Italy On This Day

Giacomo Agostini - world motorcycle champion Brescia-born rider enjoyed record-breaking career  Giacomo Agostini, 15 times Grand Prix world...

Hugo Pratt – comic book creator Talented writer and artist travelled widely The creator of the comic book character, Corto Maltese, was bor...

NEW - Francesco Morlacchi - composer Umbrian popularised Italian opera in Dresden The composer Francesco Morlacchi, who spent much of his c...

Umbrian popularised Italian opera in Dresden Francesco Morlacchi's work in Dresden furthered the popularity of Italian opera The compose...