Italy On This Day

Sicilian who popularised coffee and gelato in 17th century Paris Procopio  Cutò, born in Sicily, founded the most successful  café in Paris ...

Journalist and playwright whose movies inspired post-war neorealism  Nino Martoglio is considered by some as the founder of Sicilian theatre...

Sicily volcano spewed lava for four months Eruptions are a regular occurrence on the Mount Etna volcano - this spectacular shot was taken in...

Quake beneath Tyrrhenian Sea sparked killer wave Today Amalfi is a tranquil town with a peaceful harbour - a far cry from the devastat...

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