Culture
Columbus Day and the Great Italian-American Arrival
How Columbus's historic voyage came to symbolize Italian-American perseverance.
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Nonna’s Pignoli Cookies
These sweet, golden brown morsels will soon be within reach on holiday dessert tables.
Read MoreMelt-in-your-Mouth Recipe: Walnut (or Pecan) Butter Balls
Bake these rich morsels in minutes using just a handful of ingredients.
Read MoreHow ‘The Fighting Santoros’ Came to Symbolize Italian American Patriotism
Eight brothers from the same New England family served in the military during World War II, and they all made it home.
Read MoreThe Great Arrival and the Dawn of Italian America
Poverty, natural disasters & war drove millions from Italy. The Great Arrival transformed the nation's cultural landscape and led to the creation of Italian America.
Read MoreFamily Recipe: Figs, Toasted Walnuts and a Ricotta Dollop
The following was submitted by Lois of the Imbriano Family.
Read MoreItalian American Heroes Who Made World War II History
More than 1.5 million Italian Americans served in the armed forces during World War II, amounting to some 10% of American soldiers in total.
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.
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