Italy On This Day

Francesco Cilea – opera composer Calabrian remembered for beautiful aria Lamento di Federico  Composer Francesco Cilea was born on this day...

Massimo Carlotto - novelist Writer wrongly jailed for murder now best-selling author Massimo Carlotto, the best-selling novelist who spent ...

The Battle of Bezzecca Garibaldi-led force suffers heavy casualties but wins important victory The Battle of Bezzecca, a significant Italia...

Guglielmo Marconi - electrical engineer State funeral for radio pioneer who was at first shunned Guglielmo Marconi, the Italian electrical ...

The Great Fire of Rome City devastated by nine-day blaze Almost two thirds of the ancient city of Rome was destroyed in the Great Fire of R...