Italy On This Day

Palermo falls to the Allies Capture of Sicilian capital triggered ousting of Mussolini One of the most significant developments of the Secon...

Beppe Grillo - comedian turned activist Grillo founded populist Five Star Movement   The comedian turned political activist Beppe Grillo wa...

Giorgio Morandi – painter The greatest master of still life in the 20th century The artist Giorgio Morandi, who became famous for his atmosp...

NEW - The Great Fire of Rome City devastated by nine-day blaze Almost two thirds of the ancient city of Rome was destroyed in the Great Fir...