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On this day: Azzone Visconti – ruler of Milan – born

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Azzone Visconti, sometimes described as the founder of the state of Milan, was born on 7th December, 1302 in Ferrara. He brought prosperity to the city in the 14th century.

Assisi to project Giotto frescoes on Basilica walls

Assisi to project Giotto’s Nativity Scenes onto Basilica

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the town of Assisi, Umbria, the facade of Basilica of St. Francis will display scenes from Giotto’s nativity.

Dinosaurs discovered in Italy. Image courtesy of https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-02490-x#Fig2

Herd of fossilised dinosaurs uncovered in Italy

December 4, 2021December 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The most complete dinosaur skeleton ever discovered in Italy. It is part of a herd of 11 dinosaurs, near Trieste.

man trieds to avoid vaccination with fake arm

Italian man goes out on a limb to avoid Covid vaccine

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian anti-vaxxer tried to avoid the covid vaccine, whilst still qualifying for the Green Pass, by wearing a fake arm. He now faces charges of fraud after wearing a silicone arm after turning up for the jab in Biella.

Public transport strike called in Rome and Milan . Editorial credit: Travelling Jack / Shutterstock.com

Italy ready for public transport strike on Friday 3 December

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The UGL trade union Autoferro e Ferrovieri has called a public transport strike. It is in protest over the mandatory use of the Green Pass in Italy on public transport.

Milan Cathedral Sacristy restoration complete

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The restoration of the Aquilonare Sacristy of the Milan Cathedral is complete. It took three years, succeeding despite restrictions and the economic impact of the pandemic.

Gucci family call Ridley Scott film – House of Gucci – an “insulting and painful” portrayal

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Gucci heirs have criticised the film House of Gucci for depicting members of the family as “hooligans”. Lady Gaga portrays Patrizia Reggiani, who was convicted of having her former husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, assassinated.

Sponsored by Agostino Chigi - Loggia fresco by Raphael

On this day in History: Agostino Chigi born

November 29, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A major sponsor of artists during the Renaissance, banker Agostino Chigi was born on 29th November, 1466 in Siena.

Jannick Sinner steers Italy into Davis Cup quarter-finals. Image: Twitter

Italy into quarter-finals of the Davis Cup

November 28, 2021November 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

TENNIS – Jannik Sinner steered Italy into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup with a 7-5, 6-0 win over Colombia’s Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros.

Italy confirms first cases of Omicron coronavirus variant

November 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy on Saturday confirmed its first case of the Omicron covid-19 variant, a heavily mutated strain of the virus recently detected in southern Africa. An Italian national returning from Mozambique tested positive on arrival in Milan.