From Isis to Aphrodite to the Madonna: how myths and legends have made the rose the “queen of flowers”

Roses, spring flowers par excellence that bloom from May, have always been a symbol of love, rebirth and fertility. Myths ...
Because in Spain we eat 1-2 hours later than in Italy: the reason is historical

In Spain there is a habit that leaves you a little strange: that of eating “late” compared to other European ...
Gas explosion in a coal mine in northern China: at least 90 dead and hundreds injured

In China, on May 22, 2026, an explosion in a coal mine in Shanxi province caused one of the most ...
Because it is thought that the Vikings wore horned helmets even though this is not true

In the collective imagination the Vikings – or rather, the Norse – they were a people of violent, combative people ...
The difference between overtaking and passing on the right on the motorway: only one is allowed according to the CdS

Those who often travel along Italian motorways know this: the right lane is often half-empty, the central one is permanently ...
Local elections: how to vote, what split voting is and what the Mayor and Council do

Local elections are held to elect mayors and municipal councils. They are held at different times depending on the municipality ...
Burnout, when work empties us: what it is, the INAIL numbers and the paradox of commitment

Working a lot, extending the days, shortening the lunch break and answering emails even at night: for many it has ...
All the Everest records, from Kami Rita Sherpa’s 32nd summit to climbing 8849 m without oxygen

A new record has been reached on Mount Everest: Nepalese mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, reached the summit of the ...











