Visit Our Shop 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 here www.modernitalian.org Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video https://youtu.be/W_WXuiomETw

Visit Our Shop 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.com/bloodeacqua to learn more. Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video

Visit Our Shop Several months ago I was approached by the producers at listenable to develop a short audio learning series on beginning genealogy.  I came up with seven under five minute lessons that I think will help beginners to start their research.  Just click “Listen Now”.   In the gallery below you will see photos of some of the many records from Italy that I have found in my research. Click here to create your own course on Listenable. Seven Audio Lessons Click here to join our group on Facebook

Visit Our Shop Great insight into one of Italy’s lesser known regions Basilicata, with Karen Said. 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, zip-lines parallel old mule trails, and the air is infused with the ideals of Roman poets and brigands. Best known for the evocative cave dwellings of Matera, Basilicata packs an incredible diversity into the unassuming instep of the Italian boot. To discover what makes this region tick, the author traverses Mediterranean beaches and Alpine forests, visits medieval castles and modest homes, attends folkloric festivals and samples earthy local cuisine, uncovering Basilicata past and present, from pre-Greek to the story of emigration that continues today. Basilicata: Authentic Italy goes off Italy’s beaten tourist path and digs deep into this lesser-known Southern Italian region. With heart and humor, Karen Haid sets out to explore this fascinating land that maintains an old-world charm and authenticity into the 21st century. Highlights include a mountain community’s ritualistic Marriage of Trees, an international celebration of fantastical carnival masks, the capital city’s colorful Parade of the Turks, a relaxing sojourn at a classic Italian spa facility, visits to wineries, and of course, the unbridled consumption of countless culinary delicacies. Who knew that a sweet, dried pepper could bring such crunchy delight? Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video Parade of the Turks, San Gerardo’s boat Parade of the Turks in Potenza Matera Basilicata Aglianico del Vulture wine Lakes in crater of Vulture extinct volcano Sassi di Matera lampascioni Basilicata Tyrrhenian coast Matera cave Peperoni drying Marriage of the Trees Basilica of Acerenza In Matera Basilicata Church Festival Accettura Basilicata Castelmezzano Basilicata Baccalà with peperoni cruschi Pasta with bread crumbs and peperoni cruschi Cheese in Basilicata Greek vase from Basilicata Restaurant in Matera

Visit Our Shop 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 Italy. Over the years we messaged and emailed, but this is our first conversation.   A very special thanks from Letizia Sinsi owner of Italy Rooting for the translation. Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video