Viviana Altieri, founder of the Italian radio and Istituto Mondo Italiano, shares her journey from Italy to Pittsburgh, exploring Italian culture, traditions, and the importance of preserving heritage through food, language, and community initiatives.
- Viviana’s family origins in Foggia and Rome
- Her move from Italy to Pittsburgh in 1993
- The rich diversity of Italian regions and traditions
- The role of food and festivals in cultural identity
- The founding and mission of Istituto Mondo Italiano
- The evolution of the Italian Radio Hour into a podcast
- The importance of language and cultural education
- Reviving and supporting Italian traditions in the US
- Istituto Mondo Italiano
- The Italian Radio Hour
- Italian Festivals and Traditions
- Italian Language Courses
- Italian Cultural Souvenirs
Researching Biccari, Foggia
Join us for a discussion with people born in, or descend from parents to grandparents born in Biccari. If you are from Biccari, you most likely have cousins on the panel. Many have done extensive research on the town Lucia Galdi Marone – NJ Mark Lucera – NJ Elaine Champi – D.C. Mike D’Imperio – NJ Rich Leto – Columbus, Ohio Joanne Tursi Barone – NJ Peg Baselice – Pennsylvania Paolo Saltarello – Auburn, NY
The Australian Italian Podcast Roots from Calabria and Lazio
Embark with me on a heartfelt odyssey that traces the waves of Italian immigration to Australia’s sunny shores, anchored by my own family’s saga. Hear how my Calabrese and Roman roots intertwine with the broader tapestry of the Italian community down under, including the brave journey of my grandfather in 1952. The stories of skilled workers and those who came with little but hope in their pockets are all part of this rich narrative. Revel
Researching Baia e Latina Campania and Pontecorvo Lazio
Ariana Franco discusses starting her research in 2020 and turning her passion into a genealogy business. I began researching my family history in late 2020 as a way to investigate where I came from, who I came from, and to connect with family. The more I found the more inspired I have been to tell the stories. My personal family stories have transported me through 20th century New England back to 19th century Italy. My
Researching San Biagio Saracinisco Lazio
Clint Minchella talks about his great great grandfather migrating to the UK in the mid-1800’s and how he opened an ice cream shop. Visit Our Shop Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video
History of Lazio Italy
My personal connection with the History of Lazio Italy is that I have to great great … grandfathers that were Popes. Pope Paul III and Sixtus IV. Paul III ( Alessandro Farnese ) my 14th great grandfather is interred under glass in St Peter’s and his palazzo is now the French embassy. Alessandro’s sister Giulia, was Pope Alexander’s ( the Borgia pope ). mistress. Pope Alexander’s daughter, Lucrezia Borgia, had and affair with my 13th
Researching Foggia Italy to Hoboken NJ
Visit Our Shop Bob talks to Jeffrey Anzevino about his roots in Italy and the family’s business in Hoboken NJ. Be sure to check out Jeffery’s site for some excellent calendars. https://www.zazzle.com/store/tugspotting Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video “Photographs provided courtesy of Jeffrey Anzevino.”
