Italy On This Day

Anna Magnani - Oscar-winning film star Roman one of only three Italians to land best actor award Anna Magnani, who found fame for her perfor...

Zucchero Fornaciari – singer Sweet success for writer and performer The singer/songwriter now known simply as Zucchero was born Adelmo Forna...

NEW - Vincenzo da Filicaja – poet Patriotic writer was inspired by victory against the Turks Vincenzo da Filicaja, a writer and a politici...

Patriotic writer was inspired by victory against the Turks Da Filicaja earned comparisons with the great poet Petrarch Vincenzo da Filicaja,...

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

Roberto Saviano - writer and journalist Author of ‘Gomorrah’ who lives under police protection The author and journalist Roberto Saviano, ...

Giacomo Quarenghi - architect Neoclassicist famous for his work in St Petersburg The architect Giacomo Quarenghi, best known for his work in...