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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25 April 2024

Giacomo Boni - archaeologist and architect

Venetian best known for his discoveries at the Forum in Rome Giacomo Boni was born in Venice but lived in Rome for much of his adult life Th...

24 April 2024

24 April

Luigi Lavazza - coffee maker From a grocery store in Turin to Italy's market leader Luigi Lavazza, the Turin grocer who founded the Lava...

23 April 2024

23 April

Stefano Bontade - Mafia supremo Well-connected Cosa Nostra boss had links to ex-premier Andreotti Stefano Bontade , one of the most powerful...

22 April 2024

22 April

Vittorio Jano - motor racing engineer Genius behind the success of Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Ferrari Born on this day in 1891, Vittorio Jano w...

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