Italy On This Day

NEW - Pietro Tacca - sculptor Pupil of Giambologna became major figure in own right The sculptor Pietro Tacca, who succeeded his master, G...

Pupil of Giambologna became major figure in own right Tacca's equestrian sculpture of Philip IV  of Spain broke new ground in statuary T...

Umberto II - last King of Italy Brief reign was followed by long exile The last King of Italy, Umberto II, was born on this day in 1904 in R...

Renzo Piano – architect Designer of innovative buildings is now an Italian senator Award-winning architect Renzo Piano was born on this day ...

Fabio Cannavaro - World Cup winner Defender captained azzurri to 2006 triumph The footballer and coach Fabio Cannavaro, who was captain of...