The Via dei Cavalleggeri: Tuscan Coastal Route
First documented in the 1823 land registry, the Via dei Cavalleggeri was a coastal path connecting Livorno and Piombino that served as a military defense network from the 16th century onward.
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Italian Radar Discovers Liquid Water on Mars
Italian scientists using the Marsis radar aboard Europe’s Mars Express probe have confirmed the presence of liquid water beneath Mars’s surface, published in Science in late 2018.
European Parliament bans single-use plastics from 2021
In November 2018, the European Parliament voted to ban single-use plastic products including cutlery, straws, and plates from 2021 onwards, targeting items that represent 70 percent of marine waste.
Storm devastates Belluno province in northern Italy
A major storm struck the Belluno province in Veneto in late October 2018, destroying forests, infrastructure, and tourism projects across multiple valleys. Local officials described the damage as catastrophic and nearly impossible to recover.