Italy On This Day

Mario Minniti - painter Sicilian influenced by long-time collaborator Caravaggio The painter Mario Minniti, who has acquired some historica...

Giovanni Battista Falda - engraver Printmaker who found market among Grand Tourists The engraver and printmaker Giovanni Battista Falda, wh...

NEW - Il sorpasso - commedia all’italiana classic Film regarded as director Dino Risi’s masterpiece Il sorpasso, which has come to be seen...

Film regarded as director Dino Risi’s masterpiece Jean-Louis Trintignant (left) and Vittorio Gassman driving along Via Aurelia in Il sorpass...

Armando Diaz - First World War general Neapolitan commander led decisive victory over Austria Armando Diaz, the general who masterminded Ita...