Episode 50: Valentine's Day Special 2025 Nov 25 Written By Stephanie Detton Happy Valentine’s Day! In this special episode, we’re bringing you a collection of historical love stories—some sweet, some dramatic, and some downright scandalous!First, we take you back to 1879 with a New York Herald article about Edward Zola and Adeline Ochetti, a real-life Romeo and Juliet who fled Italy for love—only for their romance to take a shocking turn in an American courtroom.Then, we travel to 1900 Leadville, Colorado, where two Italian miners fought for the heart of the same woman, hoping to win her hand by striking it rich.And finally, we wrap up with a heartwarming newspaper tidbit from Massachusetts that’s perfect for the holiday.Join us for a mix of love, rivalry, and unexpected twists as we celebrate Valentine’s Day—Italian American style! 💌🎙️ italian americanitalian american historyitalian american storiesvalentines dayvalentines day episode Stephanie Detton
Episode 50: Valentine's Day Special 2025 Nov 25 Written By Stephanie Detton Happy Valentine’s Day! In this special episode, we’re bringing you a collection of historical love stories—some sweet, some dramatic, and some downright scandalous!First, we take you back to 1879 with a New York Herald article about Edward Zola and Adeline Ochetti, a real-life Romeo and Juliet who fled Italy for love—only for their romance to take a shocking turn in an American courtroom.Then, we travel to 1900 Leadville, Colorado, where two Italian miners fought for the heart of the same woman, hoping to win her hand by striking it rich.And finally, we wrap up with a heartwarming newspaper tidbit from Massachusetts that’s perfect for the holiday.Join us for a mix of love, rivalry, and unexpected twists as we celebrate Valentine’s Day—Italian American style! 💌🎙️ italian americanitalian american historyitalian american storiesvalentines dayvalentines day episode Stephanie Detton