Who am I?
Originally from the United States, I am a geography professional currently residing in Madrid, Spain, passionate about culture, geography, and the applications of GIS. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Texas at Austin and am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Geographic Information Technologies at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, where I am expanding my knowledge in GIS, cartography, and remote sensing.
This space is dedicated to sharing insights on cultures and geography, showcasing my work, and exploring how GIS can be applied to the topics I care about.
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Why the name “CROCEVIA”?
CROCEVIA, meaning “crossroads” in Italian embodies the essance of how I feel about geography and history. The constant exchange and flow of people through time and space is a topic I’ve long contemplated, and I can’t express the excitement I feel to be able to share this with all of you.
I was visiting the Giovanni Sanna Museum in Sassari, Italy where I saw a map (featured on the front page of the site) that really brought home the idea of Sardinia being at the heart of the Mediterranean, or at the crossroads of civilizations, so to speak.
On the final day of my wonderful stay, I had an exchange with a woman who kindly took the time to discuss the glorious historical heritage of her home, Sardinia. When, in my broken Italian, I tried to express my enthusiasm and passion for the history, I let out the first words that came to mind (in English): the crossroads of civilizations. The women then provided me with the Italian equivalent: CROCEVIA.
Featured in photo: Santa Sabina Church and nuraghe, perfectly exemplifying the “crocevia” in space and time in such a magical place, blending the Nuragic civilization and the later Romanesque art of the Christians.
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