Italy On This Day

NEW - Premiere of Andrea Chénier Giordano’s masterpiece is still stirring emotions Andrea Chénier, the greatest and most enduring opera to...

Giordano’s masterpiece is still stirring emotions The poster advertising the opening night of the Giordano masterpiece Andrea Chénier, the g...

Luca Zaia - politician Popular president of Veneto tipped as future PM The politician Luca Zaia, who has been spoken of as a possible candi...

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...