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Sforza Castle and portrait of Galeazzo Maria Sforza. Castle image: By ParsonsPhotographyNL - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86675008 Portrait in Uffizi Gallery, Florence

On this day in history: birth of Galeazzo Maria Sforza

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 24th January 1444, Galeazzo Maria Sforza, the second Duke of Milan from the Sforza dynasty, was born in Fermo.

On this day in history: birth of Guidobaldo I, Duke of Urbino

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 17th January 1472, Guidobaldo I della Rovere was a pivotal figure in Italian Renaissance politics. He became the Duke of Urbino in 1482, succeeding his father, Federico III da Montefeltro, a renowned military leader and patron of the arts.

On this day in history: birth of designer Nina Ricci

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 14th January 1883 in Turin, Italy, Nina Ricci is an influential figure in fashion history. Renowned for her elegant and romantic designs, she built a legacy that continues to inspire the fashion world today.

Costa Concordia which was shipwrecked on 13 January 2012

On this day in history: Costa Concordia Tragedy

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day in 2012, the Costa Concordia disaster unfolded off the coast of Tuscany. The luxurious cruise ship struck rocks near Isola del Giglio, leading to the loss of 32 lives.

Cropped image of Velazquez painting of Pope Innocent X

On this day in history: death of Pope Innocent X

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Innocent X, born Giovanni Battista Pamphilj on 6 May, 1574, in Rome, led the Catholic Church from 1644 until his death on 7 January, 1655. His papacy was marked by significant political manoeuvres and controversies that left a lasting impact on the Church and European politics.

On this day in history: author Umberto Eco born

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 5 January 1932, in the town of Alessandria in northern Italy, Umberto Eco was born. Renowned as a novelist, philosopher, semiotician, and cultural critic, Eco’s work spanned genres and disciplines.

Jasmine Paolini, the first Italian woman through to wimbledon singles final. Image: Wimbledon on X

On this day in history: Tennis Star Jasmine Paolini born

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jasmine Paolini, born on 4 January 1996, is one of Italy’s brightest tennis talents. Her rise in 2024 cemented her place as one of the most promising players on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) circuit.

On this day in history: birth of Cicero

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 3rd January 106 BC, Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman lawyer, politician, philosopher, and orator, was born in Arpinum (Arpino), Italy. Cicero’s legacy as a defender of the Roman Republic and a master of rhetoric has endured for centuries.

Titian painting of Eleonora Gonzaga cropped

On this day in history: birth of Eleonora Gonzaga, Duchess of Urbino

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 1 January 1493, Eleonora Gonzaga was born in Mantua, destined to become a pivotal figure in the cultural and political history of Renaissance Italy. As the eldest of seven children of Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua, and Isabella d’Este, Eleonora’s life was steeped in art, education, and diplomacy.

Interior of Santuario di Santa Maria presso San Celso. Designed by Galeazzo Alessi

On this day in history: death of architect Galeazzo Alessi

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Galeazzo Alessi, one of Italy’s most influential Renaissance architects, passed away on 30 December 1572. Born in Perugia in 1512, Alessi left his mark on Italian and European architecture with his innovative designs and masterful urban planning.