Italy On This Day

Giovanni Battista Piranesi – artist Genius who put 18th century Rome on the map Draftsman, printmaker and architect Giovanni Battista Pirane...

Eleonora Duse – actress Performer 'became' the person she played with her whole being Regarded as one of the greatest acting talents...

NEW - Nino Bixio – soldier and politician Patriotic general helped to unify Italy A leading personality during the unification of Italy, Ni...

Patriotic general helped to unify Italy Nino Bixio helped Garibaldi organise his Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 A leading personality du...