Italy On This Day

Pupil of Giambologna became major figure in own right Tacca's equestrian sculpture of Philip IV  of Spain broke new ground in statuary T...

Umberto II - last King of Italy Brief reign was followed by long exile The last King of Italy, Umberto II, was born on this day in 1904 in R...

Renzo Piano – architect Designer of innovative buildings is now an Italian senator Award-winning architect Renzo Piano was born on this day ...

Fabio Cannavaro - World Cup winner Defender captained azzurri to 2006 triumph The footballer and coach Fabio Cannavaro, who was captain of...