Researching Your Family History in Italy: Genealogy 101 By: Michael Cestaro*  For most Americans of Italian descent, obtaining information about their ancestors can be quite daunting or seem even impossible when they have to reach past Ellis Island and start poking around in Italy.   But truth be told, in most situations, a researcher armed [...]

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From the foundation of the first church of San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte to the apogee of the Abbey When one speaks of San Fruttuoso with someone who knows this splendid locality on the promontory of Portofino, few are aware that the complete name of the nuclear abbey of this little village is San Fruttuoso di [...]

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The rich artistic architectural allure will captivate youwhile the sensational food choices will leave you wanting more. Tryingto find that perfect vacation option that appeals to all age levels yetprovides intellectual stimulation? Consider the beauty of Italy and theprestige of Florence. Italy is among the top vacation destinations in Europe. Traveling aloneor with a family [...]

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Drew Gerthoffer finished his degree at UNR by putting together a display on the Powning Addition in southwest Reno where some of the Italian-American residents lived, worked and played. The influence of the Italian neighborhood, which dates back to the late 1800s, is still felt today.

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Italy is a country in Europe, it’s a member of the European Union and NATO. Italy’s capital is Rome and it has a gloryous history. Rome grew from a humble collection of farms into one of the worldÕs greatest empires.

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Few flags spark such feelings of pride of heritage and history as the green, white and blue of the Italian flag.   The Amazing History of the Italian Flag The symbolism behind the Italian flag is altruistic, the green stands for hope, the white for faith, and red for charity.   These are [...]

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Learn about Italy interesting fact, which provides information about Italy real history. Italy is a place with which everyone falls in love. Get Interesting facts about Italy here. Officially Italy is known as Italian Republic, is a country located partly on the European Continent and partly on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe and on [...]

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Forenza, Scenes of the village, with rustic streets,and Piazza, This is Real Italy.

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The baptistery of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome

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