The July 2019 Night Sky
Welcome to the July night sky. Now that the warmer nights are here, one can enjoy a view of the magnificent summer Milky Way high in the southern sky, as
The Pope’s Elephant – Part 3
To read from the start click here. Hanno’s life in Rome and his influence on Italian culture Of all his rich gifts, it was Hanno the Elephant that most pleased Pope
The rush to conduct burnings
The timing of this article, just two weeks before the critical fire period, may come as a surprise to some, but there is a good reason for doing so. Many
The June 2019 Night Sky
Welcome to the June night sky. This is the month of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. This means that the Sun will be at its highest point in
São Jorge Castle: the gates of Martim Moniz
Earlier this year, I took my first trip to Italy where I visited the grand capital founded by the mythological brothers Romulus and Remus across the seven hills of Rome.
Have I been scammed?
It has been some time since I covered the subject of cybercrime but, with some recent cases being referred to us at Safe Communities Portugal, now is a time for
In Vino St. Vincent
Once again, St Vincent’s Day (January 22) will inevitably, and sadly, pass us by almost unnoticed and, except in the Vila do Bispo municipality and the Sé in Lisbon, uncelebrated.
The Pope’s Elephant – Part 2
To read from the start click here. Part one of The Pope’s Elephant showed that immediately after his election in 1513, Pope Leo X determined to make Rome the centre of
The May 2019 Night Sky
Welcome to the May night sky. The night of May 4 sees the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. This is one of the best showers visible at this time of the
Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório
Last month I went to a concert in the Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório in Silves and I felt compelled to find out more about this beautifully restored little theatre. The theatre