Italy On This Day

Antonio Carluccio - chef and restaurateur TV personality and author began his career as a wine merchant The chef, restaurateur and author An...

Ippolita Maria Sforza – noblewoman Learned lady sacrificed happiness for a political alliance Ippolita Maria Sforza, a cultured young noblew...

NEW - Giovanni Scalfarotto - architect Grandiose church renovation is one of Venice’s best-known sights Giovanni Scalfarotto, a Venetian a...

Grandiose church renovation is one of Venice’s best-known sights The church of San Simeon Piccolo is situated opposite Venice's Santa Lu...

Fortunino Matania - artist and illustrator War artist famous also for images of British history Chevalier Fortunino Matania, a prodigiously...