The 10 most evocative, scary and spectacular cemeteries in the world

The 10 most evocative, scary and spectacular cemeteries in the world
There are places where silence tells more than a thousand words, and cemeteries are the most surprising example of this: ...

Why they say empty pumpkin: origin and true meaning of the expression

Why they say empty pumpkin: origin and true meaning of the expression
There’s something funny and at the same time biting about telling someone: “you’re so unique empty pumpkin!”. But where does ...

Hominids were grasping tools with their hands as early as 1.5 million years ago: what the new study reveals

Hominids were grasping tools with their hands as early as 1.5 million years ago: what the new study reveals
Some species of hominids, a family of primates dating back to the early Miocene, who lived in East Africa about ...

How is the Mexican Dia de Los Muertos celebrated and what is its meaning

How is the Mexican Dia de Los Muertos celebrated and what is its meaning
The Día de los Muertosliterally “the day of the dead”, is one of the most emblematic holidays in Mexico, celebrated ...

What is celebrated on All Saints’ Day and why is November 1st called that in Italy?

What is celebrated on All Saints' Day and why is November 1st called that in Italy?
All Saints’ Day, also known as “All Saints’ Day”, is a holiday with which Christians, Catholic and Orthodox, celebrate the ...

Sex without consent becomes rape in France: what changes with the new law and where Italy is at

Sex without consent becomes rape in France: what changes with the new law and where Italy is at
Following the case of Gisele Pelicot — now 72 years old, sedated and raped by her husband and at least ...

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

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 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, ...

How do Italians get information, TV or social media? The comparison between young people of Gen Z, Millennials and Boomers

How do Italians get information, TV or social media? The comparison between young people of Gen Z, Millennials and Boomers
To get information, Italians use different channels and means: if social media represents the primary source of information for young ...

35% of Italian adults are functionally illiterate: Italy is at the bottom of the ranking

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 ...