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On this day in history: Carlo Ponti born

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Film producer Carlo Ponti married Sophia Loren not once but twice. He produced many iconic Italian films. He was born on 11th December 1912.

Eau de Cologne creator Johann Maria Farina

On this day in history: Perfumier Johann Maria Farina born

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Johann Maria Farina, the Italian perfumier, was born on 8th December, 1685. He invented the fragrance, Eau de Cologne.

On this day: Azzone Visconti – ruler of Milan – born

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Azzone Visconti, sometimes described as the founder of the state of Milan, was born on 7th December, 1302 in Ferrara. He brought prosperity to the city in the 14th century.

Assisi to project Giotto frescoes on Basilica walls

Assisi to project Giotto’s Nativity Scenes onto Basilica

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the town of Assisi, Umbria, the facade of Basilica of St. Francis will display scenes from Giotto’s nativity.

Milan Cathedral Sacristy restoration complete

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The restoration of the Aquilonare Sacristy of the Milan Cathedral is complete. It took three years, succeeding despite restrictions and the economic impact of the pandemic.

Gucci family call Ridley Scott film – House of Gucci – an “insulting and painful” portrayal

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Gucci heirs have criticised the film House of Gucci for depicting members of the family as “hooligans”. Lady Gaga portrays Patrizia Reggiani, who was convicted of having her former husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, assassinated.

Sponsored by Agostino Chigi - Loggia fresco by Raphael

On this day in History: Agostino Chigi born

November 29, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A major sponsor of artists during the Renaissance, banker Agostino Chigi was born on 29th November, 1466 in Siena.

Giorgio Armani receives Italy honour. Image: Armani twitter

Giorgio Armani decorated “Cavaliere” of Italy

November 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic today. Armani’s five-decade career sees him as one of the most recognised couturiers in the world.

On this day in history: author of ‘Confessions of an Italian’ born

November 25, 2021November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The writer Ippolito Nievo was born on 30 November 1831 in Padua. His posthumously published Confessions of an Italian is one of the most important Risorgimento novels in Italian literature.

On this day in history: Botanist Prospero Alpini born

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 23rd November 1533: physician and botanist, Prospero Alpini, in Marostica near Vicenza. Alpini was the first European to observe and document the coffee plant.