Italy On This Day

Federico II Gonzaga – Duke of Mantua Ruler received a valuable education at the papal court Federico Gonzaga, who became the ruler of Mantu...

Massimo Moratti - business tycoon Billionaire chairman oversaw golden era at Internazionale The billionaire tycoon and former chairman of Mi...

Debut of Italy’s national football team Illustrious history began with victory over France The first official international football match i...

Ludovico Manin - the last Doge of Venice Surrender to Napoleon ended La Serenissima’s independence  The man who would become the last of Ven...

NEW - Execution of four Carbonari in Ravenna The day the city was draped in black Four members of the secret society known as I Carbonari ...