Italian American Stories Podcast Episodes
Welcome to the Italian American Stories Podcast episode archive. Here you’ll find true Italian American stories pulled from historic newspaper archives, forgotten headlines, immigrant journeys, and powerful family histories. Each episode explores Italian American history, culture, genealogy, and the resilience of our ancestors.
Episode 102: Bella Vista – The Forgotten Story of the Italians of Fort Missoula
During World War II, more than 1,200 Italian nationals were held at Fort Missoula in Montana. In Episode 102 of Italian American Stories Podcast, discover the forgotten story of Bella Vista—a remarkable community built behind barbed wire that reveals a little-known chapter of American and Italian history.
Episode 8: Bella Vista: Forgotten Stories of Italian Internment
In this episode, we dive into the little-known history of Bella Vista, an internment camp that held Italian-Americans during World War II. Explore the origins and motives behind the internment of Italian-Americans and the policies that led to their confinement. Uncover the impact on families, communities, and the Italian-American experience as a whole. Also, find out why olive oil led to a riot within the camp.