Africa (Petrarch)

Africa is an epic poem in Latin hexameters by the 14th century Italian poet Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca). It tells the story of the Second Punic War, in which the Carthaginian general Hannibal invaded Italy, but Roman forces were eventually victorious after an invasion of north Africa led by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, the epic poem's hero.

Background

Africa and De viris illustribus were partially inspired by Petrarch's visit to Rome in 1337. According to Bergin and Wilson (p. ix). It seems very likely that the inspirational vision of the Eternal City must have been the immediate spur to the design of the Africa and probably De viris illustribus as well. After returning from his grand tour, the first sections of Africa were written in the valley of Vaucluse. Petrarch recalls

The fact that he abandoned it early on is not entirely correct since it was far along when he received two invitations (from Rome and from Paris) in September 1340 each asking him to accept the crown as poet laureate. A preliminary form of the poem was completed in time for the laurel coronation April 8, 1341 (Easter Sunday).

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US Coal Ash Contains Huge Cache of Rare Earth Metals, Study Reveals

Colombia One 20 Nov 2024
Credits ... imports a significant volume of rare earth metals from China and several countries in Africa. However, thanks to the recent discovery of a huge cache of rare earth metals within U.S ... While scientists are continuing to conduct research on the coal ash, this discovery could be an exciting and important development for the U.S. As such, the U.S ... ....
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Discovery SA's Future Of Health Summit sparks otrage amid Israel-Palestine conflict

Independent online (SA) 19 Nov 2024
JSE-listed company, Discovery South Africa, which holds the largest open medical scheme in the country came under fire on Monday for inviting ... Furthermore, Discovery Health’s involvement is solely aimed at continued advancement of healthcare in South Africa,” Discovery SA said....
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Discovery SA's Future Of Health Summit sparks outrage amid Israel-Palestine conflict

Independent online (SA) 19 Nov 2024
JSE-listed company, Discovery South Africa, which holds the largest open medical scheme in the country came under fire on Monday for inviting ... Furthermore, Discovery Health’s involvement is solely aimed at continued advancement of healthcare in South Africa,” Discovery SA said....
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Seventy Ninth Resources announces gold discoveries in Guinea

Khaleejtimes 19 Nov 2024
Seventy Ninth Resources Limited, a Gibraltar-based exploration firm, has identified multiple gold-rich areas at its LM project in the Siguiri Basin, Guinea, West Africa. This discovery is part of its ongoing exploration efforts in Guinea and Ontario, Canada....
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Discovery SA comes under fire for inviting Israeli health officials to Summit

Independent online (SA) 18 Nov 2024
One of the largest medical aid companies in the country, Discovery South Africa has come under fire on social media for hosting a Health Summit with Israeli healthcare providers ... Furthermore, Discovery Health's involvement is solely aimed at continued advancement of healthcare in South Africa....
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Why road trips in South Africa are the ultimate adventure

Independent online (SA) 15 Nov 2024
Driving through South Africa’s diverse landscapes, stopping in small towns, and discovering hidden gems makes every trip unique ... And if you’re not a fan of long hours behind the wheel, a road trip may feel more like a chore than an adventure.Tips for road-tripping in South Africa....
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Understanding medical cover in South Africa: Insights from infoQuest's latest research

Independent online (SA) 15 Nov 2024
This information is contained in infoQuest’s latest research on the healthcare system in South Africa ... The report revealed that access to quality healthcare remains a pressing issue in South Africa, with medical cover and the state of the nation’s hospitals at the heart of the debate....
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DemyHealth provides Nigerians with more healthcare options through genomic research programs

This Day 14 Nov 2024
... stressing that “This will greatly impact education in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa scientific community, equipping researchers in our institutions with the right tools to advance learning and discovery thereby enabling Africa contribute its quota globally”....
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Plastic-Eating Worms Discovered in Africa Offer New Hope for Waste Management

Colombia One 13 Nov 2024
Scientists have made an interesting discovery that may help reduce plastic pollution ... This beetle larva, originally from Africa, now lives in various parts of the world ... This discovery holds particular significance for Asia and Africa, where plastic waste is a growing environmental challenge....
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Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

Wtop 13 Nov 2024
Some Southern African countries are known to run free and fair elections, with at least two elections in South Africa and Botswana being held this year ... The ruling party in South Africa also lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994 and formed a unity government with opposition parties....
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What Is the Gold Standard?

The News & Observer 12 Nov 2024
The bimetallic standard came to an end around the turn of the 20th century with the discovery of large deposits of gold in South Africa and Australia ... Though gold was already being used in the 1880s to back currency, discoveries of significant amounts of gold — in South Africa, Australia and, to lesser extents, the western U.S....
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Upstream Petroleum Act signed into law

Independent online (SA) 11 Nov 2024
Although the expected renewed exploration and discovery momentum is expected to be a boon for South Africa, Moody’s said accelerating global green energy transition “complicates access to external financing and increases uncertainty” over future revenues....
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Startups awarded as Africa youth summit closes in Rwanda

Xinhua 11 Nov 2024
The startup seeks to transform Africa's events industry with a one-in-all platform for event discovery and management, easy ticket purchasing and sustainability and inclusivity to combat waste and boost visibility ... Startups awarded as Africa youth summit closes in Rwanda....

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