Soave DOC is 55 years old
Soave was at one time the world’s most popular Italian wine. It was officially granted a DOC classification in 1968.
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On this day in history: Death of Jacopo della Quercia, Sculptor
On 20th October 1438, the sculptor Jacopo della Quercia died, leaving behind a legacy chiseled from the very essence of the Italian Renaissance. A master of the early 15th century, Jacopo’s handiwork profoundly influenced renowned artists of his time, including the eminent Michelangelo.
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On this day in history: Theft of Caravaggio Nativity from Palermo Church
In the world of art, few names evoke as much reverence as that of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. One of his most renowned paintings, “Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence,” was stolen on 17th October, 1969 from the Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo, Italy. The theft of this Caravaggio nativity, valued not only […]
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On this day in history: Treaty of Campo Formio signed
The Treaty of Campo Formio, signed on 17th October 1797, in a small Italian town of the same name, was a pivotal event in European history. Negotiated between France and Austria, the treaty marked a significant turning point in the tumultuous period of the French Revolutionary Wars, redrawing the continent’s map. Whilst many date the […]
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On this day in history: the poet Virgil born
On 15th October 70BC, in the village of Andes near Mantua, the literary luminary known as Virgil was born. Originally named Publius Vergilius Maro, he would later be celebrated as the pre-eminent Roman poet.
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On this day in history: Mary of Modena born
Mary of Modena, the controversial Queen Consort of James II of England was born on 5th October, 1658. She was the daughter of Alfonso IV, Duke of Modena, and his wife, Laura Martinozzi.
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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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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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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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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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