Virginia Oldoini, famously known as “La Castiglione”, was not merely a woman of breathtaking beauty but also a figure of significant influence in the political and cultural spheres of her time.
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Twenty gold statues and thirty jewels created by Umberto Mastroianni, the renowned Italian abstract sculptor of the 20th century, were stolen from an exhibit at the former residence of poet and nationalist proto-Fascist Gabriele d’Annunzio. The €1million Mastroianni theft occurred just a day before the exhibit’s scheduled closure.
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Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni took legal action against news magazine L’Espresso on Thursday. The lawsuit stems from their decision to feature her on the cover as the villainous Joker character.
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For International Women’s Day 2024, we look at 18 Italian women who made an impact in Italy and abroad. From science and mathematics to literature and politics, each of these women made important contributions to their field.
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International Women’s Day takes on a vibrant character in Italy, transforming into a national celebration known as Festa della Donna. Here’s a glimpse into how Italy will be honouring women on 8th March, 2024.
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On Friday, 8 March 2024, International Women’s Day, women will have free entry museums (national) and cultural sites.
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A remarkable feat of archaeological reconstruction has brought a colossal Atlas statue back to life in the Valley of the Temples, Sicily.
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Archaeologists have unearthed a fresco depicting the Greek mythological siblings Phrixus and Helle, within the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
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Skeletons believed to date back to the seventh or eighth century AD have been found during excavations to repair the ‘masegni’ flagstones in St Mark’s Square in Venice, says lead archaeologist Sara Bini.
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Michelangelo Cerquozzi, often dubbed ‘Michelangelo delle Battaglie’ for his prowess in depicting battle scenes, was a celebrated Italian Baroque painter born on February 12th, 1602, in Rome.
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