A MONK'S TALE

 

 

This tale is part of a project we did at school after studying the importance of monasteries in the middle ages, the rule of St Benedict and monastic life, including the history of the Benedectine monasteries we have in our hometown, Subiaco. Divided in groups, one of our tasks was to write a story in English about monastic life,  set in the past, present or future,  with fantasy elements of our choice. 

The following story was written by Eleonora Campi with the support and help of Alexandru Balan, Christian Micozzi, Federico Mosetti, Riccardo Rossi. They also designed a pop-up book to illustrate the  story as well as a video in which they read it. We really hope you'll enjoy reading it!

WWDC 2023: WHAT WAS PRESENTED

 

  

WWDC is an Apple annual event where hardware and software updates are presented.

In this article, I’ll give you a taste of all that, plus “one more thing” (the usual expression used by Apple when unveiling new innovative products) ... Apple Vision Pro!

THE BATTLE AGAINST DEMON CTHULHU

 

This story is part of a project we did at school after studying the importance of monasteries in the middle ages, the rule of St Benedict and monastic life, including the history of the Benedectine monasteries we have in our hometown, Subiaco. Divided in groups, one of our tasks was to write a story in English about monastic life,  set in the past, present or future,  with fantasy elements of our choice. 

The following story was written by Luca Di Giannantonio e Carlo Muzi with the support of Federico Mosetti. We really hope you'll enjoy reading it!

Once upon a time at Saint Benedict’s monastery during a holy mass a dark monk servant of the demon Cthulhu went to the cave in the monastery.  As a result of a ritual, he opened a portal to another dimension and fled from the monastery.

"TOGETHER, WE'LL BUILD IT AGAIN” - A FANTASY TALE OF ST. BENEDICT AND HIS SISTER, ST. SCHOLASTICA.

This story is part of a project we did at school after studying the importance of monasteries in the middle ages, the rule of St Benedict and monastic life, including the history of the Benedectine monasteries we have in our hometown, Subiaco. Divided in groups, one of our tasks was to write a story in English about monastic life,  set in the past, present or future,  with fantasy elements of our choice. 

The following story was written by Lucrezia Pelliccia with the help of Valerio Carpentieri, Marco Tozzi and Federico Mosetti. The illustrations were drawn by Lucrezia herself. The story is set in the past, the protagonists are Benedict and his sister Scholastica. It features demons, angels and dragons and ... we really hope you'll enjoy reading it!

5 PLACES TO VISIT IN MALTA

 

Hello everyone! How are you? I hope you're well!   You know? My classmates and I have been to Malta recently and we had a great time. I have a few recommendations of beautiful places to visit for you. Just scroll down to check them out.

A CATASTROPHIC, POST APOCALYPTIC TALE

 

This story is part of a project we did at school after studying the importance of monasteries in the middle ages, the rule of St Benedict and monastic life, including the history of the Benedectine monasteries we have in our hometown, Subiaco. Divided in groups, one of our tasks was to write a story in English about monastic life,  set in the past, present or future,  with fantasy elements of our choice. 

The following story was written by Francesco Elviretti with the help of Sophia Corsini, Isabel Baiocchi,  Danylo Valleri and Federico Mosetti. It is set in a post apolyptic future,  the protagonists are Benedictine monks,  who were among the few survivors to a nuclear explosion. They have been turned into warriors with very little patience who have to cope with the stubborness of nuns. Scroll down and enjoy reading! 

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL

 

The  Greatest Love of All is a song  by Whitney Houston  dating back to 1986. This song was actually written in 1977 by  Michael Masser and Linda Creed. Linda Creed wrote this tune while she was fighting against breast cancer.

In fact, this song talks about the importance of self-love and encourages listeners to take time to learn to accept and care for themselves.

THE 5 BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD: EXCELLENCE, PERFORMANCE AND STYLE

 

Are you fond of cycling like me? This post is perfect for you, then! Bicycles are one of the most popular means of transport in the world, valued for their versatility, sustainability and health benefits. Over the years, many brands have developed cutting-edge bicycle models, offering exceptional performance, innovative designs and high-quality materials. In this article, we will explore the five best bicycles in the world, considering criteria such as engineering, brand reputation, customer reviews and technological innovation.

VISITING MALTA IS AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

 

Hello everyone, we are just back from a week's stay in Malta and it was incredible. My schoolmates and I had fun together and we also visited some very beautiful places. Here are my suggestions for anyone who happens to visit Malta. 

MET GALA 2023 EXTRAVAGANZA

 

 

 

The Met Gala, an annual extravaganza that brings together the worlds of fashion, art, and entertainment, once again took center stage in 2023. Held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this prestigious event captivated audiences worldwide with its stunning display of creativity and style. Let's delve into the essence of the Met Gala and explore four of the most remarkable looks from this year's event.

 

VIRGINIA WOOLF, A TORMENTED WRITER

 

You must have heard the name Virginia Woolf at least once in your life. She’s one of the most important writers of the 20th century and a woman who committed her life and career  to the cause of gender equality. However, not everybody knows about the sad events that scarred her life.

ART & MEDICINE

 

Did you know that in many sculptures or portraits we can recognise diseases and syndromes? This is what I’d like to show you in this post. Ready for our art lesson about medicine?  

BOOK REVIEW: THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS

 

 

Hi, everyone! Have you ever heard of the New York Time bestselling “The Love Hypothesis”? It is a rom-com that became very popular on BookTok, which is a sub-community of TikTok,  focusing on literature and books,  where people discuss and review what they have read through their Tik Tok. I have just finished it and I really loved its plot and style. It is  funny, light and lovely. If you enjoy romance as much as I do, you must read it!

A NEW HIGH- SPEED SYSTEM TECH FOR EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS

 

How are you guys? Today we will talk about the extreme weather events that are increasingly frequent and with them also lightning, potentially harmful elements that a group of researchers want to keep at bay with a new high-speed system tech. The idea is certainly ambitious and is headed by a Swiss physicist called Jean-Pierre Wolf, laser expert with a passion for meteorology who managed to set up a consortium dedicated to his project.

MARIE CURIE AND RADIOACTIVITY

  

Radioactivity is the property that atoms of certain elements have to spontaneously emit ionizing radiation. Radiation can simply be defined as energy, examples of radiation are: light, heat and radio waves. The term ionizing also indicates that this type of radiation is able to destroy the bonds inside the molecules, in fact damaging them.

THE 6 MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGES IN THE WORLD

 

 

 Have you ever wondered what languages people mostly speak around the world? There are more than 7000 languages but half of the world’s population speak just 23 of them. Knowing that is essential if you’re planning to become an important business man and work globally.

This list was compiled between 2021 and 2023.

COACHELLA, A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR MUSIC FANS

  

Hi everyone, today it's time to talk to you about Coachella, one of the largest music events in the world, which takes place annually in Indio, California. During two consecutive weekends in April, thousands of people from all over the world gather to enjoy performances by artists from pop, rock, hip-hop, EDM and other genres of music.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD RAIPLAY VIDEOS

 

 Before starting

What do you need?

-        A computer (any OS) with a browser installed (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.)

-        Obviously, an Internet connection (faster is better for download time)

-        A RaiPlay account (optional, see below for more info)

CRAZY ABOUT COOKING

 

 

 

Why are cooking shows so successful?
 

 

If you check  the TV schedule of the last ten years you will notice that shows about  cooking and food such as MasterChef, Bake-off, 4 Restaurants have doubled and are all very successful.

So I wondered why do people like to watch this kind of programmes so much?

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

 

  

 

The Dark Side of the Moon is an album by the British rock band Pink Floyd. This album was published for the first time on 1^st March 1973. It's one of the most listened albums of all time: it stayed in rank for 741 weeks.