For many visitors, the stereotypical image of Venice is, perhaps, the famed Venetian mask; but most casual observers are probably unaware of the fact that this postcard-perfect symbol has its roots in the centuries-old festivities that are the Carnevale of Venice. In this week’s episode, we’re …
IAP 176: Italian America United! A Call to Action For All Italian Americans, with Special Guest Mr. Basil Russo
In the last United States Census, 18.25 million people self identified as Italian or Italian American. Demographers believe there are more than 21 million Americans of Italian descent spread throughout the nation. By some calculations, we are the fifth-largest ancestry group in the United States… …
Encore! Bergen Community College Returns with Second Year of Silent Film Series
The Italian American Podcast is proud to support Bergen Community College as it continues its “Cinema Ciccone” silent film series this month with four unique films, all designed to celebrate this nearly 100-year-old art. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s series will run virtually with a …