Tracing My Italian Heritage

In this conversation, Bob Sorrentino interviews Dominic Arresta, a young Italian American who has recently embarked on a journey to uncover his family history. Dominic shares his experiences of discovering his roots, the challenges he faced, and the importance of preserving family stories and cultural heritage. He discusses the role of technology in genealogy, the significance of connecting with relatives in Italy, and the impact of his findings on his identity. The conversation highlights the

What if your family’s immigration story bypassed the iconic Ellis Island, heading straight to the sunny shores of San Diego? Join us as we sit down with Tom Cesarini, founder of Convivio, who uncovers his rich Sicilian heritage and shares his family’s unique journey to America. From working in a macaroni factory to establishing a vibrant enclave in Little Italy, Tom’s memories paint a vivid picture of the immigrant experience, filled with both challenges and

We get some inside information from Naples resident Cristina Rizzo about the Historic Center and her rental flat. Cristina fills us in on some of the sights and what makes Naples unique from other large Italian cities. For more information on Spaccanapoli Home check out Sawdays. Visit Our Shop Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video

Interview with Diana Giovinazzo about hr new book “Antoinette’s Sister” SisterAs Marie Antoinette took her last breath as Queen of France in Paris, another formidable monarch—Antoinette’s dearly beloved sister, Charlotte—was hundreds of miles away, in Naples, fighting desperately to secure her release from the revolutionaries who would take her life. Little did Charlotte know, however, that her sister’s execution would change the course of history—and bring about the end of her own empire. “You are

Visit our shop Lenny Rizzo takes on a journey with both of his families from Castellamarre Del Golfo Sicily.  Also, how they came to America and a great story about his dad in the USN. Click here to join our group on Facebook Rizzo Family Album Picture of Castellammare in 1957 My Grandmother holding me as a Baby My Uncle Peter who gave his life on transport to Sicily in 1953 My father in the