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On this day in history: architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini born

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giovanni Battista Vaccarini, the architect whose work helped define the Baroque character of Catania, was born on 3rd February, 1702 in Palermo. His designs played a central role in shaping the rebuilt city following the catastrophic earthquake of 1693, which devastated large parts of eastern Sicily.

Frescoed Cupula of Sant'Andrea della Valle by Giovanni Lanfranco By Unknow author - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=140418307

On this day in history: birth of artist Giovanni Lanfranco

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian painter Giovanni Lanfranco, regarded as one of the leading masters of High Baroque painting in Rome, was born on 26th January, 1582 in Parma. Lanfranco’s work, particularly his dome frescoes, set new standards for illusionistic perspective and dramatic foreshortening.

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.