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Jaan Roose of Estonia broke a new world record on Wednesday

Estonian slackline athlete crosses Strait of Messina

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three-time world champion slackliner Jaan Roose of Estonia broke a new world record on Wednesday by walking across the Messina Strait on a slackline tightrope.

Odysseus navigating between scylla and charybdis

The Mythology of the Strait of Messina: Scylla and Charybdis

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Strait of Messina, a narrow waterway separating the Italian peninsula from the island of Sicily, has long been shrouded in mythology and maritime lore. Among the most enduring legends are those of Scylla and Charybdis, two mythological monsters.