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Zanetta Farussi over Teatro San Samuele in Venice

On this day in history: Birth of Zanetta Farussi

August 27, 2024August 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Zanetta Farussi, born on 27th August 1707 in Venice, was a celebrated comedy actress in 18th-century Italy and the mother of the infamous adventurer and womaniser, Giacomo Casanova.

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

On this day in history: Michelangelo’s La Pietà Commissioned

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 26th August 1498, one of the most iconic sculptures in the history of art, La Pietà, was commissioned, marking a pivotal moment in the career of the young Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Painting of the Revolution of 1799 with blue-yellow-red tricolours, wih Eleonora Fonseca Pimentel.

On this day in history: Eleonora Fonseca Pimentel, poet and revolutionary, hanged

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Eleonora Fonseca Pimentel, born in Rome in 1752, was an exceptional figure in the history of Italy, whose life intertwined poetry, intellectual rigour, and revolutionary fervour. As one of the most prominent women of her time, she played a crucial role in the short-lived Neapolitan Republic of 1799. She was hanged on 20th August, 1799.

The Venetian Gondolier: A centuries-old tradition

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The image of a gondola gliding gracefully through the canals of Venice, steered by a gondolier in a striped shirt and straw hat, is one of the most iconic and enduring symbols of Italy. The profession of the gondolier is not just a job; it is a revered tradition passed down through generations, deeply intertwined […]

On this day in history: Opera composer Jacopo Peri dies

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jacopo Peri, who died on 12th August 1633, was a seminal figure in the history of Western music. Often referred to as the “father of opera,” Peri’s work laid the foundation for an entirely new genre of music, blending dramatic narrative with musical expression. His most famous contribution, Dafne, is widely recognised as the first […]

Excavation of one of the victims of the Vesuvius euption in AD79

Remains of two victims of 79 AD eruption found in Pompeii

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The remains of two victims from the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius were recently uncovered in Pompeii. According to a Monday article in the Pompeii Sites E-Journal, these remains help bring a sense of humanity to the ancient event.

New temple complex discovered at Selinunte

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists have uncovered a small temple complex near the monumental Temple C at Selinunte, Sicily.

Milan opera house has launched La Scala TV

On this day in history: La Scala Opera House opens

August 3, 2024August 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 3rd August 1778, Milan’s iconic Teatro alla Scala, commonly known as La Scala, opened its doors for the first time. This illustrious opera house, located in the heart of Milan, has since become synonymous with world-class opera and ballet performances.