Oriana Fallaci was an Italian journalist and author known for her extensive coverage of war and revolution, and her provocative interviews with world leaders. She was born on 29 June 1929 and passed away on 15 September 2006. Fallaci was a member of the Italian resistance during World War II, which marked the beginning of her involvement in political and social matters.

She became an internationally acclaimed journalist, famous for her "long, aggressive and revealing interviews" conducted during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Her book Interview with History includes conversations with prominent figures like Indira Gandhi, Golda Meir, Henry Kissinger, and many others.

Throughout her career, Fallaci worked as a war correspondent, covering conflicts such as the Vietnam War, the Indo-Pakistani War, and unrest in the Middle East and South America. Later in life, she wrote a series of controversial articles and books critical of Islam, gaining both condemnation and support.