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Borghese (left) and Barzini (right) during the 1907 Peking to Paris race

On this day in history: Adventurer Scipione Borghese born

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Adventurer Scipione Borghese born

Scipione Borghese was a remarkable adventurer and nobleman hailing from Italy. Born on 11th September, 1871 into the illustrious Borghese family, Scipione embarked on a life of adventure and exploration during the early 20th century.

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Elsa Schiaparelli at her writing desk

On this day in history: Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was born

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was born

Born on 10th September 1890, Elsa Schiaparelli was a prominent Italian fashion designer known for her innovative and surrealistic approach to fashion during the early to mid-20th century.

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Galileo was convicted of heresy on this day in history - 22nd June. Image shows an etching of him with a telescope

On this day in history: Galileo Galilei convicted of heresy

June 22, 2023June 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Galileo Galilei convicted of heresy

On 22nd June 1633, Galileo Galilei – astronomer, mathematician, philosopher and engineer – often described as ‘the father of science’, was convicted of heresy. It was his second trial, having already been warned about his heretical thoughts in 1616.

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Piazza della Loggia. Massacre took place here 49 years ago.

49th anniversary of Piazza della Loggia massacre

May 28, 2023May 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 49th anniversary of Piazza della Loggia massacre

The remembrance ceremony for the eight victims of the Piazza della Loggia massacre starts with the tolling of eight bells. 49 years ago today, eight people died and 102 were injured in Brescia’s Piazza Loggia when a bomb exploded.

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statue of savonarola in Ferrara

On this day in history: Savonarola dies

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Savonarola dies

On the morning of 23rd May 1498, the Dominican friar Savonarola was executed in Piazza della Signoria, Florence. He had been found guilty of heresy.

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Pietro Bembo - born on 20th May 1470

On this day in history: Birth of Pietro Bembo

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Birth of Pietro Bembo

On this day in history, 20th May 1470, the scholar and poet Pietro Bembo was born. A lover of Lucrezia Borgia, he was influential in the development of the modern Italian language.

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Domenico Grimani was born on 19th February 1461

On this day in history: Domenico Grimani born

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Domenico Grimani born

The Venetian cardinal Domenico Grimani was born on 19th February 1461. His art collection now forms part of the Museo d’Antichità in the Doge’s Palace in Venice.

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Founders of Futurism, including poet Marinetti who wrote the Manifesto of Furturism

On this Day in History: Manifesto of Futurism published

February 5, 2023February 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this Day in History: Manifesto of Futurism published

Italian poet Filippo Tommaso Marinetti wrote his Manifesto of Futurism in 1908. It was published in the Gazzetta dell’Emilia newspaper in Bologna on 5 February 1909.

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Image of Charles Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie

On This Day: Bonnie Prince Charlie dies in Rome

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On This Day: Bonnie Prince Charlie dies in Rome

Charles Edward Stuart, the royal exile, died on 31st January 1788 in Rome. The heart of Bonnie Prince Charlie remains in Frascati.

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Saint Sylvester and Constantine I medieval image

On this day in history: Feast of Saint Sylvester

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Feast of Saint Sylvester

31st December is the Feast of Saint Sylvester (Festa di San Silvestro) in Italy. Coinciding with New Year’s Eve it is a time for celebration with fireworks, parties and concerts.

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