Italy On This Day

Celebrating the long career of a seasoned stage and film performer Emma Gramatica came from an acting  background in the early 20th century ...

Domitian - Roman emperor Authoritarian ruler was last of the Flavian dynasty The emperor Domitian, the last of three members of the Flavian...

Francesco Foscari – Doge of Venice Ignominious ending to a long and glorious reign After 34 years as Doge of Venice, Francesco Foscari was a...

Giovanni Martinelli – tenor Singer made his fame abroad One of the most famous tenors of the early 20th century, Giovanni Martinelli, was b...