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Burano’s Lace Revival: How A New School Is Turning Teenagers Into Craft Stars (You’ll Be Amazed)

On the little island of Burano, a centuries‑old craft is being lovingly rewired for the 21st century. Lacemaking — once the province of grand ateliers and royal commissions — is not only surviving but renewing itself through a new professional course designed to attract young makers. For those of us who care about craftsmanship, heritage …

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Animal (Netflix): The dark comedy everyone’s raving about — shocking, hilarious and oddly haunting

Netflix’s latest Spanish black comedy, Animal, arrives with a bite: smart, darkly funny and surprisingly humane. At first glance it looks like a simple clash between country life and city ambition, but beneath the comic surface the series digs into questions of authenticity, commodification and the small cruelties of modern life. If you enjoy comedies …

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Amitav Ghosh warns: “The world is burning and politicians lie” — are we ready to answer our grandchildren?

Amitav Ghosh’s new novel Ghost‑Eye arrives at a moment when its message feels less like fiction and more like prophecy. The acclaimed Indian writer has long been a powerful voice on climate change, and his latest book — which weaves themes of reincarnation and time into a narrative about planetary fragility — doubles as a …

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Don’t Miss Tonight’s Drama: “Prima di noi” — The Epic Family Saga That Rewrites 60 Years of Italian History (Episode 1 Will Shock You)

“Prima di noi” lands on Rai 1 tonight — why this three‑generation saga should be on your watchlist Daniele Luchetti, whose work on acclaimed TV and film projects has won him international attention, returns with a sweeping family chronicle: “Prima di noi.” The 10‑episode series, adapted from Giorgio Fontana’s novel, promises to trace nearly sixty …

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Single mum flees a con man — then falls for the perfect stranger: why tonight’s Italian rom‑com will make you cheer

Seduci & Scappa: a heartwarming Italian rom‑com about a mum who takes back control Tonight on Rai 1 at 21:30, the second instalment of the “Purché finisca bene” cycle brings us Seduci & Scappa, a charming Italian TV comedy directed by Fabrizio Costa. At its centre is Alice, a single mother who, after years of …

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The Untold Story of Francesca Cabrini: The Nun Who Built Hospitals and Changed Thousands of Lives — Watch Tonight

Francesca Cabrini: the inspiring biopic about the nun who rebuilt hope for immigrants Tonight at 21:20 on Canale 5, viewers can watch the TV premiere of the biopic Francesca Cabrini, a film that traces the life and tireless work of the Lombardy‑born nun who dedicated herself to helping waves of Italian migrants in the late …

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Natasha Stefanenko’s Surprise Second Wedding: How She Re‑said “I Do” 30 Years Later in a Tiny Brazilian Chapel

Natasha Stefanenko and Luca Sabbioni chose to celebrate their love all over again — thirty years after their civil wedding, the couple said “I do” in a small, heartfelt religious ceremony in Brazil. For readers who adore romance with a touch of glamour (and a healthy dose of real‑life meaning), this chapter in their story …

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La Petite Amélie: the Miyazaki‑inspired animated film everyone’s raving about — here’s why it’ll steal your heart

La Piccola Amélie: a colourful, Miyazaki‑inspired animated gem to watch this season La Piccola Amélie, the debut feature by directing duo Maïlys Vallade and Liane‑Cho Han, lands as a warm, vibrant slice of animation that nods to Hayao Miyazaki without losing its own voice. Drawing on the autobiographical roots of Amélie Nothomb’s childhood in post‑war …