Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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31 October 2016

Eduardo De Filippo - Neapolitan dramatist

Playwright captured essence of city's spirit A playwright and dramatist, Eduardo De Filippo was also an accomplished actor One o...

30 October 2016

Charles Atlas - bodybuilder

Poor immigrant from Calabria who transformed his physique Charles Atlas, born Angelo Siciliano, pictured in around 1920 The bodyb...

29 October 2016

Franco Corelli - 'Prince of Tenors'

Self-taught singer who wowed New York Franco Corelli's movie star looks added to the quality of his voice The great Italian ten...

28 October 2016

Eros Ramazzotti - singer-songwriter

Best-selling Italian star is 53 today Eros Ramazzotti on stage in 2015 The best-selling Italian singer and songwriter Eros Ramazzo...

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