Italy On This Day

San Marino is bombed by British Allies believed the Germans were using rail facilities The British Royal Air Force bombed the tiny Republic ...

Marta Abba - actress Aspiring star who became Pirandello’s muse Marta Abba, who as a young actress became the stimulus for the creativity o...

Battle of Solferino Suffering of soldiers led to the founding of the Red Cross The Battle of Solferino - part of the Second Italian War of ...

Arnaldo Pomodoro - sculptor Romagnolo artist best known for his Sphere within Sphere series The avant-garde sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, who b...

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