Louisiana native Charles Marsala has done a lot to promote the history of Italian life in the Bayou State. From creating hours of documentary videos to a mobile app that provides a free walking tour of over sixty Italian American points of interest in and around the Crescent City, the President of …
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IAP 271: The Long-Forgotten Italian American Phenom Who Gave March Its ‘Madness,’ the Tale of Angelo-Giuseppi “Hank” Luisetti
As winter begins to thaw, and the start of spring arrives, a certain segment of the American population usually begins to experience a familiar type of “madness” as the second most popular sporting event of the year hits the airwaves. But did you know that college basketball might not annually grip …
IAP 270: Celebrating St. Joseph Altars: The History, Recipes, and Symbols of a New Orleans Tradition, with Special Guest Sandra Scalise Juneau
Buona festa di San Giuseppe, everyone! This week’s episode takes us to New Orleans, where our guest, Sandra Scalise Juneau, introduces us to Louisiana’s very special commemoration of one of Italian America’s most beloved holidays… St. Joseph’s Day! Sandra is the author of “Celebrating with St. …