Italy marks national day dedicated to Dante Alighieri. Born in Florence in 1265, the poet, moral philosopher and political thinker best known for his 'Divine Comedy' Vatican Radio on Monday launched a new podcast series using archive material to offer a complete reading of the poet's epic journey through Hell, Purgatory and Heaven.

The episodes will be broadcast every Wednesday from 6.30 pm to 7 pm and again at 11.30 p.m. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA.