Italy On This Day

Monica Vitti - actress Star of Antonioni classics also excelled in comedy roles The actress Monica Vitti, who became famous as the star of ...

Luchino Visconti – director and writer The aristocrat of Italian cinema Luchino Visconti, who most aficionados of Italian cinema would place...

Sistine Chapel ceiling revealed All Saints’ Day chosen to show off Michelangelo’s work Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel...

Eduardo De Filippo - Neapolitan dramatist Playwright captured essence of city's spirit One of Italy’s greatest dramatists, Eduardo De Fi...

NEW - Luisa Spagnoli - businesswoman Inventor of Baci chocolates who diversified into fashion The businesswoman Luisa Spagnoli, who is cred...

Inventor of Baci chocolates who diversified into fashion Luisa Spagnoli became the driving force of Perugina chocolates after Italy entered ...

King appoints Mussolini Prime Minister Victor Emmanuel turned to Fascist leader after fearing civil war Victor Emmanuel III, the king of Ita...