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Ligabue at a concert in 2015. Credit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/ via Flickr under license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/

On this day in history: musician Luciano Ligabue born

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luciano Ligabue, one of Italy’s most iconic rock stars, was born on this day, March 13, 1960, in Correggio, a small town in the Emilia-Romagna region. Known for his powerful lyrics, distinctive voice, and deep connection to his roots, Ligabue’s influence has extended beyond music.

Palazzo Communale in Pordenone which Italy's Capital of Culture 2027 Credit: Carlo Marino Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.

Capital of Culture 2027: Pordenone

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pordenone will be the Italian Capital of Culture in 2027, Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli announced at a ceremony in Rome on Wednesday. The jury assigned the honour to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia city.

Jewwish bathhouse, Ostia. Credit: Ostia Archaeological Park

Ancient Jewish bathhouse found in Ostia

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A unique ancient Jewish bathhouse, or mikveh, has been discovered at Ostia Antica, Rome’s ancient port. It is next to the synagogue, and could be a pull for Jewish tourism.

Edited Caravaggio, Portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini, early 1600sCourtesy Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica

Caravaggio 2025 exhibition in Rome

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A spectacular collection of 24 masterpieces by Caravaggio will be on display at Rome’s Palazzo Barberini from this Friday until 6 July. The Caravaggio 2025 exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience the dramatic intensity of one of the Baroque era’s most revolutionary painters.

The-Creation-of-Adam-by-Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

On this day in history: birth of artist Michelangelo

March 6, 2025March 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, born on 6th March 1475 in Caprese, Italy is famous for his contributions to sculpture, painting, architecture, and poetry. 2025 is the 550th anniversary of his birth with celebrations across Italy, but predominantly in Florence.

Michelangelo. Credit: By Attributed to Daniele da Volterra - Metropolitan Museum of Art, online collection (The Met object ID 436771), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93197995

Italy celebrates Michelangelo 550 anniversary

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is honouring the 550 anniversary of the birth of Renaissance master Michelangelo with a series of cultural events, primarily in Florence.

Michelangelo's three pietas to be displayed in Florence. Image is of the pieta in the Vatican.

Florence to host Michelangelo museum

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence will host the world’s most significant Michelangelo museum, dedicated to the artist, thanks to a collaboration between the Accademia Gallery and the Bargello Museums.

Lost Donatello Bust Discovered in Slovak Museum Storeroom

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A bust by renowned Florentine sculptor Donatello has been discovered in a museum storeroom in Slovakia, local newspaper SME reported on Wednesday.

Dionysiac fresco uncovered in Pompeii is a significant find

Pompeii Unveils Rare Dionysiac Fresco

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists at Pompeii have uncovered a remarkable fresco depicting Dionysiac initiation rites, offering fresh insight into ancient mystery cults. The discovery was made in a large banqueting hall within Insula 10 of Region IX, an area currently under excavation in the heart of the ancient city.

Carabinieri uncover fake paintings workshop. Image credit: Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad

Police Uncover Workshop Producing Fake Paintings

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome police discover a secret workshop where fake paintings imitating the styles of Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt, and other renowned artists were created and sold online.