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The Way It Was: Italian America in the 1950s
We had nothing but each other to get by, and it was all we ever needed.
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A Father’s Day Reflection on the Men Who Built Today’s Generations
Let's honor and pay tribute to Italian-American fathers everywhere.
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An Italian American Who Fought for Freedom, and Helped Save the World
Joe Sacco bid his immigrant parents farewell, and joined the scores of Italian heroes who fought for America in WWII.
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Always Homemade, Always in the Family—Long Live Sunday Supper
Take your seat at the table.
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How a Civil War and Great Arrival Sparked the Creation of Italian America
Southern Italians brought many of the tastes and traditions that define Italian-American celebrations and rituals today.
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Delmonico’s Pioneered the American Restaurant Experience as We Know It
The iconic New York City restaurant opened in 1837, and is still standing today.
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Filippo Milone Could Just Be the Real Godfather of NYC Pizza
You've never heard of him, but it appears he was the first immigrant to bring pizza to New York.
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A Western Destiny: Italians’ Great Arrival and Impact on the US
Every remarkable story has a gutsy beginning.
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NYC Barbershop Still Hustling and Bustling After 80 Years
The family-owned, Italian-American barbershop attracts all kinds, from everyday New Yorkers to A-list celebrities.
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