What is the true history of Halloween and how it was born: origin, meaning and traditions of October 31st

Halloween, one of the most popular holidays of the autumn period, is celebrated the night before All Saints’ Day: this ...
The history of Jack O’ Lantern: why the Halloween pumpkin is called that and where the legend comes from

The legend of Jack O’Lantern – literally, Jack of the Lantern – was born in Ireland in the 17th century, ...
35% of Italian adults are functionally illiterate: Italy is at the bottom of the ranking

In Italy, over one in three adults is unable to understand and analyze complex texts. This is one of the ...
The most successful Halloween prank ever? The War of the Worlds on the radio by Orson Welles which “scared” the USA

The most successful Halloween prank in history? Undoubtedly what happened on October 30, 1938, when CBS, the United States radio ...
Why is 666 the devil’s number?

The number of the Beast, indicated by the number 666, immediately makes us think of the devil, sin and the ...
How the 2026 high school leaving exam changes with the new reform and how the test has evolved over the last 102 years

The reform on the 2026 high school leaving exam was officially approved by the Chamber of Deputies, with 138 votes ...
A new ancient species of crocodile that lived 80 million years ago has been discovered in Egypt

In the Egyptian Western Desert, near El Quseir, an Egyptian research group has just discovered a new species of prehistoric ...
The 5 oldest subways in the world: from London to Budapest, a UNESCO heritage site

Subways today are not just means of transport, but true urban icons that have marked the history of cities: from ...











