History of Donnington Castle
Donnington Castle overlooks the Lambourn Valley in an important strategic position commanding the crossing of major north–south and east–west routes. The manor of Donnington…
Queimada, typical Galician drink
When we talk about Queimada, everyone thinks of Galicia and this typical Galician drink. In previous articles we have talked about traditions and superstitions…
Jewish sites in Calabria
By Francesca Politi – JUMP Team The South of Italy has been over history a landing place for civilizations coming from the Orient. A…
The Calabrian fathers of the Gregorian calendar
By Francesca Politi -JUMP Team In the 16th century the Gregorian Reform changed the way we keep track of dates. Behind this event we…
The Ravaschieri family coat of arms on the Gattì fountain in Satriano
By Francesco Tirinato – JUMP TEAM (Italy) The history of the small Calabrian village of Satriano (located in the province of Catanzaro) is inextricably…
One of the oldest manuscripts of the New Testament in Calabria
By Francesca Politi – JUMP Team The Codex Purpureus Rossanensis is an ancient manuscript of extraordinary historical and archeological significance, found in that part…
“Percebeiros” (barnacle catchers): one of the most difficult jobs in Galicia
Barnacles are one of the ugliest but most delicious seafood in Galicia. Darwin studied them for more than ten years and discovered that barnacles…
After a year of covid lockdowns: LTT 1 realized in Italy! The full experience of our delegations in the Calabria region
By YLENIA AZZARO – JUMP Team (Italy) It has just ended the experience of the two great teams representing the language school of Poznań…
Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake Festival
The cheese rolling festival is a contest held in Gloucester, England. It has been around for over 600 years and is usually held on…
Diving in the history of a memorable beach resort in Badolato, Southern Italy
By Sonia Simpatico – JUMP team August the 20th 1982, Lido Solesi, Badolato, Southern Italy Vincenzo is one of many Italian boys, son of…