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Valentine's Day: a brief story on the origin of the day of love Every 14th of February, in most of the world is Valentine's Day, the day of love. Its name comes from the bishop and Christian martyr Valentino of Terni, also known as Saint Valentine of Terni or Saint Valentine from Interamna. Pope Gelasius I established this religious celebration in 496 ...
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The origins of tennis: a brief history of an ancient sport The long history of tennis begins in the Middle Ages. At that time in France a game called 'jeu de paume’ was popular. The name, lit. 'game of palm (of the hand)’, refers to the fact that the players, according to the rules, could hit the ball only with the ...
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The sea in winter, the positive effects on psychophysical health The winter sea offers postcard views and is also a cure-all for mental and physical health. This is due to the presence of iodine and salt which work as a natural nebulizer treatment and an effective cure for many diseases. According to a research by the University of Ghent (Belgium) together with ...
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What is biodiversity? Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is the result of about 4 billion years of evolution. Furthermore, it is the cornerstone of sustainable development. The 1987 Brundtland report described it as the process that meet the "needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their owns". It "implies a progressive transformation of economy and society". The term ...
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When was boxing created? Boxing is one of the oldest combat sports. In Italy we call it pugilato, from the Latin pugilatus and pugil, which refers to the athlete who fights with the pugnus, the fist. But we also call it with the French term boxe. Thanks to the Sumerian, Assyrian-Babylonian and Hittite bas-reliefs found by archaeologists during excavations in the Middle ...
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Mamoiada, an historical and cultural territory in the heart of Barbagia Mamoiada is the land of the Mamuthones. It is a charming village, part of the 9th Nuorese mountain community. It is about 15 km from Nuoro, at 644 meters above sea level, in the innermost part of the Barbagia di Ollolai. This is a historical region of central Sardinia, on the ...
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What is environmental sustainability? Taking care of the environment is not a prerogative of states or governments, but a set of daily practices that each of us can adopt to build a sustainable lifestyle. It doesn't take much to make a difference and reduce our ecological footprint. Environmental sustainability means the ability to protect the ecosystem and preserve the Earth’s resources through ...
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Christmas in Sardinia: the origins of a celebration loved by adults and children Christmas in Sardinia is a family celebration. It is rich in warmth, suggestions and ancient traditions, handed down throughout the generations. In Italian, Christmas is Natale. The word comes from the Latin ‘Natāle’, ellipses of ‘Diem natālem Christi’, the day of Christ's birth. Furthermore, Natāle comes from ‘natālis’, which ...
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