Italy On This Day

NEW - Death of Pliny the Elder Roman writer was fascinated by nature and geography The author, philosopher, and naval and army commander wh...

Roman writer was fascinated by nature and geography A 19th century lithograph depicting the death of Pliny the Elder by the Spanish painter ...

Peppino De Filippo - comedian, actor and playwright Talented Neapolitan who lived in shadow of his brother The playwright and comic actor Pe...

Rita Pavone - teenage singing star Precocious talent who conquered America Rita Pavone, who was one of Europe's biggest teenage singing ...