Lugo, the oldest city in Galicia
Yes, you have read correctly, the oldest in Galicia, since it dates from the 25th century BC. In the 1st century BC the Roman…
The Jewish Community in Poznań
By Aleksandra Majchrowska, KONTAKT, Poland. The Jewish Community in Poznań was one of the most important in the country. Along with Krakow, Lublin, and…
Old units of measurement used by Calabrian peasants
By Francesco Tirinato Until a few decades ago, the systems and units of measurement prescribed by Ferdinand I of Aragon in the ancient Kingdom…
Memoirs of 19th century Calabria
By Francesca Politi – JUMP team The desire to learn through exploration is not a new phenomenon, it also provides a link to the…
Second Stage of the Primitive Way to Santiago
From O Cádavo to Lugo by Alexandra Pose Mora We start our second stage from O Cádavo and head to the abandoned village of…
Piazza Castello, Badolato, Southern Italy: from a threatening castle to an enjoyable open air living room
By SONIA SIMPATICO, JUMP Team – Italy Where today there is Piazza Castello (Castle Square), in early days you could find a fortress to…
Hercules Tower Surroundings in depth
The Tower of Hercules is the undisputed symbol of the city of A Coruña, in the north of Galicia. And it is not for…
The first modern constitution in Europe and the world’s second oldest constitution.
By Aleksandra Majchrowska, KONTAKT, Poland. Poland is celebrating the 3 May Constitution Day! The Constitution of 3 May 1791 is considered one of the…
The wine in the catoja of Badolato, Southern Italy, as trait d’union between past and present
By Sonia Simpatico, JUMP team The word catóju comes from the Greek catagheou and means a room on ground floor or in the basement. The…