Anna Lacci

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How does a forest begin?

Woods, forests, and scrub are terms we often use with ease, though not always with a clear understanding of their exact meanings. Let’s explore the differences between these concepts. The forest is a natural formation of trees with tall, multi-layered trunks, comprising trees arranged at various levels, along with shrubs […]

March fruits

In the 1960s, a rhyme was taught to elementary school children to help them learn the names of the months. For March, the nursery rhyme went, “March, mad fellow, if there is sun, take the umbrella,” highlighting the unpredictable nature of early spring weather, often marked by temperature fluctuations and […]

February fruits

The only cultivated fruits that continue to ripen in February are citrus fruits, which, as it is well known, arrived in Southern Europe from the Far East. The other fruits on store shelves have been preserved since late summer or autumn. However, birds and mammals can rely on various fruits […]

The error as a starting point

“Elogio dell’ignoranza e dell’errore” (In Praise of Ignorance and Error) is Gianrico Carofiglio’s latest work in which the author highlights the value of not knowing and making mistakes through concrete examples and anecdotes drawn from the world of art and science. In a world that celebrates success and perfection, error […]