Italy On This Day

Riccardo Illy - businessman Grandson of Illy coffee company founder who became firm’s chairman Riccardo Illy, whose paternal grandfather, Hu...

Mussolini's last stand Deposed dictator proclaims Republic of Salò  In what would prove the final chapter of his political career - and ...

Leonardo Messina - Mafia ‘pentito’ Sicilian who linked ex-premier with organised crime The Mafia pentito or turncoat Leonardo ‘Narduzzo’ Mes...

NEW - Clara Calamai - actress Star remembered for groundbreaking moments in Italian cinema history The actress Clara Calamai, best known f...