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On this day: La Festa di San Luca

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Feast Day of St. Luke the Evangelist, known as La Festa di San Luca, is celebrated every year on this day in Padua and across Italy.

On this day in history: ballerina Pierina Legnani born

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Picasso painting discovered on Capri authenticated

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Caffè Confetteria Abrate, Turin one of the locations taking part in the National Day of Historic Places

5th October: National Day of Historic Places

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

On this day in history: actor Marcello Mastroianni born

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 28th September, 1924, Marcello Mastroianni would go on to become one of the most celebrated actors in Italian cinema.

Roberto Saviano tells Salvini, shame on you at defamation trial

On this day in history: birth of author Roberto Saviano

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

G7 Culture Declaration 2024

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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 […]

Ecce Homo by Cigoli De Cigoli - Web Gallery of Art: Imagen Info about artwork, Dominio público, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=575845

On this day in history: artist and architect Cigoli born

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Sophia Loren, a couple of weeks before her 90th birthday

On this day in history: actress Sophia Loren born

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.