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Boxing: the story behind one of the oldest combat disciplines Boxing is one of the oldest combat sports in history and takes place within a square space called the ring. We can observe the figures of people fighting with closed fists in the prehistoric graffiti from the third millennium B.C, now kept in the British Museum of London, while a sculpture ...
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Shiatsu massage: the ancient Japanese technique to rediscover well-being Taking care of your psychophysical well-being is important, and shiatsu massage is one way to reduce the side effects of stress and regain inner balance. The word Shiatsu comes from the union between the two terms shi, meaning "finger", and Atsu, meaning "pressure", a practice widespread in Japan since the sixth century and ...
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Golf: a fascinating sport with controversial origins Elegance and precision are the two main features of golf, a sport of which origins are still shrouded in mystery and discussed by historians. The most widely accepted theory is that golf was invented in Scotland, where it is exceedingly popular and of great tradition, so much it was elected national sport. It seems that ...
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Masterchef: the cooking show that conquered Italian TV Whether it’s just a weekend or a long stay, holidays are the best time to discover new world-food trends at Forte Village, the resort surrounded by the beautiful Sardinian sea turns into a sensory experience thanks to the dishes of the most beloved starred chefs of Masterchef. Masterchef, the most successful culinary talent show ...
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Castles in southern Sardinia: the charm and elegance of ancient homes The castles in the south of Sardinia were built over the centuries mainly for strategic reasons and for defence. They are now places that evoke intriguing stories connected to families, traditions, mystery and nobility. Positioned on hilltops, on high spurs of rock, on headlands overlooking the beautiful Sardinian sea and surrounded ...
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Table tennis: origins and evolutions of table tennis Table tennis, popularly known as ping pong, is one of the most popular sports in the world and is suitable for all ages, it has also been an Olympic speciality since 1988 and can be played in restricted areas, both indoors and outdoors, but equipped and spacious indoor areas are required for competitive ...
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Ayurveda: brief history of traditional Indian medicine In Sanskrit Ayurveda means “science of life knowledge” and includes all principles of traditional Indian medicine. It was practiced thousands of years ago in India and focuses on reestablishing and maintaining psychophysical health. The word Ayurveda is formed by ayur, the length of life or longevity, and veda, revealed knowledge. It origins are unsure but ...
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Sardinian Coral: characteristics, uses and properties The splendid sea of Sardinia is a treasure chest that holds countless riches such as the Corallium rubrum, or red coral, an octorall of the Coralliidae family widespread in the Mediterranean and the Eastern Atlantic. In general, it grows up to 200 meters in depth, in poorly lit places and with poor vegetation. The Sardinian coral ...
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