In series
The Outsider
Summer Recommendations 2026
A guide designed to explore the diversity of entertainment. Discover new stories and remember the most iconic classics of all time.
Anniversaries
The trilogy was very warmly received by critics and audiences alike, as well as winning a host of awards, including seventeen Oscars.
The fantasy book that has become a screen legend
The twenty-fifth anniversary of the first film in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, is a wonderful opportunity to revisit…
History
Despite the name of this celebration, its origins date back to pre-Christian times
What is celebrated on St John’s Eve?
24 June marks the birthday of St John the Baptist, a fest associated with bonfires, whose origins are related to ancient rituals linked to the Sun.
Collector's Corner
The major change came at the end of the 15th century, with modifications to the rules and the pieces.
3 chess sets for enthusiasts and collectors
In addition to being considered an international sport, owning a chess set with a unique design is also a symbol of culture and aesthetic refinement.
Destinations
Prades offers exceptional visibility, due to its altitude and its natural environment, which make it a privileged viewpoint
Prades, the perfect balcony to experience the total eclipse
The Prades mountains, ‘Starlight Tourist Destination’, is the perfect astronomical refuge to enjoy the astronomical phenomenon of the decade.
Disconnection
A study published in 2017 reviewed the state of the art of medical devices based on origami structures and analysed their applications over the past decades.
Did you know? Origami is currently used in medicine
Researchers highlight its usefulness in fields such as interventional cardiology and gastrointestinal microsurgery due to its compact format.
Ephemerides
Four decades after the disaster, we are still at a loss of words to express the ecological devastation and desolation that was unleashed.
Chernobyl: 40 years of stories
Book and series continue to challenge the way in which we remember that wound of the twentieth century.
In series
Hamnet
Spring Recommendations 2026
A guide designed to explore the diversity of entertainment. Discover new stories and remember the most iconic classics of all time.
Trends
As often happens with artistic expressions that started on the streets, it is difficult to draw a neat line marking the birth of reggaeton, but its origins can be located, with broad consensus, in the Caribbean during the 90s.
From Puerto Rico to the world: understanding the global domination of Reggaeton
Bad Bunny's historic triumph at the last Grammy Awards and his performance at the Super Bowl crystallize the rise of reggaeton as the great musical.
Art
Beyond their functionality, in Europe there are metro stations that look like authentic works of art.
Metro stations that look like works of art
Across Europe, there are metro stations that resemble works of art straight out of a museum. Here are six of them that are well worth visiting.
Collector's Corner
The crypto art system is democratising the art market, as it allows access to the international market with less capital
Tokenised art: the future of collecting?
The new model of digital art buying and selling allows the acquisition of classic and modern works at affordable prices with shared ownership.
History
Image of a Cupid, a figure closely associated with Valentine’s Day.
What is the origin of Valentine’s Day?
Saint Valentine has uncertain origins, in which pagan rituals, a third-century martyr turned saint, and the modern consumerism are intertwined.
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