Many years ago, while a child in the magical Region of Calabria, in Southern Italy, I found an ancient coin. Decades later, I sought, and finally found its amazing origins. The investigation for my coin's origins was paralleled by an in-depth search for my ancient Calabrian roots. What I found was a mesmerizing history of horrifying natural catastrophes, invasions by both brutal and civilizing peoples, and other enthralling events that will leave the reader enlightened and amazed. Michael Caputo Author of the award-winning, God Seen Through the Eyes of the Greatest Minds.(Now, The Greatest Minds Believed in God.) and Under A Lion Sun: Childhood Days of Joy and Sorrow In Old Calabria) NOTE TO READERS The original version of this book was written in Canadian English, which led some to conclude that the book had not been properly edited for spelling. Given the fact that the vast majority of readers are clearly Americans, the new version is now in American English, though a few Canadian English words may still be present. Please enjoy the content and be patient with the spelling. English spelling varies from area to area, therefore it is impossible to please everyone in all English-speaking areas of the world. May my historical journey fascinate you as it has fascinated many others who have already bought the book. COMMENTS FROM READERS "Congratulations on a superb and incredibly interesting history of our remarkable roots I just loved it " (Kathy B.) "Really interesting." (Greg B.) "Excellent " (Michael M.) "Amazing " (Carmela A.) "I am loving your book. I will share it with my family down under." (M.M.C.) "I have recently finished your book "The Coin from Calabria" and really enjoyed the information that you shared on your quest to discover the authenticity of that coin. The journey itself was intriguing but the historical references to the geographic conquests of that area was truly enlightening...Also, and what made the book even more enjoyable, is that you have a very natural gift for writing and expressing your content and that made it easy to want to go back to the book each time to finish it The book was descriptive, informative and effortless to become engaged in and that makes reading a joyful experience." (Mark. A.) "I recently read your book, The Coin From Calabria, and I enjoyed it very much. I enjoyed reading in your book about the history of Calabria, going all the way back to the ancient Greeks who settled there. My wife gave me the book for my birthday, and I read it while on vacation last week. My mother and her family came to America from Calabria." (Mike.N.)