The music may have been different, but the meaning was the same. From North to South, Italians have been gathering on their balconies singing songs celebrating the spirit of their towns and their country during their most trying week yet since COVID-19 hit Italian shores. “We are learning that …
Coronavirus
IAP 133: “Coronavirus, Culture, and Cannoli”– Experiencing Sicily with Allison Scola
Welcome to Italy—we’re open for business. That’s the message Allison Scola wants to share in this episode of The Italian American Podcast. With Coronavirus spreading throughout Italy and the world, we sit down with Scola, the founder, owner, and curator of Experience Sicily and the New York …
Coronavirus, Concern Spread Throughout Italy
The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has spread throughout the world, with cases first identified in China, killing thousands of people in its wake. As of February 29, more than 85,000 cases have been confirmed in 62 territories, of which 8,000 were considered serious. At least 2,900 deaths …