The story of Times Beach, a ghost town in Missouri contaminated by dioxin
The town of Times Beach, in the state of Missouri (USA) was evacuated in 1982 during a flood, but the ...
Who are the Waldensians and what do the followers of the movement founded by Pietro Valdo believe in
The Waldensians are the followers of Waldism, a Christian religious confession born in the 12th century by Pietro Valdo (also ...
Why San Siro is nicknamed the “Scala of football”: the history of Milan’s iconic stadium
One hundred years ago, in 1925, the then president of Milan Piero Pirelli urged the construction of an English-inspired football ...
When pigs and other animals ended up in court: animal trials in the Middle Ages
For centuries, in Europe, pigs, horses, donkeys and even insects were tried like people: arrested, defended by lawyers, judged and ...
Concert ticket prices are increasingly higher
Going to a concert always costs more. Globally, the average price of a ticket has exceeded 90 dollars. In Italy, ...
What if men were subjected to catcalling? The experiment with virtual reality
Catcalling is verbal harassment that can cause damage to self-esteem, discomfort, anxious symptoms and a sense of vulnerability in those ...
Does the 30 km/h limit in urban centers really work? What studies say about “zone 30” European cities
In Rome, a speed limit of 30 km/h has been introduced in the historic center of the city: the capital ...
From telephone rates to motorway tolls, increases are coming: all the increases for 2026
2026 opens with a new series of price increases that will significantly weigh on the pockets of Italians: according to ...
Revenge porn and sextortion in Italy, over 1,400 cases a year: two crimes, the same devastating consequences
Sextortion and revenge porn are two sides of the same coin. Crimes that are often confused, but which describe different ...
Is it true that the bull hates red? Let’s dispel the myth
Contrary to popular belief, Bulls are not attracted to the color red. This false belief spread with bullfighting, the traditional ...
