Italy On This Day

Veronica Franco – courtesan and poet The literary talent of a popular escort The beautiful courtesan, Veronica Franco , was born on this day...

Giorgio Gori - politician Mayor who steered city of Bergamo through Covid nightmare The politician Giorgio Gori, who as Mayor of Bergamo be...

NEW - Enrico Alberto d'Albertis - naval officer and yachtsman Navigator recreated Colombus’s Atlantic voyage Enrico Alberto d’Albertis,...

Navigator recreated Colombus’s Atlantic voyage Enrico Alberto d'Albertis spent his whole life sailing the globe Enrico Alberto d’Alberti...

'La Castiglione' – model and secret agent Beautiful woman helped the cause of Italian unification Virginia Oldoini, who became known...