Fencing is a “state of mind,” a school of discipline, concentration, and respect. Not everyone knows that it is the sport that has earned Italy the most Olympic medals.
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The study of gnomonics has great educational value, drawing on disciplines such as mathematics, computer science, descriptive geometry, astronomy, geography, and history; a good measure of manual dexterity and ingenuity is required to build sundials.
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The Face Yoga method can help us rediscover that connection—a technique accessible to everyone that brings tangible benefits to both body and mind, as Elena Stocchi explains.
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Flowers, fruits, shells, animals, seasonal decorations, and home decor pieces seem to be carved from solid material. Only upon closer inspection do you realise they’re made entirely of wax.
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Using sunscreen doesn’t mean giving up on a tan, but rather protecting your skin from premature aging, dark spots, and—above all—much more serious health issues.
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Today, Lorenzo seeks out and selects authentic watches, rich in history and intended for collectors and enthusiasts, convinced that a great timepiece must evoke emotion, reflect an era, and preserve its identity intact.
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The exiled Perugian nobles, the so-called Beccherini, fought with Braccio, while the Perugians of the opposing party, the Raspanti, that is, the nobles and members of the “grasso popolo” (the wealthy people), the rising bourgeois class, fought with Malatesta. Having won the battle, Braccio Fortebraccio obtained the keys to the city and the government of Perugia, thus beginning his rule and putting an end to the bloody infighting between the two factions.
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We often wonder what is the difference between cod and stockfish? First of all, it must be said that it is always Norwegian cod. The former is preserved in salt while the latter is dried in the cold wind of northern Norway
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For weeks, visitors from across the globe flocked to one of the world’s most prestigious museums to admire the masterpieces of the Renaissance genius Raphael. Among them was a work of particular significance for Umbria and the city of Città di Castello: the Processional Banner of the Holy Trinity.
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The flags of the three Rioni — Porta del Borgo, Porta del Monte, and Porta del Verziere — are raised over the squares, costumes come out of the wardrobes where they are kept all year, and in the neighbourhood clubs the final touches are put on the stage sets.
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A woman with a brilliant mind and an untiring innovator, Maria has made “doing things well” her life’s mission. I asked her to tell me how she managed to transfer the soul of Gualdo Tadino into a precious thread.
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Through their words, we explore the challenges of entrepreneurship today and the driving force of a management style that knows how to build a team starting from the family.
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Born in Fabriano in 1852 and already skilled in the ceramic arts, Daria chose Gualdo Tadino not only as a place of the heart but as fertile ground for her ambition. Alongside her husband, Paolo Rubboli, she mastered and perfected the secrets of the lustre technique—an ancient and difficult art requiring absolute mastery over kiln temperatures.
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Cinzia Verni’s artistic journey is a captivating narrative that weaves together the elegance of Alta Moda with experimental research into paper as a medium. She took her first steps in the heart of fashion design, collaborating with Emma Bini, a designer for prestigious Italian icons such as Valentino (Oliver), Versace (Versus), Gianfranco Ferré (Oaks), and Fendissime.
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At Le Logge, the taste of the territory blends with modernity: from breakfast to the aperitif, the true revolution of the venue lies in its gastronomic offering, designed for those seeking a quick break, an original brunch, or a refined aperitif, without ever sacrificing quality
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High-end artisanal saddlery, motorcycle bags, duffel bags, custom accessories and, later on, limited-edition items even for wine shops, restaurants, tobacco shops, and fashion.
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