Pierina Legnani, born on 30th September 1863, in Milan, is remembered as one of the most influential figures in ballet history. Her legacy as a prima ballerina assoluta – a rare title bestowed only on the most exceptional dancers – reflects her extraordinary talent, grace, and profound dedication to the art form.
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An alleged Pablo Picasso painting, discovered in a villa on the island of Capri 50 years ago, has now been confirmed as an authentic work, according to a report by Il Giorno on Monday.
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On Saturday 5th October, Italy will once again celebrate the National Day of Historic Places with a series of special events, guided tours, and tastings across restaurants, hotels, and cafés that have played a vital role in shaping the country’s history and culture.
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Born on 28th September, 1924, Marcello Mastroianni would go on to become one of the most celebrated actors in Italian cinema.
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Born on 27th September 1871 in the small town of Nuoro, Sardinia, Grazia Deledda became the first Italian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Deledda’s works, rich in Sardinian culture and traditions, delve into the human condition, exploring themes of fate, guilt, and redemption that resonate far beyond her island home.
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Italy has selected Vermiglio by Maura Delpero as its official submission for Best International Feature at the 2025 Oscars, the Italian selection committee announced on Tuesday.
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Born on 22nd September 1979, in Naples, Roberto Saviano is one of Italy’s most renowned and controversial authors. Saviano has become a global figure for his unflinching exposés of organised crime, particularly the Neapolitan Camorra.
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The 2024 G7 Culture meeting, which took place over three days, concluded in Naples on Saturday. During the event, ministers committed to protecting freedom of expression and assisting Ukraine in repairing the damage to its cultural heritage caused by the Russian invasion. The G7 Culture declaration highlighted different areas on which the countries need to […]
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Lodovico Cardi, better known as Cigoli (1559-1613), is one of Italy’s remarkable yet often overlooked figures from the late Renaissance. Born in the Tuscan town of San Miniato on 21st September 1559, he excelled not only as a painter but also as an architect.
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Today marks the birthday of one of Italy’s most iconic actresses, Sophia Loren. Born on 20th September 1934, Loren has become a symbol of Italian cinema and global stardom.
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