Old School
St. Joseph’s Tables Take Us Back to Where It All Began
Explore the newest exhibition at the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) that highlights centuries of cultural-religious tradition.
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How a Civil War and Great Arrival Sparked the Creation of Italian America
Southern Italians brought many of the tastes and traditions that define Italian-American celebrations and rituals today.
Read MoreThe Beginning (and End) of Mr. Peanut
Amedeo Obici arrived to the U.S. alone at age 12. He would go on to build a peanut empire with the help of Antonio Gentile, a kid who created the monocle-wearing character in 1916.
Read MoreThe Italian American Wartime Kitchen
Jobs and the finer things were in short supply during WWII, but none of that mattered as we circled the stove, taking in the ragù's garden-rich aroma with crusty bread in hand.
Read MoreThe Way It Was: Italian America in the 1950s
We had nothing but each other to get by, and it was all we ever needed.
Read MoreA Western Destiny: Italians’ Great Arrival and Impact on the US
Every remarkable story has a gutsy beginning.
Read MoreNJ Pizzeria Owners Forced to Relocate After 40 Years Are Still Thriving
It's a story of success, sacrifice and a tireless pursuit of the American Dream.
Read MoreArthur Avenue in the Bronx Is New York’s True Little Italy
Built brick by brick 100 years ago, the neighborhood continues to flourish with Italian shops, restaurants, culture and tradition.
Read More108-Year-Old New York Barber Still Going Strong With No Plans to Retire
Anthony Mancinelli is a WWII-era veteran and a family man, and he just so happens to be the oldest barber in the world.
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