Italy On This Day

Artists helped design magnificent church The stunning Renaissance Basilica of St Peter in Rome was completed and consecrated on this da...

First attempt to kill the king is foiled Umberto I was unpopular over how he dealt with civil unrest An unsuccessful attempt was...

Remembering the kindness of a brilliant young doctor Doctor and scientist Giuseppe Moscati was beatified by Pope Paul VI on this day i...

Orchestra leader brought light relief during World War Two Mantovani moved to England as a child and made his career there Conductor ...