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Magna Graecia, including Sicily and Southern Italy, maintained a continuous Greek-speaking and Orthodox Christian population until the 13th century AD, when it was violently de-Hellenized by the Vatican and its Franco-German vassals. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONTRADICTORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the historical continuity of Hellenism in Magna Graecia until the 13th century.

May 17, 2026Open Access

Sicily and Southern Italy. Mythology, Prehistory and History, Until 13 Century. The Book.

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SSSTEFANOS SOTIRIOUAthens State University

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Implication

This historical analysis reveals the ongoing Greek presence in Southern Italy, highlighting cultural and religious implications.

Key Points

The aim is to explore the historical continuity of Hellenism in Magna Graecia until the 13th century.
Historical analysis of texts and decrees
Examination of cultural practices and language usage
Investigation of the impact of the Vatican and Inquisition
Magna Graecia was continuously inhabited by Greeks until the 13th century; Greek was spoken in Catania and Messina.
The Vatican played a significant role in the de-Hellenization of the region after the 1054 schism.
Cultural artifacts show a prolonged Greek influence in Southern Italy, evidenced by religious practices and language.

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STEFANOS SOTIRIOU (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095b5d7880e6d24efe11da https://doi.org/10.17613/44jjg-ggz44

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May 17, 2026Open Access

Sicily and Southern Italy. Mythology, Prehistory and History, Until 13 Century. The Book.

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SSSTEFANOS SOTIRIOUAthens State University

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Implication

This historical analysis reveals the ongoing Greek presence in Southern Italy, highlighting cultural and religious implications.

Key Points

The aim is to explore the historical continuity of Hellenism in Magna Graecia until the 13th century.
Historical analysis of texts and decrees
Examination of cultural practices and language usage
Investigation of the impact of the Vatican and Inquisition
Magna Graecia was continuously inhabited by Greeks until the 13th century; Greek was spoken in Catania and Messina.
The Vatican played a significant role in the de-Hellenization of the region after the 1054 schism.
Cultural artifacts show a prolonged Greek influence in Southern Italy, evidenced by religious practices and language.

Cite This Study

STEFANOS SOTIRIOU (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095b5d7880e6d24efe11da https://doi.org/10.17613/44jjg-ggz44

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