Sicily: cultural crossroads

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Event Details

Event Date:

18-02-2026

Start time: 18:30

End time: 19:45

Event Short Description

Richard Whincop explores the colonising cultures of Sicily, woven together by enlightened Normans.

Event Information

Before the Normans invaded Sicily in the 11th century, the island was colonised by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Visigoths and Islamic tribes from North Africa. This lecture looks at its historic role as the crossroads of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East; and how the different cultural strands were woven together by the Normans during their remarkably enlightened rule, which saw Palermo become one of the most important cities in Europe.

Admission Details

Adult: Members free

Child:

Child Age Limit:

Concession Details: Guests £10 per lecture

Organiser Details

Name: Arts Society Chichester Evening

Email: membership@the-arts-society-chichester-evening.org.uk

Venue Details

Address: Assembly Room, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1LQ

Telephone: 01243 788502

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