Robbers Take Four Renaissance Pieces in Sicilian Museum Robbery
Art Theft in Messina MILAN – According to La Presse, four artworks linked to the renowned Sicilian Renaissance artist Antonello da Messina were stolen from a regional museum in Messina during Italy’s Ferragosto holiday. On Saturday evening, thieves managed to bypass the alarm and security systems at the MuMe Regional Museum, making off with three […]
Sicilian mafia bosses complain on wiretaps about lack of quality recruits, reminisce about ‘The Godfather’
What was your never object to your family? Leaders within Sicily mafia Cosanostra reportedly complained that nearly 150 people associated with the group were arrested this week, and mob recruits said they were not the old ones. “The level is low, today they arrest someone and if he gets turned into a turn court, they […]
Sicilian archaeologists uncover strange artifacts near ancient shipwreck
Prehistoric tools and ancient anchors were recently discovered during an underwater excavation of a 2,500-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Sicily. Superintendent of the Sea (SopMare), the Sicilian government agency responsible for conservation ancient relics The discovery was announced on December 9th in seawater. The shipwreck dates back to the 5th or 6th century BC […]