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Caravaggio murder of Tomassino sees him on the run. Image shows David with the head of Goliath painted by Caravaggio, and a portrait of the artist.

On this day in history: Caravaggio commits murder

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 28th May 1606, the late Renaissance artist Caravaggio committed a murder that forced him to spend the rest of his life on the run.

Portrait of a Halberdier, 1528–1530, oil on canvas, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles Engraving of Pontormo from Vasari's book.

On this day in history: Birth of artist Jacopo Carucci da Pontormo

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jacopo Carucci, better known as Pontormo, was born on May 24, 1494, in the small Tuscan village of Pontorme. The artist played a crucial role in the development of Mannerism.

Baccio d'Agnolo engraving and a close up of his work in Santa Maria Novella church

On this day in history: Baccio d’Agnolo born

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The woodcarver, sculptor, and architect Baccio D’Agnolo, who helped shape the architectural landscape of Renaissance Florence, was born in the city on 19th May 1462.

On this day in history: Cosimo II de’ Medici born

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born in Florence 12th May 1590, Cosimo II de’ Medici, reigned as Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1609 until his untimely demise in 1621. He assumed a largely ceremonial role during his twelve-year tenure, entrusting administrative duties to his ministers, but was patron of physicist Galileo Gallilei.

On this day in history: Expedition of the Thousand

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day in 1860, the Expedition of the Thousand (Spedizione dei Mille) commenced, marking a significant chapter in Italy’s unification under the leadership of the soldier and revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Engraving of Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci will featuire on the new 100 euro banknotes

On this day in history: Death of Leonardo da Vinci

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Leonardo da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452, in Anchiano near Vinci, Republic of Florence (Italy), passed away on May 2, 1519, in Cloux (now Clos-Lucé), France. He remains an icon of the Renaissance era.

Marconi who invented wireless telegraphy

On this day in history: Guglielmo Marconi born

April 25, 2024July 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the annals of scientific history, few names resonate as profoundly as that of Guglielmo Marconi, the visionary inventor who revolutionised communication with his groundbreaking work on wireless telegraphy.

Brunelleschi's Dome of Florence cathedral. Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi

On this day in history: Filippo Brunelleschi dies

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Filippo Brunelleschi died on 15th April 1446 in Florence. One of the fathers of the Italian renaissance, he is probably best known for the dome of Florence Cathedral.

Two busts of Emperor Caracalla, one showing him as a young man

On this day in history: Emperor Caracalla died

April 8, 2024April 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, also known as Caracalla, was a Roman emperor who ruled from 198 to his death on 8th April 217 AD.

Dante Giacosa, legendary Fiat car designer

On this day in history: Dante Giacosa “father of the cinquecento” died

March 31, 2024March 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Dante Giacosa, often referred to as ‘the father of the Cinquecento,’ passed away on 31st March 1996 at the age of 91. His contributions to automobile engineering, particularly during his tenure at Fiat, left an indelible mark on the automotive industry.