Italy On This Day

Achille Varzi - racing driver Death on track led to mandatory wearing of crash helmets Italian motor racing fans were in mourning on this da...

Mario Carotenuto - actor Roman from theatrical family made more than 100 films The actor Mario Carotenuto, who became one of the most famili...

Masaniello - insurgent Fisherman who led Naples revolt  The 17th century insurgent known as Masaniello was born on June 29, 1620 in Naples...

NEW - Domenico Fontana – architect Swiss designer who built Royal Palace in Naples Domenico Fontana, an architect working during the late R...

Swiss designer who built the Royal Palace in Naples The Royal Palace in Piazza del Plebiscito was designed by Fontana in his role as Royal E...