Italy On This Day

The first singer to perform the roles of Anna Bolena and Norma Giuditta Pasta was a mezzo-soprano much in demand among 19th century ...

Political refugee knighted by Queen Victoria Panizzi was a friend of the British Lord Chancellor, Henry Broughton Sir Anthony Pani...

Peace treaty saw Venice given away to Austria Venice in the days of Austrian rule, as depicted by the 18th century artist Canaletto ...

Flag represented people’s hopes for a united Italy The Italian flag, with its panels of green, white and red, was first hoisted on this day...