Italy On This Day

Dario Fo – writer and actor Prolific playwright put the spotlight on corruption Playwright and all-round entertainer Dario Fo was born in L...

Lorenzino de’ Medici - assassin Mystery over motive for killing cousin Lorenzino de’ Medici, who became famous for the assassination of his...

NEW - Vittorio Emanuele II Monument - Rome landmark ‘Altar of the Fatherland’ built to honour unified Italy’s first king The foundation sto...

 ‘Altar of the Fatherland’ built to honour unified Italy’s first king The Monument's multi-layered construction in white marble has earn...

Alberto Marvelli - Rimini's Good Samaritan Heroic deeds helped victims of bombing raids Alberto Marvelli, who came to be seen as a moder...

Azeglio Vicini - 1990 World Cup coach Semi-final heartbreak ended dream of victory on home soil Azeglio Vicini, the coach who led Italy to t...

NEW - Festa del Papà - Father’s Day Italian celebration this year coincides with Mothering Sunday in UK While today marks Mothering Sunday ...