Since the passing of renowned animal behaviourist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall on October 1, 2025, there has been one recurring theme in the news coverage surrounding her death: her legacy for how we view animals today—animals as sentient beings who matter..

Have you noticed it too? That depending on your perspective, and despite all the global misery, some of us are fortunate enough to live in wonderful times? That something new is in the air?

Italian superstitions intertwine history, religion, death, and mystery. Rome-based Dutch writer and painter Ingrid delves into these beliefs, discussing topics such as black cats, the color purple in theaters, and choosing the wrong flowers. So, we present: Ingrid's Italian superstitions.