The most recent eruption of Mount Vesuvius took place in March 1944, during the final stages of the Second World War, marking the volcano’s last recorded activity to date. It is the only volcano on mainland Europe to erupt in the last 100 years.
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In 1778, the physicist Laura Bassi died in Bologna. A ground-breaking academic, she paved the way for women in STEM.
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The 14th century painter Giotto di Bondone, known simply as Giotto, died on 8th January, 1337 in Florence. He was one of the greatest artists of the early Renaissance period.
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Earthquakes, conflicts, fire and floods, yet two grand Roman monuments – the Colosseum and Pantheon – are still standing in Rome. How did the Romans create such great edifices that long outlasted the empire?
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Researchers discover remains of a Roman road and dock submerged in the Venice lagoon. This could prove permanent human settlements in the area centuries before Venice was founded.
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2021 marks the 700th anniversary of the death of celebrated author and poet Dante. His work the Divine Comedy, a story in verse of love, admiration, intrigue was written whilst in exile from his birthplace of Florence. His story is that of a Soldier, Poet, and Political exile. Dante’s early life Dante was born Durante […]
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Spanish researchers look to settle the argument once and for all as to the origins of Christopher Columbus. Over the past decades, various theories proposed the explorer came from Portugal or Spain rather than Italy.
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