Italy On This Day

Poet pursues romantic dream in the Romagna Lord Byron pursued romance and  adventure during his time in Ravenna The English poet Lord Byron,...

Arcangelo Corelli – musician Baroque composer had a major influence on the development of music Violinist and composer Arcangelo Corelli was...

Giosuè Carducci – poet National poet’s work inspired the fight for a united Italy The poet Giosuè Carducci, who was the first Italian to win...

NEW - Vincenzo Lancia - racing driver and engineer Founder of ground-breaking car maker Vincenzo Lancia, the founder of one of the most im...

Founder of ground-breaking car maker Vincenzo Lancia in 1908, at the wheel of a Fiat car at the Targa Florio race Vincenzo Lancia, the found...