Italy On This Day

NEW - Rita Levi-Montalcini - neurobiologist Scientist overcame many obstacles to win Nobel Prize Rita Levi-Montalcini, a neurobiologist wh...

Scientist overcame many obstacles to win Nobel Prize Even in her late 90s, Levi-Montalcini was still making appearances as a guest speaker R...

Alessandro Moreschi - the last castrato Only singer of his type to make solo recordings Alessandro Moreschi, the singer generally recognise...

Ivanoe Bonomi – statesman Liberal socialist was a major figure in transition to peace in 1945 The anti-Fascist politician Ivanoe Bonomi, who...

Antonio Carluccio - chef and restaurateur TV personality and author began his career as a wine merchant The chef, restaurateur and author An...