{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/1ac1e160-dbf7-41e4-b3c3-edcaba28f7a6/67c943f0fc5f88b98d7603b9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Testa di Moro - revisiting a Sicilian legend","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610bc2b274807599cd971e3b/1741300434184-1b866653-966d-414c-a9dc-009e48a28bcf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Some stories refuse to fade. They linger in ancient streets, in whispered myths, in the art that surrounds us. This is one of them.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we uncover the dark and fascinating legend of&nbsp;<em>Testa di Moro</em>, the iconic Sicilian ceramic heads that adorn balconies across the island. Rooted in love, betrayal, and revenge, this tale takes us back to 11th-century Palermo—a time when cultures collided, passions ignited, and a forbidden romance led to a chilling fate.</p><p><br></p><p>Why did a love affair between a Sicilian maiden and a Moorish trader end in tragedy? And how did their story become immortalised in Sicilian tradition?</p><p><br></p><p>If you love history, folklore, and stories that leave a mark, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Got an Idea for the Podcast?</strong></p><p><strong>I’d love to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like me to explore or someone you think would make a great guest, flick me a message.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thestickybeakpodcast?igsh=aG9nMmtvMm00bGx6&amp;utm_source=qr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a><strong>: @thestickybeakpodcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thestickybeakpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TIKTOK: </strong></a><strong>@thestickybeakpodcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></a><strong>: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EMAIL: listen_with_mon@outlook.com</strong></p>","author_name":"Monika O'Hanlon"}