Ciao tutti! Welcome to The Best of Italy, a video series on Digging up Roots on the Boot’s YouTube Channel. Marilena is going to share 10 fun facts about Italy. Watch the video and continue reading below. Also, be sure and subscribe to our channel for more fun facts on Italy’s 20 regions. 1 Fun […]
Video Interview with Alessandra Galligani about the Judicial Process of a 1948 Jure Sanguinis Italian Citizenship Case.Understanding your eligibility for having your Italian citizenship jure sanguinis recognized can be confusing. One of the 5 Key criteria is the 1948 rule. In a nutshell, the 1948 rule for Italian citizenship states that a woman can not […]
Have you ever considered taking a heritage tour and meeting Italian relatives? Meeting your Italian family for the first time is an indescribable experience. I see that most second and third generation Italian descendants want to stay as connected with their heritage as possible. So, more and more of you are doing the research and making […]
The Italian American Experience is an initiative spearheaded by two remarkable and ambitious Italian-Americans. Above all, their vision stems from the desire to understand where we, as Italian-Americans, originate. Also, they know all too well the sacrifices that their ancestors endured to give them a better life. Ultimately, they are honoring Italian traditions and helping […]
Although the authentic Italian food of our ancestors diligently changes hands from generation to generation, the recipes evolve over time. Also known as comfort food to anyone of Italian descent, it is an integral part of our culture. Many years ago, meals arrived on the table directly from the farm. Our favorite traditional dishes originated […]
Italy is no stranger to earthquakes. In fact, The recent Central Italy earthquake is the fourteenth since 1905 to cause significant damage. Sadly, the 1968 Belice Valley Earthquake in Sicily left a permanent scar, forcing many to emigrate. The 1908 earthquake in Messina reduced one of Sicily’s largest cities to rubble. More recently, the 2009 earthquake in L’Aquila damaged […]
Is finding living relatives in Italy hard? Well, I assure you, it is not as difficult as you may think it is. Considering, all you have to do is invest a little time into putting the missing pieces of the puzzle together. Ten years ago, during my first visit to Italy, I made some […]
How do you make the most of a summer holiday in Southern Italy? The answer is quite simple. Italy’s Southern regions conceal an endless array of natural and architectural beauty. So, uncovering a hidden treasure is much easier than you may think. Just, follow these suggestions and you will be amazed by the impressive gems […]
It has been a little more than a decade since I left the good old USA for the Italian life. Incredibly, I have been recognized as an Italian citizen for eight years now. I still distinctly remember the day that I received my Italian passport. It was one of the most memorable and emotional moments in […]
Irresistible Sicily has lured me into her clutches once again. Without fail, it is precisely like every other time that I hop on the ferry to cross the Messina straight. Instinctively, I close my eyes and take a deep breath of sea air. As I feel the warm Southern Italian breeze blow through my hair, I […]
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