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Guglielmo Libri, book thief was born on 1 January 1803. Por Alexis-Nicolas Noël (lithograph) - [1], Dominio público, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2560518

On this day in history: birth of Guglielmo Libri – scholar and book thief

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Guglielmo Libri, one of the most prolific book thieves in history, was born in Florence on 1 January 1803. A nobleman, celebrated academic and later a convicted criminal, Libri is believed to have stolen more than 30,000 books, manuscripts and letters during the 19th century, many of which have never been recovered.

On this day in history: birth of Emperor Titus

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 30 December 39AD, the future Roman Emperor Titus was born. He was the eldest son of Vespasian and a ruler later remembered for compassion, rebuilding and decisive leadership.

On this day in history: death of Renaissance sculptor Donatello

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Early Renaissance sculptor Donatello died on 12th December, 1466 in Florence. More than five centuries later, his works remain central to Italy’s artistic heritage and are still visible across the country.

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On this day: birth of Baroque artist Andrea Sacchi

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Andrea Sacchi, one of the key figures of 17th-century Italian art, was born on 30th November 1599, Saint Andrew’s Day, in or near Rome. He became a leading advocate of High Baroque Classicism, drawing lifelong inspiration from Raphael’s work.

Vertical forest in Milan designed by architect Stefano Boeri

On this day in history: birth of architect Stefano Boeri

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian architect and urban planner Stefano Boeri, known for his focus on sustainable development, was born in Milan on 25th November, 1956. He is best known for the Bosco Verticale, or Vertical Forest, a pair of residential towers that transformed a corner of the city’s Isola district.

Depiction of the murder of Pellegrino Rossi in Rome, 1848. By H. de Montaut - César Vimercati, Histoire de l'Italie en 1848-49, 7e édition, Paris, 1859., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11148035

On this day in history: murder of Pellegrino Rossi

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day in 1848, the politician Pellegrino Rossi was murdered on the steps of the Palazzo della Cancelleria in Rome. His death ignited one of the most dramatic crises of the revolutionary year and pushed the Papal States into open revolt.

Annibale Carracci (cropped) By Annibale Carracci - [2], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35333992

On this day in history: Baroque artist Annibale Carracci born

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Baroque painter Annibale Carracci was born on 3rd November 1560 in Bologna. His work transformed Italian art, shaping the course of Baroque painting and restoring the ideals of the High Renaissance to new prominence.

On this day in history: birth of media mogul Angelo Rizzoli

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day – 31 October 1889 – Angelo Rizzoli was born in Milan, embarking on a journey from orphanage to media empire.

On This Day in History: The March on Rome

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

103 ago today, the event known as the March on Rome culminated in the transfer of power in Italy and the rise of Benito Mussolini as prime minister. The march marked the beginning of fascist rule under Mussolini’s leadership.

On this day in history: birth of painter Mario Berrino

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mario Berrino, the Ligurian painter and colourful entrepreneur, was born on this day in 1920 in Alassio, the coastal town where he would spend almost all of his life. Best remembered for capturing the atmosphere of the Italian Riviera in his paintings, Berrino also left an enduring mark on Alassio through his entrepreneurial ventures and […]