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Sep 12, 2025

What Your Surname Says About Your Ancestors!

Discover the fascinating story behind your surname origins and how it can reveal surprising details about your ancestors. By analyzing your surname, you can uncover the history and cultural context that shaped your family's identity. Name analysis can be a powerful tool in understanding your heritage, and in this video, we'll explore the intriguing world of surname origins and what they say about

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Sep 11, 2025

Crazy College Point History: The Secret Falconer!

Discover the fascinating history of College Point, where a secret falconer once thrived. This intriguing tale of a hidden past reveals the mysteries of College Point's most unexpected resident. From the streets of this quaint neighborhood to the skies above, the story of the secret falconer is one of adventure, secrecy, and a deep connection with nature. Join us as we delve into the captivating wo

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Sep 11, 2025

Uncovering Italian American Heritage

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1018771/open_sms) In this engaging conversation, Bob Sorrentino interviews Stephanie Detton, the creator and host of the podcast 'Italian American Stories (https://www.italianamericanstories.com/) .' They delve into Stephanie's family heritage, her journey into genealogy, and the inspiration behind her podcast. The discussion highligh

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Sep 11, 2025

Mysterious Italian American Stories Revealed

In this engaging conversation, Bob Sorrentino interviews Stephanie Detton, the creator and host of the podcast 'Italian American Stories.' They delve into Stephanie's family heritage, her journey into genealogy, and the inspiration behind her podcast. The discussion highlights the importance of storytelling in preserving cultural history, the challenges of researching family backgrounds, and the f

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Sep 11, 2025

The Surprising Rule Behind Italian Baby Names

Italian American Discover the fascinating world of Italian baby names and the surprising rule that governs their creation. Onomastica, the study of names and their origins, reveals a complex history behind the naming conventions in Italy. When exploring the origine cognome, or origin of surnames, it becomes clear that Italian names are deeply rooted in the country's rich storia cognome, or history

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Sep 09, 2025

Discover Italy's Most Fun Folk Dances!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of italian dance, italian culture and italian heritage by exploring the country's most fun and lively folk dances. From the energetic tarantella to the elegant pizzica, italian dance has a unique way of bringing people together and celebrating traditional heritage. In this video, we delve into the fascinating world of traditional dance in Italy, showcasing the

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Sep 07, 2025

Italian American Stories -- "Tales of a Brooklyn Grocer's Son"

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1018771/open_sms) Peter Franzese talks about his grandfather growing up in the Italian-American enclave of Williamsburg Brooklyn in the 1930's and 1940's and how he connected with him. We also talk about his first book "Nettie -- Tales of a Brooklyn Nana". You don't have to be from Brooklyn or NYC to relate to the fun stories.Born in

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Sep 07, 2025

Postcards From The Boot

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1018771/open_sms) Postcards from the Boot is a visual celebration of the special alchemy of Italy — land of romance and imagination inspiring travelers and dreamers alike for centuries.Created and curated by award-wining author Carla Gambescia in collaboration with La Dolce Vita University (LaDolceVitaU.com), artist and photographer

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Sep 07, 2025

Voices From The Past -- Mary Molinari and Josephine Tranquillo

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1018771/open_sms) In this Episode we have Mary Molinari and Josephine Tranquillo talk about the sites, smells and people in the North End during the early part of the 20th century.  Josephine also talks about her brother going to WWI and sadly never returning.  She also tells us Life in Salemi Italy before she left for America.Turnk

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Sep 07, 2025

Voices from the past -- Alessandrina Manaro and Michelina Manfra

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1018771/open_sms) Anthony Riccio interviews Alessandrina and Michelina about life in Italy and coming to America.Turnkey. The only thing you’ll lift are your spirits.Italian Marketplace LLC (https://shop.spreadshirt.com/italian-marketplace) Online tee shirts, hoodies and more for ItaliansItalian American Experience in New Haven (htt

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Sep 07, 2025

Born in Sicily

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1018771/open_sms) Bob talks to Mary Patterson about her Sicilian roots.  Interesting story about 6 sisters who's mom was born in America and returned to Sicily only to come back years later with her husband and family. Mary is the author of After Love: The Life of Anna Gennusa Far from her Sicilian homeland, Anna discovers an inne

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Sep 07, 2025

Long Lost Cousins Connect

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1018771/open_sms) Bob and Linda discuss how the found each other, and discuss their family research.Turnkey. The only thing you’ll lift are your spirits.Italian Marketplace LLC (https://shop.spreadshirt.com/italian-marketplace) Online tee shirts, hoodies and more for ItaliansUnder The Light Of The Italian Moon (https://amzn.to/390Zb

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