We’ve all seen historical films and cartoons in which papyrus plants thrive along the banks of the famed Nile. Nonetheless, a few thousand kilometers away stands the old and illustrious city of Syracuse, which hides a heavy secret. What is the secret of Syracuse being the only European city where papyrus […]
The Paris Paralympics concluded today, September 8th, with Team Italy securing 6th place on the leaderboard with 71 medals, 2 more than in the previous edition. In addition to the amazing results achieved by our athletes, what probably left the biggest mark was the humility and self-irony of the participants, […]
In Italy, yet another centenarian has accomplished the impressive feat of renewing their driver’s license after reaching 100 years of age. The last similar case occurred at the beginning of 2024, when a former shipyard worker renewed his license at the remarkable age of 101, becoming the oldest person ever […]
The idea of making access to the Trevi Fountain limited seems to be more than just a fleeting or temporary solution. With over 5 million visitors a year, the constant flow of people is slowly damaging and wearing down the splendor of one of the most iconic symbols of the […]
Green light for blue crab fishing
The last Italian ocean transatlantic was designed about 50 years ago. The Michelangelo liner, as it was named, housed the last descendant of the artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, from whom it inherited the name, on its debut trip. Today I’d like to tell you about the Italian fleet’s spearhead (together with […]
Every September, Viterbo celebrates Saint Rose, the patron of the city who died in 1251. This unique tradition, handed down for over 750 years, was recognized by UNESCO in 2013 as part of the oral and intangible heritage. The tradition of Viterbo The annual festival of Santa Rosa is Viterbo’s […]
The application process is now open to officially become a gondolier, transporting tourists through Venice‘s fascinating and much-envied canals. However, the available spots are very limited, the selection process is stringent, and the requirements are numerous. Obtaining the certification is not for everyone; the ancient tradition of Venice cannot be […]
It’s been seven years since the earth trembled. We’re talking about one of the darkest and saddest days in central Italy’s history. Years pass, yet the memory remains—It’s still all sadly incised in my memory. A large portion of our country has been infamously wrecked and razed to the ground […]
115 years have passed since the birth of Italy’s most famous professional cycling stage race. The Giro d’Italia is not just about kilometers of road racing; today, it generates a national economic impact of hundreds of millions of euros. In 2024, that impact was estimated at 620 million euros. The […]