Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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23 March 2020

Franco Battiato – singer songwriter

Long career of a musical philosopher Franco Battiato's musical career encompassed different genres but retained philosophical an...

11 January 2019

The 1693 Sicily earthquake

Devastation that led to architectural rebirth An engraving dated at 1696 is thought to depict ruined buildings in Catania after the 16...

12 September 2017

Daniela Rocca – actress

Tragic beauty shunned after breakdown Daniela Rocca broke into films after winning a beauty contest in her native Sicily at the ...

26 January 2016

Gabriele Allegra – friar and scholar

Sicilian who learnt Chinese to carry out his life’s work Gabriele Allegra The Blessed Gabriele Allegra, a Franciscan friar who tra...

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