Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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24 February 2025

Coronation of Emperor Charles V

Imperial ceremony in Bologna staged on birthday Spanish artist Juan de la Corte's 17th century painting of the procession that followed ...

23 February 2025

23 February

Giovanni Battista de Rossi - archaeologist Excavations unearthed massive Catacomb of St Callixtus Giovanni Battista de Rossi, the archaeolo...

22 February 2025

22 February

Giulietta Masina - actress Married to Fellini and excelled in his films The actress Giulietta Masina, who was married for 50 years to the f...

21 February 2025

21 February

Domenico Ghirardelli – chocolatier Built famous US business with skills learned in Genoa The chocolatier Domenico Ghirardelli , founder of t...

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