Matteuccia da Todi, Umbrian herbalist and healer, was the first woman in Italy to be burned alive for witchcraft in 1428. Esteemed by the people and nobles, she was accused of infanticide, magical healing rites and trade in love potions. Its burning marked the beginning of the witch hunt. Matteuccia …
Why are there two boxers fighting on the roof of the Milan Cathedral? Who are they and what are they doing there
It’s no joke: there are also two heavyweights among the saints and gargoyles of the Milan Cathedral. This is how the unusual work of art desired by fascist propaganda to promote the cult of sport was born. Climbing among the spiers and pinnacles of the Milan Cathedral one would hardly …
New scam on WhatsApp, beware of messages asking for money: how to protect yourself from the scam
If you have an iPhone, update it immediately to the latest version available. A new wave of attacks exploit a system bug to send illegitimate money requests via WhatsApp. «Would you do me a huge favor? I have exceeded the limit and it won’t send me a transfer of X …
