Italy On This Day

Cesare Lombroso – criminologist Professor who first encouraged study of criminal mind Cesare Lombroso, a university professor often referred...

Alessandro Malaspina - explorer Mapped Pacific on four-year epic journey Alessandro Malaspina, an explorer not so well known as his compatri...

NEW - Alfonso II - King of Naples Ruler forced to abdicate after one year Alfonso II , who became King of Naples in 1494 but was forced to ...

Ruler forced to abdicate after one year Alfonso II became King on the  death of his father in 1494 Alfonso II, who became King of Naples in ...

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...