ACF Fiorentina celebrates its centenary in 2026, marking 100 years of triumphs, legendary players and an enduring bond with Florence.
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Tag: history
Netflix starts filming new Monster of Florence miniseries centred on Pietro Pacciani
The three-episode production revisits one of the most controversial chapters in the long-running investigation.
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Exploring Tuscany Through Its Medieval Festivals
Events will take place throughout July and August 2026, bringing local history back to life.
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Mammoths and Ancient Whales Return to Florence Museum
The University of Florence’s Museum of Geology and Palaeontology reopens with free admission during the opening weekend.
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WWII soldier missing in Tuscany identified after 81 years ahead of Italy’s Liberation Day
The story of a U.S. soldier missing in the Tuscan mountains since 1944 has been resolved decades later, linking Florence to the wider memory of the Allied campaign that helped liberate Italy.
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Vespa turns 80: Tuscany celebrates the global success of an Italian icon
From its first prototype in post-war Italy to a worldwide symbol of design and mobility, Vespa celebrates its 80th anniversary with events in Tuscany and beyond.
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Florence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo Vecchio
The city will commemorate the 81st anniversary of Italy’s Liberation on Saturday, 25 April 2026, with institutional events, memorials and cultural initiatives across Florence.
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When Art is Measured by the Box Office
Timothée Chalamet sparked criticism after saying he had little interest in working in ballet or opera because they attract limited audiences.
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History Doesn’t Repeat Itself
People often say that history repeats itself. Iran offers a clear example of the opposite.
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Galileo Notes Found in Ptolemy’s Almagest in Florence
A 1551 printed edition of the astronomical work contains handwritten annotations believed to date to Galileo’s early teaching years in Pisa.
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