5,000 soldiers.
Unfortunately, only in part.
It 's true that you have defeated the Romans in three major battles?
Continuing their journey Etwin and Ning meet Hannibal
While I was fighting them in Italy, the Romans attacked Carthage, my homeland, and I was forced to return to defend it. Here I was defeated in 202 BC in a place called Zama.
Continuing their journey Et and Ning meet Hannibal
Etwin and Ning walk towards Lucania. Etwin and Ning are now near Melfi, at the foot of the castle.
It's the castle of Frederick II of Swabia. In this castle are enacted Constitutions of Melfi and the Legislative Code of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Here also Federico II hosted the Marquis of Monferrato and his niece Bianca Lancia, who later became his wife and with whom he had his son Manfred.
Who owns that big castle?
Leaving Melfi Etwin and Ning arrive in Matera. They find a strange city carved into the rock.
You should know that Matera is a very old city. Have occurred here generations starting from the prehistoric era.
It's a strange city Matera!
Farther Etwin and Ning see children playing and stop to play with them