Italy On This Day

NEW - Leonardo Loredan - Doge of Venice Strong ruler steered Venice through wars and established first Ghetto One of the most important Dog...

Strong ruler steered Venice through wars and established first Ghetto Giovanni Bellini's Portrait of  Doge Leonardo Loredan One of the m...

Pier Luigi Nervi - architect Striking designs from football stadiums to churches The brilliant structural engineer and architect Pier Luigi ...

Gian Galeazzo Sforza - Duke of Milan Ruler who never truly held power Gian Galeazzo Sforza, the third member of the Sforza family to have th...

Pier Angeli - Hollywood star Actress hailed for talent and beauty died tragically young The actress Pier Angeli, a Hollywood star in the 19...