The Italians of long-ago Hammonton: Government report from 1907 details their lives and labors
Although most Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries settled in the nation’s large cities to meet the demands of industry, many others had a different experience, settling in rural areas to work in mines and quarries, build railroads and to farm. Each of these experiences were likely unique due to differences in time, industry...
This charming town on Lake Como is where Italians go to escape the summer crowds
Lake Como has long been a popular getaway for holidaymakers seeking an elegant lakeside retreat, with the towns of Bellagio and Como attracting tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of visitors a year. Its appeal is by no means new. Lake Como was one of the major luxury European hotspots of the 1960s, providing a haven for Hollywood stars and wealthy...
Ishpeming Italian Fest celebrating 125 years
You don’t have to be Italian to come out and enjoy the live music, food and fireworks Saturday, July 27 at the Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming (MI), where the St. Rocco-St. Anthony Society will hold its 125th annual community picnic. Each July, the Italian Fest in Ishpeming is a way for Italian Americans to honor St. Rocco and St. Anthony an...
Italian American Podcast ep. 330 pt. 2. The folk doctor (Zia Rosa) stories continue!
What ancient Italian remedy could save you from your next cold, and which family superstition might just predict your next visitor? Join us on a nostalgic journey through the rich tapestry of Italian traditions and remedies as we continue part 2 of this discussion with Zia Rosa! In this episode we learn heartfelt stories and cultural practices pas...
Day trips from Rome: 12 top locations to visit in Lazio
Lazio, my region. A region of many wonders; a compound of sumptuous landscapes, ancient medieval hamlets, superb regional delicacies and ravishing nature. Bordered by the Tirreno waves and traversed by the central portion of the Apennine mountains, the region we’re about to discover will allow you to ride (either by car or by train) through unforge...
45th Annual Roma Lodge Italian Festival July 26th through July 28th
Join us for the 2024 Roma Lodge Italian Festival held at the Roma Lodge Grounds located at: 7130 Spring St. Mt. Pleasant, WI. Join us daily and view our Festival Guide, below, for event details and times for our featured Live Entertainment, Dinners, Vendor Fair, Mass, Raffle Drawings and even a Spaghetti Eating Contest! We would like to also thank...
Protester sprays 'Hamas is comin' on Christopher Columbus statue in Washington, D.C.
Graffiti was scrawled on monuments outside Union Station in Washington, DC, as protesters flooded the city on Wednesday, July 24. Footage captured by Caleb Condor shows graffiti on the Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain and the Freedom Bell late Wednesday afternoon. The protests were prompted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit...
Visiting museums reduces anxiety and helps mental health. A study in Verona gives the first confirmations
The claim that visiting museums can strengthen mental health and reduce anxiety and depression is increasingly shared, but how consistent is this claim from a scientific point of view? The MINERVA project, a collaboration between Palazzo Maffei Casa Museo in Verona and the WHO Center for Research in Mental Health at the University of Verona, aims t...
Italian American of the Year honored at Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Kickoff Dinner
It’s an event that is so highly anticipated that from the day it ends, they begin preparing for the next one. The 41st Annual Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival begins this weekend, and the months of planning and preparation were celebrated at their kickoff dinner at Undo’s West. This year’s Italian American of the Year is Rita Cara...
A Remembrance of Geraldine A. Ferraro
Forty years ago, this week an Italian American woman named Geraldine A Ferraro made history by being the FIRST woman to be nominated by a major political party to run for Vice President in the United States! In her acceptance speech, she said, "The daughter of an immigrant from Italy has been chosen to run for vice president in the new land my fath...
Magazzino Italian Art: A Unique Museum Tucked In The Hudson Valley
Magazzino Italian Art is located in the historic village of Cold Spring, New York, across the Hudson River from West Point. This unique museum—the only one of its kind in the United States—specializes exclusively in postwar and contemporary Italian art. As such, it offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty and diversity of Italian art and c...
The best Street Food in Italy according to Gambero Rosso
Japanese Dumplings in Turin, Pizza al Taglio in Milan, Fried Gnocco in Cagliari. It might sound like the beginning of a story, but it's actually a list of the specialties from some of the establishments awarded in the new Street Food 2025 guide, presented at Palazzo Brancaccio (Rome) and available the Gambero Rosso store. The aforementioned selecti...