Searching for your Italian Roots

In this episode we explore pre-historic Sardinia during the Neolithic and Bronze-age periods. From domus de janas to nuragic towers, I traverse  different epochs and places throughout  the island's history. We'll discuss the different material cultures but also we will examine population genetics and how they relate and compare to the rest of Europe at large.Support the show (https://paypal.me/searchingforitalypod?locale.x=it_IT)

Have you ever been curious about your origins? Ever wonder if you had the blood of ancient Romans?In this episode we take a look at Italian genetics and genealogy. I will give you my opinion of the available commercial DNA companies in relationship to Italian genetics. Moreover, we will discuss how our ancient past affects our modern genes.Support the show (https://paypal.me/searchingforitalypod?locale.x=it_IT)

Caffè espresso, Capuccino, Latte macchiato and Caffè Americano. In this episode we will uncover the origins of coffee, the invention of espresso machines and the many curiosities of Italian coffee culture. Support the show (https://paypal.me/searchingforitalypod?locale.x=it_IT)

This episode will discuss the history, traditions and popular holiday figures that are unique to Italian Christmas festivities. We will discover the fascinating origins of La Befana, Babbo Natale and Santa Lucia. The astonishing ways of creating nativities known as presepi. And finally, we'll learn about some Italian Christmas specialties: panettone, pandoro, struffoli, zampone and minestra maritata.Support the show (https://paypal.me/searchingforitalypod?locale.x=it_IT)

In this first episode we discuss the Italian American dilemma, assimilating to American culture, stereotypes and the many different problems facing the Italian American community. Support the show (https://paypal.me/searchingforitalypod?locale.x=it_IT)