Italy On This Day

Savoy prince who became a brilliant soldier Emanuele Filiberto was a brilliant soldier who became known as the 'Undefeated Duke...

Army commander was one of first to see potential of air power Giulio Douhet aroused opposition with his strident criticisms of Italy...

Artist in demand from European royalty Pietro Canonica was well known for creating busts, statues and portraits for the monarchy and...

Manager who transformed the New York Met Gatti-Casazza was manager at La Scala in Milan before working in New York Giulio Gatti-Casa...

Anarchist who gunned down a king Gaetano Bresci plotted to kill Umberto I while working as a silk weaver in New Jersey Gaetano Bres...

Birth o f the King who ruled Italy through two world wars Italy’s longest reigning King, Victor Emmanuel III (Vittorio Emanuele III di ...