THE COP (Climate Change Conference) 26
Since 1995, world leaders have met every year to talk about climate. Cop26, which began on Sunday 31 October in Glasgow has seen the participation of 26 leaders of major…
VE-Day and its legacy
On this day, on the 8th of May 1945, the War in Europe was officially over after the signing of the unconditional surrender by the provisional German Government. This day…
April fool’s day (April fish)
April Fools’ Day is celebrated on the first day of April each year. It’s the custom to play a trick or a joke on someone on this day for example…
The mysterious world of the left-handed
Do you know that about 10 per cent of the population is left-handed or it’s better to say “lefties”? Scientists believe it may be genetic. Being left-handed has not always…
“Dantedì or Dante day, that is the question”
Using English words in the Italian language seems to be becoming more and more popular these days up to be part of the Italian dictionary. It appears that Italian has…
IDIOMS PART II
A FLASH IN THE PAN: letteralmente un lampo in una padella a equivale all’Italiano essere una meteora, oppure fuoco di paglia. Meaning: a moment of fame that soon fails.…
The power of sleeping
Do you know that on March 17th is World Sleep Day? I'm sure of it because I like sleeping and I’m also a daydreamer as my friends say of me. Moreover,…
Meghan Markle’s public shocking confession: a denounciation or a publicity stunt?
Meghan Markle made her name as an actress, campaigner and blogger before marrying Prince Harry in May 2018 and becoming the Duchess of Sussex. When she became a member of…
The way to Zero Waste
Every day the media outlets report on the ever-growing pollution, the impact on the environment of the carbon footprint, the emission of gases that contribute to global warming. So, what…