Italy On This Day

Niccolò III d’Este – Marquis of Ferrara Soldier who built up the importance of Ferrara The military leader - condottiero in Italian - Niccol...

NEW - Andrea Appiani - painter The master of the fresco technique became court painter to Napoleon Neoclassical artist Andrea Appiani, who...

The master of the fresco technique became court painter to Napoleon Appiani fell into poverty at the end of  his life despite his notable ca...

Luigi Riva - an Azzurri great Italy's record goalscorer and hero of Cagliari Luigi 'Gigi' Riva, who was born on this day in 1944...

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 ...