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Tommaso Candria opens in Mogliano Marche a handicraft factory specialised in weaving. The activity is located in the territory where’s deep-rooted the wickerwork tradition. A combination of ability and creativity allows making unique items, which are recognizable by care of details and originality in design. Though it preserves its original handicraft character and family dimension, the firm is in a progressive expansion thanks to an extended range of articles. Tommaso Candria apre a Mogliano Marche una fabbrica artigianale specializzata nella tessitura. L'attività è ubicata nel territorio dove è radicata la tradizione della lavorazione del vimini. Un connubio di abilità e creatività permette di realizzare oggetti unici, riconoscibili per la cura dei dettagli e l'originalità nel design. L'azienda, pur conservando l'originario carattere artigianale e la dimensione familiare, è in progressiva espansione grazie ad un'ampia gamma di articoli.

Carla was born in Turin in 1964. She left her home-town at the early age of 6 months, to eventually return as a young adult and for a relatively short period of time. Moving continuously was thrilling, but she needed something that would make her feel at home, a “fil rouge” that would accompany her through these new adventures, something only her own. Her family was very important but not enough to make her feel completely settled. The art of painting and humoristic drawing became “my very best invisible friends”, they would sit by her at all times, comfort her when most needed, help her to understand what she was experiencing. And the most important thing… "they were just mine!" She paints what she wants when she wants... but every day! Regardless of everything and everyone. Taking inspiration anywhere. She paints her emotions, her feelings, the beauty or the unexpected around her. Random search for passion. She went from faceless people in her early teens to painting gigantic close up of wild animals, to Abstract in an abstract part of her life and then back to reality to been a polaroid of the unexpected around her. One rule OIL Paint. She can humoristically fix that moment so that you will never forget it. Carla Chiusano's art is a photograph of life made with the skilful use of the brush. In her works, the desire to urgently communicate some important messages, positive and negative, which are continuously transmitted by the environment that surrounds her, shines clearly. Carla was lucky enough to live in different parts of the world, from London to Rio de Janeiro, from Rome to Geneva: this internationality of her made her an all-round artist, with a broad and profound vision of things. Her works, never banal, are often also the mirror of herself, of her reflective and cheerful character, sweet, hard and uncompromising at the same time. Her ability lies not only in a high pictorial quality, but also in the ability to identify with her paintings with extreme delicacy. She is a curious woman, a lover of life and nature, with a remarkable sense of humour and a spirit of observation, who lives in a world that is not only hers, but ours as well.

“Piedàterre Venezia”, an icon of la dolce vita since 1952. From our heritage heart to our handmade soles, Piedàterre is synonymous with Venezia. We are the original and authentic Venetian slipper ‘Friulane’ specialists, pouring decades of Italian ingenuity and world-class craftsmanship into our artisan velvet shoes. Each pair is still handmade in the homes of our community of craftspeople and continues to be one of the most enduring icons of la dolce vita. The traditional Venetian slipper was born in the 19th Century north of Veneto, in Friuli, where, during a period of post-war necessity, Italian families began to stitch together sumptuous velvet curtains from closed theatres and flattened bicycle tyres to make new shoes with genius and flair. Though resourceful, the slippers were beautiful works of craftsmanship, stitched passionately by the region’s women with precision, skill and purpose to put shoes on the feet of their neighbours and loved ones. The slippers quickly found a captive audience in cosmopolitan Venice and its influx of visitors. Versatile, chic and - crucially - non-slip, the design was perfect for navigating the city’s cobbled streets. In 1952, a dreaming businessman and his cart full of handmade slippers took a spot on the historic Rialto Bridge. Piedàterre was born. Fuelled by a swathe of enchanted shoppers, the cart remained faithfully in place for 40 years, before the doors of the Piedàterre Rialto store swung open to become the first store in Venice dedicated solely to the historic slipper. Today, Piedàterre slippers are a symbol of la dolce vita across the world, bringing understated chic and a timeless sensibility to contemporary wardrobes from Piazza San Marco aperitivos to New York red carpets and Amalfi Coast sunsets. Each pair is unique, crafted to the highest quality from 100% natural cotton velvet and hand-stitched by our network of Italian craftspeople. Our historic Rialto store and our Campo Santo Stefano flagship remain Venice’s original shops, focused solely on the traditional Venetian slipper. Every shelf explodes with colour. Timeless and 100% made in Italy, Piedàterre’s slippers continue to be our ode to the ingenious Italian spirit that forever finds beauty wherever it looks.

Rising dramatically from the Central Australian desert, the huge red rock of Uluru is one of Australia’s most iconic attractions. Formerly known as Ayers Rock, Uluru is made of sandstone about half a billion years old. It stands 348 metres high and has a circumference of 9.4 km. Uluru is at its most stunning around sunrise and sunset, when the golden light makes the rock’s colours come alive. For the Anangu people, Uluru is inseparable from Tjukurpa, or traditional law. The actions of the creation ancestors are still visible around the rock, and their stories are passed on from generation to generation, just as they have been for thousands of years. Uluru is a spectacular panorama, but it’s real beauty can be found by looking closer. This ancient monolith is home to rare plants and animals, important spiritual sites and caves painted with remarkable rock art. Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone formation in the centre of Australia. It is in the southern part of the Northern Territory, 335 km southwest of Alice Springs. Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara, the Aboriginal people of the area, known as the Aṉangu. The area around the formation is home to an abundance of springs, waterholes, rock caves, and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uluru and Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas, are the two major features of the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. Uluru is one of Australia's most recognisable natural landmarks and has been a popular destination for tourists since the late 1930s. It is also one of the most important indigenous sites in Australia.

The Louvre Museum is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, France. A central landmark of the city, contains approximately 38,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century. In 2017, the Louvre was the world's most visited art museum, receiving 8.1 million visitors. A visit to the Louvre and its collections lets visitors discover Western art from the Middle Ages to 1848, as well as a large number of ancient civilizations. Yet it also offers another history to explore. The grand palace that houses the museum, which dates back to the late twelfth century, is a true lesson in architecture: from 1200 to 2011, the most innovative architects have in turn built and developed the Louvre. Long the seat of power, this royal residence was also home to French heads of state until 1870 and is one of the major backdrops to the history of Paris and of France. The Pavillon de l’Horloge is the architectural heart of the Louvre palace. Designed by the architect Jacques Lemercier, it was built during the reign of Louis XIII (1610–1643) but only acquired the name ‘Pavillon de l’Horloge’ (‘Clock Pavilion’) in the 19th century, when clocks were added to the two main facades. At 40 metres high, it is the highest point of the Louvre – a reminder of the keep belonging to the original medieval fortress, demolished in the 16th century when King François I converted the Louvre into a Renaissance palace. The historic Pavillon de l’Horloge is the ideal location for a presentation of the Louvre’s 800-year history. Four rooms, distributed over three floors, tell the story of the museum, its collections and its current activities. The story begins near the remains of the first Louvre, a medieval fortress built by King Philippe-Auguste in about 1200. Follow the fortress wall to find the Salle de la Maquette, dedicated to the architecture of the Louvre. The presentation explains the many transformations that have marked the history of the palace and the ornamental additions made by great artists, from Jean Goujon who carved many decorative elements in the 16th century to Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux who designed sculptures for the Pavillon de Flore three centuries later. There are also traces of the Tuileries palace, commissioned by Queen Catherine de’ Medici during the Renaissance and burned down in 1871 during the Paris Commune. The foundations of the keep that was demolished in 1528 are still visible. The nearby room known as the Salle Saint-Louis is the oldest in the palace; its name derives from traces of decoration that have been dated to the reign of Saint Louis (1226–1270). The room displays everyday objects found during the archaeological excavations that were carried out between 1983 and 1993 as part of the Grand Louvre project; the finds range from a gilded parade helmet attributed to King Charles VI to a simple pair of children’s shoes. The Salle de la Chapelle, on the first floor of the pavilion, is now a museum room; its name is the only trace of the chapel built here between 1655 and 1659 on the orders of Louis XIV. Its display presents the history and diversity of the museum’s collections, how they were formed and how they are organised within the palace. Each collection – Egyptian Antiquities, Decorative Arts, Paintings, Sculptures, Islamic Art, etc. – is represented by a selection of artworks. The Salle de la Chapelle also offers one of the finest views of the Pyramid, the gardens and, in the distance the Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the business district of La Défense. The Salle d’Actualité (‘news room’) on the second floor of the Pavillon de l’Horloge presents the museum’s current activities and missions: conservation projects, new acquisitions, research, and news of the Louvre’s national and international outreach, through the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Louvre-Lens in particular. The museum obviously has to provide the best possible conditions for its artworks – but another priority is to make its visitors feel welcome. People have flocked to the Louvre for over two centuries; from art specialists to novices, in crinolines or jeans, visitors are an essential part of the museum’s life! And sometimes they become works of art in their turn, featured in paintings as they explore the museum and admire its displays…

Patagonia is not a country but a geographical region. Its location is in the southernmost tip of mainland South America and sits between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Patagonia is a huge territory of more than 400,000 square miles that belongs mostly to Argentina but includes a small part of Chile too. Here is a map of Patagonia. Also part of the Patagonia region is the island of Tierra del Fuego and its capital city, Ushuaia. This is the best gateway to Antarctica as the distance between continents is only 600 miles here. Tierra del Fuego is also close to Cape Horn, the Magellan Strait and such names can only bring us back to old myths, adventure and legends. The Andes mountain range constitutes the natural borderline dividing Chilean and Argentine Patagonia sectors. It has mountains. The Patagonian Andes extend to the west like a huge wall. With landscapes of glaciers, lakes and trees, it has snow during winter and plenty of flowers and scents during summer. It is Ocean. Towards the east we find the Atlantic Patagonia Region and its almost virgin beaches. A deep blue sea populated by penguins, whales and dolphins. It is also a vast plateau in its central part, with high “steps” descending from the Andes region towards the Ocean. Most of Patagonia’s territory belongs to this area. And finally the land of the extreme south or the “Uttermost End of the World”, Tierra del Fuego. Mountains and sea come together here like in no other place in the Americas. La Patagonia no es un país sino una región geográfica. Ocupa el extremo sur de la parte continental de América del Sur y se encuentra entre los océanos Pacífico y Atlántico. La Patagonia es un enorme territorio de casi un millón de km. cuadrados perteneciente en su mayor parte a Argentina pero también incluye una pequeña parte de Chile. Aquí hay un mapa de la Patagonia. También forma parte de la región de la Patagonia la isla de Tierra del Fuego y su ciudad capital, Ushuaia. Esta es la mejor puerta de entrada a la Antártida ya que la distancia entre continentes es de solo 1000 km. aquí. Tierra del Fuego también está cerca del Cabo de Hornos, el Estrecho de Magallanes y tales nombres solo pueden traernos de vuelta a viejos mitos, aventuras y leyendas. La cordillera de los Andes constituye el límite natural que divide los sectores patagónicos chileno y argentino. Tiene montañas. Los Andes patagónicos se extienden hacia el oeste como una gran muralla. Con paisajes de glaciares, lagos y árboles, tiene nieve durante el invierno y abundancia de flores y aromas durante el verano. Es océano. Hacia el este encontramos la Región de la Patagonia Atlántica y sus playas casi vírgenes. Un mar azul profundo poblado por pingüinos, ballenas y delfines. También es una vasta meseta en su parte central, con altos “escalones” que descienden desde la región de los Andes hacia el Océano. La mayor parte del territorio patagónico pertenece a esta zona. Y por último la tierra del extremo sur o “Ultimo Fin del Mundo”, Tierra del Fuego. Las montañas y el mar se funden aquí como en ningún otro lugar de las Américas.

Mulinum is an agricultural company born in Calabria from the dream of giving life to a complete and controlled wheat supply chain in every step, which starts from the organic cultivation of exclusively local varieties of seeds to get to the production of wholemeal, stone-ground flours. Subsequently, the flours are transformed into bread according to "ancient recipes and with the use of mother yeast" and into sweet and savory baked goods. From the crowdfunding operation launched in 2016 by Stefano Caccavari to start the first Mulinum in San Floro "in the province of Catanzaro", the project of an agricultural startup has taken shape that wants to replicate, thanks to a permanent and constantly expanding fundraiser, the Calabrian model in every Italian region, adapting it "every time" to the local characteristics. Mulinum works every day for the renaissance of Italian wheat cultivation, focusing on the biodiversity of seeds and the richness of their properties, which remain intact thanks to stone grinding. The large retailers interested in quality flours and breads and the bakers who have chosen to use only ancient local grains are its natural interlocutors. Finally, Mulinum sells directly and at retail on its online shop, in San Floro and in all the other places where its structure will be built. Mulinum è un’azienda agricola nata in Calabria dal sogno di dar vita a una filiera del grano completa e controllata in ogni suo passaggio, che parte dalla coltura in biologico di varietà di semi esclusivamente locali per arrivare alla produzione di farine integrali, macinate a pietra. Successivamente le farine vengono trasformate in pane secondo “antiche ricette e con l’utilizzo di lievito madre” e in prodotti da forno dolci e salati. Dall’operazione di crowdfunding lanciata nel 2016 da Stefano Caccavari per avviare il primo Mulinum a San Floro “in provincia di Catanzaro” ha preso forma il progetto di una startup agricola che vuole replicare, grazie a una raccolta fondi permanente e in continua espansione, il modello calabrese in ogni regione italiana, adeguandolo “ogni volta” alle tipicità locali. Mulinum lavora, ogni giorno, per il rinascimento della coltura italiana del grano, mettendo al centro la biodiversità dei semi e la ricchezza delle loro proprietà, che restano integre grazie alla macinazione a pietra. La grande distribuzione interessata a farine e pani di qualità e i panificatori che hanno scelto di utilizzare solo grani antichi locali sono i suoi naturali intrelocutori. Mulinum, infine, vende direttamente e al dettaglio sul suo shop online, a San Floro e in tutti gli altri luoghi dove sorgerà una sua struttura.

Osservatorio Mestieri d'Arte is an association between foundations of banking origin that carries out cultural and promotional projects aimed at raising awareness, information, research and preservation of the identity of local and national artistic craftsmanship with the objectives of evaluating and promoting the sector of the art professions, to create a national and European network of institutions to promote understanding of the various cultural identities, and to deepen the quality of production, economy and training. The periodical magazine "OmA" is the Association's main communication tool to analyze the issues of artistic craftsmanship and to enhance Italian and foreign excellence. The Association's initiatives range from the publication of volumes to the organization of exhibitions and cultural events, to partnerships with national and international institutions and entities to develop projects, and to award scholarships and internships. The association also deals with training initiatives to promote new and concrete opportunities for cultural exchange and growth for future aspiring artisans. From the experience of researchers and professionals in the production of artistic crafts and crafts, OmA was born, the brand that recognizes the talent of the craftsman and the quality of the workshop and workmanship. The shop, the laboratory and the company display the OmA ceramic plaque and the quality certification. The brand of artisanal talent and quality production has a network of certified artisans throughout the national territory. Osservatorio dei Mestieri di Arte è Associazione tra Fondazioni di origine bancaria che realizza progetti culturali e promozionali finalizzati alla sensibilizzazione, all’informazione, alla ricerca e alla conservazione dell’identità dell’artigianato artistico locale e nazionale con gli obiettivi di valutare e promuovere il settore dei mestieri d’arte, di creare una rete nazionale ed europea d'istituzioni per favorire la comprensione delle varie identità culturali, e di approfondire la qualità delle produzioni, dell’economia e della formazione. La rivista periodica “OmA” è il principale strumento di comunicazione dell’Associazione per analizzare le tematiche dell’artigianato artistico e per valorizzare le eccellenze italiane ed estere. Le iniziative dell’Associazione spaziano dalla pubblicazione di volumi all’organizzazione di mostre e eventi culturali, alle partnership con istituzioni e soggetti nazionali e internazionali per elaborare progetti, e conferire borse di studio e tirocini. L’associazione si occupa inoltre d'iniziative di formazione per favorire nuove e concrete opportunità di scambio culturale e crescita per futuri aspiranti artigiani. Dall’esperienza di ricercatori e professionisti della produzione di artigianato artistico e dei mestieri d’arte è nato OmA, il brand che riconosce il talento dell’artigiano e la qualità della bottega e della lavorazione. La bottega, il laboratorio e l’azienda espongono la targa in ceramica OmA e la certificazione di qualità. Il brand del Talento artigianale e della produzione di qualità conta una rete di artigiani certificati in tutto il territorio nazionale.

Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg is a Swedish environmental activist on climate change whose campaigning has gained international recognition. Thunberg is known for her blunt, straightforward speaking manner, both in public and to political leaders and assemblies, in which she urges immediate action to address what she describes as the climate crisis. Greta Thunberg’s urgent message to tackle the climate crisis has sparked a wave of action, from the global school strikes to political promises for zero-emission economies. But if we’re serious about Global Goal 13 for climate action, we need to wield our most powerful weapon of all: our vote. With elections coming up in the UK and the US over the next year, Thunberg’s call to engage with our democratic rights couldn’t be timelier. Thunberg’s mother was an opera singer, and her father was an actor. Greta was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, which is now considered an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is characterized by abnormalities in social interactions (as in classic autism) but with normal intelligence and language development. People with Asperger syndrome tend to focus deeply on one idea or interest, and Thunberg’s cause became climate change. She first learned about the issue when she was approximately eight years old, and within a few years she changed her own habits, becoming a vegan and refusing to travel by airplane. (Both livestock and airplanes emit a large amount of the gases that contribute to global warming.) Seeking to make a greater impact, Thunberg attempted to spur lawmakers into addressing climate change. For almost three weeks prior to the Swedish election in September 2018, she missed school to sit outside the country’s parliament with a sign that stated “Skolstrejk för Klimatet” (School Strike for Climate). Although alone for the first day of the strike, she was joined each subsequent day by more and more people, and her story garnered international attention. After the election, Thunberg returned to school but continued to skip classes on Fridays to strike, and these days were called Fridays for Future. Her action inspired hundreds of thousands of students around the world to participate in their own Fridays for Future. Strikes were held in such countries as Belgium, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, Denmark, France, and the Netherlands. Thunberg received numerous invitations to speak about climate change. She gave speeches at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and at the European Parliament as well as in front of the legislatures of Italy, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In September 2019 her appearance at a UN climate event in New York City—which she travelled to on an emissions-free yacht—drew particular attention for her impassioned comments: “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words… We are in the beginning of a mass extinction, and all you can talk about is money, and fairy tales of eternal economic growth. How dare you!” That month, millions of protesters marched in climate strikes in more than 163 countries. While Thunberg was credited with shifting some people’s views and behaviours regarding climate change—her influence was known as “the Greta effect”—she was not without detractors. Brazilian Pres. Jair Bolsonaro notably called her a “brat” in 2019. In addition to her environmental work, Thunberg was credited with raising awareness about Asperger and inspiring those who had the disorder. While acknowledging that Asperger had hampered her in some ways, she also noted its advantages, at one point tweeting: “I have Aspergers and that means I’m sometimes a bit different from the norm. And—given the right circumstances—being different is a superpower.” No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference (2019) is a collection of her speeches. The documentary I Am Greta appeared in 2020.

Laboratorio Paravicini was founded in the early 90’s from an idea of Costanza Paravicini and it was as simple as ambitious: she wanted to create plates and tableware like they used to be in the past, handmade but suitable for everyday use. The decoration technique is called Gran Fuoco sulla Terraglia Bianca (high temperature glost-firing on white eartherware): underglaze decorations are bright, indelible and non-toxic. The Laboratory takes inspirations from the finest tradition of Italian pottery and it has always extended the borders of its production by continuously offering new shapes and decorations. In the years, it has become a precious address for more and more curious and elegant customers. Laboratorio Paravicini has made dining sets on commission for more than twenty years. A made-to-measure production that brings together Costanza, Benedetta and Margherita’s expertise with every client needs. Unique and exclusive works come to life, and they are developed on dreams, thoughts and needs. By showing sketches and samples, Laboratorio Paravicini helps its customers to find the dining set that better meets their own desires. Decorations are taylor-made in both the design and the cromatic range and they are customizable with monograms, emblems and any other request. In this way, every dining set becomes unique and exclusive and reflects the personality of its purchaser. Laboratorio Paravicini offers different types of plates, moulded or smooth, as well as platters that complete all the dining sets. Every shape is made by the Laboratory. High temperature glost-firing decorating technique is made on ceramic bisque before the final glazing. This manufacturing process confers a unique brightness upon the plates: decorations remain protected by outside elements and indelible. This makes the plates suitable for everyday use and machine wash.

The Indigenous Peoples of Greenland, Kalaallit Nunaat, are Inuit and make up the majority of the Greenlandic population. Kalaallit Nunaat is a self-governing country within the Danish Realm, and although Denmark has adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Greenland’s population continue to face serious challenges. In 1996, at the request of Greenland, Denmark ratified ILO Convention 169. Greenland also joined the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child without reservations on 26 March 1992. The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC), an Indigenous Peoples’ organisation and ECOSOC-accredited NGO, represents Inuit from Greenland, Canada, Alaska and Chukotka (Russia), and is also a permanent participant in the Arctic Council. The Inuit Circumpolar Council has recently initiated the Pikialaorsuaq Commission, which serves as a consultation tool for Canadian and Greenlandic communities that are most closely connected to the North Water Polyna (Pikialaorsuaq in Greenlandic). The population is 88% Greenlandic Inuit with a total of 56,367 inhabitants (July 2020). The majority of Greenlandic Inuit refer to themselves as Kalaallit. Ethnographically, they consist of three major groups: the Kalaallit of West Greenland, who speak Kalaallisut; the Tunumi- it of Tunu (East Greenland), who speak Tunumiit oraasiat (East Greenlandic) and the Inughuit/Avanersuarmiut of the north. The majority of the people of Greenland speak the Inuit language, Kalaallisut, which is the official language, while the second language of the country is Danish. Greenland’s diverse culture includes subsistence hunting, commercial fisheries, tourism, and emerging efforts to develop the oil and mining industries. Fishing is the primary industry of the country and Greenland has legislative power over the fisheries sector. The fishing industry is the largest source of income and is hence very important to the national economy. Also, it is the source of many people's livelihoods right across the country. The majority of the people of Greenland speak the Inuit language, Kalaallisut, which is the official language. The second language is Danish.

The Princess of Wales, born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, married Prince William, The Prince of Wales, at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011. Their Royal Highnesses have three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The family's official residence is Kensington Palace. As well as undertaking royal duties in support of The King, both in the UK and overseas, Her Royal Highness devotes her time to supporting a number of charitable causes and organisations, several of which are centred around providing children with the best possible start in life. The Princess of Wales became a member of the Royal Family in 2011, upon her marriage to Prince William. Since that time, she has taken on Royal duties in support of The Queen, and now The King, through engagements at home and overseas, alongside a portfolio of charitable work and patronages. Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, The King announced in his address to the Nation and Commonwealth that his eldest son will now be known as The Prince of Wales, and his wife will be The Princess of Wales. Through her work over the past decade The Princess of Wales has seen first-hand how some of today’s hardest social challenges have their roots in the earliest years of a person’s life. The Princess is committed to raising awareness of the importance of early childhood experiences and of collaborative action in order to improve outcomes across society. In March 2018, Her Royal Highness convened a steering group to look at what could be done to bring about long-lasting change to the lives of children, by focussing on their earliest stage of life from pre-birth to 5 years of age. The steering group's recommendations, on behalf of The Princess, have formed the basis of The Royal Foundation's strategy for developing her work in this area in years to come. In January 2020, The Princess launched ‘5 Big Questions on the Under Fives’ – a landmark survey which aimed to start a nationwide conversation on early childhood. The findings of the survey were unveiled later that year, alongside in-depth qualitative and ethnographic research conducted by Ipsos MORI. In June 2021, Her Royal Highness highlighted her dedication to the cause by launching The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which will drive awareness of and action on the extraordinary impact of the early years, in order to transform society for generations to come. In February 2022, Her Royal Highness visited Denmark to learn about the Danish approach to early childhood development and to explore how The Centre for Early Childhood can take learnings from this world-leading work. As part of Her Royal Highness's work around early childhood, The Princess of Wales is a committed champion of issues related to children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. Her Royal Highness has worked to bring wider public attention to the fact that issues facing children today such as addiction, poverty, abuse, neglect, loss and illness of family members, can have a long-lasting and traumatic impact if left unsupported. Moreover, academic research has shown conclusively that early childhood trauma will affect mental health long into adulthood, with significant costs to individuals, their families, society and the economy. The Princess of Wales is Patron of a number of organisations which have close association with her specific charitable interests, and where she feels her support can make a difference. These broadly reflect her desire to help the most vulnerable children, young people and their families, as well as to promote opportunities though sport and the outdoors, and showcasing national institutions which reflect her love of the visual arts. As their Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness will support their key projects and initiatives, spotlight their work through her programme of official engagements and where appropriate by convening organisations to work in support of each other. The Princess of Wales, like her husband, also directs her own philanthropic work through The Royal Foundation. The Foundation develops programmes and charitable projects based on the interests of Their Royal Highnesses by working with organisations which are already making a proven impact in their respective fields. The Royal Foundation mobilises leaders, businesses and people so that together we can address society’s greatest challenges. The organisation’s work is built on world-class research, long-term partnerships, and measurable, scalable impact.

The Taj Mahal, in India, is an enormous mausoleum complex commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his beloved wife. Constructed over a 20-year period on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the famed complex is one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences. At its center is the Taj Mahal itself, built of shimmering white marble that seems to change color depending on the daylight. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, it remains one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a stunning symbol of India’s rich history. The plans for the complex have been attributed to various architects of the period, though the chief architect was probably Ustad Aḥmad Lahawrī, an Indian of Persian descent. The five principal elements of the complex—main gateway, garden, mosque, jawāb (literally “answer”; a building mirroring the mosque), and mausoleum (including its four minarets)—were conceived and designed as a unified entity according to the tenets of Mughal building practice, which allowed no subsequent addition or alteration. Building commenced about 1632. More than 20,000 workers were employed from India, Persia, the Ottoman Empire, and Europe to complete the mausoleum itself by about 1638–39; the adjunct buildings were finished by 1643, and decoration work continued until at least 1647. In total, construction of the 42-acre (17-hectare) complex spanned 22 years.

Called by the ancient Romans, "Anphitheatrum Flavlum" (Flavian Amphitheatre), the Colosseum in Rome is the most famous and impressive monument of ancient Rome, as well as the largest amphitheater in the world. The name is undoubtedly linked to the large size of the building but derives above all from the fact that nearby there was a colossal statue of Nero and bronze. In 1990, the Colosseum, along with all the historical center of Rome, the Vatican extraterritorial zones in Italy and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, while in July 2007 was included among the New seven Wonders of the World. The construction took place in the area occupied by the enormous house of Nero's Domus Aurea, built after the great fire of Rome in 64, which was supposed to be a valley surrounded by the hills of Velia, Palatine, Celio, Opium, and Fagutale and was crossed by a stream that ran in the direction of the Tiber along a path that roughly follows the actual street of San Gregorio. The Colosseum is the main symbol of Rome. It is an imposing construction that, with almost 2,000 years of history, will bring you back in time to discover the way of life in the Roman Empire. The construction of the Colosseum began in the year 72 under the empire of Vespasian and was finished in the year 80 during the rule of the emperor Titus. After completion, the Colosseum became the greatest Roman amphitheatre, measuring 188 meters in length, 156 meters in width and 57 meters in height. Known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Roman Colosseum is one of the capital's most remarkable monuments. Every year over 6 million people visit it.

Saint Peter Basilica in Rome is one of the holiest temples for Christendom and one of the largest churches in the world. Besides, it is where the Pope presides many liturgies all year round. The construction of the new basilica began in 1506, when the old basilica had been torn down, and was finished in 1626. It was consecrated on 18 November 1626. Several renowned architects designed the temple, highlighting the works of Bramante, Michelangelo and Carlo Maderno. The basilica was called St Peter’s after one of Jesus’s twelve disciples known as Saint Peter, who became one of the founders of the Catholic Church and was executed in Rome and buried where the Basilica now stands. The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, is an Italian Renaissance church in Vatican City, the papal enclave within the city of Rome. Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St. Peter's is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world. While it is neither the mother church of the Catholic Church nor the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, St. Peter's is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines. It has been described as "holding a unique position in the Christian world" and as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom".

Mona Lisa, also called Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo, Italian La Gioconda, or French La Joconde, oil painting on a poplar wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, probably the world’s most famous painting. It was painted sometime between 1503 and 1519, when Leonardo was living in Florence, and it now hangs in the Louvre Museum, Paris, where it remained an object of pilgrimage in the 21st century. The sitter’s mysterious smile and her unproven identity have made the painting a source of ongoing investigation and fascination. The Mona Lisa or Gioconda is a half-light portrait by the Italian renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, that has been described as the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sang about, the most parodied art work in the world. It is thought to be of Lisa Gherardini, wife of a Florentine cloth merchant named Francesco del Giocondo - hence the alternative title, La Gioconda. However, Leonardo seems to have taken the completed portrait to France rather than giving it to the person who commissioned it. After his death, the painting entered François I's collection. One of the most legendary reasons for the Mona Lisa's fame is her mischievous smile. Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa in such a way that the eyes of the Mona Lisa fall into the centre of vision of the user, while the lips fall into the peripheral vision.

Standing in Red Square and taking in the architecture around you, it's quite common to think the city square was named for its red brick buildings, or perhaps as a reference to the Communist government that ruled the country for most of the 20th century. However, the Russian word for red - krasnaya - is very similar to the word for beautiful - krasivaya - the original name for the plaza. Throughout the years, Moscow's beautiful Red Square has played witnessed to many significant events that have marked the course of Russian history. The famous city square is surrounded by four impressive buildings. One of the most important, and a symbol of the country as a whole, is the spectacular Saint Basil's Cathedral. The bright colours and exquisite details of its architecture are sure to leave you speechless. On the side of the square opposite to the Cathedral is the imposing red building housing Moscow's State Historical Museum, and next to it, you'll find the Kazan Cathedral. This small, fairytale-looking church is actually a recreation of one that was demolished by the Soviet government to make way for tanks and celebrating workers. One of the long sides of Red Square borders the Kremlin, and in front of its impenetrable red wall is the curious structure housing Lenin's Mausoleum. Facing them is the GUM, an elegant department store that was built by the Tsars, then nationalised under the Soviets. Nowadays, it is a luxury shopping arcade.

The Cradle of Humankind region in South Africa, which is approximately 90 minutes' drive from the Johannesburg city centre, offers visitors the opportunity to learn about stones and bones, wine and dine in tranquil surroundings, try out a range of adrenalin-pumping activities, have a beautiful wedding, discover a range of wonderful wildlife and experience culture and craft. The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site is one of eight in the country. It's the world's richest hominin site, home to around 40% of the world's human ancestor fossils. The area is also home to a diversity of birds, animals and plants, some of which are rare or endangered. The universe was formed about 14-billion years ago. The Earth is about 4.6-billion years old. Life first emerged about 3.8-billion years ago. Our journey begins in South Africa, where fossils of some of the earliest known life forms on Earth have been found. South Africa has yielded fossils of some of the earliest known dinosaurs, dating back at least 200-million years. Fossils of our distant mammal-like ancestors, which lived more than 200-million years ago, have also been found in South Africa. Africa is the birthplace of humankind. This is where our collective umbilical cord lies buried. Hominids – the ancestors of modern humans – first emerged about seven million years ago, in Africa. Many significant fossil finds have been made in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, including the famous fossils “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. The first stone tools were made and used in Africa, at least 2.6-million years ago. Our ancestors were able to use and control fire at least one million years ago in the Cradle of Humankind. Homo sapiens, the species to which we all belong, evolved in Africa approximately 200 000 years ago. Africa ignited humankind’s imagination. Some of the oldest rock art in the world has been discovered in Southern Africa. All of humanity shares an African heritage. We are one diverse species across the globe, with our roots in Africa.

Montepulciano is a charming medieval town between the Val d’Orcia and the Valdichiana Senese in south-eastern Tuscany. It lies gently on hills that do not exceed 605 metres above sea level. This area was certainly inhabited by the Etruscans (3rd-4th centuries BC), who already recognised its extraordinary potential for red wine production. Wine is the first wonder of this area, the land of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. Montepulciano offers various tourist itineraries amidst evocative landscapes, history, art and culture. The area’s traditional cuisine brings a fitting end to any day, with simple, typically country-style dishes such as pici al sugo di nana, pecorino cheese, fine meats, and local game. The Dei family produced its first bottle of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in 1985, thus starting a tradition as independent winemakers. For three generations, the Dei Family has been profoundly linked to this territory and its rich resources. In addition to making Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the family business is involved in extracting travertine marble from the quarries in Rapolano Terme. Maria Caterina Dei’s main goal is to produce high quality Vino Nobile that is the best expression of the terroir, representative of the typical characteristics of this indigenous variety. It all began in 1964 when her grandfather, Alibrando Dei, decided to buy the Bossona land and plant his first vineyard there. There, he discovered an extraordinary place, ideal for the production of great red wines. The property expanded in the 1970s with the purchase of Villa Martiena and the surrounding vineyards. In 1985, the year of an exceptional harvest, the first bottle of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano signed by the Dei family was finally released. Since then, the family has carried on the great passion for wine while respecting tradition and being open to innovation. Their aim is to bring to life in wine the best expression of the Montepulciano area, the splendid corner of Tuscany where they live and which gives their prized grapes their unmistakable character, appreciated throughout the world. Caterina Dei, didn’t always know that wine would be her path, however, her father had a dream, that of top-quality winemaking and a modern, sustainable winery. That dream swept her away and captured her. Now, for more than twenty years, she has been the spokesperson for the knowledge and values of her family, heir and interpreter of the agricultural and viticultural tradition that has had its place of election in Montepulciano. When the wine notes meet the music notes, the harmony will be just perfect. Music and singing have always been a passion for her. In the place of her wine, she has brought her albums to life. For several generations, the family has been involved in the excavation and processing of travertine. Caterina’s father, Glauco Dei, marked an important turning point in the family business by creating architectural works all over the world. At the age of eighty, he conceived the idea of uniting the world of stone with that of wine, deciding to design and build a travertine home for his wine. The structure blends harmoniously into the gentle hilly landscape surrounding Montepulciano. The natural shades of travertine blend with the colours of the land, creating a beautiful architectural spectacle. To enter the building, you have to walk down a characteristic circular ramp, also made of travertine, which descends into the heart of the earth in the form of a spiral. We chose this shape for the entrance of the cellar to recall the precious fossil shells that, together with the limestone sandstone, make the subsoil on which our Bossona vineyard grows so beautifully. The ageing room resembles a temple of wine: the roof, also made of travertine and realised according to her father’s design, is supported by important columns. It is a modern and clean structure, but with strong hints of classicism. The large windows of the bottling and packaging area overlook a square that recalls the shape of an amphitheatre: it is here that the combination of wine and art reaches its maximum expression. Caterina’s desire has always been to ensure that the place and its territory are experienced to the full. Cantine Dei is her travertine treasure chest: the most cherished treasure inside is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. In July 1980 it was the first in Italy to be awarded the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG). Today it is recognised as one of the most prestigious wines in the country and in the world. According to the philosophy of her grandfather, her father and now her, wine is a heritage that, like the land, must be protected. Knowing the history and understanding the culture behind the production of a bottle of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, with unique characteristics, is a way to celebrate and appreciate not only each sip of the wine itself, but the entire region of Montepulciano. Caterina’s mission with Cantine Dei is to protect and promote Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and its terroir, with total respect for the environment. This is why you are welcomed to the winery, to hear the story of their land, and to celebrate the precious gifts.

Tutankhamun's mask, or funerary mask of Tutankhamun, is the death mask of the 18th-dynasty ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun. It was discovered by Howard Carter in 1925 in tomb KV62 and is now housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The mask is one of the best-known works of art in the world. Bearing the likeness of Osiris, Egyptian god of the afterlife, it is 54 centimetres (1.8 ft) tall, weighs over 10 kilograms (22 lb) or 321.5 Troy Ounces, and is decorated with semi-precious stones. An ancient spell from the Book of the Dead is inscribed in hieroglyphs on the mask's shoulders. The mask had to be restored in 2015 after its 2.5-kilogram (5.5 lb) plaited beard fell off and was hastily glued back on by museum workers. According to Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves, the mask is not only the quintessential image from Tutankhamun's tomb, it is perhaps the best-known object from Ancient Egypt itself. Tutankhamun was only the age of nine when he became king of Egypt during the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom (c. 1332–1323 B.C.E.). His story would have been lost to history if it were not for the discovery of his tomb in 1922 by the archaeologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings. His nearly intact tomb held a wealth of objects that give us unique insights into this period of ancient Egyptian history. Tutankhamun ruled after the Amarna age, when the pharaoh Akhenaten, Tutankhamun’s probable father, turned the religious attention of the kingdom to the worship of the god Aten, the sun disc. Akhenaten moved his capital city to the site of Akhetaten (also known as Amarna), in Middle Egypt—far from the previous pharaoh’s capital. After Akhenaten’s death and the rule of a short-lived pharaoh, Smenkhkare, Tutankhamen shifted the focus of the country’s worship back to the god Amun and returned the religious center back to Thebes. Tutankhamun married his half-sister, Ankhesenamun, but they did not produce an heir. This left the line of succession unclear. Tutankhamun died at the young age of eighteen, leading many scholars to speculate on the manner of his death—chariot accident, murder by blow to the head, and even a hippopotamus attack! The answer is still unclear. Tutankhamun’s much-older advisor (and possible step-grandfather), Ay, married the widowed Ankhesenamun and became pharaoh. During the early twentieth century, Howard Carter, a British Egyptologist, excavated for many years in the Valley of the Kings—a royal burial ground located on the west bank of the ancient city of Thebes. He was running out of money to support his archaeological digs when he asked for funding for one more season from his financial backer, the fifth Earl of Carnarvon. Lord Carnarvon granted him one more year—and what a year it was! At the beginning of November 1922, Carter came upon the first of twelve steps of the entrance that led to the tomb of Tutankhamun. He quickly recovered the steps and sent a telegram to Carnarvon in England so they could open the tomb together. Carnarvon departed for Egypt immediately and on November 26, 1922, they made a hole in the entrance of the antechamber in order to look in. The task of cataloging the finds was an immense undertaking for the team. Carter spent a decade systematically recording the finds and having them photographed. Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus (a box-like stone container) held not one but three coffins in which to hold the body of the king. The outer two coffins were crafted in wood and covered in gold along with many semiprecious stones, such as lapis lazuli and turquoise. The inner coffin, however, was made of solid gold. When Howard Carter first came upon this coffin, it was not the shiny golden image we see in the Egyptian Museum today. The image of the pharaoh is that of a god. The gods were thought to have skin of gold, bones of silver, and hair of lapis lazuli—so the king is shown here in his divine form in the afterlife. He holds the crook and flail, symbols of the king’s right to rule. The goddesses Nekhbet (vulture) and Wadjet (cobra), inlaid with semiprecious stones, stretch their wings across his torso. Beneath these goddesses are two more—Isis and Nephthys—etched into the gold lid.