Fabiola Gianotti
Fabiola Gianotti Science (1960-) In 2012, experimental particle physicist Fabiola Gianottiannounced to the worldthat her Hadron Collider...
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Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren Actor (1934-) The epitome of a movie star, Sophia Loren was discovered by producer Carlo Ponti at 14 years old. Her first...
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Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Mastroianni Actor (1924-96) A legendary actor who influenced world cinema, Marcello Mastroianni was theface of “la dolce vita,”...
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Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini Director (1920-93) “Felliniesque,” a term describing the surreal, was inspired by the work ofFederico Fellini. He began...
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John Basilone
John Basilone Military (1916-45) John Basilone almost single-handedly preserved the Allied Forces’ foothold onGuadalcanal during World...
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Joseph Barbera
Joseph Barbera Cartoonist (1911-2006) Starting out in banking, Joseph Barbera switched to scriptwriting and animationwhen his...
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Louis Prima
Louis Prima Musician (1910-78) Growing up in New Orleans, Louis Prima learned to play the trumpet on hisbrother’s old cornet, soon...
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Enrico Fermi
Enrico Fermi Scientist (1901-54) Recognized as one of the 20th century’s great scientists, Enrico Fermi receivedthe Nobel Prize in...
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- Sep 26
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Frank Capra
Frank Capra Filmmaker (1897-1991) Born in Sicily in 1903, Frank Capra became one of the most important Americanfilmmakers of the 1930s...
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- Sep 26
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Italo Balbo
Italo Balbo Aviation (1896-1940) Italy’s pre-World War II aeronautical prowess was showcased in the summer of1933, when Gen. Italo Balbo...
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- Sep 26
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Rudolph Valentino
Rudolph Valentino Actor (1895-1926) Born in Italy, Rudolph Valentino was one of the biggest stars of the silent film era.He established...
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- Sep 26
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Guglielmo Marconi
Guglielmo Marconi Inventor (1874-1937) Born in Bologna, Marconi is often considered the inventor of radio. In 1901, usingequipment of his...
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- Sep 26
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Maria Montessori, M.D.
Maria Montessori, M.D. Education (1870-1952) A medical doctor with experience in psychiatry, philosophy and anthropology,Maria Montessori...
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- Sep 26
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A.P. Giannini
A.P. Giannini Business (1870-1949) The Bank of Italy was only two years old when San Francisco was virtuallydestroyed in 1906 by a...
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- Sep 26
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Giacomo Puccini
Giacomo Puccini Composer (1858-1924) Giacomo Puccini was the last great Italian opera composer. His music hasmoved audiences worldwide...
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Charles Bonaparte
Charles Bonaparte Law (1851-1921) As attorney general during Theodore Roosevelt’s administration, CharlesBonaparte established a special...
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- Sep 26
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St. Frances Cabrini
St. Frances Cabrini Humanitarian (1850-1917) Small and sickly as a child growing up in Italy, Francesca SaverioCabriniconquered her...
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- Sep 26
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Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi Composer (1813-1901) Giuseppe Verdi’s life spanned the 19th century, and for many of his 87 years, hisgenius dominated...
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- Sep 26
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Constantino Brumidi
Constantino Brumidi Artist (1805-80) Known as the “Michelangelo of the Capitol,” Constantino Brumidispent 25 yearspainting the walls and...
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Filippo Mazzei
Filippo Mazzei Patriot (1730-1816) Everyone knows Thomas Jefferson penned the phrase, “All men are createdequal.” Few are aware that the...
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