Italy On This Day

Augustus - the first Emperor of Rome Great nephew of Julius Caesar became powerful leader Augustus, who history recognises as the first Empe...

Andrea Bocelli - tenor Singer's versatile voice at home with opera and pop Tenor Andrea Bocelli was born on this day in 1958 in La Ster...

Cigoli – painter and architect First artist to paint a realistic moon The artist Cigoli was born Lodovico Cardi on this day in 1559 near San...

NEW - Sant’Eustachio – Roman saint Christian convert martyred by Hadrian became world famous  The feast day of Saint Eustace, Sant’Eustachi...