Italian Roots and Genealogy

Send us a text Carmine Vittoria, retired professor at Northeastern University in Boston, born in Avella in 1940 and emigrated to the United States at the age of 11, retraces the stages of his childhood in his native land during the bitter times of the Second World War. The merit of this autobiographical writing is the continuous bounce between the narrator's private facts and well-known national a...

Send us a text Bob discusses Italian roots, and MI.O the Modern Italian Network with cofounders Matteo and Gina. mi.o is a community of people passionate about Italy, the Italian Language, and Culture.  Meet others who share your passion for Italy, the Italian language, and Italian culture while learning through self-expression, thematic groups and expert-led courses and live sessions. Sign up her...

Send us a text Blood e Acqua is a documentary film that intends to explore the similarities and differences between Italian American and Italian culture. Dante Nazzaro discusses searching for his family roots in Italy and how that led to the filming of his family's story in America and Europe.  Blood e Acqua is in post production and soon to be released.  You can also visit https://www.facebook.co...

Send us a text Bob talks to Karen Haid about her second book. Journey to the small, rocky region in the heart of the Italian south, to a land where ancient pagan rites live alongside those of the Catholic Church, world-class wine washes down edible hyacinth bulbs,  and the air is infused with the ideals of Roman poets and brigands. Turnkey. The only thing you’ll lift are your spirits. Italian Mark...

Send us a text For many years I was searching Facebook for cousins in Italy.  Specifically from my paternal grandmother's two Noble Families.  I came across the "Piromallo" group and found Cinzia Piromallo, who was searching for Piromallo cousins.  As the family originated in Spain, she expected to find family there.  She had no idea that she had family in the USA, and I never knew about family in...

Send us a text Bob and Phillip discuss how they found their noble Italian Ancestors, and who they have in common.  Some very interesting similarities. Turnkey. The only thing you’ll lift are your spirits. Italian Marketplace LLC Online tee shirts, hoodies and more for Italians Italian Americans: A History Richly researched, beautifully illustrated book illuminates an important, part of American hi...

Send us a text Bob talks to Amie about how she started in genealogy, her family, tips and Familysearch.org Amie Bowser Tennant is The Genealogy Reporter bringing you genealogy news and more. She is a professional genealogist, nationally known speaker, and internationally known blogger. Amie provides blog and written content for many top companies and societies in the genealogy field. Some of her r...

Send us a text Fantastic story about Lou Del Bianco's search for his grandfather's story.  Luigi Del Bianco was the chief carver on Mt. Rushmore.  That's right, an Italian! Lou Del Bianco is a nationally recognized children’s entertainer and a 6 time Parents Choice award winner. His cds for children have received critical praise from the NY and LA Times, TV Guide, Parents Magazine, Child Magazine...

Send us a text Diana Giovinazzo talks when she started researching her family and how that led to writing this explosive book about Anita Garibaldi. Experience the "epic tale of one woman's fight . . . to create the life of her dreams" in this sweeping novel of Anita Garibaldi, a 19th century Brazilian revolutionary who loved as fiercely as she fought for freedom (Adriana Trigiani). Destiny toys w...

Send us a text Fun interview with author and columnist Linda Stasi.  We discussed everything from Italian Cowboys in Colorado, to exorcist priests, to the Lemon Ice King in Corona, to the Scotto family cookbook and our NY Daily News connection! The popular and well-read columnist for the New York Daily News, (now at-large), and previous- ly for the the New York Post, Linda Stasi, was also an on-ca...

Send us a text Fun interview with Bob Semenza about researching his Italian Roots and growing up Italian American.   Robert Semenza has always considered himself fortunate to have been brought up in what may have been, in his mind, the "last best of all times"-"an era that spanned only a little more than a decade and a half, from the early forties to the mid-fifties,. Turnkey. The only thing you’l...

Send us a text Peter and Gay Barbella are two crazy senior citizens decide to visit the birthplaces of their Italian ancestors. They plan a trip to Sperone, Sassano, Palo del Colle and Vasto, places that are far off the beaten track. They execute the plan (almost) flawlessly. On the way, they see magnificent sights, meet wonderful people and find a goldmine of genealogical information. This is the...

Send us a text Great conversation with Gianluca about Calabria, including it's Greek beginning, food and people, including his grandmother's story about "How God Created Calabria", on the eighth day. Gianluca is a licensed Italian tour guide with twenty years of experience, including leading hiking groups in the Calabrian mountains, working at ski resorts in the Alps and Finland, guiding cultural...

Send us a text If you are like me and have been doing research for many years, you may be able to translate some simple Italian Records from the Antenati.  During the course of my research a came across the last will of my 6th great uncle Gaspare De Riso .  This is a forty page document, that I could not read. So I called on my friend Elena Gissi, of E.G. Ancestry for help. I learned of Elena thro...

Send us a text Cosa significa aprire un museo dedicato alla storia di famiglia come il Museo del Cognome? Quali archivi e documenti consultare? Storie e consigli per non perdersi. Questo e molto altro in quest‘ultimo podcast.  Genealogista, amante delle tradizioni e della cultura locale, ho iniziato a coltivare la mia passione per la Genealogia dal lontano 1984 quando per la prima volta entrai nel...

Send us a text What’s the reason behind the opening of a family history museum as the Museo del Cognome? Which archives to visit and which records collections to check?  Stories and tips to avoid getting lost. This and much more in this latest podcast.  Michele Cartusciello is  a professional genealogist and enthusiast in local traditions and cultures too. My interest in family history started in...

Send us a text Catch this great interview with Ilene and Gary Modica who downsized, packed up and spent a year touring Italy.  Their book and blog chronicles their journey and quest for Italian citizenship. https://ouritalianjourney.com http://www.facebook.com/ouritalianjourney http://www.instagram.com/italianjourney/ Turnkey. The only thing you’ll lift are your spirits. Our Italian Journey Great...

Send us a text Helping adoptees and people of unknown parentage (re)discover their roots through modern DNA testing and traditional genealogy –– so that they can (re)connect with their biological family, and finally complete the picture of who they are. ______________ DNA DAVIS (aka Carla Davis) is a Genetic Genealogist with a passion for connecting families® –– one strand at a time. Carla brings...

Send us a text My Bella Vita Travel , LLC was created by Cherrye Moore, a native Texan who has spent the last 15 years traveling to and living in central Calabria. The company specializes in custom vacations and private heritage tours to southern Italy and designs bespoke group tours with an emphasis on heritage, food, wine and culture. You can join Cherrye two times a year for the Small Group Her...

Send us a text Candice Guardino talks about her fun one woman show.  Italian Bred! Check Out our newest Rave Reviews - http://italianbredshow.com/reviews/   & our 5 Star FB Rating from Fans - https://www.facebook.com/ItalianBred/  After graduating WagnerWagner College Theatre program Candice too NY by storm working on National Tours, Off Broadway and TV. Then she felt she needed to create some...

Send us a text Catch this fascinating discussion on Mafia Genealogy with Justin Cascio! Justin is a lifestyle writer and mafia genealogist. He is a founding editor of Trans-Health.com, and past managing editor of The Good Men Project Magazine. Justin has also written for Gangsters, Inc., Informer: The History of American Crime and Law Enforcement, The Mob Museum in Las Vegas, the (late, great) foo...

Send us a text Jeff Vaillant talks about finding out that his family was from Calascibetta Sicily after thinking he was French. Disclaimer:  This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you. Turnkey. The only thing you’ll lift are your spirits. Our Italian Surnames Our Italian Surnames covers Italian names an...

Send us a text Bob interviews Jennifer Anton about her family research and her inspiring book, "Under the Light of the Italian Moon".   Spanning over two decades, Under the Light of the Italian Moon is an epic, emotional and triumphant tale of one woman’s incredible resilience during the rise of fascism and Italy’s collapse into WWII. Gripping historical fiction based on a true story and heartbrea...

Send us a text Ferdinand J. Visco MD is the author of the critically acclaimed book “Growing Up Italian-American: The Memoirs of Ferdinand Visco & The Stories of Two Immigrant Italian Families.” He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., grew up in College Point, Queens, went to college at Fairfield University in Connecticut, and graduated from the University of Padua School of Medicine in Italy. Currentl...

Send us a text Research your Italian or Sicilian Ancestors with Francesco Curione from 007 Italian Records. Francesco has a great personality and researches not only civil records but church records also.  Watch our interview and checkout his Facebook page .  We talk about how he began 007 and some of the amazing things that he uncovered for his clients! Disclaimer:  This site contains affiliate l...