Italy On This Day

Bruno Conti - World Cup winner Roma star was key figure for azzurri in 1982 victory The former footballer and subsequently coach,  Bruno Con...

Gabriele D’Annunzio – writer and patriot Military hero influenced Mussolini with his distinctive style Poet, playwright and political leader...

Franco Basaglia - psychiatrist Work led to closure of mental hospitals by law The psychiatrist Franco Basaglia, whose work ultimately led to...

NEW - Giacomo Serpotta – sculptor Artist could transform wet plaster into realistic scenes Sicilian sculptor Giacomo Serpotta, whose creati...