From August 2 to 8, 2026, Rai Storia, Rai 5, and Sky Arte will feature a selection of programs dedicated to art history, cultural heritage, and its key figures. Documentaries, series, and in-depth features will take viewers on a journey to discover great masters, masterpieces, iconic sites, and civilizations of the past—from the Renaissance to contemporary art, including UNESCO-recognized sites and remnants of ancient cultures.
On Rai Storia, the week kicks off on Sunday, August 2, at 7:50 p.m. with a new episode of “Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites,” dedicated to Mantua and Sabbioneta, the two Lombard cities recognized by UNESCO for their extraordinary historical, artistic, and urban value.
On Monday, August 3, there’s a double feature. At 8:05 p.m., *Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites* returns with an episode dedicated to the Villa Romana del Casale, the famous Sicilian archaeological complex known for its Roman-era mosaics. At 9:10 p.m., “Italy: A Journey Through Beauty” presents the episode “The Ceramics of Vietri: A History of Art, Architecture, and Design,” a journey through the ceramic tradition of Vietri sul Mare and its relationship with the decorative arts and architecture.
On Tuesday, August 4, at 9:30 a.m., the episode of *Italia: viaggio nella bellezza* dedicated to Vietri ceramics will be rebroadcast, while at 8:05 p.m., *Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites* takes viewers on a journey to discover Leonardo da Vinci’s *Last Supper*, one of the most famous masterpieces of Italian Renaissance art.
On Wednesday, August 5, at 6:40 a.m., “Italia: A Journey Through Beauty” returns with the episode on Vietri ceramics, while at 8:05 p.m., the series dedicated to UNESCO sites explores the Venetian defensive works from the 16th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra-Stato da Mar Occidentale, a system of fortifications that bears witness to the military history of the Republic of Venice.
On Thursday, August 6, at 8:05 p.m., “Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites” offers an in-depth look at the Archaeological Zone and Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia, one of the most important archaeological and early Christian complexes in northern Italy.
On Friday, August 7, the programming continues at 3:10 p.m. with a repeat of *Italia: viaggio nella bellezza* dedicated to the ceramics of Vietri. At 8:05 p.m., “Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites ” returns with an episode dedicated to the city of Vicenza and Palladio’s villas in the Veneto region—a heritage that showcases the architectural legacy of the great Renaissance master. Rounding out the day at 8:35 p.m. will be *Past and Present* with an episode dedicated to Artemisia Gentileschi, an iconic artist of the Italian 17th century whose paintings successfully combined narrative intensity and expressive power.
On Rai 5, the programming dedicated to art features two episodes throughout the week, focusing on the promotion of cultural heritage and in-depth explorations of the major figures in art history.
On Friday, August 7, at 6:12 p.m., *Generazione Bellezza* returns with the episode “Art Will Save the Neighborhood,” a journey exploring projects in which culture and creativity become tools for urban regeneration and the revitalization of local communities. On Saturday, August 8, at 1:28 p.m., Art Night takes center stage with an episode dedicated to Pietro Perugino, one of the leading figures of the Italian Renaissance.
OnSky’s “ ”and “ ” Arte, the week begins on Sunday, August 2, with a journey through ancient Egypt. From 1:00 a.m. to 3:50 a.m., the series *The Treasures of Ancient Egypt* airs, consisting of three episodes dedicated to the birth of art, the golden age, and the new beginning of Egyptian civilization, through the discovery of its most important monuments and treasures.
At 6:30 a.m., *Art and Propaganda* returns, an in-depth exploration of the relationship between art and power, while at 8:30 a.m., Andy Warhol takes center stage with *Andy Warhol: American Dream*, a journey through the creative universe of the father of Pop Art. In the afternoon, at 2:35 p.m., *Men and Gods. The Wonders of the Egyptian Museum takes viewers on a journey of discovery through the Egyptian Museum of Turin and its collections. In prime time, at 7:20 p.m., Power of Rome airs, with Edoardo Leo exploring the history and rise of the Roman Empire. At 9:00 p.m., *Il Telegiornale dell’Arte* returns, followed by *Art and Propaganda* at 9:15 p.m. and *Hitler’s Great Fear: The Trial of Degenerate Art* at 10:10 p.m., dedicated to Nazi censorship and the role of art as a tool of resistance.
Monday, August 3, at 11:10 a.m ., *Borromini and Bernini. *Challenge to Perfection* explores the rivalry between these two great figures of the Roman Baroque, while at 3:20 p.m. , *Art vs. War: Banksy and C215 in Borodyanka, Ukraine* delves into the relationship between art and conflict through the artists’ interventions in one of the Ukrainian cities hardest hit by the war. In prime time, at 8:25 p.m., *Art Raiders – Hunt for Tomb Raiders* presents an episode dedicated to the Assteas Vase, exploring archaeology, crime, and investigations. At 9:15 p.m., *Munch’s The Scream* airs – The Great Heist, which reconstructs the history of the famous painting and its daring theft, while at 11:05 p.m., The Lost Caravaggio tells the story ofthe *Ecce Homo* rediscovered in Madrid and attributed to the Lombard master.
On Tuesday, August 4, the lineup continues with episodes of the series *La nave dei folli – Oltre la ragione* (*The Ship of Fools – Beyond Reason*), dedicated to Nero, Camille Claudel, and Robert Schumann. At 9:50 a.m., *Italian Season* presents an episode on Raphael and the mystery of La Fornarina, while at 10:35 a.m., Michelangelo’s *Pietà* takes center stage. At 11:20 a.m. , *Michelangelo – Saint and Sinner* traces the history of Pope Julius II’s mausoleum and the artist’s relationship with one of his most troubled works. At 8:40 p.m., *Invisible Italy* kicks off with an episode dedicated to the Duchy of Maria Luigia, followed at 9:15 p.m. by the Duchy of Urbino and at 9:50 p.m. by the Land of the Sun and Tuscan Romagna, three episodes exploring the history and lesser-known beauties of Italy.
On Wednesday, August 5, at 9:05 a.m., *Italian Season* returns with an episode dedicated to the gardens of leisure in Pompeii, while at 10:00 a.m., an episode dedicated to Dante explores the relationship between the *Divine Comedy* and its influence on the visual arts. At 11:00 a.m. , *Botticelli and Florence: The Birth of Beauty* takes viewers on a journey to discover the great Renaissance painter and his concept of harmony and beauty. In the afternoon, the spotlight remains on the masters of the Renaissance with *Piero della Francesca: The Enigma on the Canvas* at 3:30 p.m. and *Michelangelo – Infinite* at 4:30 p.m., a portrait dedicated to the life and work of the great artist.
On Thursday, August 6, at 9:30 a.m., “Italian Season” offers an in-depth look at Artemisia Gentileschi, an iconic artist of Baroque painting, while at 10:25 a.m., the episode dedicated to Raphael returns. At 11:20 a.m., *The Lady with the Ermine* tells the story of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting and the events that shaped its fate. In the evening, at 7:30 p.m., Jeff Koons takes center stage with *Jeff Koons: A Private Portrait*, a documentary dedicated to the artist who transformed pop culture and kitsch into a new art form. At 9:00 p.m., *Il Telegiornale dell’Arte* returns, followed at 9:15 p.m. by *Andy Warhol: American Dream*. The day’s programming concludes at 11:00 p.m. with *Cy Dear*, a documentary dedicated to the life and artistic work of Cy Twombly.
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