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Benedictine and Franciscan Monks: Forgotten Inventors

   Usually, when we think of religious orders, these things come to mind: a cloister, an abbey, a library, prayer in solitude, detachment from the world… All this in the cradle of a period defined as "dark" by historiography up to Romanticism: the Middle Ages . In this period the monks - especially the Benedictines of the various orders - were the custodians of Judeo-Christian but also classical culture, since thanks to their patient and meticulous transcriptions as scribes we have received almost all of the Greek and Latin works which we study today. Today we are grateful to them first of all for this.   However, many do not know that many products - material and immaterial - that we consume and use every day, come from monks who, using their ingenuity nourished by a profound spirituality, invented them due to practical necessities.    Personally, I find it amazing!    Let's begin…   The heavy plow   Plows were a primary agri...

Messi, the Wizard of the Ball


Have you ever wondered what it takes to rise from a small town to global stardom? Or how a young boy diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency became the face of world football?

From humble beginnings in Rosario, Argentina, to being hailed as the greatest footballer of all time, Lionel Andrés Messi's journey is nothing short of legendary. Born on June 24, 1987, Messi's career is a testament to exceptional talent and relentless dedication. 

Despite facing a significant challenge at the age of 11 when diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, Messi's extraordinary skills caught the attention of Barcelona. The club not only took a chance on his talent but also supported his medical treatment, relocating his family to Spain. At just 13, Messi joined Barcelona’s prestigious academy, La Masia, where he honed his abilities. Making his debut for the first team at 17, Messi began to carve out a story that would captivate football fans worldwide and set records that may never be broken.

In the following years, Messi became the symbol of Barcelona. His dribbling ability, vision of the game and precision in passing and shooting made him a fantastic player. With Barcelona, ​​Messi won numerous titles, including 10 La Liga championships, 7 Copa del Rey and 4 Champions League.  His Palmarès includes 7golden balls, the award given to the best player in the world, a record in the history of football.

A memorable moment in his career was in the 2011-2012 season, when he scored 73 goals in all competitions, this is the record for the most goals scored in a single season by a player in major European leagues.

In 2021, after many years at Barcelona, ​​Messi left the club because the club had financial problems. He signed with Paris Saint-Germain, where he continued to play at a high level.

Now he is a player for the American football team Inter Miami.  


At the same time, Messi has played with the Argentina national team. After several disappointments in finals, including the 2014 World Cup and two editions of the Copa América, Messi finally won his first major international trophy with victory in the 2021 Copa América. This victory has confirm his status as a national hero and he silenced criticism of his ability to lead the national team to victory.

Messi revolutionized the role of "false nueve" and proved that even small players can excel in football at a high level. His rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo marked an era and pushed both to reach very high levels.

 Lionel Messi is destined to be remembered as one or the greatest artist of football, a player who was able to enchant the world with his magic and who left an indelible mark on the history of sport. what has been done is and will be a source of inspiration for future generations.


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Hi, my name is Riccardo Rossi , I'm a student in the third year of Liceo Scientifico. In my free time I do many things, for example, I watch football matches on TV, I keep fit doing some exercise or hang out with my friends. Now, I also write for our school web magazine. I hope you enjoy reading my posts!

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