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Little Italy in Cleveland, Ohio. 1904

Welcome back to The Italian American Stories Podcast for the second episode in our riveting series on the victims of the Axeman of New Orleans. In this episode, we continue to uncover the chilling stories of Italian American grocery store owners who were brutally murdered in the dead of night.…

Welcome back to The Italian American Stories Podcast for the second episode in our riveting series on the victims of the Axeman of New Orleans. In this episode, we continue to uncover the chilling stories of Italian American grocery store owners who were brutally murdered in the dead of night.…

In this episode, we begin our journey by exploring the stories of Italian American grocery store owners who were brutally murdered in the dead of night. These tragic events have left the community in shock and fear, with police and citizens alike unsure whether the infamous Black Hand is responsible…

In this episode, we begin our journey by exploring the stories of Italian American grocery store owners who were brutally murdered in the dead of night. These tragic events have left the community in shock and fear, with police and citizens alike unsure whether the infamous Black Hand is responsible…

In this episode, we begin our journey by exploring the stories of Italian American grocery store owners who were brutally murdered in the dead of night. These tragic events have left the community in shock and fear, with police and citizens alike unsure whether the infamous Black Hand is responsible…

Welcome back to The Italian American Stories Podcast for the final installment of our three-part series on the life and family of Esther Albano. In this conclusion, we follow Esther as she seeks a fresh start. Leaving behind her past in New Orleans, she moves to California and marries Angelo…

Welcome back to The Italian American Stories Podcast for the final installment of our three-part series on the life and family of Esther Albano. In this conclusion, we follow Esther as she seeks a fresh start. Leaving behind her past in New Orleans, she moves to California and marries Angelo…

Welcome back to The Italian American Stories Podcast for the second installment of our three-part series on the life and family of Esther Albano. In this episode, we journey deeper into Esther's life. Her story takes a dramatic turn as she embarks on a new chapter, getting married. However, the…

Anyone else repair relationships over wine? 🍷 🇮🇹

Here is a small snippet from episode 24. Poor Rocco and the sewer

Welcome to the first episode of our special three-part series on The Italian American Stories Podcast where we delve into the captivating life and family history of Esther Albano. In this opening episode, we set the stage in 1899 New Orleans, a time and place fraught with challenges and opportunities…

New episodes coming soon! The Axeman of New Orleans was known to primarily target Italian immigrants. Hope to bring these victims stories to light.

Join us for our first "Tales from the Archives" episode! This special segment of the podcast will cover stories and articles that are too small for a full episode but still deserve to be told! In this first episode, we tell stories about love, a heroic rescue from a sewer,…

Welcome to a special Mother’s Day edition of The Italian American Stories Podcast! Join us as we delve into the rich history of Italian mothers through the lens of old newspaper articles. In this episode, we’ll explore the timeless wisdom, love, and strength embodied by Italian mothers as we read…

Listen to the newest episode of The Italian American Stories Podcast! The Life and Family of Michael Capra.

In this heartfelt episode of the Italian American Stories Podcast, we delve into the remarkable life of Michael Frank Capra, as shared by a listener. Through tales of adversity and triumph, we uncover the courageous spirit of a man who navigated through the darkest of times with courage and resilience.…

Check out this small snippet from our latest episode!

Papa's 100th birthday would have been April 15th, so it was time for mom and I to tell his story!

Join mom and I on a heartfelt journey through the life of a remarkable man on what would have been his 100th birthday. In this special episode of the Italian American Stories Podcast, we pay tribute to my beloved grandfather, affectionately known as Papa. This episode is a tribute to…

Charles Siringo

Join us on a journey through the dusty trails of the Wild West as we uncover the captivating life of Charles Siringo, a true Italian American legend. Born to Italian and Irish immigrant parents in 1855, Siringo's life story is a testament to the adventurous spirit of Italian Americans. In…

In this episode, we explore the events surrounding Kitty Genovese's murder in 1964, in Queens, New York. Kitty Genovese, was a young Italian American woman whose life and untimely death sparked a pivotal moment in social psychology and emergency response systems. Join us as we honor the life and legacy…

Episode 19: Kitty Genovese