Italy On This Day

NEW - Giovanni Verga - writer   Sicilian remembered as one of Italy’s greatest novelists The writer Giovanni Verga, regarded by some as t...

Sicilian remembered as one of Italy’s greatest novelists Giovanni Verga wrote short stories  and novels from an early age The writer Giovann...

Guido Deiro - vaudeville star Accordion player who wowed America The musician Guido Deiro, who was the first artist to become a star playing...

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo – aristocrat and businessman Former driver who led Ferrari to Formula One success Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, a...

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo – painter and printmaker Famous artist’s son developed his own style Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, who became famous ...