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Zadie Smith. Image: Internaz under Commons License

Zadie Smith receives seal of city of Milan

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

British writer Zadie Smith was awarded the Seal of the City of Milan by Mayor Giuseppe Sala today. The recognition is three years overdue as a result of the pandemic.

Image of Caravaggio and his work - Nativity with St francis and St Lawrence

On this day in history: Theft of Caravaggio Nativity from Palermo Church

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the world of art, few names evoke as much reverence as that of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. One of his most renowned paintings, “Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence,” was stolen on 17th October, 1969 from the Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo, Italy. The theft of this Caravaggio nativity, valued not only […]

Treaty of Campo Formio - drawing of the signing of the treaty

On this day in history: Treaty of Campo Formio signed

October 16, 2023October 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Treaty of Campo Formio, signed on 17th October 1797, in a small Italian town of the same name, was a pivotal event in European history. Negotiated between France and Austria, the treaty marked a significant turning point in the tumultuous period of the French Revolutionary Wars, redrawing the continent’s map. Whilst many date the […]

Swearing in of Agentininian military dictatorship 1976

Italian priest wanted for murder and torture in Argentina

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian priest accused of murder and torture during Argentina’s last military dictatorship is set to be extradited, as confirmed by a lawyer.

Virgil Reading the Aeneid to Augustus, Octavia, and Livia by Jean-Baptiste Wicar, Art Institute of Chicago

On this day in history: the poet Virgil born

October 15, 2023October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 15th October 70BC, in the village of Andes near Mantua, the literary luminary known as Virgil was born. Originally named Publius Vergilius Maro, he would later be celebrated as the pre-eminent Roman poet.

smaoke and damaged buildings on the Gaa strip, October 2023, as the Israel-Hamas war rages.

Italy considers consequences of Israel-Hamas war

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy must prepare for the inevitable economic consequences of the Israel-Hamas war, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Saturday.

Netflix Italy creating content beyond stereotypes

October 14, 2023October 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 9th edition of MIA (Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo), directed by Gaia Tridente ended yesterday. The audio-visual industry event took place from 9th to 13th October in Rome at Palazzo Barberini, Cinema Barberini, and on the MIA Digital platform. At one of the panels, Netflix Italy said it would be looking for content beyond the Italian […]