Italy On This Day

Parmigianino - Mannerist painter Artist from Parma left outstanding legacy The artist Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola – better known as Par...

Roberto Assagioli – psychiatrist Harsh imprisonment sparked new psychiatric theories Roberto Assagioli, the pioneering psychiatrist who fou...

Giada De Laurentiis - TV chef Food Network star who was born in Rome The TV presenter, chef, author and restaurateur Giada Pamela De Laurent...

NEW - Giuseppe ‘del Gesu’ Guarneri – violin maker Luthier’s surviving instruments are now worth millions Bartolomeo Giuseppe ‘del Gesu’ Gua...

Luthier’s surviving instruments are now worth millions Guarneri made violins in  18th century Cremona Bartolomeo Giuseppe ‘del Gesù’ Guarner...

Carla Fracci – ballerina Brilliant Romantic dancer brought ballet to the people Destined to become one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20t...

Andrea Palladio - world's favourite architect Humble stonecutter became his profession's biggest name Andrea Palladio, the humble s...