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The Italian Mummy: The Story of Concetto Formica

Come down south with me this week to the state of North Carolina! I can't wait to tell the sad and strange story about Concetto Formica. After Concetto war murdered in 1911, his body was mummified and put on display in a local funeral home for 61 years! That is…

Listen to the full episode of The Marasco Family

I'd like to introduce you to the Marasco Family. Bernardo and Maria came to America and sacrificed so much to make their life and their children's lives successful and happy in America. Not everything was perfect for the family when they came to America, but their willingness to work together…

George Noce made Denver and Denver's Civic Center a beautiful place to visit.

Click on the link below to listen to the two episodes about Angelina Garramone.

George Noce was a beloved Italian American in the Denver area. He took pride in his work and always tried to put smiles on the faces of others. George created beautiful gardens at the Denver Civic Center, and his tulips played a large part in making Denver a little more…

In the conclusion to Angelina Garramone’s story, we take a deep dive into the murder trial of Maria Laguardia and find out what happened to Angelina. We also are introduced to two new players, Concetta and Stella, who play a major role in the fate of Angelina Garramone.

Angelina Garramone, was no doubt, a force to be reckoned with. Angelina was an Italian American woman who lived in Denver, Colorado and was accused of murdering two women in the Denver area, Dorinda Cellante and Maria Laguardia. Did she commit these murders? Was she really the head of a…

Welcome to The Italian American Stories Podcast. Join me as I dig through the newspapers of the past and look for the amazing, and sometimes forgotten, stories of Italian Americans. So, if you’re into all things Italian, don’t mind a bit of history, and enjoy storytelling; join me every week,…