Italy On This Day

The Milan-Monza railway First line in northern Italy sparked industrial growth  The first railway line laid in northern Italy was opened on ...

Tonino Delli Colli – cinematographer Craftsman who shot Life is Beautiful and Italy's first colour film Antonio (Tonino) Delli Colli, ...

NEW - Luigi Pulci - Renaissance poet Medici favourite behind milestone work Luigi Pulci, a major Italian poet of the early Renaissance bes...

Luigi Pulci wrote his epic poem for the court of Lorenzo the Magnificent Medici favourite behind milestone work Luigi Pulci, a major Italian...

Giorgio Chiellini - footballer Juventus star renowned for defensive excellence The footballer Giorgio Chiellini - captain of the Italy team ...