Italy On This Day

Dario Fo – writer and actor Prolific playwright put the spotlight on corruption Playwright and all-round entertainer Dario Fo was born in L...

Lorenzino de’ Medici - assassin Mystery over motive for killing cousin Lorenzino de’ Medici, who became famous for the assassination of his...

NEW - Vittorio Emanuele II Monument - Rome landmark ‘Altar of the Fatherland’ built to honour unified Italy’s first king The foundation sto...

 ‘Altar of the Fatherland’ built to honour unified Italy’s first king The Monument's multi-layered construction in white marble has earn...