Across Europe, the idea of home is one of the most intimate concepts we carry with us. It is a word that seems simple on the surface (an address, a building, a place on a map) but in every language it expands far beyond bricks and walls. It becomes memory, belonging, identity, and the quiet space where we return to ourselves. Italian: casa as a place of belonging In Italian, casa is both physical and emotional. It can mean the building (la casa), but it also points to the pla

A lively morning in the kitchen, where participants cooked together, used Italian with ease and enjoyed the flow of the workshop. Regional dishes took shape step by step, and the atmosphere grew warmer as people shared small moments and simple discoveries. Sitting around the table at the end felt rewarding, a quiet celebration of what we had created as a group. Follow us to discover upcoming events and new experiences.

We say them every day, often without thinking: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday… Yet the names of the days of the week are tiny archaeological sites. Each one contains fragments of ancient religions, lost gods, and surprising connections between languages that today feel very far apart. From the Romans to the North: Two Traditions Meet The seven‑day week comes from the Romans, who named each day after a celestial body and its associated deity: dies Lunae — day of the Moon dies Mart

If you’ve spent time in UK bookshops or charity shops, you’ve probably seen the label pre‑loved. Pre-loved, a small word with a big cultural shift behind it. It’s one of those English expressions that stops you for a moment. But where does “pre‑loved” come from? The term began appearing in the late 20th century, especially in charity retail and sustainability circles. Instead of describing an object as used (which focuses on wear) or second‑hand (which focuses on sequence), p