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…
OLD MARYCH as the only physical representation of the local dialect in Poland, and a subject of great affection.
When we talk about famous symbols of Poznań, it is important to mention Old Marych, one of Poznań’s most beloved citizens. The bronze statue…
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…
The Castle in Greater Poland where the White Lady never sleeps…
By Paulina Skrzypczak, KONTAKT, Poland. The White Lady of the Castle in Kórnik is one of Greater Poland’s most recognizable ghost tales. This is…
A walk through the narrowest street of Italy – in Santa Caterina, Southern Italy
By Sonia Simpatico – JUMP Team (Italy) When you arrive to Santa Caterina Superiore at a first glance you would never think that in…
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…
LTT in Soverato. Indoor session on Calabrian Cultural Heritage by JUMP. Discovering our Greek and Latin roots.
By Francesco Tirinato & Ylenia Azzaro (JUMP team) An interesting and well-attended morning session with the Polish delegation from CJO Kontakt in Poznań and…