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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3 December 2022

3 December

NEW - Matilde Malenchini – painter The tempestuous life of a talented Tuscan artist The painter Matilde Malenchini was born on this day in ...

Matilde Malenchini – painter

The tempestuous life of a talented Tuscan artist Vincenzo Camuccini's portrait of Malenchini, from about 1815 The painter Matilde Malenc...

2 December 2022

2 December

Maria Bricca - war hero Humble cook whose actions helped end siege of Turin in 1706 The unlikely war hero Maria Bricca, whose actions would...

1 December 2022

1 December

Lorenzo Ghiberti – sculptor Goldsmith renowned for 'Gates of Paradise' Sculptor, goldsmith and architect Lorenzo Ghiberti died on t...

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