Italian Emigration: Tracing the Journey of Italians Abroad
Since 1861, over 24 million Italians have left Italy since unification; that figure amounts to almost one third of Italy’s
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The Impact of Nutella: Exploring the Ferrero Family’s Influence on the World
“No world would be complete without Nutella”, is its famous slogan and its appreciation by people all around the globe.
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Exploring Italy’s Linguistic Diversity: A Journey through the Dialects of the Country
Modern Italian dialects all stem from Vulgar Latin, the spoken form of Latin widely used across the Roman Empire. Vulgar
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Deciphering Latin Documents: A Guide to Reading and Understanding Historical Records
Why is reading a Latin document difficult for most individuals? While you might assume this difficulty stems from not having
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Decoding the Meaning of Il Canto degli Italiani: The Words Behind the Italian National Anthem
Since October 12, 1946, Italy has had as its national anthem the Canto degli Italiani (“Chant of Italians”). Written by
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Italian Naming Traditions: Exploring Cultural Significance and Implications
Italy has long been known for having a strict tradition regarding how children are named: The first male was given
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Unraveling Ancestral Nobility in Italy: Methods Employed by Professional Genealogists
This brief historical presentation is not meant to provide an exhaustive sociological treatise; rather it serves as an introductory piece
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Embarking on Italian Genealogy: An Introduction to Tracing Your Italian Ancestry
Genealogy refers to the study of family history and related fields such as ethnology, onomatology and heraldry. However, it must
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Unveiling Ancestral Roots: Exploring Medieval Genealogical Research
Most Italian lineages date back to around 1600, which for most people is quite profound. But why settle for being
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Uncommon First Names in Early Italian Records: Exploring Unique Naming Practices of the Past
Contrary to popular belief, not all Italian given names have Christian or classical roots. Many names in older records can
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