The TV lineup for the week of September 13–19, 2026, features a variety of programs dedicated to art, history, and cultural heritage. Here are some of the must-see programs on Rai Storia, Rai 5, and Sky Arte, including documentaries, in-depth features, and stories about artists, art movements, and cities.
On Rai Storia, the week features several programs dedicated to history, art, and cultural heritage. On Monday, September 14, at 8:35 p.m., an episode of *Passato e Presente* dedicated to Egyptomania will air, with reruns on Tuesday, September 15, at 6:00 a.m., 8:55 a.m., and 2:25 p.m. On Wednesday, September 16, at 8:00 p.m., *Officina Patrimonio* presents the episode *Scoperta – Urbino*. On Thursday, September 17, at 2:30 p.m., *Passato e Presente* returns with an episode dedicated to Brutalism and its Italian interpretation. In the evening, at 8:00 p.m., *Officina Patrimonio* heads to Venice with the episode *Scoperta – Venezia*. Finally, on Friday, September 18, at 8:00 p.m., the program dedicates an episode to the city of Udine with *Scoperta – Udine*.
On Rai 5, this week’s lineup features three episodes dedicated to art and cultural heritage. On Sunday, September 13, at 6:14 a.m., “Mario Ceroli, le forme della meraviglia” airs, dedicated to the artist and his work. Later that evening, at 11:13 p.m., *Italia: viaggio nella bellezza* presents the episode *Sublime Aquileia*, dedicated to the city’s history and archaeological heritage. On Saturday, September 19, at 1:05 p.m., *Art Night* returns with the episode *Renoir in Love*, dedicated to the French painter.
On Sky Arte, Sunday, September 13, the lineup begins at 1:00 a.m. with *I Divisionisti*, dedicated to Divisionism and its artistic revolution. At 8:00 a.m., it’s time for *The Odd Couple – The Art of Gilbert & George*, a documentary on the British artist duo and the relationship between life and art. At 12:45 p.m., “Hopper: An American Love Story” airs, exploring the life and works of Edward Hopper. At 3:00 p.m., tune in for “The Battle of Pavia and Other Stories.” The evening continues at 6:25 p.m. with *Picasso: A Rebel in Paris. The Story of a Life and a Museum*, about the artist’s development after his arrival in Paris. At 8:15 p.m., *Peggy Guggenheim and Edmondo Bacci: Color and Light*. This is followed at 9:15 p.m. by Venice: Infinite Avant-Garde, dedicated to the artistic and cultural heritage of the lagoon city. The day concludes at 11:00 p.m. with Ifis Art: The Value of Beauty, exploring art collections, restoration, and patronage.
On Monday, September 14, following the late-night reruns of *Peggy Guggenheim and Edmondo Bacci: Color and Light*, *Venice: Endless Avant-Garde*, and *The Odd Couple – The Art of Gilbert & George*, the programming continues at 6:25 a.m . with *Mannerism*. The Craziest Art in the World. At 12:10 p.m. and 12:45 p.m., two episodes of *Le fotografe* are scheduled, dedicated respectively to Guia Besana and Ilaria Magliocchetti Lombi. At 1:20 p.m ., Peggy Guggenheim and Edmondo Bacci: Color and Light returns, followed at 2:20 p.m . by Venice: Infinite Avant-Garde. At 4:00 p.m. , *The Story of Milan: From Villages to the City, From the City to the Neighborhoods* traces the city’s urban evolution, while at 5:40 p.m. , *Inside Marangoni: Where Talent Is Born* takes viewers inside the classrooms of the Istituto Marangoni in Milan. In prime time, at 8:15 p.m., tune in to *The Persians – The History of Iran*, followed at 9:15 p.m. by *The Treasures of Ancient Egypt*. At 10:15 p.m. , *Men and Gods: The Wonders of the Egyptian Museum* offers a journey through the history and collections of the Egyptian Museum in Turin. The evening concludes with a repeat of *The Treasures of Ancient Egypt* at 11:45 p.m.
On Tuesday, September 15, the morning begins at 6:00 a.m. with *Viaggi di.segno: Stories of Italian Beauty and Creativity*, dedicated to design and, in the first episode, to the origins of Italian design and the relationship between tradition and modernity in Milan. At 6:30 a.m. , *Mannerism* follows . The Craziest Art in the World. Starting at 12:20 p.m., *Le fotografe* returns with episodes dedicated to Sara Lorusso and Carolina Amoretti. At 1:40 p.m., *The Treasures of Ancient Egypt* is rebroadcast, followed at 2:40 p.m . by *Men and Gods. The Wonders of the Egyptian Museum. In the evening, at 7:40 p.m., *Design Week 2026: The Fabulous City* offersan overview of Italian and international design presented during the 2026 Salone del Mobile. Starting at 9:15 p.m., *Viaggi di.segno* returns with three episodes dedicated to Italian design: Milan, Majano, and Mantua. The last two episodes of the evening will also be rebroadcast starting at 11:20 p.m.
On Wednesday, September 16, at 6:00 a.m., *Manierismo: The Craziest Art in the World* is scheduled. At noon, *Le fotografe* presents episodes dedicated to Maria Clara Macrì and Roselena Ramistella. Starting at 2:00 p.m. , the three episodes of *Viaggi di.segno* return : *Stories of Italian Beauty and Creativity*, dedicated respectively to Milan, Majano, and Mantua.
On Thursday, September 17, at 6:20 a.m., Sky Arte presents *Caravaggio in Rome: The Jubilee Journey*, exploring the relationship between the painter and Rome during the Jubilee of 1600. Starting at 12:10 p.m., two new episodes of *Le fotografe* will air, featuring Roselena Ramistella and Zoe Natale Mannella. At 3:20 p.m., it’s time for *Oliviero Toscani: Chi mi ama mi segua*, a portrait of the photographer and his legacy in visual communication. Prime time, at 7:55 p.m., features *Otro Renacimiento: From Naples to Madrid, from the Prado to Capodimonte*, while at 9:15 p.m. , *Caravaggio in Rome: The Jubilee Journey* returns. Closing out the lineup at 10:35 p.m. is *Borromini and Bernini: A Challenge to Perfection*, dedicated to the artistic rivalry between the two great figures of the Roman Baroque.
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