From "Italy's Shame" to a UNESCO Masterpiece

The story of Matera: a city that rose from being "Italy's shame" to a UNESCO World Heritage site! In this episode, we journey into the heart of 9,000-year-old ancient caves. Listen to the secrets of the stone city of Sassi, its remarkable water engineering system, the poverty and suffering of its people, and finally, the redemption of a forgotten city that has now transformed into a European Capital of Culture and a popular filming location for global cinema.