The art of Michaelina Wautier, the Flemish painter whose works were attributed to men, has been rediscovered
You have probably never heard of Michaelina Wautier: for years, in fact, the paintings of this Flemish painter, active in ...
Is it written all attached or separate? From “good morning” to “alright”: the words we get wrong most often
Is it written “alongside” or “next to”? “In form” or “in form”? “OK” or “alright”? Beyond or afterlife? It often ...
Taiwanese jadeite cabbage is the “Mona Lisa of Asia”: why this work of art is so loved
It often happens that museums, despite hosting varied and rich collections, become famous for one work of art in particular: ...
Does Pet Therapy work? Here’s what studies and institutions say
All it takes is a meow, a wagging tail when we get home and we immediately feel better. We call ...
Why do they say “what a drag”: origin and meaning of the expression to indicate boredom or disappointment
In Italy when we want to complain, say that we are bored, show disappointment, or rail against someone, “what a ...
Is it possible to control our dreams? What are lucid dreams and how do they work
Among all the dream phenomena, one in particular has captured the collective imagination: lucid dreams, experiences in which the dreamer ...
Why the Peace symbol has that shape and what it means
Three lines inside a circle: the symbol of Peace (☮) is by far one of the most recognisable, yet not ...
What are votive offerings and what is their origin: meaning and function
Ex-votos are objects offered to God or a saint to thank him after the realization of an event considered miraculous ...
Why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th: origins, meaning and traditions in Italy and around the world
Christmas is a Christian holiday that occurs on December 25th and celebrates the birth of Jesus. In the liturgical year ...
Why do some people hate Christmas? What it really means to be a “Grinch”
Being a Grinch means not liking Christmas and feeling irritation, discomfort or sadness on holidays. For some it is just ...
