Journal
Jul 24, 2024
How Greek Myths Inspire Sicilians to Embrace the Here and Now
Myths from Ancient Greece still play a central role in Sicilian culture, reinforcing long-standing beliefs and habits that encourage Sicilians to live in the moment and savor the present.
Jul 02, 2024
Standing Tall: Catalonia’s Human Towers Between Community Spirit and Invented Traditions
Often associated with ancient folk traditions, Catalonia’s castells have gained mass popularity in recent decades.
Jun 27, 2024
Barcelona’s Cultural Confluence: How Migration, Art and Politics Intersect in the Catalan Capital
Barcelona’s rich art scene evolves as contemporary migrant communities shape its identity with new ideas, performances, and life experiences, continually enriching the city’s dynamic cultural landscape.
Jun 22, 2024
Beyond the Atlas: A Journey to the Heart of Amazigh Traditions
Writer Sally Kirby has spent the last six years living in close contact with the Amazigh people of Morocco. Join her on a tour of the Amazigh’s rich heritage and its contemporary expressions in modern-day Morocco.
Jun 18, 2024
Inside the Domus Aurea: Emperor Nero’s Forgotten Residence in Rome
Nero’s residence, once Rome’s most opulent building and then buried and forgotten, was found by Renaissance artists 1500 years later. Explore the preserved halls built for the Roman Empire's most controversial ruler.
May 30, 2024
A train ride around Europe's most active volcano
Imagine scaling an active volcano – by train! In Sicily, a historic narrow gauge railway runs all around Mount Etna, connecting the villages on its slopes up to an altitude of 1,000 meters.