Professor Stefaan Missinne of the Royal Geographic Society presented new findings on Giovanni da Verrazzano's journey and his relationship with Leonardo da Vinci, based on a 500-year-old travel diary discovered in the Verrazzano castle archive. The lecture was held at the Cushwa Center of the University of Notre Dame in Rome, both online and in person.

French reading habits are evolving with digital media, such as e-books and audiobooks, becoming more popular, especially among younger generations. Despite a decline in reading, particularly among the youth, 86% of French people read at least one book in 2021, with a quarter of them reading in digital format. Physical bookstores and libraries have seen reduced patronage post-pandemic, while the online second-hand market has grown, offering economic and ecological benefits. Reading remains a beneficial pastime, offering relaxation, improved memory and concentration, enhanced oral and written expression, knowledge acquisition, and analytical thinking. Personal development books have seen a rise in popularity, helping readers with introspection and daily challenges.

The 8th edition of the 'Philosophy, the Castle and the Tower' festival will take place from September 1 to 25 on the island of Ischia, Naples, exploring the theme of Beauty, a concept dear to Western philosophy. The festival will feature exhibitions, concerts, workshops, and over a hundred meetings. Raffaele Mirelli, the festival's scientific director, discusses the role of the festival in addressing current challenges and the importance of beauty in relation to ethics and global well-being. The event will include over 150 public events, with participation from national figures like model Benedetta Barzini, and will involve youth in a civic awareness campaign. The festival is supported by the European Parliament and includes lectures in both Italian and English, with contributions from universities such as Toronto and Bonn.

Betty Hania highlights the life and personality of Clara Malraux, an often forgotten figure who was a writer, journalist, and translator. The narrative explores her relationship with her daughter Florence and her ex-husband André Malraux, touching on her Jewish heritage, her resistance activities during WWII, and her indomitable spirit. The text also delves into Florence's life, her relationship with filmmaker Alain Resnay, and her political stance during the Algerian War. The portrayal is enriched by the performances of Bérengère Dautun and Nathalie Savalli, who bring the characters to life with elegance and strength.

The article discusses the implementation and design of a customized ex vivo machine perfusion system for liver transplantation, analyzing its initial results. The study, conducted in Chile, involves a team of researchers and highlights the potential benefits and challenges of this medical technology. The findings suggest improvements in liver transplantation outcomes, emphasizing the importance of machine perfusion in medical research and practice.