Stories
Descendants of Slain Police Chief and Lynched Italian Unite in New Orleans
In 1891, New Orleans Police Chief David Hennessy was murdered, triggering a feverish vendetta that sparked the lynching of 11 innocent Italian immigrants.
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Comical and Stereotypical Signs That You Grew Up Italian-American
Spontaneous hand gestures, endless delicious courses and grandparents who love to smother are just a few.
Read MoreDear Nonna: An Open Letter to the Italian American Matriarchs in Our Lives
As we celebrated Festa della Mamma, we also honored our Nonnas who love us like no other.
Read MoreRevelry, Reflection and Processions Define Italy’s Sacred Easter Experience
A wave of renewal takes over Italy every Easter weekend as the country celebrates Christ's resurrection.
Read MoreItalian American Museum of LA: A Cornerstone of West Coast Culture
Italian America's robust California population now has a world class hub brimming with art and culture.
Read MoreSacco and Vanzetti Saga Continues to Draw Controversy, Intrigue
A 20th-century trial that led to the execution of two Italian Americans resonates even today.
Read MoreLove Struck in Ancient Rome: The Origin of Valentine’s Day
Legend has it that Valentine's Day was sparked between the embrace of two Italian lovers, Sabino and Serapia.
Read MoreHow Italian Family Dinners Tap Into the Beating Heart of Our Culture
It turns out, it’s less about the food and all about the family and the memories.
Read MoreSicily and the Isle of Women
Legends, wonder and a centuries-old tower are all that remain on Isola delle Femmine.
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