In this episode, our own co-host Anthony Fasano breaks down his recent trip to Italy during which he visited the ancestral villages of seven of his eight great-grandparents. Anthony did what many Italian Americans hope to do at one point in their lives - connect with their relatives who never left …
Family History Research
I hit the ancestral research jackpot in Italy. Here’s my story…
As I sat in the small Fiat, next to a distant cousin from my paternal grandmother’s family line, there were about 10 different feelings running through me. Among them were excitement, nervousness, anxiety, and disbelief. I am currently in the midst of an extended trip through Italy with my …
Five ways Italian Americans can learn about their Italian ancestors
One of the primary reasons we started The Italian American Podcast was to help fellow Italian Americans learn more about their Italian ancestors. Our goal is that our podcast interviews will inspire you to want to learn more about your ancestors and where you came from; but once you become inspired, …