Italy On This Day

Lella Lombardi - racing driver Only woman to win points in Formula One Maria Grazia “Lella” Lombardi, the only female driver to finish in a...

Veronica Franco – courtesan and poet The literary talent of a popular escort The beautiful courtesan, Veronica Franco , was born on this day...

Giorgio Gori - politician Mayor who steered city of Bergamo through Covid nightmare The politician Giorgio Gori, who as Mayor of Bergamo be...

NEW - Enrico Alberto d'Albertis - naval officer and yachtsman Navigator recreated Colombus’s Atlantic voyage Enrico Alberto d’Albertis,...

Navigator recreated Colombus’s Atlantic voyage Enrico Alberto d'Albertis spent his whole life sailing the globe Enrico Alberto d’Alberti...