- EnglishWalking and its many virtuesThis year, several sections of the world’s longest footpath, the England Coast Path, will open to the public. This is good news for everyone who, over the past year, rediscovered walking for pleasure, a simple and healthy activity with a noble tradition that goes back to the Romantic movement.
- EnglishThe Rugby World CupFrom 20 September to 2 November, Japan will host one of the world’s greatest sporting events: the men’s Rugby World Cup. Over almost two hundred years, rugby developed from a boys’ school pastime to one of the most popular sports on the planet.
- EnglishThe World’s New Sporting Superpower: the UKTwenty years ago, at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, the UK won only 1 gold medal, finishing 36th in the medal table. After hitting rock-bottom, something changed: the UK started a dramatic climb to the top. This summer, at the Olympics in Rio it came 2nd with 27 gold medals. How did this amazing transformation happen? Learn the secrets behind the world’s new sporting superpower.