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Category: History of Italy

Piscopia graduates from the University of Padua

On this day in history: Elena Cornaro Piscopia graduates from Padua University

June 25, 2022June 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Elena Cornaro Piscopia graduates from Padua University

In 1678, it is believed on 25th June, Elena Cornaro Piscopia became the first woman to receive a university academic degree. Padua was the awarding university.

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Arnaldo Pomodoro in 1975

On this day in history: Birth of sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Birth of sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro

The avant-garde sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro was born in Morciano di Romagna, a small town just inland from the Adriatic coast, on this day in 1926. He is best known for his Sphere within Sphere series.

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Moriondo google doodle

Italian Inventor is today’s Google Doodle

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian Inventor is today’s Google Doodle

Today (6th June), Google’s Doodle celebrates the 171st birthday of Italian inventor Angelo Moriondo. He is credited with patenting the earliest known espresso machine.

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Trevi Fountain, Rome. Image: wikipedia creative commmons license

On this day in History: Trevi Fountain inaugurated

May 22, 2022May 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in History: Trevi Fountain inaugurated

In 1762, Pope Clement XIII officially opened the iconic Trevi Fountain in Rome. The fountain now helps raise money for the poor.

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Palladian Villa Badoer

The Palladian Villas of Veneto

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on The Palladian Villas of Veneto

The Veneto region is home to unique villas. Designed in the mid-1500s by the architect Andrea Palladio for the wealthiest families of the region, these are the famous Palladian Villas. Along with the city of Vicenza, they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Luigi Lavazza born this day in history. Image: Crédito editorial: monticello / Shutterstock.com

On this day in history: Luigi Lavazza, coffee maker, born

April 24, 2022April 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Luigi Lavazza, coffee maker, born

On 24th April 1859, Luigi Lavazza was born. The Turin grocer founded the Lavazza Coffee Company, one of Italy’s most famous coffee brands.

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Giacomo Casanova

On this day in history: Casanova born

April 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Casanova born

The adventurer and author whose name is synonymous with ‘womaniser’ was born on 2nd April 1725. A Venetian, Giacomo Casanova travelled widely and wrote an autobiography Story of my Life.

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On this day in history: Guccio Gucci – fashion designer – born

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Guccio Gucci – fashion designer – born

Guccio Gucci, the man whose name inspired the interlocking G logo, was born 26th March 1881 in Florence. Inspired by wealthy clients at the Savoy Hotel, his fashion brand has gone on to become one of the most famous in the world.

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Giuseppe Mercalli

On this day in history: Giuseppe Mercalli – seismologist – died

March 19, 2022March 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Giuseppe Mercalli – seismologist – died

Giuseppe Mercalli was one of Europe’s leading authorities on earthquakes and volcanic activity. He died on 19th March 1914 in a fire at home.

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After the Vesuvius eruption

On this day in history: last eruption of Mount Vesuvius

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: last eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius, the huge volcano which covered the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, last erupted on this day in 1944. It is the only volcano on mainland Europe to erupt in the last 100 years.

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