The most famous monolith in Calabria
By Francesca Politi – JUMP Team We are in the north-eastern area of Aspromonte National Park, called “Valley of the Great stones”, in the…
When Spain humiliated the infamous pirate “Drake” in La Coruña
About 150 ships and more than 23,000 men. With that number of vessels and soldiers, the pirate Francis Drake set out on April 13,…
49 years since the discovery of the Riace Bronzes (460–450 BC)
By Francesca Politi – JUMP Team 16th of August 1972: a great day for the artistic and archaeological heritage of Calabria. The Ionian Sea…
Do you know the Vigo that exists under our feet?
Celtic forts, Roman salt flats and medieval walls are hidden under the sidewalks of Vigo, like very well-kept secrets of the history that made…
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The (first) Royal Botanical Gardens were founded in 1759 as a Royal Estate, and from 1841 onwards it was converted into a scientific institution for plant and fungal research and public attraction which is funded…
Hampton Court Palace, Surrey
The Beginning of Hampton Court The Palace began under Cardinal Wolsey in the early 16th century, however, Henry VIII was drawn to it and had…
Cultural history of Music in the South of England
Throughout history the UK has produced and created some of the best and most well-known music. Wherever you go in the world you are sure to find a…
What is the Lammas Festival?
For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” …John 6:33 In the Bible Bread is…
Unique St Martin Croissants and the Croissant Museum in Poznań
By Julia Kitaszewska & Marta Gburzyńska, KONTAKT, Poland
Fiestas del Carmen: Patron Saint of Sailors
The Carmen festivity is a seafaring tradition that is celebrated in many towns on the Galician coast in honour of Our Lady of Mount…