A Family Museum
Read about Madeline’s family museum, and one unlikely treasure she rediscovered.
Read about Madeline’s family museum, and one unlikely treasure she rediscovered.
Tony Bennett, the world-renowned singer whose career spanned decades, was also a talented painter. Learn more about how an art institute in Ohio got his career started.
Discover the history of Italian American business, determination, and success in Hamilton, Ohio in this article featuring Brad Spurlock’s research, manager of the Smith History Library and Cummins Room at Lane Public Library.
Looking for a delectable bite to eat in the Columbus area? Hoping to experience a family-friendly atmosphere centered around the hard work of many generations? Carfagna’s Ristorante and Market is the place for you.
Are you a stamp collector? If so, check out this article about Gerardo Perrotta, whose love of stamps led him to write his book, “Phila-Italy Americana: Italian Themes on United States Postage Stamps.”
Read about Al Capone’s mysterious brother, Richard Hart, an Italian American cowboy and prohibition agent.
How many movies does it take to perpetuate the stereotype of Italian Americans as mobsters? Just one, but “The Wise Guys” will do it again.
We are very happy to welcome our new collaborator, Madeline Northup! Madeline wrote this interesting piece about Dean Martin published on the Italian American Podcast, episode 246. The link to the episode is at the bottom, and you can also subscribe to the podcast. Enjoy! Madeline Northup No Italian American household is complete without the…
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We are very sorry to hear that the statue of the She-Wolf, symbol of Rome, has been stolen from Eden Park in Cincinnati. This is a link to an article that reports the news. https://www.wetheitalians.com/single_post/bronze-wolf-statue-gifted-cincinnati-rome-during-mussolinis-reign-has-been-stolen
Dear all, we are very happy to share with you this beautiful poem written by our friend and collaborator Sante Matteo, “Glow On”. We hope you will enjoy it. https://boatsagainstthecurrent.org/poetry/glow-on-by-sante-matteo