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The Italian American ethnic group constitutes a vibrant, well-established community that has contributed substantially to American society and culture. The largest subgroup of American immigrants, their legacy in the United States dates back over 150 years. From iconic food and wine to art and architecture, to business and politics, Italian Americans have left an indelible mark across the nation. Origins of Italian Immigration: The great waves of Italian immigration to America occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Economic hardship plagued Italy during this period, with severe ...

Podcast on Italian American Life - Hosted by Frankie D.

The Italian American Podcast is the first and most engaging podcast dedicated to helping Italian Americans learn about and celebrate their brilliant heritage. We're obsessed with our heritage, and each week we'll discuss all things Italian American- including history and family traditions, genealogy, recipes, language, and more with smarts, heart, and a lot of laughs! We'll be joined by celebrity guests, experts, authors, and everyday Italian Americans for honest and thoughtful conversations digging deep into the "hows and whys" of who we are, and sharing the heart of the Italian American ...

A podcast that rediscovers the forgotten stories of Italian Americans in the newspapers of the past.

Live Italian Music, Acoustic Guitar, All genres Italian, American

The mission of the Italian-American Trade Observatory is to study and observe the transatlantic market, offering news, data and overviews to Italian-American entrepreneurs to help them in their decision-making processes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Italian American Podcast is the first and most engaging podcast dedicated to helping Italian Americans learn about and celebrate their brilliant heritage. We're obsessed with our heritage, and each week we'll discuss all things Italian American- including history and family traditions, genealogy, recipes, language, and more with smarts, heart, and a lot of laughs! We'll be joined by celebrity guests, experts, authors, and everyday Italian Americans for honest and thoughtful conversations digging deep into the "hows and whys" of who we are, and sharing the heart of the Italian American ...

This Italian-American Life is a weekly podcast hosted by Peter and Mike, two first-generation Italian-Americans sharing real stories from their lives, families, and culture. Navigating the push and pull between Italian roots and American life, they bring humor, heart, and a lot of personality to every episode. Expect lively conversations, cultural insights, and plenty of espresso-fueled nostalgia. Whether you're Italian-American or just love a good story, pull up a chair — you're part of the famiglia now. tialife.substack.com

Tra John Augustus Sutter e la fortuna è amore a prima vista. Alvarado, il governatore del Messico, gli concede il permesso di colonizzare la zona orientale della California. John Augustus Sutter fonda così la Colonia de Nueva Helvetia. E nel 1843, dopo aver costruito Fort Sutter a tre miglia dal fiume Sacramento e a meno di uno dall'American River, diventerà Alcalde della regione, che in quell'anno, il 1845, fa ancora parte del Messico.

Un libro fantastico per bambini e adulti ambientato nei boschi dell'America del Nord. In un villaggio navajo, il grande saggio, Cinciullì, ogni sera riunisce attorno al fuoco tutti i bambini per narrare loro delle storie meravigliose nelle quali la natura e tutti i suoi elementi dialogano e interagiscono con piccoli protagonisti. Vari i temi trattati nei capitoli tra cui l'amore per gli animali, il rispetto per la madre terra, l'amicizia, la differenza di genere, la lettura delle stelle e tanti altri.

Il tormento spirituale della protagonista Angela Carballino, e quello del suo sacerdote-mentore San Manuel Bueno, si fonde con la notazione paesaggistica e con la descrizione del borgo di Valverde de Lucerna. Scritto e pubblicato da Miguel de Unamuno (una delle personalità più forti e dirompenti della letteratura spagnola del XX secolo) nel 1931, il romanzo breve si compone di 10 macro-scansioni narrative e rivela l'essenza della fede umana come un surrogato oppiaceo che dà illusioni e speranze alla popolazione rurale della Spagna.

Patrick Bateman è giovane, bello, ricco. Vive a Manhattan, lavora a Wall Street e con i colleghi Timothy, David, Patten e Craig, frequenta i locali più alla moda, le palestre più esclusive e le toilette dove gira la migliore cocaina della città, discutendo di nuovi ristoranti, cameriere corpoduro ed eleganza maschile. Ma la sua vita è ricca di particolari piuttosto inquietanti e quando le tenebre scendono su New York, Patrick Bateman si trasforma in un torturatore omicida, freddo, metodico, spietato.

Pochi romanzi hanno inciso nell'immaginario collettivo come questo. Nel crime, c'è un prima e un dopo American Tabloid . Una rottura che è una sorta di perdita dell'innocenza: con le sue frasi cadenzate come raffiche di mitra, la vastità dell'impianto e la durezza dello sguardo, James Ellroy ha portato il noir nell'età adulta e costretto i suoi lettori a fare i conti con il passato. American Tabloid mette in scena gli uomini e le donne che hanno contribuito all'ascesa e alla caduta di John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The beloved memoir of self-discovery set against the spectacular Tuscan countryside that inspired the major motion picture starring Diane Lane—now in a twentieth-anniversary edition featuring a new afterword “This beautifully written memoir about taking...

At the height of the Nazi occupation of Rome, an unlikely band of heroes comes together to save innocent lives in this breathtaking World War II novel based on real historical events. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Ariel Lawhon. Rome, 1943. With the fall of Italy's Fascist government and the...

In Red Sauce, Ian MacAllen traces the evolution of traditional Italian-American cuisine, often referred to as "red sauce Italian," from its origins in Italy to its transformation in America into a new, distinct cuisine. It is a fascinating social and culinary history exploring the integration of red sauce food into mainstream America alongside the blending of Italian immigrant otherness into a national American identity.

A billionaire discovers that the woman who got away is hiding the biggest surprise of all… USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham enthralls with this dramatic secret-baby romance! Her confession to the Italian playboy: You’re the father of my twins! Discovering she was pregnant with twins...

“Varina Palladino’s Jersey Italian Love Story is fun and funny, wonderfully exuberant, and incredibly wise. These endearing characters—their voices and stories— will be with me for a long time to come. I didn’t want to say good-bye.” –Jill McCorkle, New York Times bestselling...

New York Times Bestseller Publishers Weekly Bestseller In The Supreme Macaroni Company, bestselling author Adriana Trigiani weaves a heartbreaking story that begins on the eve of a wedding in New York's Greenwich Village and culminates in beautiful Tuscany. Family, work, romance, and the...

American heiress Clare Herschel made what she hoped was a love match when she married the handsome, witty Emmett Markham, the Earl of Linwood. A little over a year into her marriage though, she finds herself wintering in Sicily - alone. She is sure the mild climate is the answer to avoiding another miscarriage and Emmett’s apparent indifference, so she’s determined to remain in Italy as long as possible. The last person she expects to show up at the villa is her husband, especially when Emmett confesses he’s there to convince her to return to England.